Harry Aldo Vezzani
Apr 4, 2025
Harry A. Vezzani, 72, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. Harry was born on January 16, 1953 to the late Harry and Lena Vezzani and was a 1971 graduate of Hoban High School. He obtained degrees in accounting and business administration from the University of Akron. Harry was a devoted parishioner of St....
Dennis Allen Von Forell
Apr 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Allen Von Forell, age 71, of Green, Ohio, on April 4, 2025. Dennis passed away after a life filled with hard work, love, watching sports, and music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis was born on December 6, 1953, in Denver, Colorado,...
Thomas Mike Lehner
Apr 4, 2025
Thomas M Lehner age 95 died peacefully on April 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Akron; he was a graduate of Buchtel High School where he participated in track. He enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1948 and was honorably discharged in October of...
Joyce L. (Helmkee) Bender
Apr 3, 2025
Joyce L. Bender, 89, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Newark, Ohio in 1936 to the late Donald and Grace Helmkee, Joyce worked for the City of Akron for 40 years as clerk of City Council. She was a member of Lifespring Christian Church where she served on the Church...
Douglas Eugene Herbert-Doing
Apr 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Douglas Eugene Herbert-Doing (42) announces his passing on April 1st, 2025. Born June 25th 1982 in Warren Ohio. Growing up Doug was constantly moving. An accomplished roller skater having won the title of National Paris Roller Skating Champion and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is...
Martha Louise (Smith) Francis
Mar 27, 2025
Martha Louise Francis (Smith), age 78, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in West Virginia, Martha spent most of her life in Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She also briefly lived in Florida, Maryland, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., alongside her beloved husband, who served in the...
Sandra Yvonne Vercuski
Mar 22, 2025
Sandra Yvonne Vercuski, 83, passed away on March 22, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living in Brunswick. Sandy was born November 25, 1941 in Elizabethtown, PA to Walter and Margaret Bernhard. She was a hairdresser and owned her own shop in Wallhaven. Sandy was a talented seamstress. She was a part of Project Linus, sewing together blankets for...
Petar Tomic
Mar 22, 2025
Petar Tomic, 77, died on March 22, 2025. Petar was born on April 19, 1947 in Krnjak, Croatia, came to the United States in 2000 and worked for Imperial Electric for 11 years. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Petar was preceded in death by his brother Stevan. He is survived by his wife...
Linda L. (Smith) Knight
Mar 21, 2025
Linda L. Knight, 79, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Linda was born in Akron on August 11, 1945 to the late Ralph & Lillian Smith. She was a 1963 graduate of Central High School. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron. Linda enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and going to...
Patricia (Gechoff) Didonato
Mar 20, 2025
PATRICIA "PATTI" DIDONATO (GECHOFF) 1935-2025 On the first day of Spring, March 20, 2025, Patti DiDonato, age 89, went to join God and her loved ones in Heaven. A lifelong Akron resident, Patti lived her entire life in Firestone Park. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1953 and thereafter worked as a legal secretary with a...
Maryanna Natalie (Vaughn) Ogonek
Mar 17, 2025
Maryanna Natalie Ogonek, 87, died peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Joseph, and eleven children: Joseph Jr. (Mary Grace), Katharine, Edward (Donna), Stephen (Ann), Peter (Alice), Maria, Thomas (Angela), Theresa (Robert), Walter (Elizabeth), Daniel (Leah), and Luke (Anne); 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Maryanna (nee...
Linda Lou (Wolfe) Edwards
Mar 14, 2025
Linda Lou Edwards was born at her grandmother's home in Romney, West Virginia on Thanksgiving day, November 27,1947 to her parents Richard and Evelyn Wolfe . Linda resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, March 14, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Linda is preceded in death...
Ray Young
Mar 14, 2025
Ray was taken by our Creator on March 14, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1938, and had one sister, Sally Yockey. He served his country on active duty in the U.S. Army from December 10,1956 - December 9, 1959, and then the reserves until June 11,...
Lee Bartley Minier
Mar 13, 2025
Lee B. Minier, 84, passed away on March 13, 2025. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio his entire life and was a member First Methodist Church. Lee was an avid golfer and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was a beloved husband, brother, son, father, grandfather, and friend. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and...
Tracy Lynn (Scarbrough) Dean
Mar 12, 2025
Tracy Dean, 57, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on March 12, 2025. Tracy was born on August 1, 1967 to the late Joseph & Dolly Scarbrough and was a 1986 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Tracy loved thrifting and finding good deals. She...
Richard Stephen Novitsky
Mar 11, 2025
Richard Stephen Novitsky, 94, passed away March 11, 2025. Richard was born October 4, 1930 to Stephen and Theresa Novitsky nee Adamik in Cleveland. He was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary High School. Richard graduated from Notre Dame Cum Laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He married his late wife Mary Lou on April 21,...
Elizabeth Anne (Hill) Brunner
Mar 10, 2025
Elizabeth 'Anne' Brunner, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2025 at the Village of St. Edward. Anne was born on May 13, 1929 in Akron to the late Robert & Alma Hill and was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Anne had been a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...
John Martin Zink
Mar 8, 2025
John Martin Zink, age 64, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 8, 2025 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. John was born on February 25, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to John and Barbara Zink. He was a longtime resident of the Akron-Canton area. In 2019, he moved to Fripp Island, South...
Constance Nicholette Volosen
Mar 5, 2025
Constance N. Volosen, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Connie was born December 14, 1953 to John and Helene (Strugala) Volosen in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She graduated from Akron University as a dietician. Constance worked for Barberton Hospital, Marriot Corporation and Akron Children's Hospital...
Theodore Gene Kozma
Mar 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theodore (Ted/Teddy) G. Kozma, a devoted father, enthusiastic grandfather, cherished brother, and incredible friend. He left this world on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his family after a resilient battle with complicated health conditions. Ted was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 29, 1950, to Nicholas and Patricia (Breen)...