Obituaries

Sadie M. Harold

Sadie M. Harold

Jul 7, 2025

Sadie M. Harold passed away on July 7, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born on December 21, 1932 to James and Tina Wright in Crossville, Tennessee. She spent most of her life in Ellet and Suffield Township, graduating from Ellet High School with the class of 1951. She retired from the B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company and attended...

John M. "Jack" Hartline

John M. "Jack" Hartline

Jul 4, 2025

Jack was born on December 29, 1930 and passed away on July 4, 2025.

Jack grew up in east Akron and attended Mason school and graduated from Central High School as class president in January 1949. After returning from serving in the Korean War, Jack married Marilyn Phares and moved to Mogadore while working in construction for over 60 years. Using...

Richard R. Gillis

Richard R. Gillis

Jul 2, 2025

Richard R. Gillis, 72, passed away on July 2, 2025.

Born in Akron, he graduated from Hiram College. He worked for Dominion Gas Co. for 36 years and was a member of the Ellet Athletic Association. He enjoyed Ohio State football, golf, and traveling to Florida for the winters.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Gillis. He is survived...

Craig Tucker

Craig Tucker

Jul 1, 2025

Craig Tucker, 63, of Akron, Ohio, was called into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Having lived an active and healthy life, he quickly declined the last two months of his life from Liver and Colon Cancer.

Craig was born on February 27th, 1962 in Wadsworth, Ohio. He graduated from Doylestown High School, where he was...

John R. Parsons

John R. Parsons

Jun 30, 2025

John R. Parsons, 75, passed away on June 30, 2025. Born in Akron, he graduated from Green High School. John was a proud member of the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 and was a reservist until 1975. He served one tour of duty in Vietnam with the 18th military police brigade. He worked for Sherriff-Goslin Roofing for 35...

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...