Obituaries
Lessie Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Lessie Smith, aged 86, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 12, 2026.
She will be missed by her children Katherine Bean, Kenneth (Diane) Krotzer, Cynthia (Rick) Olen, Dwayne Krotzer, and Nadine (Mike) Blum. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Ida Jenkins, brother Lester, sister Leta Mae, son-in-law Patrick Bean, as well as her husband of 51 years Gerald...
Carol Ann Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Carol Ann Smith was born May 11, 1949. For the past few years she has faced many health challenges head on. She passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026. Carol graduated from Lake High School (1967). She worked as a manager at First Merit Bank and went on to retire from Fed Ex Custom Critical in 2014. In...
Melvin Ray Sells
Jul 10, 2026
Melvin Ray Sells, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2026.
Ray enjoyed woodworking, his dog, camping, and sitting by the fire. He was a reliable handyman and enjoyed working outside, taking great pride in taking care of his home.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 ½ years, Judith Sells and his parents, Andrew and Gladys...
Caprice D. Croce
Jul 9, 2026
Caprice Danielle Croce, 54, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, Caprice was a graduate of Mogadore High School and the University of Akron. She found great joy in helping others and had a caring heart that touched many lives.
Caprice cherished her faith in Jesus Christ and was passionate...
Donald Smith
Jul 3, 2026
On July 3, 2026, Donald “Don” Smith of Uniontown Ohio went home to be with the Lord. Don spent his life in service to his family. He was a loving, patient, and kind man who loved nothing more than being there for his family. He was referred to as the jungle gym for nieces, nephews and friends. He was known...
Tully G. Singleton
Jul 2, 2026
Tully G. Singleton, 95, confidently went home to be with the Lord on July 2nd, 2026.
For thirty years he drove semi trucks, winning awards for skill and dedication behind the wheel. He liked to joke that he had been retired for longer than he had worked. A lifelong tinkerer, he could make ... or break... any mechanical item. However, those...
William K. Wolfe
Jul 2, 2026
William Wolfe, 74, of Green, formerly of Hartville, passed away July 2, 2026.
Bill was born August 15, 1951 in Canton Ohio to George and Hilda Wolfe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his nephew, Christopher Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Miller Wolfe, daughter Ashley Collins (Chris) and son Austin Wolfe (Rachel), bonus daughter,...
Carolyn J. Davies
Jun 30, 2026
Carolyn Jane Davies, 83, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2026.
Carolyn lived a life defined by faith, love, service, and unwavering devotion to God. More than anything else, she desired to honor the Lord in the way she lived and in the way she invested in the lives of others. Her greatest...
David R. Hess
Jun 29, 2026
David R. Hess, 81, passed away June 29, 2026.
Born in Akron on June 27, 1945, he graduated from Garfield High School and was a resident of Marlboro Township. Dave served in the United States Air Force and was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 28 years. Sports were a big part of Dave’s life. He loved Ohio State football...
James P. Albertoni
Jun 26, 2026
James P. Albertoni, 86, passed away June 26, 2026.
Born in Akron OH, He graduated from Ellet High School and Akron University as Mechanical Engineer. He was a U.S. Army Reserve Guard Veteran. He retired from Kendale Industries. He also was a Zoning inspector and Trustee for Suffield Township. He served his community as president of the Lions Club and Jaycee....
Matthew W. Kline
Jun 25, 2026
Matthew William Kline, 47, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026.
Born on July 4, 1978, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Matt lived life with a smile that could light up any room and a personality that never met a stranger. He loved to make people laugh, always found a way to brighten someone’s day, and left countless memories that will continue...
Norma L. Swank
Jun 23, 2026
Norma Lorraine Adams Swank, the seventh of Jim Floyd and Maggie Belle Adams' eleven children, passed away on June 23, 2026.
Norma was born in the family home just south of Cadiz, Kentucky, on July 6, 1934, at the height of the Great Depression. Like many Kentucky families at the time, the Adams family moved north to Ohio and back to...
James C. Ledford
Jun 18, 2026
James Claude Ledford, 88, of Land O' Lakes, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. Born on December 16, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, James lived a life marked by hard work, strong faith, and deep love for his family and friends. One of his greatest joys was listening to his beloved wife, Sonia, play the hymn "How Great Thou...
Richard E. Hetrick
Jun 18, 2026
Richard E. Hetrick, 79, passed away June 18th, 2026.
Born in Akron, he graduated from East High School and was a resident of Uniontown. He was employed at PCI for 25 years and a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Rich enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, bowling, fishing, and playing cards. He loved sports, including golf and baseball.
To his dismay his Browns never...
Gary R. McKissick
Jun 17, 2026
Gary R. McKissick, born November 1, 1938, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, where he attended Garfield High School and the University of Akron.
His exceedingly distinguished career began at PPG, where he spent 28 years becoming an expert in exterior curtain wall systems—also known as skyscrapers! During his tenure at PPG,...
David W. Sherrin
Jun 6, 2026
David W. Sherrin, 72, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2026.
Born in Uniontown, Pa, he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked in real estate and at Home Depot for 26 years. He enjoyed woodworking and helping others. He loved Elvis and country music, attending many...
Karen G. Stackpole
Jun 2, 2026
Together Again
Karen G. Stackpole, 83, passed away on June 2, 2026.
Born in Akron, she graduated from Buchtel High School. Karen lived in Salmon, Idaho for a time before moving back to the Akron area and working at Pleasantview. She enjoyed sewing, coloring, and spending time with her family. She loved her cats Snow White, Pumpkin, Milo, and Midnight.
Karen was preceded...
Margaret Lucille Yerrick
May 19, 2026
Margaret Lucille “Lou” Yerrick, 80, passed away on May 19, 2026.
Lou was born in Canton and lived in Uniontown for many years and is a graduate of Lake High School. She lived in Ft. Myers, Florida for 35 years and returned to Uniontown in 2016 with Doug, her husband of 53 years. She was the executive director for the American...
Bonnie L. Louk
May 16, 2026
Bonnie Louk, 75, passed away May 16, 2026.
Born in Hatfield Township, PA, she grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and spent most of her adult life living in Akron. Bonnie graduated from Woodridge High School and had been retired from Crown Shoes for the last 15 years. She enjoyed word finds, movies, and spending time with her family.
Bonnie was preceded in...
Doris J. Gasper
May 11, 2026
Doris Gasper, 91, passed away May 11, 2026.
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, she lived in Uniontown. She graduated from Garfield High School and retired from PNC bank after 20 plus years of service. Mom liked crocheting afghan blankets, garage sales with dad, line dancing, bingo and summer concerts.
Doris is preceded in death by her father Lee Hawkins, mother Hattie Kirkland...
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