Obituaries

Nov 3, 2021

1932-2021 Estelle F. Kaufman, 89, passed away peacefully at home onWednesday, November 3, 2021 after a remarkable 16-year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Cleveland, OH to Max and Clara Friedman, both of whom immigrated from Eastern Europe to the U.S. in the 1920's. Estelle's childhood was blessed with wonderful loving parents. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High...

Oct 26, 2021

Sidney Dambrot, 90 (1931-2021) passed away peacefully in his home in Copley, Ohio on October 26, 2021. Sid was born in New York City and moved to Akron, Ohio in 1958. Sid received his business degree from Duquesne University in 1954, where he was a starter on their nationally ranked basketball team. In 1954, his team was ranked...

Oct 25, 2021

Stanley Marks, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 25th surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife Roberta (who passed away in April), parents, Benjamin and Mary and brothers William and Burton. Stanley is survived by sons, Steven (Jeannine), Dr. Neal (Pamela); grandchildren, Jordan, Dr. Samantha, Wyatt, Mackenna and Brady; sister-in-law, Rita Marks, nephews Craig (Ellen) and...

Oct 5, 2021

AKRON Marti E. Newman, 69, passed away October 5, 2021. She was born July 5, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ira and Bernice Burman. Marti was proud to be the first female manager at Roadway. She enjoyed mitzvah clowning, was proud to be a president of Temple Israel Sisterhood and was a devoted Sunday School teacher for...

Oct 1, 2021

Kenneth Wolf, 74, of Athens, PA, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on September 9, 1947, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Melvin and Alta (Zavolowitz) Wolf. Kenneth was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam as a Green Beret. He was a 32nd...

Oct 1, 2021

Sep 16, 2021

Carolyn Narotsky of Akron, Ohio died on September 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Lena and Irving Narotsky. She leaves her sister, Reta N. Krane; niece Susan Krane and nephew Spencer Krane; and her special family Judy Lawhorn Fernandez, Darryl Fernandez and their children and grandchildren. Carolyn was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Ohio University and Cleveland...

Sep 12, 2021

AKRON - Charles (Chuck( Joel Landau, 93, passed away September 12, 2021. Charles was born July 28, 1928 in Belaire, Ohio to the late Philip and Florence Landau. Charles proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and retired from the TV and electronics repair business. He was a longtime member of Anshe Sfard Synagogue, where he...

Aug 18, 2021

AKRON Morton Jay Emerman, 89, passed away August 18, 2021 in Boca Raton, Florida. A lifelong resident of Akron, he owned the Harbor Bar at Portage Lakes and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. He is survived by his wife Sandy (Lober) Emerman, children Debbi (Larry) Rosenblum and Scott Emerman and beloved grandchildren Allyson Paige and...

Aug 13, 2021

Jul 12, 2021

Alan Jeffrey Woll, age 75, passed away from a broken heart following the recent death of his wife, on July 12, 2021. He enjoyed a very full and meaningful life filled with love, family and friends. Alan, born to Harvey and Corinne Woll, lived happily in Akron his entire life. He was a star football player at Buchtel...

Jul 11, 2021

Martin Oppenheimer, 77, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 Born in New York City, NY until moving to Akron, Ohio in 1962. Martin was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving as a First Lieutenant in the US Army. He was a lifelong resident of Akron for the past 60 years. He was a member and past President...

Jul 4, 2021

David Friedman, age 87, passed away on July 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 64 years of Judy, loving father of Amy Friedman, Jill (Brad) Helfman, Bruce (Stacy) Friedman, and Ricky, of blessed memory. He was the adoring grandfather of Jared, Lindsey and Justin Helfman, Ryan, Aaron and Andrew Friedman, and cherished...

Jul 2, 2021

Eileen Welsh Schneir Eileen Schneir passed away July 2 in hospice care in New Albany, Ohio. Eileen was born in Patterson, New Jersey in 1932 to the late David Welsh and Sadie Gordon Welsh. She attended Eastside High School in New Jersey before taking the journey west to attend Ohio State University where she graduated with a degree in...

Jun 30, 2021

Janice Eileen Woll (Rothkin), age 74, passed away on June 30, 2021 after enjoying a meaningful life filled with love, family and friends. Janice was born in Akron, OH to Ray and Bess Rothkin. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1964. She married Alan Woll, her high school sweetheart, in 1968. She loved her time at Buchtel...

Jun 30, 2021

Herbert B. Weiss, 98, passed away June 30, 2021. He was born July 18, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Dora Weiss. Herb proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII, earning two bronze stars. He spent his career in the Insurance profession, after retiring, he worked part time for Goldman & Rosen for...

Jun 24, 2021

Ellen DeNelsky, age 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 24, 2021. Beloved wife of Dr. Garland (Gary) DeNelsky for nearly 59 years, Ellen was born to Dr. Martin and Pearl Weitz in Queens, New York on August 2, 1940, and moved at a young age to Washington State. Her family later moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where she grew...

Jun 19, 2021

Dr. Dennis S. Weiner, 82, passed away June 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was a man's man who lived his life to the fullest and on his terms. His life was made up of his many passions, the greatest of which were the practice of medicine, his cherished wife Phyllis, and his family. He was a...

Jun 10, 2021

Donald L. Kaufman, 90, died peacefully with family members by his side on Thursday June 10, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. Born in Erie, PA., he moved to Akron at the age 9, where he maintained his primary residence throughout his life. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, graduating with a business degree from The...

Jun 4, 2021

AKRON Muriel S. Stine, 88, passed away June 4, 2021. She was born in Miami, Florida December 26, 1933 to the late Bernard and Helen Sedon. Muriel was a longtime area resident and was a USPTA Pro1 Tennis Instructor at Springside Racquet Club over 30 years and also spent time teaching at Peak Performance in Brecksville. She was loved...