Current Obituaries
Eva Sosa
Sep 5, 2023
Eva Sosa (Beeba)Tuesday, May 8, 1934 - Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Eva Sosa (Beeba) passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 after a very long journey with Alzheimer’s disease, at the age of 89. While the disease slowly took away her functions, her character and essence stayed with her until the end. Eva was one of eleven siblings. Family meant...
Linda Sue Blaz
Aug 29, 2023
Linda Rex Blaz, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Linda was born Thursday, March 10, 1938 at Barberton Citizens Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Frances L. Rex who was Director of Women's Activities of the Summit County Republican Party for many years; her father, Leroy H. Rex, who worked at the B.F. Goodrich International Division...
Samantha Ellen Thompson
Aug 28, 2023
Samantha Ellen Thompson, age 29 died unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Samantha was born Friday the 13th of May, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to David and Rebecca (Long) Thompson. She was a graduate of Coventry High School and a student at Kent State University studying jewelry art. Sam was a free-spirit who loved deeply and lit up every room...
Diane Franchi
Aug 28, 2023
Diane FranchiMonday, August 9, 1948 - Monday, August 28, 2023
Diane Bonchak Franchi, 75, of Norton passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Diane was born in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania on August 9,1948. She was a 1966 graduate of Montour High School and then attended Presbyterian...
Jean I. Burgoon
Aug 25, 2023
Jean Burgoon, 93, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born on October 2, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Howard and Lela (McCartney) Caricofe and lived in the New Franklin area most of her life. Jean will be remembered for loving her Lord and her family, and demonstrated it daily.
Jean was preceded in death by her...
Mark Alex Zwick
Aug 24, 2023
Mark Alex Zwick, 34, of Barberton Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023.
Mark was born on March 26, 1989. Mark did not have an easy life, yet he still always tried to help others who needed it. He had a big heart and easily trusted people which unfortunately got him into trouble sometimes. If you knew Mark you know he had no...
Rose Mary Elmond
Aug 22, 2023
Rose Mary Elmond (nee Croston) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, departed this life after a period of declining health on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 76. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on June 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Hazel Croston and beloved sister to Kenneth Croston [Judy (deceased)] of Canton, Ohio and...
Mary J. Rohan
Aug 18, 2023
Mary J. RohanSaturday, February 26, 1927 - Friday, August 18, 2023
Mary J. Rohan, 96, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.Mary was born on Saturday, February 26, 1927 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to the late Clifford and Josephine (McMorrow) Brandt and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...
Judith Lynn Friedt
Aug 18, 2023
Judith "Judy" L. Friedt, 80, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.
Judy was born Monday, November 30, 1942 to the late Erwin and Virginia (Darter) Dague and grew up in Kenmore then lived in the Barberton area most of her life. She worked for The Akron Public Schools Board of Education. Judy was a faithful...
Cheryl M. Reiheld
Aug 17, 2023
Cheryl M. ReiheldMonday, February 8, 1965 - Friday, August 17, 2023
Cheryl M. Reiheld (White, Johnson) 58, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus August 17, 2023 in Bloomington, Minnesota.Cheryl was born Monday, February 8, 1965 to Robert and Jolyan Reiheld. Cheryl graduated from Barberton High School in 1983 and went on to attend The University of Akron,...
Rebecca L Mohan
Aug 17, 2023
Rebecca L. Mohan, 62, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. Rebecca was born Monday, December 12, 1960 to the late Robert and Alicia (Urdiales) Roush and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area all of her life.In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her brother, Brian Roush; nephew, Joshua Thompson; and good friend, Mark Taylor. She is...
Janice Louise Auman-Finlaw
Aug 13, 2023
Janice L. Auman-Finlaw, 58, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Janice was born Sunday, March 14, 1965 to Raymond and Janet (Williams) Auman and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked for Alro Steel for over 20 years. She loved traveling and spending time with her granddaughter, Brianna and the rest of...
Ruth L. Johnsen
Aug 12, 2023
Ruth L Johnsen, 92, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to the late Robert and Margaret (Cooley) Tinkler and lived in the Norton area most of her life. She had been a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing golf and vegetable and flower gardening.
Ruth was...
Fred Oliver
Aug 10, 2023
Fred A. Oliver, 82, loving Dad, Pawpaw, and husband, began a new adventure on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He always said he wasn’t sure what came next, but he hoped he would join loved ones on the other side.
Fred was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1941 to the late Louis Charles and Betty (Beuche) Oliver and lived in...
Harry H. Hakenson
Aug 9, 2023
On this date 8/9/23 Harry Hakenson departed this earthly abode and went to the mystical home of all Norseman “VALHALLA”. Although a second generation Swede from Sweden he loved going back and visiting all his cousins and the family homestead, which remains in the family to this day. The homestead is located in a small town of Morrum located in...
Susan Martter
Aug 7, 2023
Susan Martter, 74, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.
Susan was born Sunday, October 24, 1948 to the late Phil and Clarice (Snyder) Martter and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked as a barber, and loved her Dobermans very much.
In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death...
Stephanie Ann Jansen
Aug 4, 2023
Stephanie Ann Jansen, 34, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born on Monday, May 1, 1989 in Akron, Ohio to Warren and Sheree (Cameron) Michael. She was a faithful member of St. Francis de Sales Church, and her 4 children were her life, passion and joy.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her mother, Sheree Michael; grandmother, Shirley...
Vickie Lynn Hornbeck
Aug 1, 2023
Vickie Hornbeck, 63, loving cousin, niece, and friend, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Vickie was born Wednesday, June 8, 1960 to the late Truman and Doris (Hess) Hornbeck. She worked for Saint-Gobain as an accountant until she retired in June of 2022. She loved reading and doing cross-stitch, walking with her friends, and playing with her cats.
In addition...
James Robert Freshwater
Jul 24, 2023
James Robert Freshwater, aka "Cutipie", 76, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. Jim was a 1965 Coventry High School graduate, had served in the U.S. Army, and upon discharge began his career at Ohio Bell, retiring from Ameritech. He formally served as a past Commander of American Legion Post #566, Garfield.
Jim was preceded in death by his...
Larry Ford
Jul 21, 2023
Larry B. FordMonday, February 24, 1936 - Friday, July 21, 2023
Larry B. Ford, 87, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.Larry was born Monday, February 24, 1936 to the late Charles and Eileen (Emler) Ford and lived in Portage Lakes. He worked for Ohio Bell for over 30 years, graduated from Akron Ellet High School in 1954 and from...
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