Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

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...

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...