Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Dawn Diane Gainer

Dawn Diane Gainer

Apr 23, 2025

Dawn D. Gainer, 58, passed away after a long illness on April 23, 2025.  She will always be remembered as a feisty person, who loved her family.  Especially, her children and grandchildren.  In her free time, Dawn loved to go to air shows with her family.  It is comforting that she will have a front row seat now.  She will...

Jeffrey Alan Singleton

Jeffrey Alan Singleton

Apr 19, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Singleton, 64, passed from this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home in

Wadsworth Township.  Jeff was born November 17, 1960, to John and Nancy Singleton in Norton, Ohio, where he

excelled in baseball, and graduated class of 1979. His greatest ambition was to follow in his

father’s footsteps and become a professional baseball pitcher, but an injury from...

Donald Wayne Moore

Donald Wayne Moore

Apr 14, 2025

Donald Wayne Moore, 84, passed away April 14, 2025.  He was born June 16, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Harley and Gula Moore.  Wayne will always be remembered for his love of country music, gardening, and going on long walks.  He was a very trusting person and would enjoy visiting with anyone.  He never met...

Keith Edward Watts

Keith Edward Watts

Apr 14, 2025

Keith Edward Watts, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, lost his year long battle with skin cancer on April 14, 2025 at Akron General Hospital just before noon. Mr. Watts was born in Fillmore, California on September 28, 1948. He moved to Ohio in 1971 and was a resident of Portage and Summit counties. Mr. Watts is survived by his daughter...

Sheila Lynn Knotts

Sheila Lynn Knotts

Apr 12, 2025

Sheila L. Knotts, 78, passed away April 12, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 19, 1947. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls for two and a half years to be with her daughter and granddaughter. Sheila graduated from Garfield High School and attended the University of Akron. She retired from Ameritech...

Cynthia Grace Sapronetti

Cynthia Grace Sapronetti

Apr 11, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Grace Anslow Sapronetti, 86, of Akron, OH, died peacefully on April 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Lee Sapronetti, in 2016. She is survived by three children, Todd Freshwater of Cleveland, OH, Blake Freshwater of Gallatin, TN and Michael Sapronetti of Arlington, VA; five stepchildren; and fourteen grandchildren. The family thanks the...

Marjorie A. Potye

Marjorie A. Potye

Apr 10, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” A. Potye, 101, of Wadsworth, passed peacefully in her sleep, April 10, 2025.

Marge was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Charles A. and Estella (Volk) Storck on January 24, 1924. She lived in Cleveland and Alliance as a youngster, graduating from Alliance High School in 1942. She married George A. Potye, September 26, 1981. The couple lived in...

Carolyn Regina Pfeifer

Carolyn Regina Pfeifer

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn R. Pfeifer, 91, passed away April 10, 2025. She was born May 24, 1933 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Rose Dzoch. If you ever had the opportunity to have met her, you would know Carolyn was a sweetheart, a force of nature, protective of her children and grandchildren, and one tough lady. She could...

Carol Ann Ratcliff

Carol Ann Ratcliff

Apr 9, 2025

Carol Ann Ratcliff, aged 88, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.  Born on July 9, 1936 to Charles and Amy Barnby.Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence (Gene) Ratcliff, and son Charles (Chuck) Ratcliff, Carol's legacy continues through her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Pritchett (Roger) of Exton, Pennsylvania; son, Chris...

Edreia Jones

Edreia Jones

Apr 1, 2025

Edreia “Edra” Jones, 61, gained her heavenly wings April 1, 2025, surrounded by family.

She was born on August 3, 1963 in San Francisco, California to Sharon F. Edwards and Elam Edwards. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1981. Following graduation, Edreia served in the United States Army, where she received an...

James W. Porter

James W. Porter

Apr 1, 2025

James W. Porter 90 of Kent, Ohio formerly of Scottsdale, PA passed away April 1, 2025 at University Hospital Portage Ravenna, Ohio. 

Jim was born October 7, 1934 in Charleroi, PA, a son of James S. and Nell Marie Cottom Porter. Jim was a farmer and huge Steeler fan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Phyllis...

Gary Wayne Poore

Gary Wayne Poore

Mar 31, 2025

Gary W. Poore left this earth on March 31, 2025. He leaves behind to grieve his departure his wife Ginger Poore, brothers David Poore and Thomas Poore. As well as his dog and six kitties. He also leaves many dear friends.

He served as Corpman in the United States Navy. It was the proudest time of his life.

Celebration of his life...

Beverly Ann Myers

Beverly Ann Myers

Mar 28, 2025

Beverly Ann Myers (nee Robertson) age 80 of Akron was called home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2025. With her family at her side, she entered into the peaceful arms of angels and onwards to her heavenly father.

Beverly graduated from Ellet high school in 1962. She started her career with the government at the Federal Aviation Administration...

Albert Lee Brown Jr.

Albert Lee Brown Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

Albert Lee Brown Jr., 60, passed away March 26, 2025. He was born September 23, 1964, in Barberton, OH, the son of Daisy Pearson and the late Albert L. Brown Sr. He spent his earlier years in Bolivar, TN with his beloved grandmother Moma Tina and his aunt Pat. He graduated high school in Bolivar with the class of 82....

Raymond G. Ondo

Raymond G. Ondo

Mar 26, 2025

Raymond (Papa) G. Ondo, 83, of Norton, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Bath Manor in Akron, Ohio.

Born on June 29, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Balter) Ondo.

He was known for his love of muscle cars, especially his pride and joy, a 1969 Plymouth GTX. Which he used to run down...

Dale E. Heinz

Dale E. Heinz

Mar 25, 2025

Dale E. Heinz, 78, of Barberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina, Ohio. His body lost its battle to cancer, but his soul went to be with the Lord.

Born on January 19, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a son of the late Emerson and Agnes (Kelly) Heinz. Dale attended Eastlake...

Patricia Ann DeLuca

Patricia Ann DeLuca

Mar 22, 2025

Patricia Ann DeLuca, 88, passed away March 22, 2025. She was born May 5, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of the late Mike and Anna Yurich. She will always be remembered as a very outgoing person who loved her grandchildren. She was kind and was always willing to help people. Some of Pat's favorite things were cooking, being outdoors, going...

Dale Michael Cross

Dale Michael Cross

Mar 19, 2025

Dale Michael Cross, 53, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. Born on March 22, 1971, in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the community he loved.

A graduate of Ellet High School’s class of 1989, Dale was known for his kind spirit and unwavering friendship. He had a heart of gold and was a friend to all...

Vicky Jean Gurin

Vicky Jean Gurin

Mar 19, 2025

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7).

Vicky Gurin, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after years of medical complications following her victorious fight against cancer. Though small in stature, Vicky was mighty in spirit, and her feisty nature left an unforgettable mark on all who knew her....

Janet Lee Mateja

Janet Lee Mateja

Mar 18, 2025

Janet Mateja passed away peacefully at home on March 18th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones as wished. She was born April 27th of 1956 to the late Andrew and Betty Fabiny. Throughout her years of life, she enjoyed caring for others through her career as a home health aid and her work with DODD. Since being retired, she's enjoyed her...