Obituaries

Mar 31, 2019

Josephine A. 'Jody' Hemrick, 89, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Jody was born in Akron on October 24, 1929 to the late Herbert & Elma Karch. She lived most her life as a Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jody worked as a delivery driver for True-Foto, Guardian Photo and Qualex for many years. She was a dedicated member of St....

Mar 30, 2019

Helen Donofrio, 94, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home. Helen was born February 15, 1925 to Harry and Helen (Turkas) Steciow in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a wonderful wife and mother and loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Her family was a good example of what...

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 29, 2019

Paul Edward Lorkowski of Canal Fulton passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center surrounded by family and good friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Paul retired from YRC Freight in Richfield, Ohio. He was a member of Teamsters Local 964. Predeceased in death by his parents, Edward and...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

Kristin Dawn Sesto, 50 went home with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on January 2, 1969 and attended Newberry Elementary School. She worked at the Blick Clinic and participated in the Special Olympics. She enjoyed traveling, soccer games and movies. At home, Kristin enjoyed watching TV, spending time with family and...

Mar 23, 2019

Frances "Jenny" (Varca) Marziale, 97, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Gables of Hudson. Jenny was born January 28, 1922 to Frank and Teresa (Girimonte) Varca in Lumberport, WV and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Jenny was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 22, 2019

Virginia (Jenny) Carter, 80 passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born in Cicerone, West Virginia and came to Ohio after High School. She was a longtime resident of Northampton Township/Cuyahoga Falls and worked at Fishers Café in Peninsula for a number of years. Jenny was a member of Journey Covenant Church in Cuyahoga Falls, the Elks Club...

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...