Martin C. Durette

Martin Christopher Durette was born October 31st, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to Lovie Mae (Hamm) Durette and Herndon Anthony Durette. He was the baby, and the 5th child born to this union. He was baptized as an infant St Mary’s church in Akron. He attended Akron public schools and graduated from Central-Hower High School in …
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Jeannette Sowell

Jeannette Sowell, 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 28, 1955, to the late Jimmie H. Cochran Sr and Lorene Cochran. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister; Diane Robinson-Cole, and her brothers; Roosevelt Tisdel, Blair Cochran, Wallace …
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Charita Peterson

Charita Denise Peterson, age, 59 passed away on June 1, 2026…

June A. Bass

June A. Bass, age, 91 passed away on May 22, 2026….

Bonnie Traylor

Bonnie Byrd Traylor, 85, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. Born on October 29, 1940, in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Akron, Ohio, Bonnie lived a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion to her family. She shared many loving years with her husband, Ned Lee Traylor, and considered her family her greatest blessing, …
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Antoinne Duval Edmiston Jr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Antoinne Duval Edmiston Jr.. Antoinne was born on July 15, 1992, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Dorothy and Antoinne Edmiston. He entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2026, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 33. Antoinne’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of …
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Michael Lawson

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Lawson. He passed away on May 13, 2026

Bertha J Bell

Bertha Jean Bell Bertha Jean (Ford) Bell, age 81, peacefully departed this life and entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Osceola, Arkansas, to the late Helen Peterson and Robert Ford Jr. At a young age, she moved to Akron, Ohio, where she attended school …
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Diana Boone Brown

In Loving Memory of Diana “Cookie” Boone Brown July 19, 1950 – May 8, 2026 Diana Boone Brown, affectionately known since childhood as “Cookie,” and later as “Gran” and “Lady-Di,” passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. Born on July 19, 1950, in Medina, Ohio, Diana was a spark of energy and joy to everyone …
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