Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Anthony J. Rogers
May 1, 2020
Anthony J. Rogers, 84, of Stow, passed away on May 1, 2020. After serving in the United States Army, he was a machinist most of his life at General Tire and Dietrich Steel Plant for 20 years Each. His priority was his family and providing for them. Anthony was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. He is...
Timothy Albert Kniss
May 1, 2020
Timothy Albert Kniss, who some called Tim, laid down his earthly burdens and joined his Heavenly Father on May 1, 2020. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, William Kniss Sr. and Georgette VanDenBerghe; his brother Daniel, and his grandaughter Agnes Maria Schwager. He is survived by his wife Donna (Rolph) Kniss, daughters Judith (Jeremy) Schwager...
Dana Phipps
Apr 30, 2020
Dana (O'Dell) Phipps 46, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020. Dana had a generosity of spirit that she shared with all who knew her. She gave freely to her loved ones whenever they were in need. She had a quirky sense of humor that was unforgettable. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly....
Phyllis Joan Nassos
Apr 29, 2020
Phyllis Nassos, 90, has rejoined her loving husband. She leaves behind five children, and nine grandchildren, Peter (Georgia) Nassos of Atlanta, Ga., Julie (George) Mayfield of Columbus, Ohio, Joanne Nassos of Akron, Paula (Donald) Hutton of Wayne, Mich., John Nassos of Akron; her grandchildren, Theresa, Steven, Alexander, Jordan, Eftyhia, Sara, Olivia, Amiee and Christina. A life-long resident of Akron,...
Michael Paul Conn
Apr 29, 2020
Michael P. Conn, 63, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mike was born to Gerald and Phyllis (McDowell) Conn in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by Bridgestone (Firestone Tire) as an Engineering Tech for 45 years and was scheduled to retire April 30. He was a member of the Portage...
Ronald J. Vargo
Apr 29, 2020
Ronald John Vargo, Sr., Age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29th at his home in Uniontown, Ohio. Ron was born February 25, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Stephen D. and Helen (Morrick) Vargo. He was a school teacher for the State of Ohio for over 31 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of...
Cherianne Wold
Apr 28, 2020
Cherianne Wold, 72, of Tallmadge, passed away April 28, 2020 after succumbing to a brief battle with cancer. She received her doctorate in sacred studies from the Christian Life School of Theology, a bachelor of business administration from Liberty University, and was an ordained reverend through Open Door Ministries. Cherianne is survived by her children, Tammi (Mark) Smith, Sandra (Reverend...
Elizabeth Jeannette Striley
Apr 28, 2020
Elizabeth J. Striley, 88, of Coventry Township, passed away April 28, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Germany to Clara Bilgery, later emigrating to the United States. Elizabeth was a seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Thomas Keenan; and grandson, Keenan Courtland. She was preceded in...
Charles Lyndon Miser
Apr 26, 2020
Charles 'Chucky' Miser, 57, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020, in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, OH on May 30, 1962 to the late Ronald & Edith Miser, Chucky grew up in Valley City, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Buckeye Senior High School Chucky was a wonderful friend & brother. He was a generous & caring...
James Phillip Caetta
Apr 26, 2020
James P. Caetta, 79, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 due to cardiac arrest. Jim was born in Akron to the late Alfonso and Josephine (Anello) Caetta and was a lifelong resident. He served in the US Navy and married Joyce Boice in 1961. Jim retired from the City of Akron working in the Traffic Engineering department. He loved...
Jacqueline Lee (Turland) Kesweder
Apr 26, 2020
Jacqueline Lee Kesweder, 73, peacefully passed through the veil to the other side on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her home. Jacque was born and raised in California and moved to Akron in 1994 with her husband. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attending the New Portage Branch and the Akron...
Julia Kirn Magoline
Apr 25, 2020
Julia Kirn Magoline passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She will be remembered by those who knew her as a dedicated mother and grandmother; an avid power walker who religiously walked four miles every day well into her eighties; a lover of travel who visited numerous countries and never...
Rosemary C. (Andonian) Kinsinger
Apr 24, 2020
Rosemary "Cam" Kinsinger, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020. Rosemary was born in Akron on November 4, 1930 to the late Archag & Estelle Andonian and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Saint Mary High School and the University of Akron. She married Anthony (Bud) Kinsinger in 1952 and together they...
Robert Charles Smith
Apr 22, 2020
Robert Charles "Bob" Smith, 84, of Brimfield, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Bob was an army veteran, who married the love of his life Louise (nee Serri) on April 12, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. They created a loving family together with their two sons Steven and Michael, making Bob a very proud man. He was...
Catherine Mae (Cirullo) Armenti
Apr 21, 2020
Catherine Mae Armenti (Vespoint) (Oberlin), 86, passed away on April 21, 2020. Cathy was born in Clarksburg, W.V. on September 12, 1933 to the late Carmen Antonio & Cerafina Cirullo and graduated from Victory High School in 1951. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. She enjoyed golfing and Bowling with her friends....
Cecelia Margaret Petrasek
Apr 18, 2020
11/28/1929-4/18/2020 Joining her beloved husband, Joseph, Cecelia (Cel) passed peacefully to her eternal reward surrounded by her sons, Gregory and Michael on April 18, 2020. She lived in the home that she and Joe built and raised their sons in since 1950, and she left the house according to her last wish "...I'll go out feet first, just like...
Helen Bellack
Apr 18, 2020
Helen Bellack was born on October 13, 1922 to Steven and Angeline (Ristich) Vanchoff in Johnstown, PA. She fell asleep in the Lord on Holy Saturday, April 18th at the age of 97. Helen was witness to much history in her life. She was among the witnesses and survivors of the Johnstown flood (1936), a riveter in the WWII...
Lawrence C. Spluvak
Apr 18, 2020
Lawrence C. "Larry" Spluvak passed away on April 18, 2020 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kalman and Annabelle Spluvak, his siblings, Leo Spluvak and Annabelle Fleischer, and his wives, Nancy Krause and Sandra Spluvak. He is survived by his children, Theresa Hirsch, Patricia Richards, Jen Zeitz, Stephanie Pugh (Dan), Will Zeitz (Heidi), Jeff Zeitz (Christine),...
Antoinette A. Ronca
Apr 18, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Antoinette 'Toni' Ronca, 86, passed away on April 18, 2020. Toni was born in Cuyahoga Falls on August 16, 1933 to the late Frank & Angeline Ronca, and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital where she worked...
Paul Roger Johnson
Apr 18, 2020
Paul (Roger) Johnson, 83, passed away on April 18, 2020. Roger was born August 6,1936 to the late Thomas & Stella Johnson. He attended South High School in Akron. Roger joined the US Army in 1958 and was tank main gunner while serving in Germany as a member of the 66th Armor Charlie Co., 4th Armored Division, Patton's Hell...


