AKRON - Jack E. Drowns, 80, husband of Rosa Drowns, passed away on May 3, 2024. Jack enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family & friends. In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his son Tim and granddaughter Kaylee; in- laws Jack (Jill) Woods, Jan Hatch, Denice Stone, Daniel (Debbie) Pennington & Donald (Kim) Pennington, as well as many nieces & nephews. There will be no services.

Gerald Lordi, 76, passed away on May 2, 2024. Gerald was born in Youngstown, OH on December 1, 1947 to the late Joseph & Betty Lordi. He was a 1965 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber as an engineer, traveling abroad to China, Chile, Mexico, and other foreign destinations for his work. He retired from Middough Engineering in 2018. Jerry was a member of St....

Daniel Joseph Newton, MD, 55, extremely loved and cherished husband of Angela (nee Babitt), extraordinary father of Hannah, Tyler, and Ellie Dermott, beloved son of G. Daniel and Joanne (LaPinta) Newton, brother of Anthony M. (Kathy) and Michael T. (Rachel) Newton, uncle to Stella and Robert Newton, and son-in-law of William (Cindy) Babitt and Malea Anderson passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 29, 2024. Daniel was born in Cleveland and was a 1987 graduate of Benedictine High School. He...

Montlane 'Monte' May, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2024 in Canal Fulton, OH. Monte was born on April 23, 1930 in Wellston, OH to the late Monterville and Florence May and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. He went to Bible College at North Central University in Minnesota. He started his ministry in Kenton, OH and then spent the next 50 years as Pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Monroeville, OH. In addition to his parents, Monte was preceded in...

John V. Mastrojohn, Jr, (92) of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2024. A loving and devoted, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, he was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Mastrojohn. John was a talented athlete and musician graduating from Garfield High School in 1949 and later serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Golden Glove Boxing champ, but always a musician and artist at heart. He wrote children's stories, and late in life, published one of his...

Marilyn K. Hardman, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Akron to the late James and Marilyn D. McVan. She met the love of her life, Michael Hardman, while a student at East High School and they were married for over 51 years. Although Marilyn worked for the Wicker Co. and Summit Management Services, her true life's work was in caring for her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. In addition to her...

Phyllis Marie Keefer, 88, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, 4 days shy of her 89th birthday, with her 4 daughters by her side. She was born on April 28, 1935 in Binghamton, New York on her mother Francis's birthday. While spending her early years in Binghamton, New York she met and married Bob Keefer in 1953 and began their travels with the U.S. Air Force to Mississippi, Washington D.C., Maryland, and eventually taking them back to Binghamton until 1960 when they moved their...

Christopher Murty McFedries (1978-2024) Christopher Murty McFedries, aged 46, passed away on April 17th, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio. Christopher attended Archbishop Hoban High School, where he excelled in soccer and track and made lasting friendships and cherished memories. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Iraq and Qatar. Christopher is survived by his parents, Ian and Linda (Murty) McFedries; fiancé, Monika Earles; his children Brianna, Joel, and Ian McFedries,...

Diogenes "Dio" Farrell, 87, of Akron passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dio was born in Akron Ohio, to the late Augustus (Catherine) Farrell on November 11, 1936. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Along with his parents Dio is preceded in death by his 12 siblings. He is survived by his four sisters; Charlene Farrell; son Walter Farrell; grandchildren Ashley, Olivia, Marlori and Sarah; great-grandchildren Matthew and Deo. A celebration of life will be held on...

Drusilla M. Felkl, 65, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 16, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dru was born on November 30, 1958 in Akron to the late Herman & Olga Massoli. Dru was a 1977 graduate of Tallmadge High School, and then worked for many years as a Registered Nurse pursuing her passion of caring for others. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Dru loved being with her family, dancing alongside her friends, and enjoyed her love of...