Rose Marie Crutchman
Sep 17, 2017
Rose Marie Crutchman, 93, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Gardens of the Western Reserve. Rose was born April 28, 1924 to Samuel and Adele (Mucciali) Morrell in Carolina, W. Virginia and had been an Akron resident since 1946. She was a member of Summit Wesleyan Church. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Herbert in...
William Franklin Willis
Sep 16, 2017
William F. Willis, 84, of Akron, Departed this life September 16, 2017. Born in Blandville, WV on January 28, 1933, he was the youngest son of the late Harry & Lena (Polan) Willis. After graduating from Doddridge County HS in WV, Bill moved to Akron and began his career for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked...
Daniel Nicholas Kormushoff
Sep 15, 2017
Daniel Nicholas Kormushoff, 59, passed away September 15, 2017. Dan was born in Akron and a lifelong resident of the area. Dan owned and operated Kormushoff Painting for a number of years. Most recently, he worked for American Roadway Logistics. He was a graduate of Firestone High School where he excelled in baseball which led to an outstanding career...
Linda J. Rohrbough
Sep 13, 2017
Linda Rohrbough, 69, passed away on September 13, 2017. Born in Akron on December 7, 1947 to the late Clyde & Dorothy Jandecka, Linda was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She worked for the University of Akron in Computer Services and retired in...
Mary Jean Barta
Sep 11, 2017
Mary Jean Barta, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 11, 2017. Born in Akron on February 23, 1930 to the late Nick and Rose Polera, Jean was a graduate of St. Mary High School. She was a faithful and active parishioner at St. Paul Parish for over 60 years, where she was a member of...
Robert Bruce Mee
Sep 6, 2017
Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was in the place he loved and with the people who he loved most. He had fought a hard battle against cancer. Bob was a tireless spark, that will never fade. He was a kind loving soul, who often put other's needs above his own. Bob lived life to the fullest. ...
Betty Jean Zeigler
Sep 6, 2017
Betty J. Zeigler (Calvin), 85, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 after a short illness. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Doris (Green) Calvin, son Brad Zeigler and siblings Glenn Calvin and Beverly Doepel. Betty retired from Akron Public Schools after teaching Business at Buchtel and Ellet High Schools. She graduated from Kent State with...
Ronald Joseph Gussey
Sep 4, 2017
Ronald J.Gussey, 71, passed away surrounded by his family on September 4, 2017. Born in Akron on Dec 20, 1945, Ron was a graduate of North High School. He worked for many years in the plastics industry. He was a parishioner of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Akron. Ronnie was an avid Cleveland sports and Ohio State fan. He...
Victoria Francis Weakland
Sep 3, 2017
Victoria F. Weakland, 97, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. Victoria was born September 24, 1919 to the late Frank & Lucia Paciolla, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Victoria took immense joy in taking care of her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Edith Nadine Miser
Sep 3, 2017
-GREEN Edith N. Miser, 76, passed away on September 3, 2017, after an extended illness. Born on October 7, 1940 to the late Garnett & Mildred Moore, Edith had been a resident of Green for over 18 years. Edith loved to travel with her late husband Ron. She enjoyed flea markets and arts & crafts. In addition to her...
Magdalene Agnus Luff
Aug 30, 2017
Magdalene (Maggie) A. Luff, 71, passed away on August 30th after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron on September 11, 1945, Maggie was a graduate of St. Vincent High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Luff in 2011. She is survived by her brothers John (Helen) & Pete (Sharon) Ripplinger, as well as numerous nieces...
Vivian Beachy
Aug 30, 2017
Vivian A. Beachy (nee Alexandrovich), formerly of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Mrs. Beachy was born August 20, 1932 in Duquesne, PA and grew up in Akron, OH. She graduated from The University of Akron with a BA in Education and taught elementary school for 10 years before starting...
Michael George Novachek
Aug 28, 2017
Michael G. Novachek, 83, died on his birthday August 28, 2017. Mike graduated from Hower High School and served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Mike joined the Akron Police Department in 1958, working on motorcycle patrol for over 10 years and retiring as detective in 1987. He enjoyed water skiing, bowling, woodworking, and polka dancing....
Ruth Ann Hydeg
Aug 28, 2017
Ruth Ann, 86, passed away suddenly on August 28. She was a lifelong resident of Barberton who till this day cherished her grade school friends Barb, Martha and Jan who still remained best buddies. She was a founding member of Holy Trinity parish and later became a dedicated member of St. Francis De Sales in Portage Lakes. Welcoming Ruth...
William G. Hays
Aug 26, 2017
William G. Hays, born January 20, 1947, was called to join his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alma Hays; wife of 35 years, Marianne; brother, Jim; sister, Kay; and step-daughter, Kena. He is survived by his wife of...
Patricia Lou Scaglione
Aug 22, 2017
Pat Scaglione, 87, passed away on August 22, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana , on March 21, 1930, to Lawrence and Catherine Cortie, she and her family moved in 1945 to Akron, Ohio, where she lived for the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 48 years Anthony...
Claudia O. Sulin
Aug 21, 2017
Claudia O. Sulin, 91 fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017 at her home. She was born in Robins ("Trail Run"), Ohio and was a beautician for many years. Claudia was a member of St. Elia Orthodox Church, "F.R.O.C." (Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs), Hairdressers of America and the Sisterhood of St. Julianna. She was preceded in...
Fred Lee Disque
Aug 21, 2017
Fred Lee Disque, Jr. was born December 15, 1929 to Fred and Bertie Lou Disque in Akron. Known as Bud to family, he passed away on August 21, 2017. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Garfield High School in 1948, where he played football. Fred served in the Army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict....
Leann Marie Stasik
Aug 20, 2017
Leann M. (Darrow) Stasik, 59, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 after a brief illness. Leann was born June 21, 1958 to Dan and Carol (Fath) Darrow in Akron and had been an Akron area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales grade school, a 1976 graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School...
Lorine Rupnow
Aug 18, 2017
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Lorine Rupnow (Mamaw), 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in Trosper, KY on Feb. 10, 1938, she was the third of ten children, all of whom she loved dearly. Lorine has worked many jobs in her life and has made many friends with which she is still close to to this day....