Howard Minor Cunningham
Aug 3, 2019
Howard M. Cunningham, 94, passed away August 3, 2019. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron, OH 44301.
Joseph Patrick Mccausland
Aug 2, 2019
Joseph Patrick McCausland, 47, passed away peacefully August 2, 2019. Born in Akron, Joe was a graduate of Akron North high school. He was a security systems contractor, a profession he really enjoyed. In his younger days, he was an avid country line dancer and choreographed the original Opie Stomp. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was...
Judith Ann Csonka
Aug 2, 2019
Judith Ann Csonka, 76, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Judy was born in Akron on June 3, 1943 to the late Frank & Alice Nicholson and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Summa as the Payroll Supervisor in 2013 after 50 years of service. Judy enjoyed traveling, gardening and sewing. Every Christmas,...
Michael Francis Meszaros
Jul 31, 2019
Michael F. Meszaros, 81, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2019 in Boca Raton, FL. Michael was born in Youngstown on April 8, 1938 to the late Michael and Mary Meszaros. He served in the US Navy and moved to Akron after the service where he started the successful business Meszaros Corp, a heating and cooling company. A longtime...
Robert Louis Capanna
Jul 31, 2019
Robert L. Capanna, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 31, 2019. Bob was a graduate of both Akron Garfield and Kent State University and a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. He was the proud owner of Morgan Tool & Die, and a lifelong member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Those that...
Jerry W. Unroe
Jul 30, 2019
Jerry William Unroe, 77, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, July 30.
Born in Kent, Ohio, Jerry was a graduate of Kent State University in Journalism and Mass Communication. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander of U.S. Navy. He was on active duty from 1964 to 1967 serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise as a Communications...
Paul Barnett
Jul 30, 2019
Paul W. Barnett passed away on July 30,2019 after a life-long illness. Paul was 60 years old. Preceded in death by his infant son, Matthew, and father, Paul C. Barnett, he is survived by son, Paul W. Barnett II; grandson, Aiden Barnett; mother, Wanda Barnett; sisters, Paula (Chris) Havlik, and Susan (Jack) Didado; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services...
Nancy Ann Galley
Jul 29, 2019
Nancy Galley, 80, of Green, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 after complications from a stroke. Nancy was a fun-loving, funny, kind-hearted woman and a loving wife and mother who raised her sons to be good to their wives and good role models to their children. Her children and grandchildren always knew they could expect a thoughtfully...
Ann Kacsanek
Jul 27, 2019
Ann Kacsanek, 90, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Ann was born October 16, 1928 to George and Anna (Kanza) Klinchak in Akron and had been an Akron area resident her entire life. She received a Bachelor Degree in Education from the University of Akron. She was Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Grade teacher at...
Marilyn L. Rowe
Jul 26, 2019
Marilyn Rowe, 94 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was born on May 8, 1925 in Mansfield, Ohio to Clare and Laura Whitacre. Marilyn was a teacher and taught various subjects in the Ohio Public School Systems of Crestline, Mansfield, Steubenville and Cuyahoga Falls. Her degree in education was achieved at Bowling Green...
Osyp Martyniuk
Jul 26, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Osyp Martyniuk. He lived an extraordinary life and influenced many as a husband, father, professor, mentor, friend, and grandfather. Osyp was born in Ceniv, Ukraine on July 17, 1931. He left his home country during World War II in the face of both Nazi...
Clarice A. Mills
Jul 25, 2019
Clarice A. Mills, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 25, 2019. Born in Barberton on July 13, 1934 to the late Carl & Theresa Omrein, Clarice grew up in Barberton, graduated from Garfield High School, and was a resident of Green for over 40 years. She worked for Sunray Realty Co. as a Realtor and at...
Kimberly Alice Jenkins
Jul 24, 2019
Kimberly A. Jenkins, 24, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 25, 2019. Kim was born in Akron on October 13, 1994 to Howard and Kimberly Jenkins. A 2013 graduate of Woodridge High School, Kim had a smile that could light up the whole world. She adored her children, and was very artistic/crafty, with an eye for decorating. Kim was...
William Dolan
Jul 24, 2019
William "Bill" Dolan Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Akron. Bill was born in Akron on March 8, 1950 to the late William & Eva Dolan and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam and returned to work for Goodyear Aerospace. He later worked as a police officer for Munroe...
James Beck
Jul 24, 2019
James "Jimmy" Walter Beck Sr. 82, long time resident of Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio was called home on July 24, 2019. Born in Youngstown, Ohio he was the son of George B. Beck and Anna Mae Eveland. He was a graduate of Rayen School in Youngstown, Ohio where he was a member of the acapella choir and...
James "Sonny" Pappas
Jul 22, 2019
James 'Sonny' Pappas, 80, passed away Monday, July 22, 2109 at Falls Village after a brief illness. Sonny was born June 23, 1939Â to Daniel and Mary (Eiden) Pappas in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a Veteran of the Army. He was a meat cutter and had worked for many area shops...
Shirley Ann Simpson
Jul 22, 2019
Shirley Ann (Lichty) Simpson, 87 passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania and was an Akron area resident since 1955. She retired from Giant Eagle after 20 years of service. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, Firestone Park Prime Timers and AARP. She enjoyed knitting, traveling, painting and playing bingo....
Donald John White, Sr.
Jul 21, 2019
Donald J. White, Sr., 86, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was born February 1, 1933 in Harrisburg Co., PA to Francis and Stella (Eggie) White and had been an Akron resident for most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He was...
Barbara Allen (Bobbie) Steffee
Jul 16, 2019
Barbara (Bobbie) Steffee, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center. Barbara was born June 6, 1946 to William and Ollie (Elza) Combs in Elkins, WV and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School and been employed by Akron Children's Hospital for 22 years....
Thomas Zaratsian
Jul 14, 2019
On Sunday July, 14 2019, Thomas Zaratsian Sr., age 84 passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born January 3, 1935, and spent his entire life as an Akron resident. He made a life for his family as the owner and operator of Tom's Automotive until he...
