Mary Barb
Mar 12, 2017
Mary Barb of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2017, after a brief illness. Mary died peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School as valedictorian of her class, later instilling her love of learning in her children. Mary worked in the insurance field for...
Giovanna Lucia Pianalto
Mar 11, 2017
Giovanna Lucia Pianalto died March 11, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Laveno-Monbello, Italy, on January 19, 1918, and at the age of 49, moved with her family to Akron, Ohio. She will always be remembered for her endless generosity, unending devotion to her family and faith and rock-solid inner strength in times of sacrifice. Preceded...
Jeffrey Berzon
Mar 8, 2017
Jeffrey Alan Berzon, 65, passed away on March 8, 2017 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born in Akron on February 23, 1952 Jeff was a lifetime area resident. He attended the REM day program. Jeff loved his car toys and trucks. He also liked to doodle and had a very colorful vocabulary. Jeff is survived by his mother Barbara Muskop...
Jerry A. Kennedy
Mar 7, 2017
Jerry A. Kennedy, 62 and born in Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Jerry always saw life with a sense of humor, fun and friendship. He was extremely dedicated to his job and family. Jerry was an avid golfer his entire life. From winning three state championships in high school, he went on to earn a full...
David B. Gibbs
Mar 6, 2017
David B. Gibbs, 75 passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in West Virginia and was a member of the Orioles and Civitan Clubs. David was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Jean in 2004. He is survived by his daughters, Cindi (Neal) Oberholtz and Lynn; sons, Brian and Kevin; grandchildren, Michelle (Nate) Kiser, Danielle and...
Mary Louise Tomei
Mar 5, 2017
Louise has moved on to be with other loved ones after a short illness on March 5th. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 16, 1930 to Ludovico and Mary Parish Bonifacio. She was a graduate of Central High School and a lifetime resident of Akron. Louise married her war time hero Freddy in 1949 and raised four...
Loretta Mary Sullivan
Mar 3, 2017
Loretta M. Sullivan, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3, 2017 after a brief illness at Western Reserve Hospital. Loretta was born September 4, 1958 to Francis and Rose (Burger) Sullivan in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and later attended Akron University. Loretta spent many...
George Edmond Mills
Mar 1, 2017
-GREEN George Mills, 84, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2017. Born in Akron on November 15, 1932 to the late George Sr. & Florence Mills, George had grown up in the Portage Lakes and had been a Green resident for over 40 years. He worked as a machinist for over 60 years for various local companies. He was...
William Craig Raub
Mar 1, 2017
GREEN - W. Craig Raub, 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home. Craig was born August 31, 1951 in Berea and had been an area resident most of his life. He was employed by Famous Enterprises as a CPA for over 40 years. Craig enjoyed working out in the yard and garage, but, his life...
Betty Jane Blasdel
Feb 26, 2017
Betty and Ken are together again! Betty J. Blasdel, 95, of Clinton, Oh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Surrounded by family and wrapped in love, she was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Kenneth C. Blasdel who passed away January 2005. Betty was born November 17, 1921 and was adopted by the late Della Garrett Griffith....
Susan M. Mccall
Feb 26, 2017
-NORTON Susan M. McCall (Goehler) lost the battle she fought for so long with multiple health problems on February 26, 2017. Born in Akron in 1949, she graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1967 and prior to her retirement on disability, was secretary to the mayor of Norton Tim Crawford and then secretary in the Finance Department. She...
Lydia Jane Sanders
Feb 25, 2017
Lydia (Jones) Sanders, 98 passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on March 19, 1918 and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She retired from General Tire in 1970 after 25 years of service and was a member of the General Tire Women's Retiree Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman...
John R. Shea
Feb 24, 2017
John R. Shea 69, passed away suddenly on February 24th, 2017. Born in Akron on October 31st, 1947 to the late Robert and Mary Margret Shea, John was a lifetime area resident and a 1965 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High school. John served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He received his...
Margaret Geers
Feb 24, 2017
Margaret Geers, 89 a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. She was born in Akron on August 24, 1927 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Margaret was excellent in all needle work including knitting in which she knitted all of her grandchildren beautiful afghans. She was an avid reader still reading...
John Miskalo
Feb 23, 2017
John Miskalo, 93, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. John was born July 19, 1923 to Dan and Elizabeth (Bogdan) Miskalo in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a WWII Navy veteran and Plankowner serving aboard the USS Wasp in the South...
Betty Lena Weis
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...
John Francis Kareski
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...
Daniel A. Tuma
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...
Cynthia Ann Ahmed
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....
Mary Medford
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...