Obituaries
Barbara Jean Faiss
Apr 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Faiss, 91 of Copley Ohio passed away April 17, 2024. Born in Clinton, Illinois in 1932 she continued her education as a loyal Fightin' Illini and member of the Stratford House at the University of Illinois, where she met her husband Rudi. She moved with her husband and young family to Mogadore where she lived for 50 years....
Andy Lane
Apr 7, 2024
Arthur Andrew Lane, son of the late Arthur Perry and Delcie Hazel Pruitt Lane, passed away on April 7, 2024.
His favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and unselfishly helping others.
Andy was preceded in death by his brother, Mike, and sister, Carol Lentz (Dave). He will be missed by sister, Tracey Lane; brother, Bill (Jessie); nieces, Amanda...
Don Howard Roepke
Apr 5, 2024
Don H. Roepke, born in Akron in June, 1929, passed away at his home in Cuyahoga Falls on April 5, 2024.
He was a graduate of East High School and Akron University, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and served as 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. Don was married to Nancy Ferguson on 6/21/1953 (70 years). He was...
Nancy Ann Hughes
Apr 2, 2024
Nancy Hughes, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024.
Born Nancy Ann Stetler, July 10, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from Akron Central High School in 1968. As a child she enjoyed dance, summer trips in the family car to Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee, and Shaker Day camp. She moved to San Jose,...
William R Crawley
Apr 1, 2024
William R. Crawley, age 79, passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was retired from Akron Central Engraving.
William is preceded in death by his parents, William V. and Ruby Crawley; and siblings, Jerry Crawley and Terry Rees (nee Crawley) He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith Crawley; sons, David Crawley...
Lee Ball
Apr 1, 2024
Lee Ball, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024.
Born in Sawyerwood, he had been a Uniontown resident since 1954. Lee graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Navy Reserves for 2 years and in the Air Force for 4 years during the Korean War. He worked as a pipe fitter with Monarch Rubber...
Phyllis A. Menefee
Mar 31, 2024
Phyllis A. Menefee, 95, passed away on March 31, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Mogadore, she graduated from Suffield High School. She was a Switchboard Operator at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital for over 33 years and a member of the Mogadore Moose.
Per Phyllis’ wishes, cremation has taken place.
Margaret Jacobs
Mar 31, 2024
Margaret Jacobs, 95, of Ellet passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Akron on January 14, 1929 to the late Gaspar and Katie Pastor. She was retired from Akron Children’s Service.
Midge loved flowers, cooking, baking, and crocheting.
Midge was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, sisters Beth Youtz and Ethel Fela, and son...
James P. Van Pelt
Mar 27, 2024
James P. Van Pelt, 62, passed away on March 27, 2024.A lifelong resident of Akron, he graduated from Stark Technical College in 1983 with an Associate's in Computer Programming and The University of Akron in 1985 with a Bachelor's in Marketing. Jim was employed with YRCW -- Yellow Roadway for 20 years. He enjoyed biking, walking on park trails, and...
Brent J. MacLean
Mar 23, 2024
The MacLean Family, with deep sadness, regrets to report the passing of our beloved son, Brent Joseph MacLean of Uniontown. Brent was 36 years old, born on November 1, 1987 and passing peacefully in his sleep on March 23.
He is survived by his father Douglas, mother Elizabeth (Betty); brothers, Brandon (Sarah) of Atwater, Bryant of the home; sister, Brooke (Paul)...
Richard M. Luker
Mar 23, 2024
Dr. Richard Luker, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. Born on March 18, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio, he lived in Uniontown. Richard graduated from Kent State (B.S. in Education), Virginia State (Master of Science), and the University of Akron (Doctor of Education).
For 31 years at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA), Richard dedicated his...
Sherry L. Leek
Mar 23, 2024
Sherry Louise Leek, 85, passed away on March 23, 2024.
Born on August 4, 1938 in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge. She graduated from Ellet High School and attended Akron University. Sherry was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 27 years and employed at Cotter Merchandise Storage Company for 22 years. She was an avid reader and loved...
Janice Koehl
Mar 22, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Janice K Koehl nee Hill on March 22, 2024.
Jan was a navy baby, born to Jack and Kathryn Hill, in Miami Beach, Florida on January 31,1946. The family returned to Akron where Janice became the older and favorite sister of Joy Lynn Hill.
Growing up, Jan was crowned the May...
Fern F. Koplin
Mar 18, 2024
Together Again
Fern F. Koplin (Cross) went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2024.
Born on March 6, 1928 she was a lifelong resident of Akron. Fern graduated from Cleveland City Hospital School of Nursing (now Cleveland Metro), Western Reserve University, and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. She retired in 1990 after 21 years from the Akron...
Linda Derhammer
Mar 18, 2024
Linda K. (Peel) Derhammer age 75, passed away March 18th 2024 and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with her Mother Betty and Father Robert. No longer will she endure type one diabetes, CAD and most recently moderate cognitive issues.
Left to cherish her memory are the love of her life, loving husband Jed of 36...
Joyce Anne Lancaster
Mar 18, 2024
Joyce Anne Lancaster, 84, passed away on March 18, 2024.
Born in Irondale, Ohio, she was a resident of the Akron area for most of her life. Joy graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Walmart after many years. She enjoyed crocheting (especially ABC blankets), puzzles, playing games, traveling, and being with her family.
Joy was preceded in death by her...
Thomas E. Williamson
Mar 17, 2024
Thomas E. Williamson, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2024.
Born in Philippi, West Virginia, he lived in Belington, West Virginia. Tom graduated from Belington High School and retired from Akron Standard/ITW after 30+ years. He liked working on his cars, as well as painting them. But most of all he enjoyed being with his family,...
Donald R. Turner
Mar 15, 2024
Donald Turner, 89, passed away on March 15, 2024.
Born in Dawes, West Virginia, he was a resident of Akron. Don served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 and retired from Consolidated Freightways after 17 years. He enjoyed golfing, astronomy, Cleveland sports, going for walks, the beach, and spending time with his family.
Don was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth L. Taylor
Mar 14, 2024
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Taylor, age 78, passed away on March 14th, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Brimfield for 55 years. Betty graduated from Ellet High School in 1963. After high school, Betty worked as a secretary at B.F. Goodrich for 4 years before marrying Harry and starting a family. After 20 years of raising her 3 children she returned to work at K-Mart, Wendy’s and Jaspers restaurant home of her published meatloaf recipe.
In...
Patricia A. Butcher
Mar 13, 2024
Patricia A. Butcher, 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2024.
Born in Akron on March 30, 1943 to Leo and Dorothy Lynch, she graduated from Kenmore High School and was a longtime resident of Uniontown. She enjoyed playing tennis, riding her bike, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by...
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