Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

As they say, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” When it comes to Carolyn Minster Portman, nothing could be truer. She was a fighter, a woman with a mind of her own, and someone who moved through life with confidence and conviction no matter the challenge. In her final chapter, Carolyn fought hard to stay by...

Nov 26, 2025

Livia Joan (Reuben) Kades of Akron died peacefully on November 26 after a long illness. Livia was a devoted wife to Phillip A. Kades, to whom she was married for 55 years. She was a loving mother to Josh (Stefanie) Kades and Beth (Brian) Newman, doting grandmother to her four grandsons, Jacob, Alex, Isaac, and Eli, and the beloved...

Nov 21, 2025

Karen Nackes passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 87. Karen was born on February 27, 1938, the only child of Blanche and Saul Isroff, and spent most of her life in Akron. In addition to raising her family, she was dedicated to numerous local causes. She served for many years...

Nov 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marc P. Gertz July 27, 1952 – November 3, 2025 Marc Gertz, beloved husband, father, colleague, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Marc spent his entire life in the community he loved and served. After graduating from Akron Firestone High School,...

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Marks Friedman, age 90, passed away on September 8, 2025. She was the devoted wife of 64 years of David, of blessed memory, loving mother of Amy Friedman, Jill (Brad) Helfman, Bruce (Stacy) Friedman, and Ricky, of blessed memory. She was the adoring grandmother of Jared (Laynie Kirsch), Lindsey, and Justin Helfman, Ryan, Aaron, and Andrew Friedman, and...

Aug 22, 2025

Linda Shaw Schulman, 82, passed away peacefully August 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Although Linda faced many health challenges in her adult life, she overcame adversity, always with her beautiful smile. Linda is survived by her sons, Jay (Marcy) and Lee (Diane); her beloved grandsons Andrew, Corey and Atticus; nephew Chris Friedman; extended family and friends and...

Aug 11, 2025

Maurice Phillip Neiman, who was called Maury by those close to him, was born on March 13th, 1930 and passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2025 at the age of 95. Maurice had an extraordinary work ethic and many accomplishments throughout his life. After acquiring a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, he obtained his...

Jul 25, 2025

Bennett D. Aster passed away on Friday, July 25th, 2025. Always a source of calming strength, Bennett quietly eased the worries and held the hands of friends, family, and most of all, his beloved Nicki. All those who love him will remember the twinkle in his eyes and the smile on his face when he delivered the perfect joke...

Jul 22, 2025

Robert Coleman Parker It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Robert Coleman Parker. Robert passed away on July 22, 2025 after a long illness, having just turned 72 on the same day. He was home, in hospice, with me, Shellie Levine Parker, his wife and his dog Ziggy who was also very important...

Jul 21, 2025

Nicholas T. George, beloved husband, father, friend, and counselor in every sense of the word, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was 80. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruthie; daughter Mimi (Rick) Kent; son Niko (Micaela O'Leary) George; grandchildren Sidney and Josie Kent and Ida George; niece Theresa (Mikk) Carr and their children Alexine...

Jul 2, 2025

Deborah Rotbard It is with sadness of that we announce the passing of Deborah Rotbard on July 2, 2025.She was with her beloved sister Renee when she died peacefully after a multi-year illness of kidney disease. She was born on February 15, 1963 in Akron. Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Mark Rotbard. She is survived by...

Jun 6, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rosalie Bee Crigger (née Heller).Rosalie passed away at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio.Born on April 12, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rosalie graduated from Peabody High School. It was in Pittsburgh that she met her beloved husband, Donald Crigger, on...

May 30, 2025

Elinor G Borodkin, 102 years and 7 months old, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 in Akron, Ohio. Born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Sarah and Joseph Goldstein, Elinor was preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel and brother Paul Martin. She is survived by her three daughters Bonita Covel, Rhonda (Leonard) Kaplan, Judith Borodkin...

May 23, 2025

May 16, 2025

Esther S. Bober passed away on May 16, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida, after living with Alzheimer's. She was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, on September 14, 1937, and graduated from Penn State University. After her marriage to Stanley Bober in 1959, Esther moved to Akron where she raised her family and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his...

Apr 19, 2025

Anita Ellen Bloch passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Akron, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Stern and father, Manuel Baden, (OBM).Survived by her loving spouse, William Bloch, and their children, Barry (Vickie), Susan (Steven) and David (Maria/Emily). Also survived by her brother, Roger (Sally) and her beloved...

Mar 29, 2025

This obituary is a love letter to Barbara S. Mushkat from her family. Barbara passed peacefully in her sleep on March 29th. Barbara was a beacon of love and strength for her family and friends. She balanced two successful lives, beginning as a self-confident child, a gifted student, a wonderful wife to Jerome, adoring mother of Linda and Steven,...

Feb 12, 2025

AKRON Karyn Bobkoff Katz, 74, passed away February 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Karyn was born February 5, 1951 in Corsicana, Texas to the late Burney and Eileen Bobkoff. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Steve, daughter Elizabeth (Aaron) Kutz, son Eric (Shainy) Katz, grandchildren Pia, Noah, Aryeh Leib, Jack, ZC, Binyomin Meir and...

Feb 8, 2025

Martin Allen Levin, Age 86 of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 8th at 12:15 am surrounded by loving family in his home. Martin was born on April 15, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Marie Frost Levin. Martin graduated from Buchtel High School in 1956, then went on to the Ohio State University, to earn...

Nov 11, 2024

AKRON Fred Schaffer, 95, passed away November 11, 2024. He was born October 23, 1929 in New York, NY to the late David and Ruth Schaffer. A longtime area resident, Fred proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. Fred