Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Anthony "Tony" J. Prince, born June 27, 1952, in Akron, Ohio to LaCorinia and Robert Prince, peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on November 14, 2025, at Summa Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tony was educated in Akron Public Schools and later graduated from The University of Akron.  He dedicated more than four decades...

Nov 12, 2025

Cassandra Yvette Mingo-Malone was born on January 3, 1958 in Akron, Ohio, to James Mingo Sr. and Mary Mingo. She gained her wings on November 12, 2025. Sandy attended Akron Public Schools and later attended Uniontown SDA School, Mount Vernon SDA Academy, and obtained her GED at North High School. She sang in the Ensemble Jr. Choir, Bethel SDA...

Nov 11, 2025

Diane "Grandma Di" Hooks of Akron, Ohio departed this life on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Diane was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Mary Louise Buchanan and Robert "Paul" Lee Hooks Sr.

During her lifetime she loved gathering with her family, playing bingo on Friday nights, playing pity pat, playing them slot...

Nov 11, 2025

Barbara Jean (Brunson) Lucas

BARBARA JEAN BRUNSON, daughter of the late Alex and Bennetta Brunson was born August 28, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was raised in Cuba, Alabama.

Barbara was the third of five children. She began elementary school in Cuba, AL until her family moved to Akron, Ohio where she continued school and...

Nov 11, 2025

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 2 PM AT ELKS CANTELL LODGE, 735 ASH STREET ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601.

Nov 10, 2025

Amari Imani Brogdon, age 1, affectionately known as "Mari" or "Baby-Shark" of Akron, Ohio departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Akron Children's Hospital with his mother by his side.

Amari was born on January 30, 2024, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Heaven L. Brogdon and Johnny C. Burks.

Amari was a...

Nov 10, 2025

Dessie L (Curry) Garrett, born 11/21/1942, passed away on 11/10/25 unexpectedly. Dessie was born in Canton, Ohio and was a graduate of Mckinley High School. Dessie was employed by The Timken Company, the Stark County welfare office, The State of Ohio (Multi County), and also post-retirement opened "An Open Door Child Care Center". Dessie also operated a Food and...

Nov 9, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for RAYMIE L. FINN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 8, 2025

Marie Cheek, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 8, 2025, following an extended illness. Marie was born in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Thomas and Izlor (Tibbs) Pride Sr. She attended McKinley High School and later retired from the Stark Developmental Disability Board where she dedicated many years of compassionate service to others....

Nov 7, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for NEHEMIAH MCLEOD. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 7, 2025

Beverly Jean Williams (Saddler), 73, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to Belvery Edward and Hattie Mae Saddler. Beverly received her education through Akron Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Akron South High School. She was an avid sports...

Nov 6, 2025

Eleanor Caruthers Holland, affectionately known as "Pootney", was born on October 9, 1925, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Buck and Shular Rackley.

Eleanor attended Washington School and Barberton High School. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the early sixties. Eleanor worked as a care   provider for many families. She also worked at Ford Motor Co. She...

Nov 6, 2025

Bessie Mae Senter, age 95, transitioned on November 6, 2025.

Bessie was born in Newport, Tennessee on December 19, 1929. She married TJ Senter, and they had five children.

Bessie was preceded in death by her husband TJ, daughter, Joan, and son, Michael.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Joyce Senter,...

Nov 3, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for DARYLE J. BRYANT, JR. "D. ROSE". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 1, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for NICHOLAS LEON RANDALL, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 1, 2025

Daisy Bea Hooks Williams was born on April 20, 1950, to the union of the late Robert Hooks Sr. and Pinkie Mae Fuller Hooks in Mulga, Alabama. Following her birth her family migrated to Ohio where she attended Akron Public Schools and later graduated from East High School in the class of 1968. Daisy was employed at Goodyear Tire...

Oct 31, 2025

Suprix Ruelle Potter Jennings was born on August 10, 1968, to the union of the late Jerry Potter and Regina Gadsden Potter in Canton, Ohio where she attended St Paul's Catholic School. She also attended Canton City Schools, Crenshaw Middle School and McKinley Senior High School, Class of 1986.  Suprix was employed at The Industrial Commission of Ohio, GE...

Oct 31, 2025

Jacqueline Roseleen Riddell, 58, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, passed away on October 31, 2025, at Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1967, in Ohio to Alberta and Theodore Walker. She was employed as a concierge at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Walker and Cynthia...

Oct 31, 2025

Orlando "Duke" Street, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born on May 22, 1954, in Akron, he was the son of Wanda (Blair) Tyner and Lucius Street, and a proud graduate of Garfield High School.

Duke lived life with a free spirit and a quiet strength. He knew the challenges, yet he carried a...

Oct 30, 2025

Italia Antoinette Fragasse was born on September 25, 2004 in Canton, Ohio. She transitioned along with her unborn son Adrian Montez Franklin III, on October 30, 2025. Her passing was unexpected. Her impact and memory,will be in our hearts forever. "TT", as Italia was affectionately known was a wonderful friend, sister, cousin, partner, daughter, and her favorite role- Ilaria's...