Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

John Joseph Piscitelli, Jr.

John Joseph Piscitelli, Jr.

Nov 16, 2019

John Joseph Piscitelli, Jr., 91, passed away Nov 16, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. John was born in Akron on June 14, 1928, to John and Rose Piscitelli and was a resident of the Akron area his entire life. John was preceded in death by Wilma "Jean" Piscitelli; son, Larry Piscitelli; grandsons, Patrick Epner and John "Jay"...

Ronald V. Olenick

Ronald V. Olenick

Nov 15, 2019

GREEN – Ronald V. Olenick, 87, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Ronald was born August 24, 1932 to Vincent and Marie (Samlock) Olenick in Akron and had been a Green resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Factory Tool...

Beatrice Jordan

Beatrice Jordan

Nov 15, 2019

Beatrice "Bea" Jordan (nee Elmerick), 102, passed away on Nov. 15, 2019. Born the second oldest of ten children in Suffield to the late Henry and Dora (Griggy) Elmerick, Bea was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Akron for over sixty years. She was a member of St. Monica's Guild and the Legion of Mary. She was...

Joanne Faye (Bilderback) Payne

Joanne Faye (Bilderback) Payne

Nov 15, 2019

Joanne Payne, 85, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019. Born in Akron on August 15, 1934 to the late Bernard & Alice Bilderback, Joanne was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Akron South High School. She retired from the Akron Main Post Office. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Akron. In addition...

Marvin Schneckenburger

Marvin Schneckenburger

Nov 12, 2019

Marvin O. Schneckenburger, 90, fell asleep in death on November 12, 2019. He was born in Akron on September 12, 1929 where he resided as a life long resident. He retired from McKesson Corporation in Canton. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Ninnive. They both enjoyed volunteering in their Christian ministry as Jehovah's Witnesses. Marvin will be remembered...

Carl Joseph Fiocca

Carl Joseph Fiocca

Nov 10, 2019

Carl Joseph Fiocca, 69, died Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Edmund A and Gloria A. (Lacamera) Fiocca and is survived by sisters, Diana (Scott) Marshall of New Franklin and Marianne (Andrew) Fiocca Stern of Boston, MA; uncle Joseph Lacamera, Jr of Boulder, CO and nieces and nephew Lauren(Brian Prue),...

Kiril Grozdanovski

Kiril Grozdanovski

Nov 10, 2019

Kiril Grozdanovski, 29, fell asleep with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born in Akron and was a member of St. Nikola Macedonian Orthodox Church. Kiril was self-employed in the business marketing industry. He enjoyed paintball, soccer and photography. He was a member of the Toastmasters Club and recently loved becoming involved with the United...

Lazzaro (Linzy) Frisone

Lazzaro (Linzy) Frisone

Nov 10, 2019

Lazzaro "Linzy" Frisone, 88, passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of our loving Lord surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Linzy was born August 23, 1931 to Donato and Antonetta (Cicorelli) Frisone in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was an agent for Prudential Insurance for 23 years and retired...

Kristine Marie (Cookro) Wagner

Kristine Marie (Cookro) Wagner

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...

Josephine Sciara

Josephine Sciara

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)...

Marianne Evanicki

Marianne Evanicki

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...

Donald Leland Fleishour

Donald Leland Fleishour

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...

James Crookston

James Crookston

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...

Edward Lincoln Eisaman

Edward Lincoln Eisaman

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...

Joyce L. Koloniar

Joyce L. Koloniar

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...

Irma Helen (Kinney) Dubetz

Irma Helen (Kinney) Dubetz

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...

Robert Lee Hooks

Robert Lee Hooks

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...

Lorraine Ann Lentsch

Lorraine Ann Lentsch

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...

Peter Francis Garvin

Peter Francis Garvin

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...

Margaret Patricia Mccrossin

Margaret Patricia Mccrossin

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...