Obituaries

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

Oct 29, 2024

Robert Alan Silverberg, 86, passed away October 29, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, New York October 12, 1938 to the late Harry and Frieda Silverberg. Bob retired from Kent State University after many years as a professor of Social Work. He loved his students and was adored by them. He was a proud author of the book "Psychotherapy...

Oct 23, 2024

Roberta (Bobby) Katz Sacks, 81, passed away at her home in Palm Desert, California, on October 23, 2024. Bobby was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 15, 1943, to Nathan and Helen Katz. She led a wonderful life filled with love of family and so many friends, as well as service to others. Bobby married her true love Michael...

Oct 21, 2024

Gayle Nelkin passed from this world peacefully on October 21 in the loving company of her three children. Gayle was born in Columbus Ohio on August 19, 1937 to the late Carl and Miriam Berman. Gayle was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and teacher and shared her wisdom and passion with all who were blessed with her company. She...

Oct 14, 2024

Sedell Kamenir April 22, 1933 ~ October 14, 2024 91 Years Old Sedell Kamenir passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She lived her early life in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning in the '30s, growing up in the great depression and attending The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University and University of Akron, graduating with...

Sep 27, 2024

Sandra Moskowitz, a wonderful woman with a beautiful smile, who was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on September 27, 2024 at the age of 93. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 72 years, Aaron; their children Steven (Laura), David (Luanne), Paul, and Karen (Tim), grandchildren, Jill (John), Nathan (Kristin), Sophie,...