Obituaries

James E. Behringer

James E. Behringer

Jun 26, 2025

Jim Behringer, 74, was called home on June 26, 2025. Born in Canton, Ohio to Robert Behringer and the late Jackie Behringer. He worked at The Flood Co. in Hudson for over 20 years. He was an active member of First EC Church and spent many years volunteering for the Lord.

Preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Behringer, and his...

Esther L. Lovejoy

Esther L. Lovejoy

Jun 25, 2025

Esther L. Lovejoy, 78, passed away on June 25, 2025.

She was born on August 14, 1946. She grew up in Springfield Township and lived in Akron throughout her adult life. She enjoyed watching wildlife, coloring, making plastic canvas crafts, and watching movies.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Theodore Krismer Sr and Louise Marie (Holler) Krismer; sister, Prema...

Michaela Jo Gill

Michaela Jo Gill

Jun 24, 2025

Michaela Jo Gill, age 37, passed away suddenly in Akron, Ohio on June 24, 2025 after years of battling a rare illness.

Michaela was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 6 she moved to Akron, where she attended elementary school, and later moved to Canal Fulton to attend junior high and high school. She continued her education, attaining her...

Ralph E. Althauser

Ralph E. Althauser

Jun 24, 2025

Ralph “Sonny” Althauser, 83, of Mogadore, Ohio was joyfully received into Heaven on June 24, 2025 after courageously battling health issues post-COVID.

Sonny was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 2, 1942. He went to Barberton High and loved the color purple. On July 4, 1963, he met his love Phyllis and they were married just weeks later on August 2,...

Charles "Chic" H. Oldham

Charles "Chic" H. Oldham

Jun 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles H. Oldham, preceded in death by his mother, Lucille, and daughter, Christie. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (nee Leonard) Oldham; daughters Carla Ott, Jennifer Oldham, Julie Lance and Kelly Cates; grandchildren Michael, Brandon, Megan, Elizabeth, Max, Jacquelyn, Lexi, Gabi, McKenzie; many more great grandchildren; and many...

Linda R. Greene

Linda R. Greene

Jun 24, 2025

Linda Greene passed away on June 24, 2025. She was 75 years old.

She was born in Medina, Ohio graduating in 1968. She attended Capital University in Bexley, Ohio for two years and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Education in 1972. In the fall she began teaching fifth grade at Garfield Elementary School in Medina. She...

Robert T. Allshouse

Robert T. Allshouse

Jun 18, 2025

Robert “Rob” T. Allshouse (PopPop), 77, passed away peacefully at home after a six year courageous battle with esophageal cancer on June 18, 2025.

Born in Akron, he was a longtime resident of Springfield Township. He graduated from Field High School and served in the United States Marine Corps, from which he was honorably discharged as a Corporal after 3 years....

Norman P. Gilbert

Norman P. Gilbert

Jun 17, 2025

Norman P. Gilbert, 86, passed away on June 17, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Norma Gilbert; children, Kim (Don) Pennington, Randy (Karen) Gilbert, David Gilbert, Sharon (Tony) Ruggiero; grandchildren, Steven (Ashley) and Lindsay Pennington, Adam (Hannah Clayton) and Alexis (Cole Baldwin) Gilbert, Zachary (Toni) and Mario (Devin Mason) Milano; great grandchildren, Grant, Elena, Noah, Nolan, Raelynn;...

Larry Peter Grahn

Larry Peter Grahn

Jun 15, 2025

Pastor Larry Peter Grahn, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at his home in Uniontown, Ohio. A devoted minister and cherished family man, he leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and joyful curiosity.

Born on May 27, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, Pastor Grahn dedicated his life to ministry and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Over the course of 46...

Judith Abrams

Judith Abrams

Jun 10, 2025

Judith (Judy) Abrams, (nee Pappano) born January 20, 1944 (81) went home to be with The Lord June 10, 2025. She is reunited with Dick Abrams, her loving husband of 34 years. The life of Judy Abrams was filled with adventure and travel (she loved a good cruise!), laughter and love of family. Her kindness and humor will be missed...

Gerald D. Jarvis

Gerald D. Jarvis

Jun 9, 2025

Gerald D. Jarvis, 82, passed away on June 9, 2025.

Born in Akron, he was a resident of Uniontown. Jerry enjoyed a successful career, having retired from Holland Trucking, and was a member of Akron Teamsters Local 24. He also proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Jerry had a passion for trucks and enjoyed the outdoors, finding joy in...

Anna Rose Sothen

Anna Rose Sothen

Jun 3, 2025

Anna Rose Sothen, 95, of Akron, Oh, passed away on June 3, 2025 at Summa City Hospital. She was born in Idamay, WV on April 14, 1930, to parents Delbert and Wanna (Curry) McIe.

Anna Rose retired from Parker Hannifin Corp. after 34 years of employment at the age of 85. She was a long-time member of the Uniontown Chapel of...

Doris M. Wartko

Doris M. Wartko

Jun 2, 2025

Doris Wartko, 91 years old, of Tallmadge, Ohio was reunited with her late husband, Donald Wartko, on Monday June 2nd 2025. Doris passed peacefully surrounded by her family, while under the loving care of Summa Health Hospice team, as well as independent nurses and aids: Brenda; Kathy; Kathleen; Jeannie; Janet; Tina; and Dreanna. The Wartko family has immense gratitude for...

Catherine Mary Kungle

Catherine Mary Kungle

Jun 1, 2025

Catherine M. Kungle, 71, of Uniontown, OH entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday June 1, 2025.

Born in Akron, OH, Cathie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Francis; Two of her beloved sons, Todd J. Kungle and James N. Kungle Jr; Brother Robert Francis III; Sisters, Connie Francis, and Dorothy Dorman.

Cathies’ memories will forever...

Carol R. Jenkins

Carol R. Jenkins

May 31, 2025

Carol Ruth Jenkins (McAlpine) 83 yrs of Akron, OH went home with the Lord May 31st. Carol was born to Charles & Thelma McAlpine September 27, 1941 & was raised in Mogadore, OH. She leaves 4 children, Diane (Rick) Grennan of Georgia, Linda Yaksic of Arkansas, Cynthia Davies of Georgia, Jeff (Darla) Jenkins Wadsworth, Ohio; sister, Rita (Serge) Ostrovsky of...

Margaret E. LaGray

Margaret E. LaGray

May 29, 2025

Margaret “Peg” Ellen (Gooden) LaGray, 66, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at home in Rineyville, KY on Thursday, May 29th.

Born in Ellet on June 6, 1958, Peg is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gilberta (Olson) Gooden and her brother Tim Gooden.

She is survived by her husband, Howard LaGray, children Erin Reardon and Joseph (Kathleen) Reardon, stepchildren Shawn...

Edwin Wilson

Edwin Wilson

May 27, 2025

Edwin Wilson, also known affectionately as “Ed,” “Uncle Jack,” and “Big E,” has gone fishing. Ed died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Suffield Township in the early morning of Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was ninety.

Ed was born in Akron, Ohio, to Walter Wilson and Grace Tennant Wilson. He was the youngest son of nine children. His...

Virgil N. Taylor

Virgil N. Taylor

May 25, 2025

Virgil N. Taylor, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2025. 

Born in Allegan, Michigan, he attended Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He worked for Goodyear for 25+ years and was a truck driver for 14 years. He enjoyed golf and loved being around his family.

Virgil...

Kathleen R. Furino

Kathleen R. Furino

May 24, 2025

Kathleen R. Furino (Kathy), born on December 12, 1942, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of her family on May 24, 2025.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kathy graduated from St. Luke High School in Carnegie. She made her home in Portage County for most of her life and retired after 26 years of dedicated service as...

James E. Reid

James E. Reid

May 22, 2025

James E. (Edgar) Reid, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 with his loving family by his side, following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born October 6, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Marvin Hurtt Reid and Sarah Almeda Wagner.

Jim was a graduate of Akron Central High School and was employed by the Akron Chair...