Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Kristine Marie Wagner, 56, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kris was born on June 8, 1963 to Tony and Martha Cookro. She attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where she met the love of her life, John Wagner. After graduating in 1981, Kris and John married in 1983...

Nov 9, 2019

Josephine Sciara, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in North Carolina. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 15, 1925. Mrs. Sciara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Sciara; and son, Thomas Joseph Sciara. She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Thomson (Ron) of Green; sons, James Sciara (Kathy)...

Nov 8, 2019

Marianne Evanicki was born on January 3, 1943 and entered eternal life on November 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, escaping the ravaging effects of dementia. She was the only child of Nick and Helen Evanicki. Marianne attended Saint John's Catholic elementary school in Akron through the 8th grade, then went on to Saint Mary's Catholic...

Nov 5, 2019

Jackson Twp. - Donald L. Fleishour, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. Donald was born September 21, 1932 to Albert F. and Dorothy (Hoopes) Fleishour in Canton and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a master carpenter and owner-operator of several custom home...

Nov 5, 2019

James Richard Crookston passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019 at his home in Stow.   Jim was born on March 2, 1930 in Akron to the late Anthony and Mary Crookston (Heimann).  He was proud to have grown up in Kenmore attending both Immaculate Conception and Kenmore High School. Jim met Patricia Thomas at a high school dance and immediately...

Nov 4, 2019

Edward Lincoln Eisaman, 72, of Munroe Falls, lost his battle with cancer on November 4th, 2019. He was born on October 8,1947 to the late Hazel (nee Reed) and Clarence Eisaman.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (nee Sutter); his children, Amy Ellis (Eric) and Alice Bender (Brad) along with his grandchildren Ashley...

Nov 3, 2019

Joyce L. Koloniar, 77, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born in North Georgetown, Ohio and was an Akron area resident since 1952. She was a graduate of Mogadore High School Class of 1959 and was a Group Insurance Representative retiring from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Joyce enjoyed quilting. Special thank you to everyone at Hospice...

Nov 3, 2019

Irma Helen, Dubetz, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 3, 2019. Born in Pittston PA on December 21,1930 to the late William & Helen Kinney, Irma grew up and lived in Amsterdam, OH and surrounding areas. She has lived in Barberton for the last five years. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish. In addition to...

Nov 2, 2019

On Saturday, November 2, 2019, our brother Robert, age 56, passed away after struggling many years with pulmonary disease. He will be dearly missed by his family, but is celebrating in Heaven today. He attended St. Paul Catholic Church and Akron Baptist Temple. Robert worked various jobs through Summit DD for over 25 years. He enjoyed going...

Oct 30, 2019

Lorraine Ann Lentsch (nee Marquardt), 64, passed away on October 30, 2019 after a hard fought 15-year battle with breast cancer. Lori retired from Drug Mart where she had worked for over 15 years. Whether you were a friend or customer she would always greet you with her infectious smile. When she was out and about no...

Oct 29, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Pete Garvin, 54, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 29, 2019. Born in Fremont, OH on September 15, 1965 to the late Thomas (Tim) & Kathryn (Wasserman) Garvin, Pete had been a Falls resident for over 20 years. After graduating from Clyde High School in 1983, Pete graduated from Ohio State University with...

Oct 28, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Margaret P. (Pat) McCrossin, 80, passed away October 28, 2019. Born in Akron on April 15, 1939 to the late Joseph & Margaret McGarvey, Pat was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a parishioner of St. Eugene Catholic Church. She was an avid traveler and went all over the country with her late...

Oct 26, 2019

Archie DeShawn Hardy, IV, son of Ashley Nicole Ballengee and Archie DeShawn Hardy, III was stillborn on October 26, 2019 at 1:57 p.m. at Summa Health System Akron City Campus in Akron, Ohio. In Memory of a Special Son. It's sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do; for so much joy and happiness was centered...

Oct 23, 2019

At 5:08 am Wednesday October 23rd Hope Aria Petersen bypassed this world on her way to Heaven. She was loved by her mother Sara Largent and father Chris Petersen. The countless people excited to meet her include grandparents Harry and Nancy Largent, Mike and Julie Petersen, Paula Jenkins; Aunts and Uncles Mike and Heather Largent, Mike and Karen Schumm,...

Oct 22, 2019

So, we the daughters of Thomas Costill, will attempt to put into words a brief history of the life of our Dad. After several attempts to put his life in chronological order, we gave up. Dad did so many things in his life. He was a storyteller, father, soldier, world traveler, a dancer in the Russian Ballet, carpenter, bar...

Oct 22, 2019

Born August 8, 1928 and died October 22, 2019, Veronica "Vicky" Beskett Lomaz lived her life in the Akron area. Vicky retired from Goodyear Aerospace. She and Dan lived very active lives. They were involved with the Chapel Hill Walkers Club, holding various offices. Vicky loved volunteering at Akron City Hospital and was a member of the Womens' Board....

Oct 19, 2019

Rose M. "Nena" (Allio) Struharik, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Rose was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1926. She was the ninth of ten children of Angelina and Giuseppe Aiello, and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She attended Glover Elementary School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1945. She...

Oct 18, 2019

Edna Pearl Csonka, 94, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Edna was born December 17, 1924 to Clyde and Sarah (Tiday) Ritchey in Bedford County, Pennsylvania and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a faithful member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Edna was preceded in death by...

Oct 17, 2019

Jerry Lynn Anglin, 76, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Belington, West Virginia and had been employed by Manor Care Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by parents, Wilford and Wilda (Daugherty) Anglin; wife, Cathy; son, Gregory; brother, Joseph; and nephew, David. He is survived by...

Oct 15, 2019

William Vaughn Papp, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center. Known to his family and friends as Vaughn, he was born May 16, 1941 to John F. and Lillian (Reis) Papp in Akron, OH, and had been area resident his entire life. A stand out athlete at Akron South High School, then attending and...