Local Ohio Obituaries
Ramona DeLaney Smith
Apr 13, 2023
The world lost some of its sparkle on April 13, 2023, when Ramona DeLaney Smith slipped away from those who can't imagine life without her. Beautiful as Audrey Hepburn, her petite frame and heart-melting smile overlaid a sharp mind and tongue, and a core of battleax steel.
Born in Mansfield, OH, on August 20, 1928, to Loa N. Letts and...
Charles J. Russo
Apr 12, 2023
Charles J. Russo, 98, of Brecksville (and previously Aurora), Ohio died April 12, 2023. He was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, attended school there and was President of his Shaw High School graduation class of 1943. Ten days after graduation he entered the U.S. Army. He was in the European Campaign with the 131st Artillery Division. He fought in the...
Robert E Figler II
Apr 9, 2023
Robert (Rob) Edward Figler II, age 76, of North Canton, Ohio passed away at home on April 9, 2023. Following long years of Agent Orange caused ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, Parkinson disease, COPD and PTSD. He was born August 18, 1946, in Lorain, Ohio. The son of the late Verna (Wenger) Figler and Robert Edward Figler I. On...
Thomas Edward Loeb
Apr 9, 2023
Tom was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1948, and was raised in Livingston Manor, New York. Tom moved to Ohio in 1967 to attend Ohio State. He joined the Marine Reserves in 1971 and served through 1976. Tom Retired from Diebold after 22 years in purchasing. He then worked ten years with Molex in Chicago. He is survived by...
Jeffrey Paul Grof
Apr 8, 2023
Jeffrey Paul Grof, 55, passed away from natural causes on April 8, 2023. Jeff was born on September 21, 1967, in Akron, Ohio, to the late John and Mazella Grof. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. Jeff was known for his love of riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which he enjoyed doing every chance he got. He also had a...
Robert Joseph Cosavage III
Apr 8, 2023
On April 8th, 2023, Robert Joseph Cosavage III went to be with the Lord.
Rob loved to play basketball with his boys. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed MMA. Ole Sav” as he referred to himself was a professional taste tester for his sister Kellz and enjoyed many entertaining wrestling matches with Venus! IYKYK! Rob valued spending...
Mark Edward Zelmer
Apr 8, 2023
Mark E Zelmer Akron - Mark E Zelmer, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center with his daughters at his side. Mark was born July 31, 1956 in Canton Ohio to the late Robert A. and Donna (Neel) Zelmer. He was a 1974 graduate of Glenwood High School and earned a degree...
Linda Kay Smith
Apr 8, 2023
Linda Kay Smith (nee Reese), Passed away April 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Thomas of Bath; mother of Mary (Brandan) Moon Caldwell of Paragould, AR; stepmother of Michael (fiancé Liz) of Hudson and Andrew (Danielle) of Harrisburg, PA; sister of Robert Reese of Akron and Toni (Steve) Schmidt of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-law of Susan (Chuck)...
Rae Elaine Brown
Apr 7, 2023
Rae Elaine Brown, 64, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many, died peacefully on April 7, 2023, at home in Akron, Ohio. She had been diagnosed with lung cancer just 66 days earlier on February 1st.
Rae, born March 10, 1959, grew up in Ridgway and later Linesville, Pennsylvania. She was an athletic, artistic and fun-loving person throughout her...
Cynthia Jean Drake
Apr 5, 2023
Cynthia J. Drake, 61, of Akron passed away April 5th, 2023. She fought a short, but hard fight. She was born December 8th, 1961 to Patricia Nelson-Wallace and Leon Wallace. She was married to her loving husband, Michael, for 43 wonderful years. Her kids, grandkids and her dog Penny were her pride and joy, alongside sports. She was one of...
George O. Morgan
Apr 5, 2023
George O. Morgan, 93, of Cleveland passed away April 5, 2023. He was born November 7, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Roy and Aline Morgan. George was the dearest father of the late Lance P. Morgan; former husband of Rose Morgan; loving grandfather to Lance Lee Morgan, Matthew Michael Morgan, and the late Eva Marie Morgan; beloved great...
Constance R. Riddel
Apr 5, 2023
Constance R. Riddel, 88, passed away on 4/5/2023 in Copley, OH, after a recent cancer diagnosis.Constance was born August 10, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Josephine (Kubica) and Walter Niedzinski. She was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus School and Central High School (1952), both in Bay City. After graduation, she embarked on an adventure in living across...
Ardell Rice Sr.
Apr 4, 2023
Ardell Rice Sr. is survived by his wife of 62 years Barbara Rice,
Children Travis Rice Sr., Ardellia Techau, Anita and Daniel Downie, and Ardell and Melinda Rice Jr, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, Sisters Grace and George Bye and Judy Roach and Brother Mitchell and Teena Rice and many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by parents Marvin and Columbia, Daughter Cathy, Granddaughter Oshena, Brother Dallas...
Karen S Smolk-Warren
Apr 3, 2023
Karen S. Smolk-Warren departed this Life Thursday 3/30/2023. She was the Loving Wife Husband Gregory, Loving Mother of Rebecca Nader, Matthew Smolk, and Loving Grandmother of Nathanael, Daniel, Michael, and adopted Daughters Britni Marinelli, and Tina Wiland. She was also the devoted Daughter of her Mother Helen McClain who preceded her in Death. A Lifelong Jehovah's Witness she is now safely...
Theodore Wilson Ramsey Jr
Apr 3, 2023
In loving memory of Ted Ramsey, who peacefully passed away April 3, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. Despite a long hard-fought battle with MS, he lived a full life.Ted served in the Marines from 1969-1971 as an airframe mechanic. Ted’s passions included photography, movies and T.V., reading, politics and most importantly, family and friends.He is survived by his...
Timothy Carl Fagerstrom
Apr 3, 2023
Timothy C. Fagerstrom, 59, passed away April 3, 2023. He was born December 18, 1963 in Barberton, the son of the late Bert and Eleanor Fagerstrom. Tim went to state in wrestling from Manchester High School in 1982 and later graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Social Work, and he served as a social worker in many capacities...
Melanie S. Thorn
Apr 2, 2023
Melanie Susanne Thorn has finished her journey here on Earth and has gone home to be with the Lord. Melanie passed away suddenly on Palm Sunday, April 2nd, after complications from a long illness with her husband Mark by her side.
She was a dedicated nurse/LPN and started her nursing career at Barberton Citizens Hospital in November 1976. She...
Nancy Carol Shannon
Mar 31, 2023
Nancy Carol Shannon, 71, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital of natural causes. She was born January 5, 1952, in Canton to the late Herbert B. and Ailene N. (Kidd) Chaney. Nancy was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School and worked in the laundry and housekeeping industry for nearly 18 years....
William James "Bill" Head
Mar 29, 2023
William James "Bill" Head, age 79, of Stow, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2023.
Bill Head was born September 20, 1943, to Albert and Helen Head in Cleveland, Ohio. After Bill graduated from Chardon High School, he attended the Ohio State University and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He met Rebecca "Becky" Rossley at...
Alice Marie Hunt
Mar 28, 2023
Alice M. Hunt (Barrow), 74, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday March 28, 2023. She was Born on Jan. 26, 1949, to Ivy and Macel Barrow.
She Leaves behind 4-Siblings Violet Bender, Deloris Krohn, Howard Barrow and Cindy Hileman, 2-Children David L. Hunt and Diane K.M. Seiler (Hunt) Son-in-Law Chuck Seiler, Grandchildren Marissa Hunt,...
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