Obituaries
David L. Hollingsworth
Feb 23, 2025
David L. Hollingsworth, 78, passed away on February 23, 2025.
Born in Akron, he graduated from Mogadore High School and was a longtime resident of Stow. He served in the United States Army and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 20+ years of employment. He was a member of the Corvette Club and enjoyed antiquing. He could often be found...
James E. Ullom
Feb 20, 2025
James Ullom, 79, passed away on February 20, 2025,
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Uniontown. James graduated from Garfield High School and served in the United States Army for 4 years at Fort Bragg. He retired from Extruded Silicon Products after over 20 years. He loved music and being outdoors with his family, with a few of his...
Mary K. Craig
Feb 19, 2025
Mary K. Craig, 72, passed away on February 19, 2025.
Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1970 and The University of Akron in 1974. Mary was an accountant for most of her career. In her free time, she could often be found playing bingo with friends.
Mary was preceded in...
Theodore M. Balko
Feb 19, 2025
Theodore Balko, age 86, passed away on February 19, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived in Lakemore, Ohio. Theodore graduated from Ellet High School and served in the Air Force. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing.
Theodore was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; and his daughter, Jennifer. He is survived by his son, John;...
Jack E. Benn
Feb 15, 2025
Jack Edward “Jaybird” Benn, 78, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025.
Born in Akron, Jack was a longtime resident and lifelong supporter of Kenmore. He graduated from Kenmore High School and served in the United States Army. He also graduated with a teaching degree from The University of Akron where he played college basketball. Jack was...
Donald Lynn Corley
Feb 14, 2025
Donald L. Corley, 96, passed away on February 14, 2025. Born September 27, 1928 in Junior, W. Va, Dad worked in the coal mines before moving to Akron in 1957. He took employment at Diamond Foundry as a molder and later became the Shop Foreman and retired in 1992.
Preceded in death by parents Russell Corley and Rachel Wagner; brothers Ken,...
Bonnie Jean Beban
Feb 13, 2025
Bonnie Jean Beban, 77, passed away on February 13, 2025.
Born in Stow, she was a resident of Akron. She attended Stow High School and retired from Dominion East OH after 21 years. She enjoyed woodworking and loving on her dogs.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Fleming; father, Frank Neugebauer; sisters, Nancy Scott, Vicky Medlin, and Lauri Cox;...
Edward W. Rodenbucher Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
Edward Rodenbucher, Sr. passed away Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 at his home in Randolph, OH at the age of 86.
He was born on November 21, 1938, in Akron, Ohio to John & Julianna (Schlosser) Rodenbucher. He grew up in Rootstown, OH graduating from Rootstown High School in 1957. After 6 months in the US Army, he started his career...
Karen L. Wegelin
Feb 12, 2025
Karen Lee Wegelin born October 12, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord February 12th, 2025.
Karen was a fun-loving, spirited, friend to all—the kind of person who when she accepted a task would put her whole heart into it, loyal to the end. She was Basketball Homecoming Queen in 1962 at Central High. In earlier years...
Charlotte Irene Moneypenny
Feb 7, 2025
Charlotte Irene Moneypenny, age 92, of Suffield Township, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, her savior, on February 7, 2025.
Charlotte was a member of Suffield Fellowship Church for many years and retired from Field Local Schools.
Mom, you taught us to be strong and the importance of family, and above all, trust in the Lord for everything. Mom...
Karen R. Opperman
Feb 7, 2025
Karen R. (Swindell) (Bosecker) Opperman was carried home by her Lord and joined her heavenly family on February 7, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born to William and Elizabeth Swindell on February 23, 1961, in Akron, Ohio and lived in the area all of her life.
Karen leaves behind husband of 15 years, Mark Opperman, her beloved...
Cynda L. Parsons
Feb 6, 2025
Cynda “Cindy” Lynn Parsons, 70, of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, John Parsons; her daughter Stephanie Newman (Chad), her son Travis Parsons (Heather); her grandchildren Morgan Grimes (Dylan), Logan Grimes (Haley), Liam Parsons, Charley Parsons; and her brother Matthew Smith (Janet).
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 15th at...
Robert L. Bachman
Jan 31, 2025
Robert L. Bachman, age 74, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on January 31, 2025.
Bob was born in Akron, Ohio on May 24, 1950. He graduated from East High School in Akron. He worked at Firestone, Akron Equipment, and later at Little Tikes which allowed him to spoil his grandchildren with the same toys he helped make.
Remaining to...
Jo Ann Franks
Jan 30, 2025
Jo Ann Franks, 57, passed away on January 30, 2025.
Born in Coshocton, she was a resident of Suffield. She graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1986 and Kent State University in 1990. Jo Ann worked for Synchrony Bank for 8 years. She was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and played the flute in the Cuyahoga Community Band. Jo...
Devin M. Hetrick
Jan 30, 2025
Devin M. Hetrick “Schmev”, age 51, passed away on January 30, 2025 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge, graduating from Tallmadge High School in 1992. She worked in transportation for 12 years. Devin enjoyed coloring, doing housework, and long car rides with a coffee. Most of all, she loved spending time with...
Merl V. Beck
Jan 29, 2025
Merl V Beck, 91, of Akron, Ohio passed away January 29th. She was born in Martin County, Kentucky in 1934 to Walter and Dulcie Goble Boyd. She lived most of her life in the Akron area, graduating from Mogadore High School. After high school she worked for Cromwell Quality Tools prior to spending years as a stay at home mom....
Jodi L. Shultz
Jan 27, 2025
Jodi Lyn (Parker) Shultz, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Jodi was born on March 14, 1969 to Anna Mae and Jim Parker in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1987. Jodi worked for 27 years at The Diamond Grille in Akron. She was adored by...
Doreen R. Knapp Riley
Jan 26, 2025
Doreen Rae Knapp Riley, born February 18, 1963, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love, strength, and leadership. She was the devoted mother to her son, Christopher, the cherished daughter of Janie and the late Ray Knapp, and a loving sister to Mark, Kelly (Doug), and Ray (Gretchen). Doreen was a proud and...
James E. Keener
Jan 24, 2025
Born in Weston, West Virginia, Jim was a longtime resident of Springfield Township in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from St. Patrick School in Weston, West Virginia and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. After his service, Jim retired from RCA Rubber Co. and spent many years as a beloved bus driver for Springfield...
Jean A. Batchik
Jan 24, 2025
Jean Batchik (Brooks), age 97, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior on January 24, 2025.
Jean was born in Sebring, Ohio on September 22, 1927 to Harold and Margaret Brooks. She came to Akron in 1932.
Jean married Kenneth Batchik on September 4, 1946. She taught Sunday School at Margaret Park Church for 37 years and served in other...
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