Feb 22, 2017

Betty L. Weis, 88 passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was born in Pennsylvania and was an Akron area resident for over 70 years. She was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church and had worked for the former O'Neil's Department Store. Betty volunteered for many years at Summa as a receptionist and enjoyed taking care of...

Feb 22, 2017

John 'Jas' Kareski, 71, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017. Born in Akron on June 22, 1945 to the late Stanley and Victoria Kareski, John had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 46 years. He was a graduate of Hoban High School and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the US Marine...

Feb 20, 2017

Daniel A. Tuma, 78 passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born in Cleveland and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Daniel enjoyed crafts and listening to music. He could memorize songs. His favorite song was "Danny Boy." Dan's life was a testimony to the dignity and value of each human person, no matter...

Feb 20, 2017

Cindy A. Ahmed, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2017 at her home. Cindy was born in Akron to Alexander and Jean Papp on December 9, 1958. Cindy graduated from Kenmore High School in 1977 and worked for Bank One for many years and then moving on to retire from Homesite Insurance....

Feb 19, 2017

GREEN - Mary Medford, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the VNS Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family. Mary was a very spiritual person for whom family was most important. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She was born March 12, 1921 to Michael and Julia (Yasko) Wolonsky in...

Feb 18, 2017

Matthew Ray Finocchio, 23, passed away suddenly on February 18 after a long struggle chronic illness. Born in Akron on March 2, 1993 to Joseph Finocchio and Susan Ray, Matt was a 2011 graduate of St. V-M High School and went on to attend Notre Dame College, where he was working toward a degree in Psychology. Preceded in death...

Feb 17, 2017

Sidonia 'Sadie' Kungl, 87, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2017. Born in Austria on May 6, 1929 to the late Josef & Maria Kresse, Sadie came to the US in 1952. She was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She took her long awaited journey to be with her beloved husband Joseph, who died...

Feb 15, 2017

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Barbara Ann Dorrler, 72, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2017 at the Gardens of Western Reserve. Born in New York City on April 16, 1944, Barbara grew up in New York where she worked as a Pediatric Registered Nurse. She spent most of her life in Flemington, New Jersey with her former husband where they raised...

Feb 13, 2017

-GREEN Charles M Popovich, 80, of Green OH, passed away February 13, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic. Charles was predeceased by his parents Mathew Popovich and Helen Popovich, and his beloved wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Hornor) Popovich. He is survived by his loving daughter, Deborah DiGiulio and grandsons Nicolas and Christopher DiGiulio of Vancouver, Canada; his sister...

Feb 13, 2017

Margarete Dunbar, 80, passed away quickly and peacefully Monday, February 13, 2017. Margarete was born May 30, 1936. Mom was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mom just loved taking care of us kids and her love for that continued throughout our lives. Margarete was preceded in death by her husband, Ruel on February 6, 2017 and is survived by...

Feb 12, 2017

Feb 10, 2017

GREEN - Helen M. Grzelak passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. Aunt Helen was sharp, witty and the family historian at age 95. Her death marks the end of a generation of Barberton Grzelaks. She joins her husband Casmer, parents George and Susie Harin and long lost sister, Margaret. She is survived by several generations...

Feb 9, 2017

Mary Weldin, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Mary was born on April 24, 1929 and lived in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaetano and Isabell (Ferrell) DePalo. She is survived by her sons, Greg, Gary and Rodney Gill; brother, Roy (Karen) DePalo; granddaughter, Cheryl (Shaun) Hires; and great-grandson, Eric. Mary...

Feb 7, 2017

Jean I. Woodside passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, her 94th birthday. She was born in Amsterdam , Ohio to the late Christopher and Cecelia Moffat. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. In...

Feb 6, 2017

Ruel Dunbar 89, passed away quietly and peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017. His fight and perseverance was unmatched. He was born on March 4, 1927. Dad was a long distance truck driver. He retired from Allstates Freight and PIE Ranger Division. Our dad was our hero and honestly the greatest dad anyone could have ever asked for. Our...

Feb 5, 2017

Helen Cucuz, 92 passed away on February 5, 2017. Born in Barberton on September 25, 1924, Helen had been a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Barberton High School. She was a member of St. Demetrius Orthodox Church. Helen was preceded in death by her parents George & Anna Ognachovich; husband Petar; daughter Maryann Boice; grandson Andrew Ridenkovich;...

Feb 4, 2017

Rose Hendrickson, 100, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home. Rose was born January 5, 1917 to Pietro and Lucia (Lance) Ciarrochi in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Arthur in 1994; daughters Laura...

Feb 3, 2017

Marilyn J. Krochta, 89, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 at Akron General Hospice Center, with family by her side. She was a loving and faithful wife for 46 years to Andy Krochta who preceded her in death. Marilyn was born July 11, 1927 and had resided in Norton for over 50 years. Prior to her death, Marilyn...

Jan 31, 2017

Letitia Dobrin Barsan passed away peacefully on January 31 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Letitia (Tish), was born in Akron, Ohio on May 21, 1921 to Joseph and Anna Dobrin and was the oldest of 3 children. "Tootsie", as she was known to her childhood friends, grew up in Akron and attended Miller School, followed by Garfield High School. After...

Jan 30, 2017

Sawyer James Bender was born on August 9th 2016 and gained his angel wings on January 30th 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gary A. Baker and survived by his loving parents Casey and Jennifer Bender and big brother Samual Allen. He was also very loved by many people including grandparents Larry(Kim)Bender, Kathy(Mike) Elseg, Michaelle Baker...