Memphis Beattie
Mar 29, 2026
Memphis Beattie crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was 13 years old.Memphis joined the Beattie family on September 12, 2014, through an adoption with Paws and Prayers in Cuyahoga Falls. He instantly inserted himself as a part of the family. There was hardly a moment when he didn’t find comfort at someone’s feet, on their lap or curled up...
Vivienne Irene Lux (Schafer)
Mar 28, 2026
Vivienne Irene Lux, 92, passed away peacefully March 28, 2026. Born in Akron, May 28, 1933, she lived most of her life in Brimfield.
Vivienne was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church where she was a member of the Alter Rosary Society. She was an LPN for Summa Hospital and retired in 1996 with more than 20 years...
Franklin D Morehead
Mar 22, 2026
Franklin D Morehead, 92, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born in Spencer, WV he lived most of his life in Randolph, OH.
Frank worked as an Operating Engineer for H. M. Miller for 41 years before retiring in 1992. He enjoyed gardening and playing cards.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velva Morehead; and siblings, Bill, Justine,...
Jerome B Keller
Mar 20, 2026
Jerome B. Keller, 69, passed away March 20, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
He was a graduate of Tallmadge High and a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, George J. Keller and brother, George Michael Keller.
Jerome is survived by his mother, Shirley C. Keller; sisters, Margaret...
Lindsey Hindel
Mar 17, 2026
Lindsey Hindel, age 42, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lindsey was born in Akron and spent her life in the Akron-Tallmadge area. From the very beginning, Lindsey faced significant challenges due to a rare condition called a vein of Galen malformation. Though doctors once believed she would only live a few short...
Gary Lee Zuravel
Mar 16, 2026
Gary Lee Zuravel, age 73, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away March 16, 2026. He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.Gary worked in sales for M & G Distributors. He loved golfing and belonged to the Sons of Herman, Hibernian Society, VFW, and the Eagles. Gary was a singer with Gary Green and...
Sandra Lee Baer (Perrine)
Mar 16, 2026
Sandra Lee Baer (née Perrine), 75, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Sandy was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ.
Sandy was a teacher at Richardson Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls and was very active with her church and scouts. She loved gathering with her retired teacher friends and...
Kim Edwards (Grable)
Mar 12, 2026
Kim Edwards, 69, passed with her family by her side on March 12, 2026.
Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where she built her life centered around family, friends and the things she loved most. Kim dedicated much of her life to her work at Acme, where she was a valued employee for 44 years...
Diane Kay Staszak (Custer)
Mar 10, 2026
Diane K. Staszak, age 74, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2026.
Diane was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Custer. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and studied at Akron General Hospital earning a diploma in nursing. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to caring for others...
Marie A Santi
Feb 26, 2026
Marie A Santi, 91, short of 2 weeks of Maries 92nd birthday, passed away February 26, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio where she lived her whole life.
She was a member of St. Martha’s Church in North Hill. Marie was a passionate Catholic. She loved the Lord. Marie A Santi enjoyed playing the piano, crocheted countless afghans and loved working in...
William "Neal" Warner
Feb 25, 2026
William (Neal) Warner, 72, died suddenly, February 25, 2026. He was born on September 2,1953, in Akron to Luther and Wilma Warner. Neal graduated from Ellet High School in 1971. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1971 to 1977. Married to Julie Ann Stevens, of Tallmadge, on May 2, 1980.
He worked at North Safety Products, Tallmadge, as...
Sharon K Haben
Feb 25, 2026
Sharon K. Haben, passed away February 25, 2026 after a brief illness.
“Grandma Sharon” was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area and was a graduate of Mogadore High School in 1961. She was a highly skilled typist and proficient in shorthand working as an administrative assistant for Crawford Sheet Metal and Wilkinson Company as...
Allen J. Christian
Feb 24, 2026
Allen J. Christian, Jr. has gone home to Heaven on February 24, 2026. Better known as “Farmer Al” and even more as “Crazy Al” for all of his shenanigans.
As a graduate of Eastlake North high School, he shared his love of football and wrestling to the adult past times of softball, golf, bowling and watching Nascar. From horses running away...
Ray Eugene Hartman, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Ray Hartman, 89 of North Canton, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was the son of the late Ray Hartman and Evely (Boosinger) Setlak. Ray’s family was the center of his life, along with his wife of 66 years, Joann. Ray served...
Patricia E. Reifsnyder
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia E. Reifsnyder, passed away February 17, 2026.
Born in Bakersfield, CA she lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a homemaker and enjoyed Sunday dinners with her family.
She was preceded by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Emil and Ethel McNeal; sister, Michelle Harpster; brother, Robert McNeal.
Patricia is survived by daughters, Katherine Mayton of Akron, Christine Reifsnyder of...
Michael Charles Leymon
Feb 15, 2026
Michael “Mike” Charles Leymon, age 68 of Mogadore went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 18, 1957 to the late Jack and Wavelene Leymon.
In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Leymon.
Mike was often described as a ‘man of few words,’...
Betty I. Firth
Feb 11, 2026
Betty I. Firth, 101, passed away February 11, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Betty went back to school in her 40’s to become a LPN and retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Victory and the Squad at Goodyear Aircraft.
Betty was kind and caring, who put the...
Marie M Pappano
Feb 9, 2026
Marie M. Pappano, 96, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at The Gables of Green, where she received wonderful care. Previously she was lovingly cared for at Shepherd’s Gate in Hartville by Marina Showalter.
Marie was born in Akron, Ohio (in North Hill, among many of her neighbors as relatives) to Rose and Michael Pappano. She attended North High School,...
Penny H. Price
Feb 8, 2026
Penny Hattie Price, born April 21, 1937 in Lexington, Kentucky left behind a beautiful legacy of kindness, creativity and a deep love for her family and friends.
She was a beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude T. Gilbert of Paris, Kentucky. Those preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Dean Price; her brother, Claude Gilbert, Jr; her...
John Harold Kittle
Jan 29, 2026
John Harold Kittle, 77, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born in Green and lived most his life in the Akron area.
John worked for Prudential Insurance as a manager before retiring. He was a member of the Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, and was a Spiritualist Minister for over 40 years. He was very creative and artistic....
