Obituaries

Sep 13, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Paul M. 'Mick' Kemper II, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons, on September 13, 2019, after battling health issues for many years. Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alana; his sons Mike (Katy) and Chad (Angie); grandchildren Ben, Kyle, Jason, Skye, Ethan, Riley and Eva; cousins Joyce, Gary and many...

Sep 13, 2019

David Gale Wright, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, was suddenly called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2019. David always had a smile for everyone, and no one would be a stranger for long. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Green Springs, OH and lived...

Sep 12, 2019

Alice E. Pitcher, 91, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Akron. Alice was born in Akron on May 18, 1928, to the late Michael & Mary Sekermestrovich and was a life long area resident. She was a member of the Eagle Club and the Croatian Club and was an avid bowler and golfer & was very proud of her...

Sep 12, 2019

Donna Ratchford, 89, died September 12, 2019. She was born in Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania, grew up in Pittsburgh, and lived the rest of her life in Cuyahoga Falls with her beloved husband of 54 years, Harold (Rusty) Ratchford, who preceded her in death. She was a long-time member of Cuyahoga Falls Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death...

Sep 10, 2019

Dudley Joseph DeCastro, age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Dallas, GA.

Mr. DeCastro was born on March 15, 1926, in Akron, OH, to parents, Mr. William Anthony DeCastro and Mrs. Mary Dilemmo DeCastro. He was married for 66 years to the love of his life, the late Mrs. Mildred Venarge...

Sep 7, 2019

Helen Hermann Limburg November 6, 1921 -September 7, 2019 Helen Hermann Limburg, almost 98, passed away this weekend after a long full life. Helen always had a smile for everyone and to her, no one was a stranger. Born in Akron, Helen lived through the depression, graduated from Garfield high school, and waited with her newborn baby...

Sep 6, 2019

Doris Katherine Rose went into the loving arms of her Savior on September 6, 2019 at 93 years of age. Friends and family may call at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on...

Sep 6, 2019

Joanne Dettling, 78, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home. Joanne was born January 10, 1941 to Ernest and Dorothy (Shoemake) Holloway in Morgan County, Alabama and had been an Akron resident most of her life. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She loved sports, especially the Indians and Cavs.

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Sep 3, 2019

Helen Marcolini Francek Helen was born to Italian immigrants, Natalina and Antonio Marcolini on June 28, 1917 in Sagamore, PA; and was the oldest of 8 children. She formerly lived in Brownsville (Denbo), Pennsylvania, Ravenna, Ohio, Fort Pierce, Florida and most recently resided in Green, Ohio. She only attended school through 8 grades, but was well versed...

Sep 3, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary Louise Kerlee, 82, Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her home on September 3, 2019. Born in Akron on November 27, 1936 to the late Wallace & Ruth Huffman, Mary was a graduate of St. Mary High School and attended the University of Akron. She had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for nearly 60...

Sep 2, 2019

GREEN - Linda Michelle Zehner, 71, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. She was the foundation of love and strength to her family which will span through generations. Linda was born May 5, 1948 to George and Eleanor "Ruth" (Myers) Mayfield in Akron and had been a resident of the Akron area her entire life. Linda had a bottomless...

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. Donald Gross, age 86, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Donald was born on May 14, 1933 to Pat Gross and Frances (Smith) Gross. Donald married Dorothy Gross (Gresock) of Akron, Ohio on April 24, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Albert, sister Dorothy and great grandson Aiden. Don is survived by the...

Sep 2, 2019

George E. Raymer, 91 passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 on his 69th Wedding Anniversary. He was born in Akron and was a member of the First Congregational Church in Akron. Mr. Raymer was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was the Assistant Executive Director of University Relations and Communications at the University...

Aug 31, 2019

Helen Mary Wolonsky, age 92, passed away peacefully August 31, with her family by her side at Pebble Creek Nursing Home under the care of Summa Hospice. Helen was a very spiritual person devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her dogs. She loved to help others in...

Aug 30, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS John Naska, 67, passed away peacefullyat home on August 30, 2019. A life long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he excelled in soccer and was team captain. He retired from the US Postal Service. John enjoyed traveling and always dreamed of seeing the country in an RV. He...

Aug 30, 2019

John Raymond Akers, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3o, 2019.John was born on September 2, 1978, in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Green High School and was a master carpenter and a Jack of all trades. A generous man, John would do anything for anybody. He was excited for the birth of his first...

Aug 30, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Robert Hanna, 82, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019. Born in Akron on March 04, 1937 to the late Jean A. Hanna, Bob was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a 1955 graduate of St. Vincent High School. A devoted & loving husband, father, & grandfather, family was always at the center of Bob's life....

Aug 30, 2019

Christ Arshinkoff, Jr., 77, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Chapel Hill Retirement Community. Chris was born to Christ and Georgia (Alexoff) Arshinkoff, Sr. in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He served as a bailiff for the Summit County Probate Court retiring in 2012. He was a member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox...

Aug 29, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Ronald Gander, 84, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2019. Born in Youngstown on February 10, 1935 to the late Clifford & Thelma Gander, Ron was a graduate of Rayen High School, and went on to attend Kent State University. He worked in sales his entire career. Ron was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Jay-cees, the...

Aug 26, 2019

Doug Rediger, 65, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.Doug (aka "Stoney") was born in Akron on December 15, 1953 and was a lifelong area resident. He loved driving long-distance truck for TTI, based in Wisconsin, retiring in 2014. Doug currently owned "Rediger's Friendly Tavern" off Kenmore Blvd. A man's man, Doug loved his friends and he...