John "Jack" Barg
Jun 23, 2017
John Lee (Jack) Barg went to be with his beloved wife Doris on June 23, 2017. Jack was born February 12, 1924 in Rochester, New York. He came to Akron after graduating from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science, Chemistry as Major degree. After working for a short time at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Jack...
Anthony J. "Tony" Yamokoski
Jun 21, 2017
Anthony 'Tony' J. Yamokoski, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 21, 2017. Born in Kent on May 22, 1928 to the late Antoni & Helena Yamokoski, Tony was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 63 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Tony worked as a Master Toolmaker for over 50 years...
Joseph Basil Scafido
Jun 17, 2017
Miramar Beach, FL -- Joseph B. Scafido, 64, passed away on June 17, 2017. Joseph "Joe" was born in Akron on August 18, 1953 to the late Joseph & Margaret Scafido. He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret "Peggy" Scafido. He attended St. Joseph's grade school. His joy was his family, friends and beloved Jack Russell Terrier,...
Donald C. Girard
Jun 16, 2017
Donald Cletus Girard, age 82, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. Don was born at home in Middlebranch to Carl and Gertrude Girard on August 12, 1934. He was Class President of Magnolia High School's graduating class of 1952. Don also served proudly in the U.S. Army, at Fort Ord, California and at Conn Barracks, Schweinfurt, West Germany,...
Robert Louis Purtan
Jun 14, 2017
Robert L. Purtan, 75, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2017. He was a loving and caring man who was dedicated to his family; He enjoyed spending time with family and riding his bike. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U. S. Army and a member of St. John the Baptist Church. He is survived by...
Jean Neidert
Jun 14, 2017
Jean "Grammy" Neidert, age 82, passed away June 14, 2017. She was born in Akron and lived in the Akron area her whole life. She dedicated her life to her family and was a loving and loved wife, mom and grammy. She loved collecting recipes, going out to eat and family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her...
Ralph Franklin Norwood
Jun 14, 2017
Ralph F. Norwood, 79 passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2007 in Salinas, California. Ralph was born January 25, 1938 to Ernest and Dora (Barton) Norwood in Cramerton, NC and was an Akron resident until moving to Salinas in 1985. He was employed by Monterey Peninsula College for 20 years and was previously employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber. He...
Dale Harvey Walker
Jun 13, 2017
Dale was born in Cleveland OH on August 24, 1931, and passed away on June 13, 2017. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Dale was very active at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Tallmadge but his favorite past time was being with his family. He always made time for summer vacations and...
Henry Austin Easley
Jun 10, 2017
Henry A. Easley, 84, died on June 10, 2017 from complications due to final stages of COPD. He was born in Copley, Ohio on October 21, 1932 to the late Henry and Mary Easley. He graduated from Copley High School and at 19, met and fell in love with a 21-year-old girl named, Joene, his wife for 40 years...
Brooke Alexandria Swan
Jun 7, 2017
Brooke Alexandria Swan, 23, died unexpectedly June 7, 2017. Brooke was born in Akron and grew up in Green. She graduated Green High School in 2012. Brooke was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved animals-especially her dog Pee-Wee-and music and good movies. Brooke's big smile, along with her high energy, bubbly personality could light up a...
David Lee Ross
Jun 4, 2017
Born March 11, 1940 in Akron to Tony and Julia Ross, Dave passed away June 4, 2017. He grew up on North Hill and was a 1958 graduate of North High School. He entered the US Marine Corps after high school and served until 1961. He was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church in Akron. Dave married Sandra...
James Sylvester Boyd
May 31, 2017
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Anna Orban
May 30, 2017
Anna Orban of Akron, passed away at her granddaughter's home in Madison Heights, MI, on May 30, 2017, at age 103. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born to Andrew and Anna Cesnak on June 12, 1913, in Backa Palanka, Yugoslavia, she came to Akron at the age of seven. Married to George Orban...
Helen Mary Rasicci
May 27, 2017
Helen M. Rasicci (nee Irot), of North Ridgeville, OH, formerly of Akron, OH and Tarpon Springs, FL, 92, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Ames Hospice House in Westlake, OH following a short illness. Helen was born in Monessen, PA then moved to Akron at age 4. She graduated from South High School in Akron in January 1941....
Roy Henry Roberts
May 26, 2017
Roy H. Roberts, 70, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Specialty Select Hospital. Roy is survived by his daughter Trista Deweese Sears; brother Russ (Gloria) and longtime companion Una Mae McCafferty. He was a 37 year member of AA and TOPPS. Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony -Kertesz Chapel,...
Florence 'Fan' C. Wischt
May 26, 2017
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Florence 'Fan' C. Wischt, 87, passed away May 26, 2017 at Maplewood Senior Living. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 18, 1930 to the late Frank & Angeline Ronca, Fan was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She had worked as a waitress for many...
Marie Elizabeth Evans
May 26, 2017
Marie Evans, born April 17, 1924, died peacefully at the Gables of Kent Ridge in Kent on May 26, 2017. Marie was a life long resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She loved her church, playing cards, traveling and baking. Marie is proceeded in death by her parents, Henry & Angela Trares, her husband Steve Evans, and...
Timothy Frost
May 26, 2017
Timothy J. Frost, 70, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Timothy was born August 2, 1946 to Alan and Virginia (Morris) Frost in Akron and had been an Akron resident most of his life. He was employed by Summit County as an accountant for over 15 years retiring in 2008. Timothy...
John Wittmann
May 24, 2017
John Wittmann, 88 passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Croatia and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He retired from the Alcon Tool Company. John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; sons, Steve (Betty), Karl and John (Susan); 2 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...
Emma Jean Bowers
May 24, 2017
Emma Bowers, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. She was born in Akron on June 7, 1944 to the late Frank & Emma DeFago. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after working 17 years as a nursing assistant. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by husband James and...