Tonya Green
May 11, 2020
Tonya "Tami" Green, 58, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Tami was born on May 15, 1961 to Neal and Donna Johnson and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1979. She married Kevin Green and together they raised their two children, Shawn and Jennifer. Tami loved to play bingo,...
Steve Bralek
May 11, 2020
Steve Bralek, 98 1/2, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. Steve was born December 3, 1921 to Joseph and Anna (Malik) Bralek in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a veteran of the Army during WWII and served in an artillery unit in the Philippines. He was...
Bettie June Rothrock
May 11, 2020
Bettie June Rothrock, 92, passed away on May 11, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents Carl & Helen Osburn and her husband Gilbert, as well as siblings Carl (Helen), Don (Bonnie), Melvin, Sally (Maj. Calvin) Dutton, Mina (Joe) Torris, & Marley. She worked at Goodyear Aerospace/Loral...
Catherine Klingler
May 10, 2020
Catherine L. (Price) Klingler June 26, 1923 – May 10, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Catherine L. Klingler, 96, announces the beginning of her journey to find eternal peace, on May 10, 2020, Mothers' Day. Catherine was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 26, 1923 to Harry E. and Philomena C. (Raabe) Price. They...
Helen Marie Lemley
May 10, 2020
Helen Marie Lemley, 98, of Akron, passed away on May 10, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Carl Heinl; 8 nieces and nephews, and she was a great aunt and great great aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; her parents, Alphonse and Helen (Rahrig) Heinl; and 7 siblings. Helen...
Earl James Spoon
May 8, 2020
Earl J. Spoon, 75, of Union, South Carolina, passed away in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 2020. He retired from Seamen Corporation where he was a plant manager. He was also a Mason in South Carolina and Ohio. Earl is survived by his daughter. Stacy (Edward) Spoon-McGinnis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Madeline (Moore) Spoon;...
Geoffrey L. Ecker
May 8, 2020
Geoffrey L. Ecker, 75, passed away unexpectedly, on May 8, 2020. Born in Akron on October 6, 1944 to the late Emmanuel & Donna Ecker, Geoff was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. He worked as a truck driver for Akron Gear & Engineering. He was a faithful member of Lifespring Christian Church in Firestone Park for over...
Margarita Vasquez
May 8, 2020
Que Dios le sostenga en la Palma de su Mano, Eleve sus Alas y vuele libre….. Margarita Vasquez, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2020. Margarita was born in Mexico to Claudio Chavez and Juanita Torrez on March 30, 1971 and came to America in the mid-1980s, settling in Chicago. She moved with her family to Akron just...
Linda (Johnson) Barden
May 4, 2020
Linda Marie Barden (nee Johnson), 70, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness. Linda was born June 28, 1949 in Akron to Robert and Myrtle (Arndt) Johnson and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1967 graduate of Garfield High School and was hired by the Department of Vital...
Paul J. Swank
May 3, 2020
Paul James Swank, 95, of Stow, formerly of Chagrin Falls, passed away May 3, 2020. He was born Cleveland, Ohio to Oscar and Sarah (Robertson) Swank. Paul graduated from Shaw High School before enlisting in the United States Army in 1943. He served as an Army Scout, earning the Infantry Combat Badge and a Bronze Star during World War II....
Ruth H. Edwards
May 3, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS On May 3, Ruth Edwards, found peace with the Lord, her late husband Robert, son William, & brother Ronald. She is survived by her 2 sons Ernest (Denise) Jr. and Tim Hutko; siblings Joyce, Gail, Robert, & James. A special thank you to Larry & Chuck whose friendship is appreciated. She also leaves behind a host of...
Patricia A. Mchenry
May 3, 2020
Patricia A. McHenry, 88, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 3, 2020 with her son and caregiver Mark by her side. Patricia was born June 9, 1931 to Edwin and Myrtle (Wallace) Scott in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Sr., daughter Vickie (Don) Wagner and...
Frederick Albert Nixon
May 2, 2020
Frederick Albert Nixon, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2020. A lifelong Akron resident, he worked as an automotive technician for 30 years and most recently in sales with NAPA. In his free time he enjoyed a game of golf with his childhood friends, and being 'Pop' to his three grandkids. He was preceded in death by...
Toby Vizmeg
May 1, 2020
Toby Vizmeg, 50, of Stow, formerly of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2020. Toby had a kind heart and was always ready to help family at a moment's notice. He owned and operated Vizmeg & Sons Landscaping, a business that started with his father George and brother Karl. Toby cherished spending time with his kids outdoors doing activities...
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...
