Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Judith Ann-Marie Owens

Judith Ann-Marie Owens

Jul 1, 2026

Judith Ann-Marie Owens, 74, passed away on July 1, 2026.

Born in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Rosemary (Quinn) Owens on October 21, 1951. Judith was very devoted to children and helping the elderly.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Maureen Brand.

She is survived by her children Vanessa and Adam Owens;...

Patricia Marie Loney

Patricia Marie Loney

Jun 30, 2026

Patricia "Tricia" M. Loney, lovingly known to all as Tricia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, and made her home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, while also cherishing her time in the sun as a resident of Hillsboro Beach, Florida.

Tricia is survived by her...

Margaret Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle

Margaret Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle

Jun 29, 2026

Margaret "Marge" Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, and entered her eternal home in Heaven. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kaye L. Rusov; son, James P. Farkas; daughter-in-law, Patty Horner (Jon); granddaughter, Amanda Brouse (Joseph); grandson, James "Bo" Farkas (Maggie); great-grandson, Theo; great-granddaughters, Zoey Rose and Stevie Marge; and a great-granddaughter expected in November....

Maurice Joseph Bassett

Maurice Joseph Bassett

Jun 29, 2026

Maurice Joseph Bassett, 92, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.

Born in Boscawen, New Hampshire, on March 29, 1934, Maurice was the son of the late Edward and Kathleen (Lynch) Bassett. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a radioman aboard a minesweeper. After returning home, he built a successful career in...

Patricia A. Boyett

Patricia A. Boyett

Jun 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Carroll Boyett passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born in 1940 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to Bill and Virginia Carroll, Pat married the love of her life, Charles Boyett, in 1960. She spent nearly her entire life in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School with the Class...

Donna Marie Wiler

Donna Marie Wiler

Jun 28, 2026

Donna Marie Wiler, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Donna was born in Akron to the late William and Helen Perusich and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Paul Grade School, and attended Archbishop Hoban High School, before graduating from Garfield High School in 1977. Donna worked for Bridgestone-Firestone for many years as a secretary.

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Douangvanna Daravongsouk

Douangvanna Daravongsouk

Jun 22, 2026

Douangvanna Daravongsouk, 91, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Douangvanna was born in Vientiane, Laos on January 25, 1935, and was raised with his little brother and three little sisters. He served in the Royal Lao Armed Forces during the 1960s and 70s, where he would come to meet his wife, My, selling fruits and vegetables at her family's...

Carolyn Dyarmett

Carolyn Dyarmett

Jun 22, 2026

Carolyn Dyarmett, 79, passed away on June 22, 2026.Carolyn was born in Akron on January 13, 1947 to the late Harold & Julia Grigsby and was a 1965 graduate of Manchester High School where she was a cheerleader. Carolyn was a stay at home mom. She enjoyed baking Christmas Cookies. Carolyn loved celebration events: weddings, graduations, funerals, etc. She was...

Charles Eddie Bennett

Charles Eddie Bennett

Jun 21, 2026

Charles Eddie Bennett, a beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the Stow community, passed away peacefully on June, 21, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1935 in Dunmore, WV to the late Flick and Estella Bennett.

Charles and his late wife, Barbara were members at Stow Fellowship Alliance Church for many years. He was preceded in death by...

Ernest Jefferson Cargould

Ernest Jefferson Cargould

Jun 20, 2026

Ernest "Ernie" Jefferson Cargould passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 6, 1945, to Milan and Freda Cargould, Ernie lived a life defined by quiet strength, independence, and a steady, stoic rebellion that shaped everything he did.

Ernie graduated from Hudson High School, where his determination and grit made him an accomplished wrestler. He...

David J. Sestokas

David J. Sestokas

Jun 19, 2026

David J Sestokas passed away peacefully June 19, 2026, at the age of 99.

He was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA. He joined the Army / Air Corp and served during WWII in Germany. After the war and upon his return to Pittsburgh, he met his first wife Beatrice at a dance. David loved to dance and listen to...

Dolores Marie Horschak

Dolores Marie Horschak

Jun 19, 2026

Dolores M. Horschak, age 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was a graduate of Garfield High School, retired from B.F. Goodrich, and was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

​She was the beloved wife of the late John Horschak. Dolores was also preceded in death by her mother, Adele Goebel; her...

James Westley Bare

James Westley Bare

Jun 18, 2026

James W. Bare, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Jim was born in Akron on October 18, 1942, and was raised with his brother Larry & sister Sandy and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam from December 28, 1961 to April 22, 1966. Jim married his wife Mary on May 24, 1986...

Rachel Doris Kapper

Rachel Doris Kapper

Jun 16, 2026

Rachel Doris Kapper (Young) passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 88 in Canal Fulton, Ohio, surrounded by her family with Elvis playing softly in the background.

Born on April 14, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Rachel lived a life defined by resilience, laughter, devotion to family, and an unwavering love for the people fortunate enough to...

Thomas Stasiak

Thomas Stasiak

Jun 9, 2026

Thomas Stasiak, 95, passed away June 9, 2026.Thomas was born September 15, 1930 to the late Ben and Cecilia Stasiak and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls.In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by brothers Robert and James and sisters Dorothy, Julia, & Catherine. He is survived by his sister Jeanette Schlimm and numerous nieces & nephews.Thomas...

Margaret Elizabeth Paulus

Margaret Elizabeth Paulus

Jun 9, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Paulus, 79, passed away June 9, 2026.Margaret was born in Akron to the late John & Rose Ringeis and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at Lawsons and was an Avon representative for over 40 years. Margaret dedicated her life to taking care of others, whether is was caring for her parents, her husband, or sitting for...

Robin J. Shively

Robin J. Shively

Jun 9, 2026

Robin Jo Shively of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on June 9 at the age of 70. Born in Akron to Harold and Donna Ratchford, Robin graduated in 1974 from Cuyahoga Falls High School, where she was a member of the marching band. She received a bachelor of science degree from Alderson Broaddus University in Philosophy and Religious Studies in 1979....

Susan Marie Heltsley

Susan Marie Heltsley

Jun 6, 2026

Susan Heltsley went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Born August 12, 1950 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Kane, Susan was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1968, and then from Stark State in 1994. Susan retired from Manor Care Akron as a physical therapy...

Marsha L. Fusco

Marsha L. Fusco

Jun 6, 2026

Marsha Lee Fusco, 88, of Akron and Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, creativity, faith, and devotion to those she loved.Marsha is survived by her former husband, Ron Fusco; her children, Jeff Fusco and his wife, Helen; Victor Fusco; Steve Fusco and his children, Victoria, Christian,...

John Joseph Abbott

John Joseph Abbott

Jun 6, 2026

John J. Abbott, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 surrounded by his family.John was born on October 2, 1938 to the late William and Elizabeth Abbott and was a lifetime resident of Green, Ohio. He was a member of the Army Reserve and was stationed at Ft. Knox. John worked for General Tire for over 22 years...