Maureen Grace Beebe
Apr 28, 2026
-STOWMaureen G. Beebe, 95, passed away on April 28, 2026.Maureen was born on June 2, 1930 to the late Timothy & Grace Cahill and was a 1948 graduate of Stow High School. She retired from United Airlines, where she worked in the Maintenance Department. She was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. Maureen loved to crochet...
Diana Jean Margida
Apr 27, 2026
Diana Jean Margida, 73, passed away on April 27, 2026.Diana was born in Canton on June 8, 1952 to the late James & Norma Kennedy and was a 1970 graduate of Canton Lehman High School. Diana worked as a server most notably at Bob Evans and Menches Bros. in Green. Diana's greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her...
Vicki L. Kaminski
Apr 27, 2026
Born on May 20, 1950, Vicki lived a life centered on family, warmth, and the simple joys that brought people together. She was a passionate hairdresser who took pride in her work and the relationships she built with those she served over the years.
Vicki was known as an amazing cook, always bringing loved ones together around the table with meals...
Joan Louise Osborne
Apr 26, 2026
Joan Louise Osborne, 76, passed away April 26, 2026 at home.
Joan was born September 24, 1949 in Akron to Herbert and Pearl Kline nee Werne. She was an LPN and worked for Summa Health Systems until her retirement. Joan loved dogs, especially River. She also enjoyed being on her patio and observing wildlife by the creek.
In addition to...
Vernon Lee Ivey Jr
Apr 24, 2026
Vernon L. Ivey, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 59.
Vern was born in Akron on December 17, 1966, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1985 and joined the Marines. He went on to a career in law enforcement and security.
Vern was a...
Patricia Lea Kuhajda
Apr 22, 2026
Patricia Lea Kuhajda, 85, passed away April 22, 2026.
Patricia was born in Akron on November 28, 1940 to Leroy "Steve" and Gladys Wasch nee Thomas. She graduated from Barberton High School, where she participated in tap dancing, ballet, and gymnastics. Patricia married Joseph Paul Kuhajda on December 6, 1958. She had five children and enjoyed being a wife and...
Carl Daniel Johnson
Apr 22, 2026
Carl D. Johnson, 69, passed away on April 22, 2026.Carl was born on August 24, 1956 in Akron to the late Ray and Eleanor Johnson and was a 1974 graduate of East High School. He served his country as a member of the US Navy and later earned his Bachelor's in Arts from the University of Akron. Carl was a...
Nancy Marie Schlimm
Apr 21, 2026
Nancy M. Schlimm, 54, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21st, surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio, in December of 1971 to Joseph and Jeanette Schlimm.
Nancy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1990. She worked at Giant Eagle in...
Amanda Grace Fritz-Klingler
Apr 20, 2026
Amanda Fritz-Klingler, 41, passed away on April 20, 2026. Born on August 30, 1984, Amanda lived a life defined by compassion, generosity and a deep, unwavering love for those around her with a unique blunt sense of humor.
She is survived by her devoted parents, Lynn and Patricia Fritz and her siblings: Adam and wife Marsena Fritz, children Addison and Cooper,...
Daniel John Testa
Apr 20, 2026
Retired Akron District Fire Chief, Daniel J. Testa, 90, City of Green, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Dan was born in McAlester, OK on February 3, 1936 to Dan & Margaret (Smith) Testa. Dan graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1955 and attended the University of Akron. He served in the United States Air Force as a Fire/Crash...
Richard Filmore Crawley
Apr 18, 2026
Richard "Bud" Crawley, age 99, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully after a long and blessed life on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born March 30, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Sam Crawley and Lillian (Tweedy) Crawley. He graduated early from Garfield High School in 1945 to join the U.S. Navy. He entered bootcamp on VE Day and was...
Deborah Frances Miller
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah "Fran" Frances Miller, 75, passed away April 18, 2026 following a long illness.
Fran was born in Akron on November 17, 1950 to Thomas and Judy Thompson.
In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her sister Gayle and twin brother Frank. She is survived by her children Bryan (Ann) Gross, Chris (Dave Perego) Rufener, Jeff (Lisa) Miller,...
Frederick Dale Riley
Apr 14, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Dale Riley, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on April 14th, 2026 at Danbury Woods Memory Care, where he had been lovingly cared for. He was born on May 11th, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Merna Riley.
Fred spent most of his career at Castle Metals and enjoyed hiking, birding, golfing and college basketball. He...
Gunther T. Reppl
Apr 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Gunther Reppl on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Gunther was born in Akron, Ohio to Erna and Tony Reppl and he was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Paul's Grade School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1976. Gunther began his career in the plastic industry working...
Joan Francis Grand
Apr 10, 2026
RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP - Joan Francis Grand, 90, passed away at the Inn at Apple Ridge April 10, 2026. Joan was a longtime resident of Tallmadge. A devoted wife and mother, Joan also worked in several departments of the administration of Kent State University during her 23 year career.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, Eugene...
Patricia Jean Glatz
Apr 10, 2026
Patricia Jean Glatz, age 89, of Portage Lakes, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Patricia was born on March 30, 1937. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered for her strength, kindness, humor, and the love she shared with those around her.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Glatz, and her...
Betty Zane Mesko
Apr 9, 2026
Betty Z. Mesko, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Turner and Annie Saddler, Betty came to Akron in the 1950s, where she met her late husband John Mesko. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She was a faithful member of the...
Margery Lynn King
Apr 8, 2026
Margery Lynn King, 86, passed away on April 8,2026, with her husband Harry at her side. Born in Weston, West Virgina, to Earl and Evelyn Johnston, Marge moved to Akron, Ohio, at age 17, where she began work at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as a secretary. After working hard to earn her accounting degree from the University of Akron,...
Dolores June Walter
Apr 7, 2026
Dolores ("Dee") Walter, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026.
Born and raised in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Dee graduated from Lincoln High School in Midland before moving to Akron, Ohio, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education from The University of Akron, becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree. It was during this...
Donald "Arv" Joseph Arvidson
Apr 6, 2026
Donald 'Arv' Arvidson, 72, passed away on April 6, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, from 5-7 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 17, 10 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 1905 Portage Trail in...
