Obituaries

Dec 30, 2019

Peter Paul Povich died peacefully on 12/30/2019 surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Ohio, Pete resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1976. A graduate of Kenmore High School, he enlisted with best friends Paul Leach and Sonny O'Donnell in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a corporal in the 11th Airborne Division. Having retired from the...

Dec 29, 2019

Theresa (Malorni) Prinzo, 98, passed away on December 29, 2019. She lived her entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on December 17, 1921, to the late James and Gemmina Malorni. Theresa embraced the "We can do it!" attitude while working at Goodyear on the B-24 during WWII. She was also a member of Immaculate Heart...

Dec 28, 2019

Rose Marie Seprino, 86, of Munroe Falls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on December 28, 2019. Born in Akron, the daughter of the late Jasper and Angela Abbate, she was a graduate of Hower High School, Class of '51. An active member of Holy Family Parish she was former assistant sacristan, volunteered to help with funeral meals,...

Dec 27, 2019

Mary C. "Mae" Landi R.N., 98, of Stow passed away one Dec. 27 while residing at the Renaissance of Richfield.

Born at home in Cuyahoga Falls to Sebastiano and Sebastiana Calco, Mary has been a Stow resident all of her life. She was a graduate of Stow High School Class of '39 and Warren City Hosp. School...

Dec 26, 2019

Chet P. Cole, 74, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center. Chet was born June 26, 1945 to the late Lawrence C. and Beverly (Porter) Cole in Melrose, MA and has lived in Ohio most of his life. Chet is survived by his sons Randy (Cyndra) and Christopher (Kelly) Cole; step children Kasey...

Dec 22, 2019

Florence M. Clark, 97, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home. Florence was born June 13, 1922 to James and Carrie (Brady) Lavery in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was...

Dec 21, 2019

Earl Warren, Sr. 89, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 Earl was born in Liverpool, WV on October 17, 1928 to the late Clarence and Dessie Warren. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Earl was a graduate of the University of Akron and worked as a department manager for BF Goodrich for...

Dec 20, 2019

-SILVER LAKE Richard H. Jacoby, 84, passed away December 20, after a short illness. Born August 5, 1935 in Mapleton, IA to the late Leila & Homer Jacoby, Dick served in the US Army and was a Professor Emeritus at Kent State University. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Sapper Jacoby; his children Kim & Scott (Cindi) Jacoby;...

Dec 20, 2019

STOW - Eileen M. Anfang, 87, died December 20, 2019. She was a resident of Silver Lake and Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life. Eileen was born September 11, 1932 in Millersburg, Ohio, to Marie and Ralph Huebner. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her son Chris, and her brothers Richard and Ronald. She is...

Dec 17, 2019

David Mancilla Figueroa of Akron, Ohio passed away on Dec 17, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 17, 2019

Anna Yatras, loving wife, mother, & Yia Yia, passed away December 17, 2019. Born in Zakynthos, Greece on November 19, 1929, Anna came to the United States in 1960 and has lived in Akron for over 50 years. She was a faithful member of the Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses since her baptism in 1968. Anna...

Dec 17, 2019

John Clyde Blair, Jr, 81, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019. John was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late DR. J. Clyde & Martha Blair. He lived a good life. He worked as a Spanish instructor at the South Alabama University in Mobile, Alabama, Assistant director of Bilingual Program in New Orleans, Louisiana, Head of Computer Applications...

Dec 16, 2019

William Robert Eggert, Jr., 60, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home. William was born March 21, 1959 to William R. and Katherine (Cintavy) Eggert, Sr. in Akron and had been employed by Weaver Industries. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Happy Time Bowling League and Suburban South Recreation Club....

Dec 16, 2019

Dr. Lydia Stowbun passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the age of 99. Born in Ukraine in 1920 during the Russian Revolution, Lydia, along with her beloved parents, suffered and survived the Holodomor, the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932 – 1933. Graduating from medical school in Kiev in 1942, in the midst of World War II, she...

Dec 16, 2019

Pauline Antoinette Konig, 85, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Pauline was born March 17, 1934 to Anthony and Nesah Roestenburg in Tjimahi, Java, Indonesia and has been a Green resident for many years. She was employed by Akron Awning for many years. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic...

Dec 16, 2019

Antoinette Battistuta, 87, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at her home. She was born in Barberton on March 16, 1932 and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was employed by B & W and Macy's. She loved gardening, collecting antique dolls and was a supporter of the Humane Society. Antoinette was preceded in...

Dec 16, 2019

Michael Fallucco of Akron, Ohio passed away on Dec 16, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 15, 2019

Eric Capanna, 60, formerly of Missoula Montana, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2019 in Akron. He is survived by his children Erica & Christian Capanna; grandchildren Maddox & Teagan; brother Bob (Christine) Capanna and sisters Michelle & Renee, as well as many nieces & nephews. Eric was preceded in death by his loving mother & father Robert Sr....

Dec 14, 2019

Ned A. Anders, 81, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Ned was born October 17, 1938 to Clyde and Dorothy (Mathews) Anders in Akron, was a 1956 graduate of Ellet High School had been an area resident his entire life. He was a Master Diesel Truck Mechanic for R & R Engine and...

Dec 13, 2019

Baseball John, 68, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care Center after an extended illness. He was born in Akron and was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. He was a professional engineer and was the owner of Summit Testing and Inspection. John was inducted into the Akron East High School...