Obituaries

Roberta Kay Ridenour

Roberta Kay Ridenour

June 25, 2024

Roberta Kay Ridenour, also known as Kay, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on June 25th at the age of eighty-five. She is survived by her husband of 66 years and their children, Steve, Robert, Mike, Laura, and grandchildren Steven, Jesse, Luke, Alicia, Joseph, and Gabriella. Kay was an X-ray technician and supported her husband not...

Steven Douglas Guisinger

Steven Douglas Guisinger

June 25, 2024

Steven Douglas Guisinger age 74, passed away June 25 at Autumnwood in Rittman, Ohio. He was born June 21, 1950 in Dover, Ohio to the late Thomas and Evelyn Guisinger. 

At a young age, he enjoyed riding his ponies, Prince and King and his horse, Cindy. He was a 1968 Garaway graduate. On September 9, 1969 he served in the Army...

Russell S Barbuto

Russell S Barbuto

June 24, 2024

Russell Scott Barbuto, originally of South Buffalo entered into rest June 24, 2024. Loving husband of the late, Darlene Tennant-Barbuto. Dear father of Jaimie Lynn Barbuto and Jessica Lee Barbuto. Survived by five grandchildren Alexandra, Hailey, Isabella, Colton and Blake; stepgrandson, Scott Becker and great grandson, Hayes. Also survived by brother, Mark, sister, Judy; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins....

László Varga

László Varga

June 24, 2024

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing, on June 24, 2024, of László Varga, beloved son of Vendel and Katherine Varga (both deceased). He was a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. 

Born January 5, 1940, in Börcs, Hungary, László often shared stories and fond memories from his childhood there. In 1956, during the Hungarian...

Jack Boduszek

Jack Boduszek

June 24, 2024

Jack Boduszek passed away gently on 6/24/24 with his family at his side. He leaves his children, a son, Graham, a daughter, Jocelyn, and a former wife and friend Dianne. Jack has two sisters and a brother, Donna Ceo (partner Jerry Barczyk), Debbie Lundeen (deceased) (husband Tom Lundeen) and James Boduszek (deceased). His father and mother, John and Emily (nee...

James P. Moser

James P. Moser

June 24, 2024

JAMES P MOSER

Jim passed from this life quietly fighting the entire way. He passed while holding the hand of his beloved wife Yvonne of 56 years, just one day short of 63 years together. Daughter Kim was with them. 

Jim is also survived by son, John (Tricia), his sisters, Betty and Marcy, and 5 grandchildren, Tiffany (Jordan), Taylor, Julia (Lucas), Sydney,...

Shelley A Brown

Shelley A Brown

June 23, 2024

Shelley A Brown 58, of New Philadelphia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Akron General Hospital following a decline in health. 

Born December 29, 1965 in Dover, OH, she was the daughter of Fred and Ann White. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred White and grandmother, Opal Stringer.

She worked for many years...

Paul J. Lesniak

Paul J. Lesniak

June 22, 2024

Paul J. Lesniak age 78, of Canton passed away June 22, 2024. He was born July 4, 1945, to Ben and Helen Lesniak. He grew up next to or by lake Erie until he moved to the Akron area in his early twenties. He spoke with great fondness of his time living by the lake. He worked in the machine...

Rita Louise Moye

Rita Louise Moye

June 22, 2024

Rita Louise Moye passed away of natural causes on June 22, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in Elyria, Ohio on September 16, 1940, and spent most of her life living there and in Oberlin, Ohio. She was the middle of three children born to Russell and Florence (Marceau) Marcero. She was preceded in death by her...

Gregory Allen Penksa

Gregory Allen Penksa

June 21, 2024

Gregory Allen Penksa aged 46 of Parma Heights passed away suddenly on June 21, 2024. It saddens our family to announce his passing. He grew up in Brunswick and graduated in 1996 from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. He was previously employed with Riser Foods.

He will be greatly missed for his humor, laughter and fun at family gatherings. He...

Betty Ann Lanham

Betty Ann Lanham

June 21, 2024

Betty Ann Lanham, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 22, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Edgel and Goldie Goble.

She is survived by her children: Tina (Charles) Seabolt, Jerry (Terri) Lanham Jr., Trena Lanham, and Terry Lanham. Betty is also survived by...

Milton Kurtz Jr

Milton Kurtz Jr

June 21, 2024

TOGETHER AGAIN

Milton Kurtz Jr, age 95 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 21st, 2024. He was born on October 6th,1928 to the late Milton and Della Young Kurtz. 

Milton was a PFC in the US Seventh Army having served in Germany before retiring from GenCorp in 1996. Milton's greatest joys in life included long drives with no...

Roberta A Daniel

Roberta A Daniel

June 21, 2024

Roberta "Robbi" A. Daniel (nee Angle), born into eternal life on June 21st, 2024, passed away suddenly at the age of 65. She was born on June 10th, 1959, in Lakewood, OH. 

Robbi was a cherished mother to Mark (Jess) and Sarah (Aaron), and a devoted grandmother to Collin, Reagan, Noah, and Emma. She was a beloved sister to Diane Rethinger...

Barbara Hader

Barbara Hader

June 20, 2024

Barbara Hader 72 of Parma passed away June 20, 2024. 

Beloved wife of Abraham Hader (deceased). Sister-in-law of Katia Karam (Nafez deceased) Danny Hader (Katia) Jeanette Hader. Aunt of Steven (Jenny) Jennifer (Gabe) Michael ( Viviana) Mikayla, Saied and Yasmine. Great Aunt of Violet, Bella, Scarlet, Xander and Sasha. 

Memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 6540 W130th St. Middleburg...

Deborah A Wylam

Deborah A Wylam

June 20, 2024

Deborah A. “Debbie” Wylam, 73, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.

Debbie was born in Salem, Ohio on September 4, 1950 as the oldest of three children of Donald and Shirlee Wylam. She grew up in Sebring, Ohio and was a 1968 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School....

Gerald A Driggers

Gerald A Driggers

June 19, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) A. Driggers, 68, of Minerva, unexpectedly passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born in Canton, OH, August 20, 1955. He was a lover of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians. He was a member of the Minerva Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he spent most of his time and considered other members there as his...

Linda Lou DeWees

Linda Lou DeWees

June 18, 2024

Our dear mother, Linda Lou (Sickles) DeWees passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2024, at the age of 80. She was a wonderful mother, who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in Canton, Ohio, leaving...

Leroy Kenneth Neely

Leroy Kenneth Neely

June 17, 2024

Leroy Kenneth Neely, age 67. 

Loving Husband of Anette Neely.

Beloved Father of Nicole, Mike (deceased) Rick (Joanne), Kenny(deceased), Billy and Josh. Dear brother of Rick, Bob, Donnie, Ronnie, and Deedee. 

Devoted grandfather of Evan, McKenzie, Sam, Aspen and Kenny. Loving great grandfather to many. 

Leroy was an amazing man and loved by many. He was a backyard mechanic who everyone loved. He will...

Vicki JD Furuki

Vicki JD Furuki

June 17, 2024

Vicki JD Furuki, 76, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, following a decades-long battle with cancer. She was born April 2, 1948, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Victor Day and Christine (Ruhl) Day, who preceded her in death in 2002 and 2007, respectively.

She is survived by her children Tina Furuki (David Damron) and Victor Furuki (Cathy Furuki), as well as her...

Helen Elizabeth Norton

Helen Elizabeth Norton

June 16, 2024

Helen “Holly” Elizabeth Norton of Twinsburg, OH passed peacefully on June 16, 2024. Born April 8, 1936, in Urbana, OH, she grew up in Bellefontaine, OH, her parents were Frances Jane (Sheets) and Jay Lester Norton. After high school graduation she married Joseph Kuldau of Sandusky, OH. During their 20-year marriage they collaborated to create a successful magic act known...

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