All Obituaries

Maria Rosa Sgotto, nee Murdocco, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Maria was born Monday, October 21, 1940 in Caulonia, Italy to the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Candido) Murdocco and lived in the Munroe Falls area most of her life.  In addition to her parents, Maria is preceded in death by her oldest brother, Vincenzo N. Murdocco.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Saverio Sgotto; sons, Antonio, Paul, and Vito (Kathryn) Sgotto; grandson, Salvatore Sgotto and many...

Private Services will be held. Please feel free to leave condolences or share memories on the website. Sympathy cards can be sent to the Williams family at Bacher Moore Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd. Akron, Ohio 44319 

Aaron M. Braucher, 32, passed away after a motorcycle accident on August 1, 2021. Aaron was born in Barberton, OH, and lived in the New Franklin area most of his life. He was a great dad and a hard worker.  He was adventurous and loved motorcycling and sky diving. Aaron is preceded in death by his grandmother, Beverly Jean Sizemore.  He is survived by his daughter, Alexa Braucher; son, Aiden Braucher; mother, Melanie Fay Sizemore-Smith; sister, Emily (Joe) Abel; brothers, Daniel,...

Tracy Martin, 47, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, July 31, 2021. Tracy was born in Akron, Ohio, and lived in the Hartville area. She was a faithful member of Community Church of Portage Lakes and most recently Maranatha Bible Church. Tracy graduated from Springfield High School in 1992, Malone College in 1996 and received her Master’s Degree from Akron University.  She was Dean of Students at Pfeiffer Elementary School and had been with the Akron Public Schools since...

Betty Jane Baker, 89, a long time resident of Coventry Township, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Lutheran of North Canton and went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2021. Betty was born on October 16, 1931 to the late Adam and Grace Snyder in Everett, PA and graduated from Everett High School in 1950. She moved from her hometown to the Portage Lakes in the 50's with the love of her life the late Donald Baker, with whom she had been married for 68 years. Betty Jane...

Scott J. Roberts, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021.  He was born August 6, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ed and Julie Roberts.  He retired from Pruitt Construction and was a 38 year member of IKORCC Carpenters Local Union #285. Scott loved baseball, music, the zoo, and traveling especially to Florida. But more than anything he loved his grandchildren. Scott is survived by his fiancé, Nicole Jones; children, Dana (John) Mraz, Annie (Aaron)...

William "Bill" McDaniel, 78, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. William was born Monday, April 26, 1943 in Akron, OH, to the late Woodrow and Pauline (Tomlinson) McDaniel and lived in the Norton area most of his life. He worked for the city of Norton for 30 years and enjoyed hunting, tractors, dogs, woodworking, and talking to people.  In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Denny.  He is survived by his sons, Bud (Karen), and Brian...

John E. Hollin, 71, passed away on July 27, 2021.  He was born April 17, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ray and Marciel Hollin. He was a caring physician and retired after many years of serving his patients. John was an avid skater who entered and prevailed in countless competitions. John was a proud Mason who was a member of many Masonic lodges over the years. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, Past Mason of Victory Lodge #649 and was also the recipient of the Knight...

Bobby R. Frost, 83, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on July 27, 2021. He was born May 24, 1938 in Richlands, VA to the late Arnold and Mary (Hunnell) Frost. At age 13, Bobby met the love of his life, Geneva. He knew immediately he would marry and spend the rest of his years endeavoring to make her happy. The years parted them as she moved away with her family while he served honorably in the US Navy from 1955 – 1959. Bobby and Geneva were reunited and married...

Edith Louise Van Oss, 84, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 8 years, John J. Van Oss and her sister, Mary Williams (Akron, OH) as well as many other close family members, including Janet Schillig (Canton, OH), Susan Whalen (Jim) (N. Canton, OH), Debbie Less (North Carolina), Mary Beth Fannon (Mike) (Cumming, GA) and her step-daughter, Diane Johnson-Owens (Jim) (Akron, OH).  She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...