Obituaries
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Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Kathryn Ann (Goodyear) Mullins
Nov 8, 2025
Kathryn Goodyear Mullins (Kate - Kathy)Akron Passed away on 11-08-2025 Preceded in death by husband Gerry. Survived by sister Jane (Andy) Ruman, brother George (Sue) Goodyear, 3 nephews, 1 niece, 2 great nephews, 1 great niece. Memorial service at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00AM.
Dominic Vincent Reo
Nov 8, 2025
Dominic "Dom" Reo, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Dom was born and raised in Conneaut, Ohio, and settled in the area after graduating from the University of Akron. He worked in form design management, first with Arnold Graphics, then to GBS Corporation and finally retiring from Workflow One in 2014. Dom...
Doris (Fostines) Thanos
Nov 5, 2025
Doris Thanos, 100, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Doris was born in Massillon, OH on October 1, 1925 to the late Nick & Angeline Fostines. She was a 1944 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Doris retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. She was a member of Annuciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she volunteered...
Cheryl Bender
Nov 4, 2025
Cheryl Ann Bender, born on March 1, 1950, to the late William and Katherine (nee:Schlitt) Bender at Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully from natural causes on November 4, 2025, at the age of 75. A lifelong resident of Akron, Cheryl was a beloved sister, a dedicated friend, and a cherished member of her community.
Known for her...
Robert Wade Jacobs
Nov 4, 2025
Robert "Bo" Wade Jacobs, 69, passed away on November 4, 2025. Bo was born in Akron to Wade and Katherine Jacobs. He was a busy body in his childhood. He loved to ride his bike everywhere, go camping, fishing, and bowling, and ride horses. He cherished his time on the farm. He attended the Weaver School. In...
Richard Maddox
Nov 3, 2025
Richard Maddox, 83, beloved Father, Spouse, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on November 3, 2025. He entered this world on May 20, 1942 in Norton, OH, born to Harry and Catharine Maddox of Norton Ohio.
Richard is survived by his daughter Becky Kouns (Shane) and two grand children Caleb Kouns and Sarah Kouns....
Joseph Chris Vandevere
Nov 3, 2025
Joseph Chris VanDevere, 93, met our blessed mother upon his death on November 3rd, 2025.
Joe was born February 18th, 1932 to Rudolph and Elsie (Bennett) VanDevere. Joe graduated from St. Vincent St. Mary High School in 1949 and Notre Dame University in 1953. After school, he joined the United States Air Force. His great...
Carolyn Mae (O'Bryan) Smith
Nov 2, 2025
Carolyn Mae (O'Bryan) Smith, a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on May 25, 1932, in Akron, OH, to W. Hugh and Nellie (Hartz) O'Bryan, and was the eldest of six children-Tim, Eileen, Judy, Patty, and Marie. A proud graduate of...
Judith Sporer Maghes
Nov 1, 2025
Judith B Maghes (Sporer) of Stow passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 1, 2025 at the age of 80 after a short illness. Judy was a graduate of Stow High School. Judy exercised her organizational talents and desire to help others as homemaker for many years while her children were young and then worked...
Evan Philip Lewis
Oct 29, 2025
Evan Lewis, 47, of Munroe Falls, passed away unexpectedly on October 29th, 2025.
"I'm a rockstar and racecar driver," is how he would describe himself if asked - always with a grin that showed he almost believed it. The list of titles that he should have also included were many: dog dad. husband....
Donald L. Keener
Oct 28, 2025
Donald L. Keener, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2025.
Don was born in Richwood, WV on January 4, 1934 to the late Paul & Pearl Keener. In 1953, after graduating from high school, Don moved to the Akron area and started a 39 year career working for Goodyear Tire...
Daniel John Matusicky
Oct 19, 2025
Deacon Daniel Matusicky passed peacefully into the hands of Our Lord on October 19, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and admiration of his faith, which will be forever remembered. Daniel was a devoted husband to Phyllis (nee Ham), with whom he shared 66 years of marriage filled with laughter,...
Tina M. Martin
Oct 19, 2025
On October 19,2025 Tina M. Martin (61yrs) left this earth to be with her mother, Shonna C. Carahay, and father, Robert E. Martin Sr. Tina's greatest joy in life was her family, her life partner, Kevin O'Kane, her daughters, Shonna (Kenny ) Dolin, and Elizabeth (Jeffery) Wheeler Jr., and her grandchildren, who brought her the most joy in life,...
Peggy Hunt
Oct 16, 2025
Peggy Hunt, 71, passed away October 16, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St. in Akron. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Roy A. Cuffman
Oct 13, 2025
Roy Andrew Cuffman, 77, of Akron passed away on October 13, 2025. Roy was born on July 6, 1948. Roy and his wife Linda were both born and raised in Akron. He was a nurse in his early career and they lived in Florida before returning to Akron Ohio where Roy assisted women and families in need...
William Leo Moinette
Oct 11, 2025
William (Bill) Leo Moinette Jr, 93, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, October 11, 2025. Bill was born in 1932 in Akron, OH, to parents William Sr and Helen Moinette. He had a deep love for Cecelia, his wife of 67 years, and was an extremely devoted family man. He stood steadfast in his faith and belief...
Betty Jo Law
Oct 10, 2025
On October 10, 2025, Betty Jo Law, 93, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father. Betty was born September 23, 1932 in Doddridge County, West Virginia to Homer and Bertha Heilman. She worked at O'Neil's in Downtown Akron and the Akron Board of Education, which is where she retired from. Betty never met a stranger. She was...
David K. Firm
Oct 9, 2025
David K. Firm, 94, passed away on October 9, 2025. David was born in Northampton Twp. on January 26, 1931 to the late Raymond and Barbara Firm and was a longtime resident of the Cuyahoga Falls/Silver Lake area. He joined the Army after High School and served during the Korean Conflict. He later became a draftsman and...
Rosanne Marie (Vajskop) Grabowski
Oct 8, 2025
Rosanne V. Grabowski, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Akron Summa Hospice after a brief illness. Rosanne was born January 3, 1938, to Charles and Rose (Holan) Vajskop in Cleveland and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Green. Rosanne is survived by...
Eva Louise (Korom) Stimler
Oct 8, 2025
Eva Louise Stimler, 96, passed away October 8, 2025. Eva was born on August 3, 1929 to the late Michael and Eva Mae Korom. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1947. On October 15, 1949, she married Bob who predeceased her in 2005 after nearly 54 years together. Eva was a church organist for over 50...


