Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

William Edward Johnson

William Edward Johnson

Dec 4, 2019

William (Bill) Edward Johnson passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2019, due to complications following a scheduled heart procedure. Bill was born on July 6, 1954, to John and Joann Johnson in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1971 and on January 11, 1985, married Nancy Turkovich. Together they raised their three children...

Teddy R. Dalton

Teddy R. Dalton

Dec 2, 2019

Teddy R. Dalton, 57, of Stow, passed away on December 2, 2019. Born in Akron, the son of William and the late Audra Dalton, Teddy has been a lifetime area resident. In November of 1981 he began his career with the Davey Tree Co. starting as a trimmer and working at various positions including General Foreman and Planner. His...

Lenis Larson Bosley

Lenis Larson Bosley

Dec 2, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Lenis passed peacefully in his sleep on December 2, 2019, after a short illness. Lenis made friends in many places pursuing his favorite pastime, shooting pool. He also loved fishing, and he enjoyed watching the Browns, the Buckeyes, and the Mountaineers. Lenis retired after working for 30 years at the City of Cuyahoga Falls Sanitation Department. He...

Ruth Diroll

Ruth Diroll

Nov 30, 2019

Ruth Ann (Nutter) Diroll passed away peacefully on November 30, surrounded by family. Born November 24, 1937 in New Lexington, OH, she spent most of her life as a resident of Stow. Ruth was an avid quilter, seamstress, gardener, and loved working word puzzles. She was a phenomenal cook, with cinnamon rolls, egg noodles, and pineapple upside down cake being...

Catherine Rose

Catherine Rose

Nov 29, 2019

Catherine (Kay) M. Rose (nee Leachko), 82, passed away on November 29, 2019. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania one of eight children of the late George and Helen Leachko. Kay grew up in Uniontown and moved to Youngstown, Ohio after marrying her high school sweetheart, the late Alfred Rose. They moved to Cuyahoga Falls where they raised their family and then...

William Deshon

William Deshon

Nov 28, 2019

William R. DeShon, 89 passed away on November 28, 2019. Born in Akron, Oh. on December 24, 1929 to Carl and Louise DeShon, he was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert (Patricia), Thomas (Mary); sister, Patricia (Clyde) Dye. William is survived by loving wife of 63 years, Regina; son, William C.; and many special and caring nieces and nephews....

Margaret Fisher

Margaret Fisher

Nov 27, 2019

Margaret A. Fisher, 90, of Stow passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2019. Born in Stow to the late Joseph and Stella Fisher, Margaret was a lifelong Stow resident. Margaret was a well known fixture in Stow. She would be seen riding her bicycle all around town. She was a sweet spirit and made friends wherever she went. A lifetime...

Ronald Schieber

Ronald Schieber

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald Mitchell Schieber, 59, of Hudson died suddenly of cardiac arrest on November 27th in Colorado while visiting his son Randy. Born January 21, 1960 to Rose Marie and Reinhard Schieber, Ron grew up in Munroe Falls and attended Stow High School where he met his future wife, Kathy. He studied Computer Engineering at Case Western Reserve University and worked...

Robert Christopher Kruty

Robert Christopher Kruty

Nov 26, 2019

Robert Christopher Kruty, Sr., age 90, passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12, 1929, the eldest of the three surviving children of John and Elsie (Chunat) Kruty, and raised on Cleveland's west side. He attended James Ford Rhodes High School and then served...

Karen Gay Redovian

Karen Gay Redovian

Nov 25, 2019

Karen Redovian of Irving, Texas passed away on Nov 25, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

John Macak

John Macak

Nov 25, 2019

John Michael Macak led a life full of adventure and travel. He spent time exploring much of North America. The epic peaks of the Canadian Rockies were some of his favorites. These adventures included a yearly trip to the Outer Banks, making lifelong friends. John, 73, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. John was born in Akron on June...

Nancy (Mealy) Glenny

Nancy (Mealy) Glenny

Nov 24, 2019

Nancy Glenny, 72, passed away at home on November 24, 2019. Born in Akron on October 1, 1947 to the late Gerald & Geraldine Mealy, Nancy was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Nancy retired from the Ohio EPA in 2007. Nancy enjoyed her grandchildren & loved watching reality T.V. In addition to her parents, Nancy was...

Wayne Martin Jones

Wayne Martin Jones

Nov 23, 2019

Wayne M. Jones, 65, of Akron, passed away at his home on November 23, 2019. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 28, 1954. Wayne graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School, The University of Akron, and Capital University School of Law. He began his career as Chief Deputy of the Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court, and was later...

Lawrence Herman

Lawrence Herman

Nov 22, 2019

Lawrence T. Herman of Stow, OH, died of natural causes on 11/22/2019. Born a paraplegic with spina bifida on 2/3/1945 doctors expected him to live no more than several months. But Larry was a fighter. He did not use his crutches as a victim, but to fight for his independence. He led a full life, challenged, but never defeated by...

John Moore

John Moore

Nov 22, 2019

John Charles Moore, 92, of Stow, passed away Nov. 22. Born on July 17, 1927, in Akron to John C. and Cecilia (Wolf) Moore, he graduated from St. Vincent High School and worked briefly for the Akron Beacon Journal and the Chicago Daily News. He served in the U.S. Army (1946-1947) and was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu where...

John Joseph Masters

John Joseph Masters

Nov 21, 2019

John Joseph Masters, 66, fought the good fight and finished the race passing on to his eternal reward on Thursday, November 21st surrounded by his loving family. John was born on May 4, 1953, in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Deloris (Reid) Masters and lived much of his life in the area. As a 1971 graduate of...

Nancy Jean (Taber) Harbarger

Nancy Jean (Taber) Harbarger

Nov 21, 2019

Nancy Harbarger, 68, passed away November 21, 2019. Born in Akron on June 17, 1951, Nancy was a 1969 graduate of Garfield High School. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Betty Taber and her husband Floyd. She is survived by her children Steve (Vada) Harbarger & Jennifer Harbarger; grandchildren Paige, Jacob, Jack, John, & Joseph;...

Robert John Glaston

Robert John Glaston

Nov 16, 2019

GREEN – Robert J. Glaston, 88, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 with his family by his side. Bob was born January 6, 1931 to John and Helen (Danielak) Glaston in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a graduate of East High School and Kent State University with a degree in...

Martin Volk

Martin Volk

Nov 16, 2019

Martin Volk, passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 16, 2019 at the age of 91. Martin was born March 5, 1928 to Martin and Anna (Temmer) Volk, Sr. in Yugoslavia and emigrated to the United States in 1951. He retired from FC Machine in 1990. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and a founding member...

Maureen M. Ohmer

Maureen M. Ohmer

Nov 16, 2019

Maureen M. Ohmer, 73, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home. She was born in Akron and was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School Class of 1963. Maureen was a secretary with Germano, Rondy & Ciccolini Law Firm where she made many friends. She...