Local Ohio Obituaries
William L. Rutan
Sep 1, 2023
William L. (Bill) Rutan passed away on Friday September 1 at age 92. He was born on April 11, 1931 in Akron Ohio and graduated from East High School in 1949.
Bill was always helping others, including his mother and sister after his father passed away when he was 12.
After hiring in at Goodyear Tire at 19, Bill was...
Frederick Eugene Matthews Jr
Sep 1, 2023
Fred Matthews passed away after a brief illness on September 1, 2023 surrounded by family.He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 11,1946. He graduated from Springfield High School. Following graduation he enlisted in the Marines and went to Vietnam where he was stationed in Chu Lai. Upon his return from Vietnam he was employed by P.I.E. Trucking, and...
Mark S. Lacefield
Aug 31, 2023
Our amazing father Mark (64) left us unexpectedly August 31. He was a Kenmore High School alumni and had lived in the Akron/Barberton area for the majority of his life. Dad had been a surveyor at Campbell's & Associates for almost 2 decades, where he made lifelong friendships. In his later years he retired from Special Pack and being a...
Michael Walter Leosewski
Aug 31, 2023
Michael Walter Leosewski, a skilled Welder known for his meticulous craftsmanship, passed away peacefully at his home in Twinsburg, Ohio on August 31, 2023. Born on December 19, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Doris and Walter Leosewski, Michael's life was filled with hard work, dedication to his craft, and a passion for woodworking and antiquing.Throughout his career as a Welder,...
Connie Lou Hall
Aug 31, 2023
Connie Lou Hall, 81, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2023. Connie was born in Diana, West Virginia on June19, 1942.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, son David B Schrader, sister Jean Reynolds, and granddaughter Morgan Hall. Connie is survived by her sister Sue Coakley of Virginia and Children...
Karolyn Ann Christley
Aug 31, 2023
Karolyn Ann Christley (Keith), 67, passed away on August 31, 2023. She was born September 23, 1955, in Weston, WV to her parents T. Junalie Keith (Queen) and Fay Reginald Keith. She was a life-long resident of Akron, OH and graduated from East High School in 1974. She worked for Goodyear Bank, turned PNC Bank for 47 Years.
She...
Allen Wayne Spaulding
Aug 30, 2023
Allen Wayne Spaulding, 68 of Kent, Ohio passed away August 30, 2023, at Heather Knolls Nursing Home following years of heart related problems.
He was born May 1, 1955, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Donald and Ruth (Michael) Spaulding.
On September 25, 1980, he married Barbara (Brugmann) Spaulding. They shared 42 years of marriage.
He graduated from Lakeview...
John Mead Blakney Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
John Blakney, 76, went to his final rest and now is in Jehovahs memory on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 peacefully at home.
A Truckers Last Ride:He traveled the roads In years gone past A life he chose and Hoped it would last Driving all night From state to state Trying to get home And arriving so late He parked his...
Crystal Marie Greathouse
Aug 27, 2023
Crystal Marie Greathouse age 37 of Akron, Springfield Township Ohio suddenly passed away at her home on August 27, 2023.
Crystal was born in Barberton, Ohio August 28, 1985. The daughter of Michael Greathouse Sr. and Tammy Osborne-Surrarrer.
She will be terribly missed by her father Michael Greathouse Sr, Mother Tammy Osborne-Surrarrer, Stepfather Christopher Surrarrer, only child Brandon Hammock, brothers...
Willard Francis Spicer
Aug 27, 2023
The Hon. Willard Francis Spicer, 81, who served as Summit County probate judge for 31 years, died peacefully at his home August 27, after a life well-lived.
A descendant of Summit County's first settlers, Judge Spicer's ancestors arrived in the Western Reserve from CT in the early 19th Century, and the Spicer name can be found scattered across Akron,...
Dianne Terlecki
Aug 26, 2023
Dianne Terlecki passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the age of 66 with her family by her side. She was born May 22, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Emma Terlecki.
Dianne graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School then went onto Youngstown State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. Several years later she went on to pursue another degree in Information Technology while in...
Patricia A. Bukiewicz
Aug 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Bukiewicz passed away peacefully August 26th, 2023 after a long illness. She is survived by husband Tom; daughter Kristina Simmons, Bobby and Ashley Simmons, Levi, Meredith and Emaline Simmons; sons Doug Fausset and T.J. Bukiewicz; two grandchildren Addie Fausset and Amanda Jenkins; and two great grandchildren Avery and Austin. She is also survived by one brother, William P. Branham (Cathie);...
Elaine Gibbs Redmond
Aug 25, 2023
Elaine Gibbs Redmond of Beachwood, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2023. She was born to Clarence and Leah Gibbs (Miller) in Cleveland and graduated from Collinwood High School.
An active child, Elaine’s parents introduced her to an excellent dance teacher, Viola Gensler from whom Elaine received instruction from 1940 through 1955. While still a teenager,...
Frank Schulmeister Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Frank Schulmeister Jr., 78, passed away August 25, 2023. He was born December 27, 1944 in Austria, the son of the late Frank and Anna Schulmeister. He served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. Frank later retired from Alcon Tool after 33 years service. He will always be remembered as “Crazy Frank”, and even though could be...
Thomas S. Strahler
Aug 22, 2023
Thomas S. Strahler, age 69 of Akron, Ohio, passed away Aug 22, 2023. He was born December 30, 1953, to Herman and Phyllis Strahler of Suffield. Thomas was survived by his siblings; Paul Strahler, Doug Strahler, Jeff Strahler, Richard Strahler, his sister, Linda Strahler, his children; Tammy Strahler, Becky Wilcoxen, Lynn Elam, and Christopher Strahler. Thomas was proceded in death by...
Sumanlata Mathur
Aug 22, 2023
Sumanlata Mathur, more commonly known as Suman Mathur, was born in India on June 27, 1938. In 1980, she moved to the United States with her husband and son to Warren, OH where she was one of the founding members of the Hindu Temple in Warren and a pillar in the Indian community. She lived a full and wonderful life, surrounded...
Thomas James Campana
Aug 21, 2023
Thomas James Campana (57), of Akron, Ohio, passed away at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Elizabeth (Beth) Hayas Campana, Monday night, August 21, 2023, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. A loving and supportive husband, stepfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Tom cared most about those he loved above all else.
Born on...
Judith Horan
Aug 21, 2023
Judith Horan was given peace comfort on August 21, 2023. She was born on Oct. 19, 1947. Judith is proceeded in passing by her parents Joseph Leo and Hulda A, and sisters Mary and Pat. She is survived by brother Joseph and Michael. There will be no service and cremation has taken place.
Virginia Tussey
Aug 20, 2023
Sharing her smile for over 100 years, Virginia Louise Sullivan Tussey earned her wings and passed peacefully on August 20, 2023, after a rich and rewarding life. Virginia (Gini) was born in Akron in February 1923 to David Allen and Emma Leah(Harrison) Sullivan. She lived in the North HIll area growing up, attended Harris and Jackson elementary schools, graduated from...
Michael Patrick McQuillen
Aug 20, 2023
Michael Patrick McQuillen, 66, passed away after a long illness on August 20, 2023. He was born July 17, 1957 in Akron. Mike served his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from the Springfield Police Department. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, and a man who loved his children. He loved life and put others first. In his...
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