Obituaries

Dorothy M. Ciocca

Dorothy M. Ciocca

Sep 28, 2025

Dorothy M. Ciocca, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025. Born on November 12, 1937, in Amherst, Ohio to the late George and Rose (Gilles) Roling, she graduated from Amherst High School in the class of 1955. Dorothy was employed by The Thew Shovel Company of Lorain, Ohio before marrying and moving to the Akron, Ohio...

John P. Byler

John P. Byler

Sep 26, 2025

John P. Byler, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025.

John was raised in Hartville, Ohio and lived in Greentown, Ohio with his wife, Holly and daughter, Abigail. John was employed by GrassMaster Lawn Care for nine years. John was an avid Cleveland Sports and Ohio State fan. He enjoyed camping, attending Hoover football games...

Ethel Mohn

Ethel Mohn

Sep 26, 2025

Ethel Mohn, 96, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.

Born on August 16, 1929, in Marlboro, Ohio, Ethel Vaughan was the daughter of Russell and Laurena Vaughan. She graduated from Marlboro High School in 1946. After the passing of her husband, Donald Mohn, she returned to school and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State...

Michael P. Jones

Michael P. Jones

Sep 25, 2025

Michael Patrick Jones of Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 25. He was 67 years old.

Michael was born on September 30, 1957 in Butler, Pennsylvania, to John and Grace Jones. He attended St. Joseph School and Waterloo High School. After serving in the U.S.Army, Michael worked in a variety of fields, including the rubber and machine industries in Ravenna. His...

Floyd H. Keathley Jr.

Floyd H. Keathley Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Floyd Henry Keathley Jr. age 90, died peacefully on the second day of autumn, September 23, 2025. "Keith" was born November 3rd, 1934 in Akron Ohio, he graduated from Ellet High School.

He met the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Keathley, and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber as a purchasing agent for 40 years.

He loved football, the Browns and...

Vera J. Barnhart

Vera J. Barnhart

Sep 19, 2025

Vera J. Barnhart, 95, passed away on September 19, 2025.

Born in South Shore, KY, she graduated from McKell High School. Vera retired from Kent State University in 1992 and was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting angels, cooking new recipes, gardening, and listening to gospel music and quartets.

Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Claude...

Shirlene M. Kisak

Shirlene M. Kisak

Sep 16, 2025

Shirlene M Kisak (McCormick), 93, passed away peacefully September 16, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she graduated from Garfield High School in 1950. She was active in planning class reunions, last assisting with the 75th reunion this past June. She worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in the payroll office. After retirement she volunteered at Haven...

Bill C. Millsaps

Bill C. Millsaps

Sep 11, 2025

Bill Millsaps, 82, passed away after complications from surgery on September 11, 2025.

Born in Vonore, Tennessee, he was a resident of Brimfield for 24 years and Cuyahoga Falls for 33 years. He graduated from Vonore High School and retired from JC Penney after 47 years of service. Bill enjoyed reading, gardening, computers, and flea markets. He loved spending time with...

Sandra S. Anderson

Sandra S. Anderson

Sep 10, 2025

Sandra Sue (Kannal) Anderson, age 86, danced into the loving arms of Jesus on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1939 in Columbiana, Ohio. She married David in 1961. Serving in the Army, David was stationed in Germany and Sandra went with him. After that, they lived in Austintown, Ohio, then Akron, Ohio,...

Frances V. Trogdon

Frances V. Trogdon

Sep 9, 2025

Frances (Wehrlin) Trogdon, 93, passed away on September 9, 2025. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, playing piano, and reading.

Preceded in death by son, Richard Allen; husband of 39 years, Belvin Trogdon; parents, Joseph and Frances Wehrlin; brothers, Xavier Wehrlin, Leo Wehrlin, Joseph Wehrlin, Dave Wehrlin; sisters, Dolores Adkins, Kathleen Shartzer, Marie Schueller,

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane (Jim) Durbin;...

Marilyn A. Triplett

Marilyn A. Triplett

Sep 7, 2025

Marilyn A. (Bialy) Triplett, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. At the age of 20, she met the love of her life, Bob, at The Sands in Akron. The two shared over 57 wonderful years of marriage.

Marilyn dedicated 29...

Duane Clatworthy

Duane Clatworthy

Sep 6, 2025

Duane Clatworthy, 66, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he graduated from Mogadore High School. Duane was a skilled and devoted worker, previously employed by Hoover and Ariel. He dearly loved his family and friends. May he finally be at peace.

Duane was preceded in death by his father, Charles Clatworthy. He is survived by his son, Robert...

Earl W. Fisher Jr.

Earl W. Fisher Jr.

Sep 6, 2025

Earl W. Fisher Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6th, 2025 at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda, and his sons, Wayne (Kelly) and David (Emily). His greatest joys in life were his granddaughters, Rylie and Piper. He is also survived by his younger brother,...

Keith M. Gamsby

Keith M. Gamsby

Sep 5, 2025

Keith Melrose Gamsby, 82, passed away on September 5, 2025.

Born in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, he was a resident of Uniontown. He graduated from the Indiana Institute of Technology and was an employee with Lockheed Martin for 43 years. Keith was a member of Uniontown United Methodist Church and the Uniontown Lions Club. He enjoyed genealogy, classic cars, bowling, and...

Clarence "Bud" Davis

Clarence "Bud" Davis

Sep 5, 2025

Clarence “Bud” Davis, 91, passed away on September 5, 2025.

Born in Steubenville, he was a resident of Uniontown. He graduated from Mount Union and retired from Chemstress Consultant Co. Bud’s hobbies included watching sports, especially Ohio State and the Pittsburgh Steelers, doing puzzles, and his daily Wordle. He enjoyed spending time with his family, beach vacations, and musicals.

Bud was preceded...

Eva Hope Gump

Eva Hope Gump

Sep 5, 2025

Eva Hope Gump, 86, went home to be with the Lord September 5, 2025. Born in Akron, she lived in Mogadore most of her life. A proud graduate of East High School, she retired from Carter-Jones Lumber. Eva was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who tirelessly cared for her family. Jim and her were married in High Street Christian...

Beverly J Zushin (Myers)

Beverly J Zushin (Myers)

Aug 29, 2025

Beverly J. Zushin (Myers) passed away August 29, at home surrounded by her family after a short illness. Bev retired from Parker-Hannafin after thirty seven years. She loved the sun, the ocean, and the Browns. Bev loved life to the fullest.

Preceded in death by her parents, Mervin and Orajean Myers; brothers, Mervin Jr. and Dave. Bev is survived by her...

Betty L. Gross

Betty L. Gross

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Lou Gross, age 93, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2025.

Born on the family farm in Akron, Ohio to the late William A. and Florence P. (Otto) Farriss, she was a resident of Massillon (Jackson Twp) since 1958. After graduating from Greensburg High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Charles E. Gross and accompanied him...

Willis F. Hench

Willis F. Hench

Aug 24, 2025

Willis peacefully crossed the Golden Bridge to heaven on Sunday, August 24th in Akron, OH. He was born on October 29th, 1936 to Leroy and Ella Hench in Akron. He was 88 years old.

After high school, Willis enlisted in the US Army. Following his military service, he became a career semitruck driver. Willis was a devout Christian attending Goodyear Heights...

William E. Tucker

William E. Tucker

Aug 21, 2025

William Earl Tucker, age 79, lived life to the fullest and always found a reason to laugh. He passed away on August 21, 2025, but not without leaving behind a lifetime of jokes and memories.

He leaves his loving wife, Patricia Tucker (nee Cunningham); daughter, Wendy of Cleveland, Ohio; son, Lewis of Twin Lakes; grandson, Alex Joseph Tucker. He was preceded...