Bernard "Bernie" Winick
Mar 6, 2026
Bernard S. Winick
Bernard (“Bernie”) Winick passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on December 8, 1933, in Canton, Ohio, to Israel and Esther Winick.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; his children, Todd Winick, Ileen Winick (Todd Applebaum); Stepchildren, Kip Bowes, Deborah Evrard (Jeff), Christopher Bowes (Michelle), Joshua Bowes (Barbara), and Matthew...
Joel H. Barash
Mar 5, 2026
Joel H. Barash, 77, of Uniontown, passed away March 5, 2026.
Joel was born January 1, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Saul and Eleanor Barash.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kelli; son Saul of Salem, Virginia; daughter Mae (Sean) Wagner of Akron; grandchildren David and Jeannette Wagner; great-grandson Steven; sisters Rochelle Barash of Newhall, California and...
Arthur Gogel Ash
Feb 2, 2026
Arthur Gogel Ash passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and family that spans generations.
Born on May 25, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, Arthur was the cherished son of Nadine and Maury Ash. He grew up in a loving home with his parents and his brother, Bill Ash, where strong values of family,...
Ruth Sweet
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth Schwartz Sweet, 100, passed away on January 27, 2026, surrounded by family and embraced with love. She was born on September 16, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Gershon and Gizella Schwartz. Gershon came to America in 1914, before World War I, just by himself. He was unable to bring his wife, Gizella; and daughter, Margaret, to the United States...
Michael L. Carbone
Jan 22, 2026
Michael (Yisrael) L. Carbone was born on August 19, 1948 and went back to G-d on January 22, 2026 while his children embraced him.
Michael was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, Marine, and friend. He did not consider himself a perfect man, nor did he wish to be remembered as one. He was a man who wrestled with G-d...
Nancy Resnik
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Elaine Resnik (née Humphreys), age 63, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, after many years of living with metastatic breast cancer. Born on May 17, 1962, in Ravenna, she was the daughter of the late Lewis C. Humphreys and Susan (Lorinchack) Humphreys.
Nancy lived her life with gratitude and warmth. Even through the challenges of her...
Carolyn Portman
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...
Livia J. Kades
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...
Karen Nackes
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...
Marc P. Gertz
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,...
Judith Friedman
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...
Linda Schulman
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...
Maurice Neiman
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...
Bennett David Aster
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...
Robert Coleman Parker
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...
Nicholas T. George
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...
Deborah Rotbard
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...
Rosalie Crigger
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...
Elinor G. Borodkin
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...
