Local Ohio Obituaries
Robert Harvey Addis Jr.
May 7, 2026
Robert Harvey Addis Jr., age 60, of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, after a brief but brave battle with cancer. He was born on December 20, 1965, in Lorain, Ohio.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His legacy of hard work, love, faith, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who...
Kenneth Lee Barnes
May 7, 2026
Kenneth Lee Barnes, age 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on October 7, 1942 in Cleveland.
Kenny will be remembered for his quick wit, warm personality, and remarkablemechanical abilities. He could fix almost anything and was always willing to lend a hand to friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed...
Lawrence James
May 4, 2026
Lawrence “ Larry/ Pie U/Poo pie ‘’ James was born to Mattie Wheeler and the late Benjamin James in Birmingham Alabama on May 15, 1952. He was the second son born of 4 children.
He attended Barberton High School and remained a resident in that area for many years, where he worked as a general laborer.
He sold his home and moved...
Marlena Kay Walton
May 3, 2026
Marlena Kay (Johnston) Walton passed away peacefully, Sunday May 3, 2026, in Wooster, Ohio. Born April 22, 1949, in Logan County WVA. She was the daughter of Reverend Rufus and Mary Johnston. Marlena was a loving sister to Sherman and Levi Johnston, and Patricia Binder (deceased). Rufus A. (Molly) Johnston, George (Barbara) Johnston and Darlena Fay Collier.
Marlena married Raymond Walton...
Beverly Joyce Sayers
May 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Beverly Joyce Sayers (née Fox)April 2, 1950 – May 2, 2026
Beverly Joyce Sayers, lovingly known as Bev, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76. Born Beverly Joyce Fox on April 2, 1950, she lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, humor, and a love so constant that the people around her never...
Debbie Hatala (Dietry)
May 2, 2026
Debbie Hatala (Dietry), 66, of New Franklin passed away unexpectedly, May 2, 2026. She was proceeded in death by parents Joseph and Rita Dietry and brothers Joe, Ted and Rick.
Survivors include husband Larry, brother Louie Dietry, sons Gary (Debbie) Williams, Tim (Tammy) Williams, step children Shannon, Kristi, Mark, Brian(Jenny), Brittany (Kyle) and a host of many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...
Louise Roberta Skinner
May 1, 2026
On Friday, May 1, 2026 Louise Roberta Skinner entered into eternal rest. Louise was a resident of Bath Manor Special Care Centre and had been a long time resident of the James R. Williams Tower community both of Akron, Ohio. She was born July 30, 1952 in Petersburg, Virginia to Sallie Pearl Houston and Aulander Skinner, Sr. and was a...
Lucille E. Jones
May 1, 2026
Lucille Jones-Sommerville, known as “Momma Sue,” passed away on May 1, 2026, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 86. She was born on September 24, 1939, to her late parents, Lester Jones and Georgia Bird.
With Momma Sue’s passing, we mourn a loss that leaves a space in our hearts that can never truly be filled. At the same time,...
Aaron Edward Seiz
May 1, 2026
Aaron Edward Seiz, 46, passed away May 1, 2026. He was born January 31, 1980 in South Korea, growing up in Telford, PA. He was a graduate of Lycoming College in Willamsport, PA. He worked at Panther Preimum Logistics of Medina Ohio for 8 years, buying his 1st home in Akron in 2023. He loved animals and nature, with dreams...
Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj M.D.
May 1, 2026
Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj, MD
January 25, 1929 - May 1, 2026
Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj, MD, passed from this life on May 1, 2026, in Uniontown, Ohio. She is survived by her children, Vianne (Stephen Calhoun) and Grace (Pranav Patel), and by her adored grandson, Gautham. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Umesh C. Bhardwaj; by her parents, Julio and...
Michael William Huhn
Apr 28, 2026
Michael William Huhn, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at his home with his loving wife of 38 years by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Huhn; his children, Becky and Jeff; his stepsons, Jonny, Jack, Jerry, and Justin; and his loving sisters, Martha, Anne-Marie, and Beth. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and...
Nancy Sue Harbeson
Apr 28, 2026
Nancy S. Harbeson
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
1939-2026
Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passing is the result of a serious fall.
She began her life in a rural area near Branchville, South Carolina. Daughter of Joe & Vickie McAlhany. Mrs. Nancy was the 6th child of seven siblings. She is survived by her husband, S. David Harbeson...
Lillian Yvonne Keim
Apr 28, 2026
Lillian Yvonne (“Doll”) Keim, age 90, of Springfield Township, OH, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Lillian was born in Akron, OH, to the late Thomas and Beatrice McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Keim; step-daughter, Sharon Dancik; sisters, Helen Gallion and Wilda Phillips; brothers Billy, Harley and James McKenzie; and sons-in-law, Jan Freshley and...
William Thomas Hobday
Apr 27, 2026
William was a devoted husband to Sharon Hobday, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. He was a proud father to William J., Jameson, Damon, and Ryan, and a loving brother to Andi Dye. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Holly, Summer, Hannah, Bailey, Jesse, Gavrella, Hayden, and Logan, and his great-grandchildren, Jase and Ira.
He was preceded...
Montrey Louise Suddeth
Apr 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Montrey Louise (Canada) Suddeth
Montrey Louise Suddeth, daughter of the late William and Hettie Lane, was born on January 17, 1953, in Akron, Ohio. A graduate of South High School's Class of 1971 and a former student of the University of Akron. Montrey dedicated her professional life to serving others through her work with the American Red...
Danny M. Bennett
Apr 26, 2026
Danny M. Bennett, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on January 26, 1965, in Massillon, Ohio, Danny was the son of the late Philip M. Bennett and Patsy S. Bennett Pildner (née Ball). He was also preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Bennett Sherck.
A 1983 graduate of Perry High School, Danny spent many years...
John Edward Amtsberg
Apr 24, 2026
John Edward Amtsberg, 86, passed away April 24, 2026. He was born August 13, 1939 in Cleveland, the son of the late Walter and Elsie Amtsberg. John will always be remembered as fun gentleman with a good sense of humor. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was candy maker for May Company and later retired from...
Shirlee J. Sonoff
Apr 24, 2026
Shirlee J. Sonoff, 88, of Akron, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
A daughter of the late Norman and Nellie (Frieman) Lazar, she was born on May 25, 1937, in Akron, Ohio.
Shirlee was loved by everyone that knew her. She will be remembered for her strength and the love she freely gave to everyone around her.
Those left to remember her...
Gary Allen Blythe
Apr 23, 2026
Gary A. Blythe passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on February 17, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to his mother, Martha, and father, Eugene. He was raised in Lakemore and Ellet, and spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Mavel and Russell Allen.
At a young age, Gary developed a love for animals....
Clifford Louis Johnson Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
In loving memory of Clifford Louis Johnson Jr., 78, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at Akron City Hospital.
Born on August 24, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio, to the parents of the late Erma Lee Johnson and Clifford Johnson Sr., he was the eldest of the six siblings.
Along with his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his...
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