Obituaries
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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...
Richard L. Bailey
Aug 18, 2025
Richard Bailey, 95 of Akron Ohio passed away peacefully on 8/18/2025.
He was born in Middleport, Ohio, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where he was honorably discharged. After his military service, Richard dedicated his career to Ohio Edison until his retirement. Richard was a devoted member of South East Church of...
Lillian G. Lopez
Aug 17, 2025
Lillian Lopez, age 99, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025. She was a long-time resident of the Canton Christian Home, and will be greatly missed.
Lillian was born in Manchester, Ohio where she spent her early childhood. At age 7, she moved to Canton, later attending McKinley High School and happily working in...
Nancy C. Rouser
Aug 16, 2025
Nancy Rouser (nee Eustice), 85, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at 11:11 a.m.
Born January 11th, 1940, to John and Geri (nee Burnley) Eustice, in Akron, Ohio. Nancy graduated from Ellet High School in 1958 and married fellow classmate Richard “Dick” Rouser in 1961; from there the adventure continued for 51 years, until Dick’s passing...
Ann M. Davis
Aug 8, 2025
Ann M. Davis, 81, passed away on August 8, 2025.
Born in Lodi, she was a resident of Uniontown. She graduated from Wadsworth High School and worked for Marcs Discount Stores for 10 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and puzzles.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, WIlliam and Goldie (Nyary) Ott. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...
LuWanda C. Higgins
Aug 7, 2025
“Lu” went home to be with the Lord at age 81 on August 7, 2025 at her home in Kent surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with dementia. The family is greatly inspired by her husband’s constant care and devotion for the last ten years in managing her illness.
Born January 31, 1944 in Joplin, Missouri to Floyd and...
Evelyn K. Nettle
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn K. Nettle, age 94, of Newark, formerly of Akron, went to be with her Lord and to her eternal home on August 5, 2025.
Ms. Nettle was born in Noble County, Ohio, to the late Frank and Hazel (Hastings) Brown. She relocated to the Akron area in 1952 to work at American Hard Rubber as a payroll clerk. She also...
Elmer E. Jacobs Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Elmer Edward Jacobs, Jr. passed away July 31, 2025.
Jake was born August 2, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, the eldest of seven children. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Marjorie Jacobs and son Chris Jacobs. Jake is survived by daughters Judy (Fred) Heller, Diane Jacobs and Joyce (Scott Evans) Jacobs. He...
Irene M. Daugherty
Jul 30, 2025
Irene M. Daugherty, 89, passed away peacefully at home, on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Irene was born on August 13, 1935 to Joseph and Helen (Klein) Wohlwend. She was a graduate of Suffield High School in 1953. She worked at Porter Metal Company for over 25 years until she retired in 2000. Irene served as a Lector at...
Edward R. Smith
Jul 28, 2025
Ed (also affectionately known as Pops or Papa) passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 in Jackson Township, Ohio, at the age of 77. Ed was born in Akron on November 23, 1947, grew up in Ellet, and graduated from Ellet High School in 1965.
In August of 1966, Ed went to work for Goodyear Aerospace in Akron as an aircraft...