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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

Aug 17, 2017

On Thursday, August 17, 2017, Dad rounded third and slid into home plate, and was called 'Safe' into the loving arms of his Savior. George was born September 4, 1949 in Akron, to the late Frank & Ruth Schumacher. A lifelong area resident, George was employed by the City of Akron Water Department for 33 years. He was active...

Aug 16, 2017

Hazel Coleman-Bever, 90, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017. Born in Rockhouse, KY on April 22, 1927 to the late Palmer Coleman & Ella Adkins, Hazel was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she volunteered in the 'busy bee's' Sunday School. She retired after 30 years from Akron Children's Hospital, where she worked as a...

Aug 15, 2017

Jim Musarra passed away in the comfort of his own home on August 15, 2017. He has left this earth after 94 years to be with the love of his life, Olga Shatrich. Jim was born on July 14, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Sebastiano and Sebastiana Musarra. He attended McEbright grade school and Garfield High School....

Aug 15, 2017

Aug 15, 2017

Albert Oliver Morris, Jr., 92 passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime member of MOTTS War Museum, Firestone VFW Post 3383 and the Teamsters Union. Albert served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the heavy cruiser, USS Indianapolis. The USS Indianapolis earned eight battle stars. Albert survived...