Esther S. Bober
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...
Anita Baden Bloch
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...
Barbara Sacks Mushkat
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,...
Karyn Bobkoff Katz
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...
Martin A. Levin
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...
Fred Schaffer
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
Robert Silverberg
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...
Roberta Katz Sacks
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...
Gayle Rae Nelkin
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...
Sedell Kamenir
Oct 14, 2024
Sedell Kamenir April 22, 1933Â ~Â 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...
Sandra L. Moskowitz
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,...
Arnold Shapiro
Sep 8, 2024
On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, Arnold "Red" Shapiro, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 100, surrounded by family and friends. He left this world on his own terms, just as he lived. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Judy Kaplansky (late Ronald Kaplansky), George Shapiro (late Nancy Shapiro), and Mark Shapiro (Deborah);...
Mary Mildred Korach
Aug 17, 2024
Mary Mildred Gershkowitz Neiman Korach Mary Mildred Gershkowitz Neiman Korach ("Millie") peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 17th after a long and fulfilling life. Her passing was just ten days after she turned 99. Millie was born on August 7, 1925 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to parents Louis and Anna Gershkowitz, who immigrated from Russia. She followed older sisters...
Albert Kay
Aug 4, 2024
Albert Kay passed Sunday, August 4th at his home for many years under special care from Maria Iglesias and during the past six months by Hospice of Summa along with the loving support of all family members. Al was preceded in death by wife, Mara Kay, 87 who passed away December 24, 2021, after 67 year marriage. He is...
Beverly Barnett
Jun 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Beverly Barnett Beverly Barnett passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 24th, 2024, in Delray Beach, Florida, just two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. Born on the 4th of July, 1927, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Isidore and Ida Gergel, immigrants from Belarus, Beverly's life was a testament to the enduring spirit of...
Leila Marilyn Winer
Apr 7, 2024
Leila Marilyn Winer (Sheff) passed away on April 7, 2024 at age 94, surrounded by loving family members. She was predeceased by her husband Ben Winer, mother Rose Sheff, step father Isadore Sheff , and step brothers Leonard and Oscar Sheff. Leila, in addition to being a masterful mahjong player, was an avid knitter and her sweaters and afghans...
Delores Stallings (Stallings) Beyer
Mar 19, 2024
Delores ("Dee") Stallings Beyer Delores S. Beyer, 93, surrounded by her family, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a very brief illness. She was born and raised in Akron, OH on November 6, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Stella and Dewitt Stallings. She attended the Akron Public School system; Betty Jane Elementary School and East...
William Hyman Beyer
Mar 18, 2024
Dr. William H. (Bill) Beyer, Ph.D. Dr. William H. Beyer, 94, passed away peacefully after lengthy illness on Sunday, March 18, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Bill was born on March 8, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, and was the only child of the late Freda and Jack Beyer. He attended Crouse Elementary school and West High school, as well as...
Elliott L. Kool
Mar 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elliott L. Kool, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Elliott passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 10, 2024. Elliott was born on May 13, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, NY and graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1966. He later pursued his studies at the...
Charlotte D. Schwartz
Mar 1, 2024
Charlotte D. Schwartz (Geller), 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Lillian (Dorman) Geller, Charlotte graduated from Buchtel High School in 1961 and attended the Ohio State University. She later worked as a bookkeeper and "girl Friday" at her father's car dealership, Geller Mercedes and Toyota....
