Pamela E. Torma
Jan 10, 2018
Pamela E. Parker-Torma, 70 passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born in Akron and was a graduate of Green High School Class of 1966. Some of her most enjoyable moments were spent with her close friends from school. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Jeff Banks; son, Andrew Torma; and grandchildren, Michael and...
Sharon Jean Brooks
Jan 9, 2018
Sharon Jean Brooks, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Akron. Sharon was born March 5, 1954 to the late Eugene & Jo Anne Sullivan, and was a life long area resident. She worked as the office manager for the Children's Medical Group for nearly 25 years. Sherrie was a quiet & observant woman, but she was a...
James Cornelius Buie
Jan 8, 2018
James C. Buie, Jr. passed away in his sleep at home on January 8, 2018. He was born March 24, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Garfield High School and graduated in 1947. On July 15, 1950 he married the love of his life, June L. Sims (Buie). He worked at B.F. Goodrich, Billows Funeral Home and Norka...
Lura Laverne Schenk
Jan 8, 2018
Lura Laverne Schenk, 75, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2018. Born in Glencoe, OH on July 23, 1942 to the late Jesse & Lura Clayton, Lura had been an Akron resident for nearly 60 years. She had worked for both Weight Watchers and Advertising Ideas Company. In addition to her parents, Lura was preceded in death...
Theresia Kozak
Jan 7, 2018
Theresia Kozak, 89 passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born in Austria and came to the United States from England in 1956 with her husband and daughter on the Queen Mary. She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church and retired from Akron Redevelopment after 25 years of service. Theresia enjoyed the love of her...
Margaret Idora Davis
Jan 6, 2018
Margaret Idora Davis, 51, passed away peacefully last week surrounded by her loving family. Meg was born November 14, 1966 to Roy and Judi (Joles) Davis in Akron and had been an area resident most of her life. She attended Wake Forest and the University of Illinois Chicago and received a Doctorate in Psychology from DePaul University. She was...
Mary Kallas
Jan 6, 2018
Mary Kallas, 89, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Mary was born July 21, 1928 in Greece to the late Andreas & Georigia Andrikopoulos, and came to Akron in 1956. A faithful member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Mary was a humble and prayerful woman. She loved cooking, gardening and taking care of her family. Mary cherished her grandchildren...
Joseph Edward Thornburg
Jan 3, 2018
Joseph E. Thornburg, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Joseph was born December 12, 1926 to Jonathan Ralph and Marion (Tagler) Thornburg in Akron and had been an Akron resident until moving to Medina in 1978. He was a member of Holy Martyrs Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the Navy during WWII. Joseph is survived by...
William John Fearigo
Jan 1, 2018
William John Fearigo, 93, passed away Monday January 1, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Ware, MA he was the son of the late William and Ellen (Quirk) Fearigo. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Barbara; sister Almira Aguda; brother Robert...
Mary Louise Battig
Dec 27, 2017
Mary Louise (Marylou) Battig, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Marylou was born September 16, 1927 in Battle Creek, MI to Alfred and Wilma (Bennet) Smith and had been a resident of Estero, FL until coming to live with her children 9 months ago. She was an avid bridge player and explained...
Irene Mary Shannon
Dec 27, 2017
Irene Mary Shannon, 92 passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn. She was a devoted daughter and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Akron. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, John Francis and Margaret (Sheehan) Shannon; nephews, Billy and...
Joseph Phillip Marchion
Dec 25, 2017
Joseph P. Marchion, 63, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 25, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. Joseph was born April 24, 1954 to Joseph and Barbara (Burton) Marchion in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was the owner of Hartville Café for the last 15 years and was previously a supervisor for McDonald Restaurants for...
Huldah May Hogsed
Dec 24, 2017
Huldah M. Hogsed, 89 passed away December 24, 2017. She was born in Nebo, West Virginia and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Huldah had also worked for the Hoover Company, W.G. Rogers and O'Neil's throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lida (Tanner) Dawson; husband, Norris J.; son, David; grandson,...
Russell William Chipner
Dec 23, 2017
LAS VEGAS - Russell William Chipner, 81, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Russ was born in Cleveland to the late Michael & Mary Chipner. He graduated from Akron-Garfield High School and Purdue University. Russ worked as a mechanical engineer for NASA, General Electric and Martin Marietta, before settling into freelance work. He was faithful in the Russian Eastern...
Dennis Arthur Boelter
Dec 22, 2017
Dennis A. Boelter DVM, 71, passed away as the result of a tragic accident Friday, December 22, 2017. He graduated from Michigan State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He owned and operated the Akron Animal Clinic and Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital for 43 years. He was also a member of Bath Church. Dennis was a man who provided...
David Lee Digirolamo
Dec 22, 2017
-CUYAHOGA FALLS David Lee DiGirolamo, 56, passed away Dec. 22, 2017. He was a beloved son, husband, & father. He cherished his wife Renata (Rego) and their two children Pamela & Nicholas. He was a much loved son of Vincent & Nancy DiGirolamo and brother to Annette (Michael) Marlow & Alan DiGirolamo. He was a beloved son to his...
Donald Ruquet
Dec 20, 2017
Donald F. Ruquet passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2017 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Joan; his parents; his sister, Gloria; his brothers, Eddie, Kenny and Herbie; he is survived by brothers, Tommy and Terry; loving father of Linda (Tony) Crookston and Jimmy (Shawn) Ruquet, grandfather of...
Lucy Mcfadden
Dec 20, 2017
Lucy Taormina McFadden, 69, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Conneaut, Ohio, with her beloved husband and best-friend, Greg, at her side. Lucy was born in Akron on December 21, 1947 to the late Joseph & Beatrice Taormina. She attended St. Paul Parish Grade School and was raised in the parish. Lucy graduated from Garfield High School and...
Clark Junior Kerstetter
Dec 18, 2017
Clark Kerstetter, 91, passed away on December 18, 2017. Born in Akron on December 29, 1925, to the late Harry & Lillian (Simon) Kerstetter, Clark was a lifetime area resident. He retired as a supervisor after 38 years of service from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Clark served his country during WWII, fightingin the Battle of Okinawa, &...
Mary Lizak
Dec 16, 2017
Mary Lizak, 96 fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born in Hammond, Indiana and retired from Springfield Township. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and the Ladies Altar Aid. She was an active participant in church special events and festivals. Her heart was in church activities. She was the beloved...