Harriet Schneiderman
Jul 26, 2026
Harriet Jean (Lowy) Schneiderman, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born in Akron on May 5, 1938 and preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stan Schneiderman; parents Dave and Betty Lowy; her son Ron Schneiderman; parents-in-law, Sam and Eva Schneiderman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sol and Shirley Wagan; and sister-in-law Rolinda Schneiderman.
Harriet is survived by her sister, Shirley Lowy; son,...
Neil "Ricky" Lowry
Jul 21, 2026
Neil Richard Lowry, “Ricky”, passed away on July 21,2026, after a long illness. Ricky went to Buchtel High School and Kent State University. He was the proud owner of Lowry’s Children’s Wear, where he clothed many of the children in the area. He was the president of the Copley Athletic Association. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball, playing tennis and...
Roni Sue Greenberg
Jul 12, 2026
Roni Sue Greenberg, 78, passed away in the early hours of July 12, 2026. She was born in New York City on April 19, 1948, to the late Fred and Naomi Weingarten.
Preceded in death by her identical twin sister Jill, she is survived by her husband of 55 years Mark, brother David, son Matthew, daughter Lisa, and granddaughters Aeris and...
Gerald Jay Moss
Jun 27, 2026
Gerald Moss
Dec. 18, 1942 - June 27, 2026
The family and friends of Gerald Moss recently lost a kind man who was filled with love and laughter. His kind and humble spirit touched many and will continue to live through those who loved and admired him. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, William and Sarah (Cohen) Moss and his sister Harriet...
Betty Eileen Levinson
May 2, 2026
Betty Eileen Levinson, born June 19, 1932 passed away on May 2, 2026.
She was predeceased by her parents, Sol and Sarah Levinson, brothers, Gustav (Lydia) and Harold; sisters, Jeanette and Trudy Loeb (William).
She was a graduate of Buchtel High School, the University of Michigan (BA) and the University of Akron (MA). She worked for many years in Cleveland and New...
Keith Mirman
Apr 24, 2026
Keith Mirman (1952–2026)
Keith Mirman, age 73, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. Born in Akron in 1952 to Donald and Jeanette Mirman, he was the youngest of three sons. He graduated from Firestone High School and went on to earn his degree from Kent State University.
Keith began his career as an Industrial Arts teacher before founding...
Leona Pollock
Apr 12, 2026
Leona Pollock passed away peacefully, albeit reluctantly, just 27 days prior to her 102nd birthday. Her life was an inspiration to all, and she will be deeply missed.
She leaves behind son and daughter Roger and Kathi Marks, dear grandsons Seth (Marissa), Jordan (Jenna) and her beloved great grandson Max and great granddaughter Ayva along with many nieces, and nephews.
She was...
Nancy H. Potter
Mar 28, 2026
Nancy H. Potter (nee Green) died on March 28th, surrounded by her daughters. Born in Boston MA to Sarah and Emanuel Green (both deceased) she was married to Dr. Joseph L. Potter (deceased) for 56 years. She leaves behind her loving family, brother, Michael Green (Betsy) children, Mary Ellen (Joseph Alexander), Jane, Susan Potter Magoline (Michael) and grandchildren, Joseph and...
David Yedidsion
Mar 14, 2026
David Yedidsion, 82, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2026, while enjoying time with his wife and friends. Born in Tehran, Iran, he was the son of Agahjan and Turon Yedidsion and grew up there with his brother and three sisters. He initially planned to study architecture in England but later came to Kent, Ohio, where he earned his architectural...
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...
