Mary Ann Kelly
May 2, 2018
Mary Ann (Walker) Kelly, 88 passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. A lifetime Ohio resident, Mary Ann was born October 4, 1929 in Canton to John and Josephine Walker. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and then worked in the Billing Department of Mercy Hospital, where a co-worker introduced her son Patrick V. Kelly and future daughter-in-law,...
Jerry Scott Powell
May 1, 2018
Jerry Scott Powell, 64 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. He was employed by Nabisco, the City of Cuyahoga Falls, he was a security officer with Gulf States Toyota in Houston, Texas and a correctional officer for Extraditions International,...
Earnest (Earnie) Schmeltzer
Apr 29, 2018
Earnest (Earnie) Schmeltzer, 84, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. Earnie was born October 15, 1933 to Michael and Julia (Gross) Schmeltzer in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He attended Buchtel High School with the class of 1952. He was the owner operator of Schmeltzer Excavating for over 42 years retiring in 1995. He...
Nancy M. Brigandi
Apr 26, 2018
Nancy (Salvatore) Brigandi, 87, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at Greenview Assisted Living. Born January 16, 1931 to Anna and Joseph Salvatore in Akron; an area resident her entire life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Francis Salvatore. Survived by daughters Anne (Kenny) Abrams, Nancy (Harold) Musci and Catherine Brigandi; sons...
Alberta Marie Stefanik
Apr 26, 2018
Alberta M. (Straka) Stefanik Alberta M. (Straka) Stefanik, 90, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Alberta was born June 12, 1927 to the late Joseph & Anna (Dornick) Straka and lived in the Pittsburgh area most of her life. She retired from Allegheny Valley Hospital in 1989. Alberta was involved with Girl Scouts, directed the local day camp program...
Carolyn R. Johnson
Apr 25, 2018
Carolyn R. Johnson, 81, Passed away surrounded by family on April 25, 2018. Born in Akron on July 26, 1936 to the late Albert & Irene Darkow, she had been a lifetime area resident and was a graduate of Garfield High School. Carolyn worked for King Machine for over 25 years. She was an active member of Life Spring...
William Henry Griffin
Apr 25, 2018
GREEN - William H. Griffin, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care. William was born May 14, 1962 to C. William and Eva Marie (Bish) Griffin in Butler, PA and had been an area resident since 1984. He received his BS in Management Engineering from Grove City College in 1984 and his MBA from Case-Western...
Paula Kay Crookston
Apr 24, 2018
Paula Kay Crookston, 63, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Paula was born September 9, 1954 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Harpster) Johnson in Barberton and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Massillon. Paula was the beloved wife of William M. Crookston, Sr.; devoted mother of Anthony J....
Eva Gay Stover
Apr 24, 2018
Eva was born May 13, 1934 in Marfrance, WV. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 55 years. On April 24, 2018, Eva went home to Heaven. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Charles E. Stover, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Pamela & Thomas Ashworth; granddaughters Melony (Aaron) Ward and Sheri Andrews....
Richard Thomas Serdinak
Apr 24, 2018
Richard "Dick" Thomas Serdinak of Mogadore died on April 24 at the age of 80. He was born on February 16, 1938 in Akron and attended Highland Park Elementary School and Kenmore High School. He received additional education through the University of Wisconsin engineering school and was grateful to Mr. Sedgewich, a Howard Hughes engineer, for teaching him machine...
Emilia E. Pistrui
Apr 24, 2018
Emilia "Millie" Eleanor Pistrui (Moldovan), 94 of Akron, left this world to join her beloved husband, Sam Pistrui, at home on April 24, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Popescu; and parents, John and Raphira Moldovan (Oprita). She leaves behind sons, John (Theresa Hill) and Sam (Joni Delnea); grandchildren,...
Sandi Lyn Richards
Apr 23, 2018
Our Sweet girl, Sandi, went into the loving arms of her father on April 23, 2018. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. Her infectious smile and laugh will always be remembered. She was courageous during her last Earthly days. Sandi found happiness in the simple things like country music, game shows, magazines & shopping. She...
Andrew N. Spagnuolo
Apr 23, 2018
Andrew Nick Spagnuolo, 97, passed away on April 23, surrounded by family. Although his later years were dulled by dementia, Andy left his family with indelible memories that will forever bring laughter and tears to their lives. Born August 1, 1920 in Rivisondoli, Italy, Andy ("Spag" to his friends) came to America when he was five years old. The...
Charles Robert Clements
Apr 21, 2018
Charles Clements ended his journey here on earth on April 21st 2018, as a loyal servant to the Lord, wife and family. He was born in Green, OH on March 12th 1929 where he spent the remainder of his life. He graduated from Greensburg High school then married his high school sweet heart Anna Belle (Bussey) Clements. Together they...
Carl Hubert Takacs
Apr 20, 2018
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Carl H. Takacs, 87, passed away on April 20, 2018. Born on May 11, 1930 in South Bend, IN, Carl had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1958. He entered the Marine Corps in 1951, serving stateside during the Korean War. He graduated from Purdue University in 1958 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for...
Charles J. Yen
Apr 20, 2018
Charles J. "Chuck" Yen, Sr., 86 passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a Field Engineer with A.S. Hilbeck and D & M Contractors retiring after 30 years of service. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Firestone...
Russell H. "Russ" Broadwater
Apr 19, 2018
Russell H. "Russ" Broadwater, 70 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron and was a Security Officer at Akron City Hospital retiring after 30 years of service. Russ was a quiet and gentle man; He loved corvettes, putting together model cars, camping, playing euchre and feeding the squirrels. He was preceded...
Richard Joseph Macak
Apr 16, 2018
Richard Joseph Macak, 59, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Richard was born December 13, 1958 to the late John J. and Rose Virginia (Toth) Macak in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life, currently living in Elyria. He was employed by Target and as a home health care provider...
Peter Gaida
Apr 13, 2018
Peter Gaida passed into eternity on April 13, 2018, surrounded by and cared for at home by his loving family. Peter lived a remarkable, self-reliant, simple life with Julia, his loving wife of 62 years, by whom he is survived. All who knew him will miss his strength, practical wisdom, wit, and peerless tenor voice. Peter was born in...
John Platner
Apr 13, 2018
-CUYAHOGA FALLS John Platner, 95, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018. Born in Barberton on August 27, 1922 to the late Michael & Mary Platner, John was a graduate of Barberton High School. He earned his bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Heidelberg College and his Masters in Organic Chemistry from the University of Akron. He retired from...