Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Sandra Ann Conley

Sandra Ann Conley

Oct 18, 2025

TOGETHER AGAIN

Sandra A. Conley passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. Sandra was born on July 15, 1942, and lived her entire life in Akron. She spent her life as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sandra was a friend to many and loved by all who knew her. She cherished family gatherings and holidays, and she loved to cook...

John Guth

John Guth

Oct 16, 2025

John Guth, 85, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1940, in Kent, Ohio, he lived a full and vibrant life rooted in his love for the outdoors and deep connections with family and friends.

John attended Kent Roosevelt High School and continued his education at Hower Trade School and later at Maplewood Area...

Gordon L. Rospo

Gordon L. Rospo

Oct 11, 2025

Gordon L. Rospo, 81, passed away October 11, 2025.  He was born March 25, 1944 in Akron, the son of the late George and Miriam Rospo.  Gordon served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.  He will always be remembered for the way he could make people laugh, and he was always selling something.  He was very entrepreneurial.  He...

Anita E. Smith

Anita E. Smith

Oct 9, 2025

Anita E. Smith, age 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025,

surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 23, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to David and Gussie Holloway. Anita dedicated

over 35 years of service to the Warrensville Developmental Center.

Anita’s greatest joy came from spending time with her children and many grandchildren. She was a

proud...

Roberta Ann Lewis

Roberta Ann Lewis

Oct 9, 2025

Roberta Ann Lewis, affectionately known by her loved ones as Nickkole, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1969, in Willoughby, Ohio, and made Akron her home for many years.

Roberta was preceded in death by her father, William E. Lewis; her mother, Christine Ann (Verbic) Sheppard; her brother, William E. Lewis...

Mary Kay Jaeger

Mary Kay Jaeger

Oct 7, 2025

It is with an aching heart to share the passing of my beloved Mary Kay. No words, actions of any sort will replace my feelings of love we have for each other. Mary Kay is now with the Lord in Heaven and waiting patiently for us to join her in The "Book of Life" for all who have received eternal...

Janice Dunlop Stebner

Janice Dunlop Stebner

Oct 6, 2025

 Our beloved, sweet Jan (Dunlop) Stebner died peacefully in her home on Oct. 6, 2025, with her husband by her side following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Robert (Bob) and Lois Dunlop (née Mitchell), Jan was the eldest of four. She is survived by her devoted husband Don, children Beth (Michael Cooper), and Nathan, grandson...

Imogene Jones

Imogene Jones

Sep 28, 2025

Imogene Jones, affectionately known as Genie, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of honesty, warmth, and unwavering human connection. Genie lived with a deep sense of faith and service, faithfully sharing kindness with everyone she met. She proudly wore the title of an unbaptized publisher within the Jehovah’s Witnesses, embodying a commitment to truth, integrity, and outreach in her...

Alex Paul Sipos

Alex Paul Sipos

Sep 28, 2025

Paul was born January 3, 1964 in Geneva, OH. He passed away peacefully at home in Akron, OH on September 28, 2025 after a brief illness. His final hours were spent surrounded by his children and family. 

Paul was proceeded in death by his father Alex Sipos, mother Delcie Thomas, step-father Robert "Bob" Thomas, and nephew Lenny Perryman. Paul is survived...

Rosemarie Lynn (Smith) Kirby

Rosemarie Lynn (Smith) Kirby

Sep 27, 2025

Rosemarie “Rose” Kirby passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 27, 2025. Rose was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.A life-long Ohio resident, Rose spent much of her life in Portage County before ultimately calling Akron home. She was a hardworking, dedicated mother of three who cared for her family and friends...

Darrell Duane Green

Darrell Duane Green

Sep 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darrell Duane Green, who departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Darrell will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving father, loyal brother, and steadfast friend.

Born on October 16, 1949, Darrell was the beloved son of...

Thomas Milton III

Thomas Milton III

Sep 25, 2025

Thomas Milton III of Kent, Ohio, a beloved husband, father, uncle, brother and friend passed away on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 at age 76.

Thom was born March 9th, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio to Betty and Thomas Milton II. He grew up in Kent, Ohio alongside his four younger siblings, Billy, Susan, Dennis and Todd, and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High...

Bonnie Heath

Bonnie Heath

Sep 25, 2025

Our beloved mother Bonnie R. (Young) Heath passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 25, 2025.

Bonnie was born in Columbia S.C. to Jack and Bonciel Reynolds on Oct 28, 1940. She is survived by her older sister Joan Schroeder and younger brother Charles Reynolds(Jean). She was preceded in death by brothers Melton Reynolds and Jackie Reynolds. Bonnie enjoyed telling...

Susan Burge

Susan Burge

Sep 21, 2025

Susan Burge, born on January 6th, 1956 in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio passed away September 21,2025 in Stow Ohio, She was 69 years old.

Susan's life was marked by resilience and devotion to those who she held dear. She fought to the very end with unwavering strength and determination. Her deep love for her Mother was a defining part of her life....

Hope Ann Boyle

Hope Ann Boyle

Sep 21, 2025

Hope Ann Boyle, 39, passed away suddenly September 21, 2025.  She was born March 1, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Edward States and Rebecca Honaker.  Hope will always be remembered as a loving mother.  She was the life of the party and her infectious laugh made you happy.  She was so proud of her boys and loved them...

Audra Reneé Burgess

Audra Reneé Burgess

Sep 20, 2025

Audra Reneé Burgess 56, passed away September 20, 2025. She was born August 6, 1969 in Long Beach California, the daughter of Fredrick Donald Kutscher and Marliss Y’Vonne Kutscher.

She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother and great friend. She loved her grandchildren deeply.

She loved building Lego sets and making memories with her Grandkids.

Audra is preceded in death...

Joshua P Stricklett

Joshua P Stricklett

Sep 18, 2025

Joshua Stricklett, born July 15, 1976, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was surrounded by his faithful companion Anna Martin and his sisters on the day he went to be with our Lord. 

Joshua was the beloved son of Peter (deceased) and Beverly Stricklett (Tresch) and brother to Carmen (Crites), Michael, Christopher, Barbara (Courie), Leonard, Jason and Rebecca (Sarno)...

Cathy Rachel Chasar

Cathy Rachel Chasar

Sep 17, 2025

Cathy Chasar, beloved Mother and friend, sadly passed away peacefully on the morning of September 17th, 2025 at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her loved daughter Cathy Fogarty. Survived by her two other children James and Rachel, her grandchildren Felicia, Michael, Tommy, Emily and Elise, her great grandchildren Braydon, Lexi and Ava. She will be...

Sharon D. Ladavac

Sharon D. Ladavac

Sep 17, 2025

Sharon Dukes Ladavac, born on May 29, 1958, passed away on September 17, 2025. She will be remembered for her loving and sweet nature, as well as the joy she found in giving to others. Sharon shared her love generously, leaving a lasting warmth in the hearts of everyone she touched.

Sharon was a devoted mother to Stacy, Rebecca, and Jamie;...