Obituaries
Shirley J. Copeland
Apr 6, 2025
Shirley J. Copeland, 74, passed away on April 6, 2025.
Born in Akron to the late Johnnie and Blanch Holt, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Norton High School and retired from Summa Akron City Hospital after 33 years. Shirley enjoyed quilting, reading, and hiking at the Metro Parks. She was also very interested in her...
Michael Miletich
Apr 4, 2025
Michael was born in Akron on February 24, 1935 to the late Mike Miletich and Blanche Bilandzia (nee Bish). He retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 219 after 44 years of service. He enjoyed golf, bowling and playing cards with family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law Sheryl and Mark...
Dennis J. Sega
Apr 1, 2025
Dennis John Sega, 78, passed away on April 1, 2025.
Born November 12, 1946, he was a resident of Hartville. He graduated from Wadsworth High School and served in the United States Army. He retired from K&D Construction after 30 years of employment.
Denny was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Sega; parents, John and Doris Sega; sister, Connie Durnye. He...
Jeffrey L. Barnett
Mar 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, Jeffrey Barnett, 57, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Jeff loved old muscle cars, hard rock music and working in his garden. He also loved to cook and build things. He was a skilled carpenter and landscaper who could operate a backhoe with his eyes closed. Jeff loved to have cookouts, attend...
Roger P. Kaser
Mar 29, 2025
Roger P. Kaser, 75, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area and enjoyed reading and watching the Cleveland Browns and Indians.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Kaser (nee Kerr); parents, William and Verda Kaser; grandmother, Mavis Windsor. He is survived by longtime companion, Sharon Lane, and many nieces, nephews,...
Pauline R. Calderone
Mar 24, 2025
Pauline Ruth Calderone (nee Roberts), age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on March 24, 2025.
Born in Akron, Ohio, where she lived for most of her life, Pauline spent her early childhood in Mogadore.
She graduated from Mogadore High School in 1948, where she was a majorette, played on the girls' basketball team, and served as a class officer. After...
Sherry Lynn Page
Mar 24, 2025
Sherry Lynn Page, 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2025.
Born in Akron, she was a lifetime resident of the area and graduated from Ellet High School. She worked many places, including Acme and Avon. Sherry enjoyed playing Bingo, antiquing, baking, and travelling. But most of all, she loved being with her family and her Schnauzers.
Sherry...
Robert C. Wegelin
Mar 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Charles Wegelin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Robert, affectionately known as Bob, Bobby, Dad, Daddy, Pop, and Papa, was born on August 22, 1941, in Pomona, New Jersey. He passed away on March 22, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, where he had resided for 45 years.
Bob was...
Roberta J. French
Mar 19, 2025
Roberta Jean “Snowie” French, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born May 5, 1938 in Ashland, OH to Richard and Florence Clark.
Roberta graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1956. While in high school, she met her future husband, James French. They were married on October 4, 1958 and recently celebrated...
Ellen E. McClintick
Mar 16, 2025
Ellen Elizabeth McClintick (Carlson), born on November 16, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on March 16, 2025, in Uniontown, Ohio She was the beloved wife of Ned for 58+ years, mother of David, grandmother of Allison, Alex, Anthony, and Angela Lauer (Drew), sister of Carl Carlson (Meg) and Louise Philips, and Aunt...
Jo Ann H. Thompson
Mar 10, 2025
Jo Ann H. Thompson, 97 ½ , passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Born in Akron, she graduated from Ellet High School and was employed with Akron Public Schools for over 30 years. She enjoyed golfing and was involved in a number of golf leagues. She also enjoyed basketball, always cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Goodyear Wingfoots.
Jo Ann...
Benjamin Surblis
Mar 5, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Surblis, age 85, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born in Akron and resided in Green. Ben attended Kenmore High School and the University of Akron. He retired from Akron Public Schools after 30 years of dedicated service.
Ben was a devoted member and past elder of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, a proud member of the Masonic...
Donna J. Hartshorne
Mar 4, 2025
Sweet Donna went home to be with her Lord Jesus, whom she loved, on March 4, 2025.
All those that knew Donna always said that "nobody doesn't love Donna". She validated that with her expressions of love for everyone, her humility, her innocent humor, and her steadfast love and faith in her Lord Jesus Christ.
Those who remember especially are her devoted...
Millie J. Allison
Mar 1, 2025
Millie J. Allison went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025.
She was born in Akron, Ohio at her grandparents’ home on Kelly Ave. to the late Walter and Lillie (Burgess) Stroup. Millie was the eldest daughter of 5 children. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1948. That same year she married Alden O. Allison.
Millie was a...
Nancy C. Roepke
Feb 27, 2025
Nancy Carol was born in Akron, Ohio on January 22, 1930 to Katie and Rolla Ferguson. She was raised by her single mother after her father's death when she was four years old. Nancy was an industrious little girl from an early age, having an Avon route at the boardinghouse where they lived and later, talking her way into a...
C. Michele MacGregor
Feb 26, 2025
“A life is measured not by its length, but by the love, wisdom, and kindness it leaves behind.” -Unknown
C. Michele MacGregor peacefully entered the embrace of her Heavenly Father on February 26, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Throughout her life, Michele faced her illness with unwavering strength, a positive spirit, and a determination to live...
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;...
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