Doris Jean Antonetti
Mar 14, 2018
Doris J. Antonetti, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 201. Doris was born February 21, 1937 in Charleston to the late Archie & Edna Stottlemire. She was a devoted wife and mother- charming, independent and generous. Doris was active with her Fallscreek Community Church family, participating in many activities, always helping others and being generous with her time. She...
Vera Mae Skidmore
Mar 12, 2018
Vera "Babe" Skidmore Our Mom, at 89 years young, made her journey to heaven to be with her beloved husband of nearly 52 years, Robert 'Bob', as well as her parents, sister, brother and many dear friends. She left her loving children and grandchildren with life's best gift: the lesson of how to live life feeling blessed in spite...
Ronald Edward Smith
Mar 12, 2018
Ronald E. Smith, 62, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. Ron was preceded in death by his parents John & Betty Miller; grandson Kyle Smith; and Aunt Marie Chapman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail; children Ronald Michael, Eric (Elizabeth), & Amanda (Henry) Duncan; sister Jodi (Tom) Orihel; grandchildren Matthew, Alex, Ellie,...
Gust Kalapodis
Mar 11, 2018
The gates of Heaven were opened Sunday, March 11, 2018 to welcome a kind and loving man. Gust Kalapodis ended his brave journey into night and found the Light. He was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher in life. He lived by a favorite Bible passage: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the...
Nicole Marie Hayden
Mar 11, 2018
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Nicole 'Niki' Hayden, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2018 Born in Akron on November 5, 1984, Niki was a lifetime Falls resident and a 2003 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She worked for over 18 years at the McDonalds on Munroe Falls Ave. Niki was preceded in death by her mother Melanie Harrell; grandparents...
Henry S. Richard
Mar 11, 2018
Henry Samuel "Hank" Richard Jr. went to meet his Jesus face to face on March 11th, 2018. A lifelong Akron resident, Hank lived a full life and was devoted to his family, his work, and his relationship with Jesus. Born on September 7, 1939 to Henry and Eleanor Richard, Hank grew up in the Firestone Park Area of Akron....
Mary F. Stith
Mar 10, 2018
Mary F. Stith, 88 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born in Tampa, Florida and was a resident of Akron. Mary was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the church Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and...
Bounna Kongmanichanh
Mar 10, 2018
Bounna Kongmanichanh, 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 10, 2018. Bounna was born in Vientiane, Laos in 1958 and came to the United States in 1983. He was employed by SGS Tool Co. Bounna is survived by his wife Kongkane; children Visane (Georgia), Somphane and Linda (Robert); grandchildren Blake, Cameron, Ricky, Anyla, Amirah and Mason. Services will be begin...
Helen Mary Rusyn
Mar 10, 2018
Helen (Gruich) Rusyn, 94, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her daughter's home in Fleming Island, Fl. Helen was born May 20, 1923 to Isaac and Teresa (Kititich) Gruich in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1941 graduate of East High School. She worked at BF Goodrich making life rafts during...
Pauline Halamay
Mar 8, 2018
Pauline Halamay, 90, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Summa Akron City Hospital. The family would like to thank all the caring and wonderful caregivers at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Summa Critical Care Unit and Summa Palliative Unit, who took such compassionate and loving care of our mother, Pauline. Pauline, her husband Walter and daughter Luba came to the...
William Kenneth Morris
Mar 6, 2018
William (Bill) K. Morris, 66, went fishing with Jesus in the great pond beyond on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Though he ultimately succumbed to complications of liver disease, Bill fought valiantly to stay alive to be with his sweetheart Pam. In addition to his wife Pam, he is survived by their two children, Rachel Basham-Spiteri & Dawn (Brian) Dausman;...
Nada Devus
Mar 6, 2018
Nada "Baba" Devus (Lozanovski), of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on March 6th, 2018. She was 91 years old. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Donka and Grozdan Lozanovzki, brothers Ico, Vangel, and Stevo, and sisters Mara, Cena, and Milica. Nada is reunited with her beloved husband, George Devus. Our baba...
Matthew Allen Noble
Mar 5, 2018
North Canton - Matthew A. Noble, 45, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Matthew was born April 2, 1972 to Melvin A. and the late Judith Marie (Denious) Noble in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Matthew was preceded in death...
James Patrick Kennedy
Mar 2, 2018
BARBERTON - James P. "Jim" Kennedy, 89, died peacefully in his sleep on March 2 at his home, with his wife Pauline by his side. Jim was born in Akron to the late Emmett and Mary (Payne) Kennedy, and lived in the Barberton/Akron area his entire life. Jim graduated from Kenmore HS in 1946 where he was a member...
Jack Laverne Mcavinew
Mar 1, 2018
'Captain' Jack McAvinew, 85, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018. Born in Akron on October 14, 1932 to the late William & Elsie McAvinew, Jack was a lifetime area resident and a 1951 graduate of Kenmore High School. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and then later as a fishing charter captain on Lake Erie. Jack was an avid...
Wanda Sue States
Feb 26, 2018
Wanda States, 59, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center. Wanda was born March 9, 1958 to Barnie and Beulah (Goff) Sells in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed by Firestone Tire, Ohio Edison and, most recently, by Akron Public Schools as an Administrative Assistant for the past...
Alice Ruth Hobensack
Feb 21, 2018
Alice Ruth "Ruth G." Hobensack, 94 passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and Sayre Beauty School becoming a hairdresser by profession. She also loved to sew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Gates;...
Nancy Ellen Warth
Feb 21, 2018
Nancy Ellen Warth, 88, formerly of Hartville, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Pebble Creek Care Center surrounded by loving family. Nancy was born June 20, 1929 to Ralph and Josephine Gross in Peru, IN. She grew up at St. Vincent Villa Catholic orphanage in Ft. Wayne and was later adopted by Francis and Loretta Farrell. She...
Christine Elizabeth Willey
Feb 21, 2018
Christine Elizabeth Willey, 98, passed away February 21, at Pleasant View Care Center in Barberton. Born in Akron on January 11, 1920 to the late Fred & Irene Hertzig, Christine was a lifetime area resident and a longtime member of Park United Methodist Church in Kenmore. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her husband...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Curt
Feb 20, 2018
Elizabeth M. (Betty) Curt nee Armocida, 79 passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born in Akron and was a member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church. She retired from Sears after 25 years of service. Elizabeth loved cooking for her family, trying out new recipes and was most happy when her family was all together. She enjoyed...