Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Cordelia Mary Stiner

Cordelia Mary Stiner

Mar 28, 2026

Cordelia M. Stiner, 99, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Cordelia was preceded in death by her parents Arby & Florence Marhofer; brothers Reuben & Robert Marhofer; husband Robert Stiner; and daughter Linda Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Martha Ward; grandchildren Bob Ward, David Shenosky, Alicia Antol, and Michael Shenosky; and great-grandchildren Oscar, Daniel, Colton, Lucy, Landon...

Timothy Edward Brutto

Timothy Edward Brutto

Mar 27, 2026

Timothy E. Brutto, 59, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 after a long battle with heart failure. 

Tim was born on February 25, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to the late Edward and Linda Brutto. A 1986 graduate of Salem High School, he attended Kent State University and went on to work at Little Tikes Inc. for over 30 years. Tim and...

Mary Jean Scarbrough

Mary Jean Scarbrough

Mar 26, 2026

Mary Jean Scarbrough , 84 passed away on March 26, 2026.

Mary Jean was born September 15, 1941 in Akron. Mary enjoyed her family & friends, many beloved pets, traveling, and decorating for every holiday. Mary met the love of her life, Donald, in 1960 & married him in 1961. Mary will always be remembered for her ability to make...

Sue Carol Mazzagatti

Sue Carol Mazzagatti

Mar 24, 2026

Sue Carol Mazzagatti (Murphy), 88, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by mother Zella Marguerite Heglas, beloved parents Harry and Ruby Murphy, husband of 42 years Stanley Mazzagatti, son Mark Mazzagatti Sr., Son-in-law David Sekusky, Daughter-in-law Cynthia Mazzagatti, granddaughter Julie Mazzagatti, great granddaughter Asiya Abdulkarim, brothers Joey Heglas, Richard Cline and God-daughter Angela Kurlich.

Survived by daughters...

Rainalda Dukeman

Rainalda Dukeman

Mar 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rainalda, a beloved daughter, wife, sister, sister-in-law, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and dear friend. She was a woman of deep faith, enduring strength, and boundless kindness whose life ws marked by love for her family, devotion to the Lord, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew her.

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Michael David Jewell

Michael David Jewell

Mar 23, 2026

Michael David Jewell, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2026 at the age of 84.

Michael was born in Burgaw, North Carolina, to Raymond and Irene (LaViska) Jewell, the third of five children. From an early age, his persistence and naturally optimistic spirit helped him overcome challenges and build a life defined by resilience, kindness, and generosity....

M. Ann Blackert

M. Ann Blackert

Mar 22, 2026

M. Ann Blackert, 80, passed away March 22, 2026 following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born November 8, 1945 in Copley to Raymond and Margaret Bronco. She attended Copley High School. Ann began her career as a bus driver for Coventry Schools and retired from Metro Regional Transit Authority. Ann enjoyed gardening and sewing, even winning...

Mel R. Strbich

Mel R. Strbich

Mar 21, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mel R. Strbich on March 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 26, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, to George and Katherine (Stokich) Strbich, Mel ("Sonny") was a 1957 graduate of Kenmore High School. He completed his apprenticeship as an electrician for Goodyear in 1962, and retired...

Paul James Merlo Sr.

Paul James Merlo Sr.

Mar 20, 2026

Paul 'Sonny' Merlo was born on January 10, 1941 in Akron, OH, where he passed on March 20, 2026 at age 85. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1959. He served in the US Army Reserves, where he was company clerk. He attended the University of Akron and Kent State University. Needing less than two semester to get his...

Carol Joan Bradshaw

Carol Joan Bradshaw

Mar 20, 2026

Carol Joan Bradshaw of Akron, OH, became our guardian angel on March 20, 2026.

Carol was born in July of 1965, in Akron as the seventh child & youngest daughter of Frank & Jean Dort. Growing up the child of a Firestone Rubber machinist & US Navy veteran of World War II & registered nurse, Carol enjoyed her family &...

Joseph Michael Chiaramonte

Joseph Michael Chiaramonte

Mar 20, 2026

Joseph Chiaramonte, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness.

Born on January 23, 1950, in Akron, Joseph was the cherished son of Joseph and Peggy (Williams) Chiaramonte. His life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege...

Rev. Fr. Leo Michael Carley

Rev. Fr. Leo Michael Carley

Mar 19, 2026

Rev. Father Leo Carley, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel passed away at the age of 91 on March 19, 2026, in the rectory next to his beloved church. Father Carley was born on October 17, 1934 in Honesdale, PA, to the late William and Margaret C. (Haggerty) Carley. He graduated from Honesdale Catholic High School in...

Paul Simon Gruic

Paul Simon Gruic

Mar 17, 2026

Paul S. Gruic, age 84, passed away March 17, 2026. Born October 19, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, Paul lived a life that was as full of warmth and laughter as it was of quiet, generous purpose. To know Paul was to love him, and to be ready to settle in for a great story.Paul grew up in the greater Akron...

Marie Estelle Mohamed

Marie Estelle Mohamed

Mar 16, 2026

Marie Estelle Mohamed, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Helen (Tenner) Danser.

Marie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who cherished time with her family. She will be remembered for her gentle nature and the love she shared with those closest to...

Mark Steven Eckley

Mark Steven Eckley

Mar 16, 2026

Mark Steven Eckley, 67 of Stow passed away peacefully on March16, 2026.

Mark was born in Alliance Ohio on August 18, 1958, to the late Harry and Maxine (Wyss) Eckley. He was a graduate of Sebring High School where he played basketball. After high school, Mark went on to graduate from the Cincinnati Academy of Commercial Art and pursued a...

Lucien (Luciano) DeLuca

Lucien (Luciano) DeLuca

Mar 10, 2026

Lucien "Luciano" DeLuca passed away March 10, 2026.

Luciano was born in Magnolia Ohio on December 19, 1934 as the youngest of eight children to Luciano and Rose DeLuca.

In 1969, he married his loving wife Renata who always took special care of him for 56 years and was by his side to the very end.

A lifelong resident of...

Richard John Wittman

Richard John Wittman

Mar 8, 2026

Richard J. Wittman, age 77 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on March 8, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. After serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War, Richard worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills, Ohio. Richard loved playing golf, planting and tending to his beautiful flowers, was a huge Ohio State fan,...

Rose Ferrise

Rose Ferrise

Mar 7, 2026

Rose Ferrise, 95, passed away on March 7, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls.Rose was born in Akron on January 24, 1931 to the late Antonio and Celeste Cotturo and was a 1949 graduate of West High School. After high school, she worked at the Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Rose was also a founding member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.

She...

Judith Ann Karadin

Judith Ann Karadin

Mar 6, 2026

Judith Ann Karadin (nee Kulton), age 85, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Born on May 2, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to the late John E. and Catherine Kulton, Judith grew up in a large, close-knit family that would shape the warmth and generosity she carried with her throughout her entire life.

Judith was a devoted...

Thomas Frank Souza

Thomas Frank Souza

Mar 6, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Frank Souza (born November 30, 1942) was received into the loving arms of God on March 6, 2026. Tom was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Frank and Gladys (nee McElroy) Souza while his father was stationed at a United States Army German P.O.W. camp. The family remained in Mississippi until he was a toddler, when they returned to...