Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

George (Bill) Ostrander, 98, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2019. He is survived by his son WIlliam (Jill) Ostrander of Galena, OH; daughter Nancy (Robert) Rice of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Brady, Robyn, Sue, Jody, & Wendy; great-grandchildren Brianna, Allison, Gramm, Garrett, Gracie, Kelly, & Anya; step-daughter Shelly (Robert) Bartholomew of Coral Gables, FL; sister-in-law...

Jun 16, 2019

Nan Marie Morgan was a loving wife, daughter, sister friend, and mother to all that needed one. She loved fiercely and shared that love with everyone lucky enough to cross her path.

She loved God and shared his love through many ministries, including the Methodist Church where she was a loving pastor, CPM where she shared with...

Jun 14, 2019

Mary Belle Antognoli, 90 passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Sunrise Senior Living Care Center of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in Andrews, North Carolina and was the owner/operator of Jerry's Night Out Bar in Cuyahoga Falls working along side of her former spouse, Jerome. She also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Antognoli was...

Jun 14, 2019

Anna Marie Miller passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2019. Ann was born September 21, 1930 to Stewart and Alta Mae Troxell in Detroit MI. She was raised in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1948. She retired from May Company at Chapel Hill. She was an active member of Greensburg United Methodist Church. Ann loved walking...

Jun 8, 2019

Patricia Ann Meli, 87, passed away on June 8. Born in Akron the daughter of the late James and Mary Kilmire, Patricia was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. She was currently a member of St. Eugene's Parish. In 1993 she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie.

Her survivors include sons, Stephen (Gina), and...

Jun 7, 2019

Dalton L. Shipe, 90, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born November 1, 1928 to Herman and Martha Shipe in Fairview, Ohio and has been a Green resident most of his life. He was a Rural Route Carrier for the United States Post Office and founder of Shipe's Landscaping. Dalton served his country as...

Jun 6, 2019

John D. Cawley, 88, passed away on June 6, 2019 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, the son of the late John and Emma Cawley. A Navy veteran, John served during the Korean Conflict. A long-time member of the UAW, he had retired from Chrysler after 28 years of service. John and his family were founding...

Jun 6, 2019

George J. (Geo) Kacsanek, 87, passed away from pancreatic cancer Wednesday June 5, 2019. George was born to Andrew and Anna (Grenna) Kacsanek, Sr. in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life.  He was a 1949 graduate of Garfield High School, a Golden Gloves Boxer and a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Korean...

Jun 5, 2019

James Earl Doolittle Jr. "Jim", 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Akron on August 2, 1949 to the late James and Deloris Doolittle and was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the US Navy during Vietnam, stationed on the USS Sacramento. He married Linda Holt in 1968...

Jun 5, 2019

Fred Dale Boggs, 71 passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Sutton, West Virginia. He had been employed by Teledyne-Monarch. Mr. Boggs was also the former owner of the Falcon Restaurant. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during...

Jun 4, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, and grandmother, Anna (Chmil) Martyniuk. Born January 11, 1932 in New York City to William and Evdowkia Chmil, Anna and her sister Mary were raised in their Ukrainian community. Anna attended public school in NYC and eventually became an executive secretary at multiple companies. She...

Jun 3, 2019

Jun 2, 2019

George S. Janis, 92, of Green, Ohio, has joined the heavenly choir of angels. He was unwavering in devotion to his God, his country, and his family. He served as a Seaman First Class in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Corregidor during World War II. After earning his degree in accounting from The University of Akron, he worked at...

Jun 1, 2019

Patricia Anne Mitchen, 65, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 after a brief illness. Patricia was born April 26, 1954 to Benjamin and Glenna (Hopkins) Truax in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed by the Akron Women's City Club for 20 years, retiring in 2016. She was a member of Southeast Church...

May 28, 2019

James Davidson, 61, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2019. Born July 22, 1957, Jim was a 1975 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked as a custodian with a boiler operator license at Cuyahoga Falls High School, retiring with 30 years of service. Jim loved motorcycles, cold beer, and a good party. He was preceded in death...

May 26, 2019

James B. Harry Jr. (Jim) passed away on May 26. He was 98 years young. Jim was a member of 'the greatest generation' who served his country proudly as a C-47 pilot and Lieutenant in the 9th Army Air Corp, 99th Squadron, in Europe during WWII. He flew glider support for the Market Garden invasion.

Jim was...

May 21, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Meeker (née Beeman) returned to the arms of her father, Edward, and her mother, Margaret on May 21, 2019 at the age of 74. Betzy raised four children almost entirely on her own, but did not consider this a burden. Being a mother made her happy. She found joy in her children. Mom did her best to keep...

May 21, 2019

Mildred M. Coleman (nee Hartley), 80, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Mildred was born in Washington, PA on July 19, 1938 and came to the Akron area as a young girl. She graduated from Barberton High School and worked in the office at Sully's Tool Rental. Mildred enjoyed traveling to the various casinos and was a member of...

May 18, 2019

Look out Dad, Uncle Mike and Uncle Norm & everyone, Mom is on her way! Helen Hunter, 93, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home. Helen was born March 6, 1926 to Michael and Maria Dameff in Johnstown, PA and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was employed by General Tire and...

May 11, 2019

-CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH Robert A. Bonora, Sr, 89, passed away May 11, 2019, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born in Quecreek, PA on January 8, 1930 to the late Ackille & Ida Bonora, Bob was a 1948 graduate of Somerset HS (PA).  He served his country during the Korean Conflict and moved to Cuyahoga Falls...