Jane E. Wiggins (Owens) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, after complications of diabetes. Born In Akron, Ohio July 29, 1954, Jane was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She earned her associate degree from the University of Akron. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Angie Owens. She is survived...
Donald L. Ruegg, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 2, 2025. Don was born on August 13, 1952 in Ogden, UT to the late George & Beatrice Ruegg and was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School. Don retired from Steere Enterprises in 2018. Don was an avid hiker and marathon runner. He was...
Eliza (Lizzie) Ann Rubenstein entered into God's loving care on February 1, 2025, at just three months old. Though her time with us was brief, she brought immense joy and love to all who knew her. Her sweet smile and little voice will be deeply missed.
Eliza is survived by her parents, Rachel (Harlock) and...
William John Mushisky, 86, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, the 60th anniversary of his marriage, with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side. William was born November 15, 1938, to William and Margaret (Wohlwend) Mushisky in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1958 graduate of Stow High School and...
Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski July 1, 1930 - January 29, 2025 Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski, age 94, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1930, in Washington, PA, to Cyril and Rose Gersna. As a young child, Rosemary moved with her family to Akron, where she attended...
Raymond E. Gent, 83, passed away on January 28, 2025. Ray was born in Youngstown, OH on September 27, 1941 to the late Thomas & Edith Gent and had lived in the Akron area for nearly 60 years. Ray served his country as a Corpsmen for the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. Following his service in...
George A. Wischt, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2025. George was born on August 13, 1934 to the late George Albert & Rose Mary Wischt and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. George served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired...
Ints G. Dedzins, 92, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on January 26, 2025. Ints was born in Talsi, Latvia on March 29, 1932 and came to the US as a young man. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the United Latvian...
Tom Mills passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sandra Kay Mills, the love of his life. Family was everything to Tom and he leaves behind 4 cherished sons: Stephen Mills & his wife Amy, Michael Mills & his wife Dawn,...
Beatrice C. Clauss, 100, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Hastings, Pennsylvania and was an Akron area resident since 1942. Beatrice was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Church Altar & Rosary Society and Holy Hour. She was a lifetime member of Firestone VFW Post 3383 Auxiliary. During World War II,...
Jeanette Murray, 88, passed away on January 25, 2025. Jeanette was born in Republic, PA on July 1, 1936 to the late Orlando & Dominncia Forcina and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 60 years. Jeanette was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She was employed by Steere Enterprises...
Jerome "Jerry" Nairne, 70, passed away surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. Jerry was born March 12, 1954 to the late Chester Nairne and Lois Tremper in East Orange, NJ and was a 1972 graduate of Howland High School. He went on to become the owner and operator of Chesterfield Companies, where he worked tirelessly...
Mary Wagner, 99, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Mary was born on February 14, 1925 in Kent to the late Edward and Bessie Rogers, and was a 1943 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She was a faithful parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mary loved to spend time with her family, play bridge,...
Agnes Mary Justice, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Greenview Assisted Living. Aggie was born in Akron to the late Nunzio and Anita Aidala and was a lifelong area resident. She was a active member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, involved in the art club and the St. Monica's Guild....
He had a smile that was warm, friendly and generous ... with just a hint of mischief. When you were lucky enough to know James "Jimmy" Mashburn or to meet him for the first time, that was the smile you were given. A much admired and well-respected coach and teacher, Mashburn left the world far too soon...
Margaret "Peg" Demboski (née O'Connor) June 1, 1955 - January 19, 2025 Akron, OH Margaret "Peg" Demboski (née O'Connor), 69, of Akron, passed peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side after a 6 month battle with cancer. Peg was born on June 1, 1955 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Gene and...
Marlene Lucille Schossler, 80, passed away January 19, 2025. She was born in Youngstown and resided in Uniontown, Ohio. Marlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband Richard and was the loving mother of Richard (Liz) Schossler; grandmother of Brittany Schossler, Halle (Andrew} Dunn, Nick Schossler, great-grandmother of Adella Rose...
Linda Ann Roman, May 31, 1951 - January 18, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda after an incredibly brave 19-month battle with ovarian cancer. Linda's true life began 15 years ago when she moved closer to her beloved grandbabies. Kyle, Nolan, and Maddie were her entire world and the driving...
Dorothy Elizabeth (Groundwater) Smith, 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. Dorothy was born October 30, 1926 in Yonkers, New York, one of seven children of the late John and Mary (Hogan) Groundwater. Dorothy is survived by her children David (Linda) Smith, Dianne Smith, Brian (Gail) Smith, Kimberly (Michael) Hastings, Karen (Colby) Tuttle and Geoffrey (Linda)...
JoAnn Marcinkoski, 91, passed away and joined the choir of angels on Friday January 17, 2025, after a brave and difficult 7-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. JoAnn was born September 16, 1933, to Harold and Anne (McDermott) Slevin in Akron, Ohio and has been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Springfield High...