Obituaries

Mar 19, 2019

Peter Karl Stauffacher, 83, died peacefully March 19, 2019 in Akron, Ohio. He was born in 1935, in Darlington, Wisconsin, son of John and MayBelle (Amenda) Stauffacher. He is survived by David (Patricia) Stauffacher, John (Catherine) Stauffacher, Paul (Katherine) Stauffacher, and Mary Steiger. He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald and sister-in-law Marcella, as well as his...

Mar 17, 2019

Kara Fallucco, 44, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home. Kara was born July 11, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to William and Pam (Andrews) Emplit. Kara is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jack; children Giavanna Cargill and her husband Justin Cargill and grandchild Zipporah Cargill; Santino Fallucco and Franchessca Fallucco; mother Pam (Andrews) and...

Mar 17, 2019

John E. Jubara (Jib) entered the gates of heaven to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Jib was born in Akron, Ohio on August 31, 1930 to the late John and Mary (Demchock) Jubara. An only child, he married Dorothy Corall in 1950 and together they raised four children; Irene (David) Williams, John M. (Tracy) Jubara,...

Mar 16, 2019

Julia Ann Archer of Aurora, Colorado passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the age of 104 years. Julia was a wife to husband, Virgil Archer; and mother of five children. She was a sister to six siblings, Mary, Mike, Andy, William and Anna Belle; and is survived by her brother, Eugene Beskitt. She is also survived by two...

Mar 16, 2019

Angelina (Angel) Hibbs, passed away on March 16, 2019 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born in Taft, Texas on February 1,1949. Proceeded in death by her parents, Miguel and Adelina Villareal and brother Oscar. Angel is survived by her husband, Chuck: sons, Chris (Lisa) and Sean; grandchildren, Caden and Maya; brothers, Mike and Manuel: sister, Milli. Angel worked in...

Mar 15, 2019

Dennis Nolan, 76, passed away in the early morning on Friday, March 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife Caroline; brother Fred; sister Julie; daughter Rhonda; stepsons Darwin Clapton & Mike Clappe; and grandchildren Randal, Michael, Desireé, Jessica & Holly. He was a lifelong member of the UAW. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dennis will be deeply...

Mar 14, 2019

Lisa Marie Von Gunten, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2019. Born in Akron to Curtis & Evelyn Von Gunten, Lisa grew up in Tallmadge and was a 1978 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She was employed by Summa Health System as a manager in housekeeping for over 42 years. Lisa loved the outdoors and...

Mar 14, 2019

Dona Lee Bischoff, 87, passed away March 14, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, at 12pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 2101 17th St. SW in Kenmore, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park in Akron. (Anthony Funeral...

Mar 13, 2019

Mar 13, 2019

Anthony Charles Burbridge was born in West Virginia April 14, 1947 to Glenn Sr. and Alice Burbridge. He grew up within the southern parts of Akron, OH. He is survived by his brother David (Brenda) Burbridge; brother-in-law Don Kubec, sister-in-law Helen Burbridge and wife of 50 years, Jeanne. They had 4 beautiful children: Melanie, Allyson, Dana, and Nicholas who...

Mar 11, 2019

John Hirnikl, 88, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Greenview Inn. John was born January 20, 1931 to Joseph and Maria (Geiser) Hirnikl in Slatinik, Croatia and came to the United States and Akron in 1952 with Three Dollars in his pocket and a cuckoo clock. He began working in the parts department of City Chevrolet until...

Mar 10, 2019

Betty L Schadl, of Green, "put away (her) labor and (her) leisure too" and bravely exited this life on March 10, 2019 in Youngstown OH. Betty's fierce independence belied her incredibly social nature, and she balanced the two serving the public while kayaking, trail riding, camping, biking, and driving - often with phone to ear. She connected with friends...

Mar 9, 2019

Joseph Robert Sitosky (Slo Joe), 65 passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Akron and attended East High School. Joe loved riding his Harley. He owned Race Horses and enjoyed the Race Track at Thistledown. He took great pride in his boxing skills and was an avid...

Mar 5, 2019

Mar 1, 2019

Maureen Mulvihill (Ross), 81, passed away peacefully on Friday March 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Born October 5, 1937, to John and Jean Mulvihill, Maureen was fiesty, thoughtful, strong willed (maybe at times stubborn) and always wanted a gyro.

She was the most wonderful mother to her twins- Theresa Williams (Kevin) and Lisa Glas...

Mar 1, 2019

Julia Elizabeth (Vargo) Gaida, 94, peacefully passed into eternity in the loving arms of her daughters on March 1, 2019, at her home in Wadsworth, Ohio. She will forever be remembered by all for her kind heart, infectious smile, and joyful laughter. Julia was born in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Vargo. She dedicated...

Feb 28, 2019

Mary Louise Foutty,78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Joey and brother Marion. She is survived by sisters Joan (Bill) and Barbara; daughters Sherry and Debby (Dave) sons John (Debbie) and David; 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren....

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas Patrick Reidy, 78, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Feb. 28. Born in Akron the son of the late Henry and Agnes Reidy. Tom grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School and eventually spent most of his career in the rubber industry where he worked as a sales engineer. He was a very...

Feb 28, 2019

Helen M. Payerle, 71, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Margaret Payerle; sister Marie McNeill; and brother-in-law Robert Hoffner. She is survived by brothers George (Donna) and Paul (Liz) Payerle; sisters Teresa Payerle, Margaret Hoffner, & Ann (William) Ancona; brother-in-law Tom McNeill; and many nieces & nephews. Helen graduated...

Feb 28, 2019

James M. Gregg, 83, passed away on February 28, 2019. He worked for many years at Austin GMC Truck Sales as a mechanic. After the closing of GMC Truck Sales, he finished his career at Coventry Local Schools as a bus mechanic and later as the Supervisor of the Coventry Bus Garage. He served in the Army from 1958-1960....