Warren Herbert Anderson
Jun 25, 2019
Warren 'Andy' Anderson, 89, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his family, on June 25, 2019. Born in Akron on April 13, 1930 to the late David & Bessie Anderson, Andy was a 1948 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He completed his Bachelors of Education and Masters in Mathematics from Kent State University. Andy retired from...
Howard Clay Ligon
Jun 25, 2019
Howard Clay Ligon, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Barberton Brookdale Assisted Living. Howard was born January 29, 1926 to William and Elsie (Tidwell) Ligon in Niles, OH and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a veteran of US Army during both WWII and the Korean War. He was employed by the...
Lida Margaret Flowers-Brandt
Jun 25, 2019
Lida Flowers-Brandt, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2019. Born March 14, 1948 in Akron, OH to the late Henry & Antonia Flowers, Lida was a 1966 graduate of Woodridge High School. She attended Hammel Actual Business College and went to work for Firestone and retired from Goodrich Aerospace. Lida was an animal lover and loved all types...
Rosalee Voltz
Jun 24, 2019
Rosalee C. Voltz, 98, formerly of Stow passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. Born in Hildebrandt, W.Va. to the late Opal Groves and James Chiera, Rosalee has been a Stow resident since 1957. She was a graduate of the University of West Virginia and had received her Master's Degree from Kent State. Rosalee was an elementary school teacher. She...
Pauline 'Babe' Stajcer
Jun 23, 2019
Pauline Krino Stajcer, better known as "Babe", peacefully died on June 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. A native of Akron, Ohio, and now a resident of John's Island, SC. Babe was 98 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, Emil M. Stajcer; her parents, Mike & Mary Krino; her brothers & their wives, George & Dorthy Krino,...
Mary Elizabeth Toth
Jun 20, 2019
Mary E. Toth, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by husband Frank; parents Joseph and Barbara Varga; brothers Joe & John Varga; and sister Barb Streifender. She is survived by her children Linda (Kenny) Bergdorf, Gary (Roxanne) Toth; Sharon Toth (William "Zeke" Alkire) and Frank Toth Jr; siblings Mike (Bonnie) Varga, Marge...
William Ray
Jun 20, 2019
William E Ray, 89, passed away on June 20, 2019. Born in Akron, the son of the late Mat and Frieda Ray, he had served in the U.S. Navy for 9 years before retiring from the Air Force after 13 years of service. He later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Bill was an avid wood worker who could fix...
Jean Semelsberger
Jun 19, 2019
Jean Semelsberger (Vatalaro), 75, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Akron on April 1, 1944, Jean was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from the former St. Mary High School in 1962. She enjoyed playing Mexican Train and cards with her friends. A talented baker, Jean was known as "the Cake...
George "Bill" Ostrander
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...
Nan Marie Morgan (Alaburda)
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...
Mary Belle Antognoli
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...
Anna Marie Miller
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...
Patricia Ann Meli (Kilmire)
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...
Dalton Luther Shipe
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...
John Cawley
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...
George John "Geo" Kacsanek
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...
James Earl "Jim" Doolittle
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...
Fred Dale Boggs
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...
Anna Martyniuk
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...
