Obituaries

Oct 2, 2019

Betty Jane (Connell) Campailla, age 92, went to be with the Lord on October 2nd, 2019. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on March 13th, 1927. She lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Sam - also known as "Sammy the Milk Man", her beloved son Bill, and her cherished...

Oct 2, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Donna Pickett, 92, passed away on October 2, 2019. Donna was born in Lansing, MI on September 9, 1927 to the late James & Lavina Sullivan, Donna had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 55 years. Donna is survived by her son Mark (Jeryl) Pickett; grandchildren Leah (Morgan) Russell & Matthew (Katie) Pickett; great-grandchildren...

Sep 30, 2019

Philomena Zimmerman, 92, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 in Akron. Philomena is survived by her husband of 42 years, Albert Zimmerman; children John (Song) Hallam, Nancy Hallam, Celeste Hallam, and Laura Rense; bonus daughters Cathy Nahacky and Karen Kemerer; grandchildren Emily Hallam, Nicole, Ricky, Clare, & Zef Vesel, Seth Hallam, and Sarah & Allison Rense; and...

Sep 29, 2019

Timothy Allen Benton, 56 passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Akron and was a printer by trade having been employed by Austin Tape & Label. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Linda (Garman) Benton. He is survived by his daughters, Abbigail and Megan Benton; mother of his...

Sep 27, 2019

Vincent D. Santoferraro, 66, of Richfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2019. Born in Akron, Vince was a creative and kind man - traits that served him well in his life's work as an entrepreneur. A graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and The University of Akron, Vince established a business, Vanto Builders. Some...

Sep 26, 2019

Rose (Ruzica) Sekicky, 82, passed away September 26, 2019 after a brief illness. Rose was born in Zemum, Yugoslavia (now Serbia) on March 18, 1937 to Sofija (nee Bielich) and Chedomir Miskovic. She grew up and attended primary and secondary school in her mother's hometown of Srbobran, in the Backa region of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. In 1956,...

Sep 25, 2019

Larry Stone, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on September 25, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Akron on September 29, 1953 to Gilbert & Dolores Stone, Larry attended Stow High School. He retired from Frecka Plumbing in 2017 after 27 years. In addition to his father, Larry...

Sep 24, 2019

Cynthia Renee Harry (Yount)

Cindy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sept. 24th 2019. Cindy was Born in Akron, Ohio on May 30, 1959 to Richard & Jacquelyne Yount.

Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. My wife of 32 years, my soul mate, my compass, my inspiration passed away with me...

Sep 23, 2019

Helen A. Elefritz, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 23, 2019. Helen died peacefully at home after a prolonged battle with advanced Ovarian cancer. Helen was born July 30,1938 in the Firestone Park area to George and Helen Segedy (Szabo) Helen graduated from St. Paul's grade school...

Sep 22, 2019

Milena Brdarski, 67, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Milena was born May 23, 1952 to Slobodan and Radojka (Jovicic) Samardzic in Maricka, Bosnia-Herzegovina. She spent the early part of her life in Belgrade, Serbia, where she met her husband and had her two girls. She...

Sep 21, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Amanda R. Messenger, 21, went home to be with the Lord on Sep. 21, 2019, after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 9, 1997 to Paul and the late Lisa Messenger, Amanda was a lifetime Falls resident and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. In addition to her mother, Amanda...

Sep 20, 2019

Jeannette Veronica (Garlando) Cistone went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2019 after a long illness. Born Feb. 10, 1937 in Detroit, Mich., she moved at a young age to Akron and then to Cuyahoga Falls, and for the majority of her life lived in the Stow area.

She lived life bringing happiness, comfort,...

Sep 20, 2019

Judy Barbara Lord, 71 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died September 20, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, Judy resided most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Coventry High School in 1966. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert G. Skidmore and Vera (Babe) Skidmore; she is survived...

Sep 19, 2019

Alice Mary Klein Newman passed from this life into the arms of her loving Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Alice was born in Akron in 1926 to Lawrence and Harriet Wagner Klein. She was proud to be an Akron South High Cavalier, having graduated in the class of June 1944. After high school she worked in...

Sep 18, 2019

Gwendolyn J. Mullins, 96 went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2019. She was born in Clay County, West Virginia. Her love for West Virginia remained throughout her entire life. Gwendolyn loved her family, travel, crocheting, cooking and music. She also loved flowers, trees and the outdoors. Gwendolyn was a devout Christian. Her faith in Jesus...

Sep 17, 2019

Carl E. Baker, age 85, passed away on September 17, 2019. Carl was born in Greenville Twp, PA to Harvey F. and Louella (Yutzy) Baker. He was employed by Babcock and Wilcox for 40 years, retiring in 1994 as the Power Generation Group Controller. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Carl was preceded in...

Sep 15, 2019

Jean Lou (Donnet) Wright, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 15, 2019. Her soulmate and husband of 66 years, David G. Wright, preceded her in death by two days. Not wishing to linger on Earth without him, Jean reached for David's outstretched hand...

Sep 15, 2019

On Sunday, September 15th, 2019, our beloved and dedicated mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, Christine Graham (formerly Holland), passed away peacefully at 101 years young. Christine was born in Wolf Run, Ohio on January 3, 1918 to the late Panco & Mildred Zulick. She worked for Goodyear Aerospace during World War 2 and helped to establish Holland Music Company. However,...

Sep 14, 2019

Philip Gast, 58, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson. Philip was an electrician and was employed by Monty Enterprises. He was also a member of the Interval Brotherhood Home. Philip was a man of many trades. People would say, "If...

Sep 13, 2019

John V. Kilroy, 86, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Pleasant View Care Center. Jack was born September 19, 1932 to James and Nora (McDonnell) Kilroy in Akron and had been a Barberton resident since 1963. After graduating from St. Mary High School, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving four years during the Korean War....