Martha Adreene Gaskill, 103, died November 26, 2016. Born in Athens, Ohio on September 13, 1913 to Ervie & Hattie Swift, she was a graduate of Athens School System and attended Ohio University. She was member of Athens Church of Christ for 65 years and Church in the Falls more recently. Martha was devoted to her four children and...
Loretta Mae (Love) Myers, 90, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 26, 2016. She was very much loved and will be missed here on Earth, but Heaven celebrates her arrival. She was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Love; sisters Luella, Viola, RoseAnn, Georgene, & Patricia; lifelong friend Teddie. She is survived by...
George Murray, 85, passed away surrounded by his family on November 25, 2016. Born in Republic, PA on February 4, 1931 to the late John & Edna Murray, George had been a Falls resident since 1960. He served his country as a member of the US Army from 1948 to 1955. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in...
James M. Fragola, 63, lost his battle with cancer on November 25, 2016. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 6, 1953 to the late Nunzie and Marilyn Fragola, Jim had been a lifetime area resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He enjoyed fishing and his...
Visitation at Funeral Home 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel 1990 S. Main St Akron, Ohio, United States 44301 Funeral Service 1:00 pm Thursday, November 24, 2016 Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel 1990 S. Main St Akron, Ohio, United States 44301 Final Resting Place Holy Cross Cemetery 100 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron,...
Lois Naomi Gross, 88, was reunited with her husband Donald in Heaven on November 20, 2016. Born in Akron on May 5, 1928 to the late Forrest and Bessie Brown, Lois was a lifetime area resident. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Lois loved to read, knit, and cook. She never met a stranger...
Scott Santos fought long and hard in his battle against cancer. On Saturday, November 19th at 1:24am he joined his father Frank Santos and son Rick Santos, along with many others in Heaven. I would say that is WINNING. We can only imagine the joy that he is experiencing now in his new body. Thank you, Jesus! He beat...
On a beautiful day, November 18, 2016, Julia left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior; her beloved husband, William; parents, Joseph and Mary Molnar; brother, Joe; and many other relatives. She lived her 91 plus years in Akron and raised seven children, Jim (Sue), Barbara Abbott (Chuck), Carol Dean (Gordon), Kathy King (Jim), Mary Walker...
Linda Benton, 78, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. Linda was born June 23, 1938 to Lyle and Kathleen (Jackson) Garman in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed by Goodyear Tire and JVS Construction. She was a member of the former High St. Christian Church. Linda was preceded...
Earl G. Hendricks, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Marietta, Ohio and was a resident of Green for 64 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict and retired from Republic Steel after 45 years of service. He was a member...
Arthur H., "Art" Garrett, 66, passed away unexpectedly November 14th. He was preceded in death by parents Hollis and Erlene Garrett, and his brother Roger (Jean) Garrett. He is survived by his wife Lynn (Wilkinson) Garrett, daughters Tracy (Allan) Shook, Kelly (Jimmy) Adkins, Ashley Garrett, son Jason (Stephanie) Garrett, granddaughters Madison and Emily Shook, who were his greatest joy,...
Arnold Roberts Jr., 61 passed away November 14, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arnold was born in Akron, graduating in 1973 from Garfield High School. Arnold resided in Plymouth, Ohio as well, before moving to Las Vegas in 2000. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Roberts Sr.; and daughter, Mandy Roberts-Sheperd. Arnold is survived by mother,...
Ann Fejes passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 3rd 2016, several days after enjoying a wonderful 97th birthday party with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joe Fejes; and his parents, Mary and George Fejes; mother, Alexandria; father, George Truza; brothers, Raymond, Lefty and Paul Truza; and sister, Sylvia Garcia. In her...
Mona Eileen McLaughlin, 88, of Akron, died Monday, October 31, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence (Crusoe) Fick on April 19, 1928. She had been an area resident for all of her life and was a loving and nourishing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She...
Veronica 'Vera' Thomas, 92, passed away October 29, 2016. Born to the late John & Veronica Vegh on October 20, 1924 in Akron, Vera was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a quality inspector for General Tire during WWII, where after the war she met the love of her life, Joseph Thomas and they wed in 1947. Vera...
Steven M. Jacobs, 57, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2016 after an eleven-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Steve also spent time in both Chicago and Cincinnati. He loved to travel and always sought to get a thrill out of life. Throughout his battle with ALS, Steve kept his spirits...
CLEVELAND - Marylou Klaco, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 25, 2016 and has been greeted in Heaven by her parents and other family members. Per the family's request, there will be no public service, and cremation has taken place. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)
"There are no strangers, only friends we have yet to meet."-Papa Joe With love and Christian faith we said goodbye to our cherished husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend Joseph Jacob Petrasek on October 24, 2016. Joe was born on July 31, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to Vincent and Mary Petrasek. The fourth of five brothers, he kept...
-SILVER LAKE Joanne (Von Moos) Zuendel (nee Lowery), 90, Passed away on October 24, 2016 in Olmsted Township. Born in Akron on February 15, 1926 to the late Homer H. & Susana (Tryon) Lowery, Joanne was 1944 graduate of West High School and from Actual Business College. She was retired from the Terex Division of General Motors and Loral...
Galen Whited, 81, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania and retired as a self-employed painter. He was a member of the Navy Reserves, Painter's Union Local 841 with 51 years of service where he was also a longtime officer, Adoniram-Joppa Grand Lodge 517 F & AM, Allenside Athletic Club, Fraternal...