Lois Gross
Nov 20, 2016
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
Nov 19, 2016
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...
Julia Irene Ringkor
Nov 18, 2016
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 Kathleen Benton
Nov 17, 2016
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 Gaylord Hendricks
Nov 15, 2016
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...
Art H. Garrett
Nov 14, 2016
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
Nov 14, 2016
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
Nov 3, 2016
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 E. Mclaughlin
Oct 31, 2016
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' "Vera" Thomas
Oct 29, 2016
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 Melvin Jacobs
Oct 26, 2016
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...
Marylou Klaco
Oct 25, 2016
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)
Joseph Jacob Petrasek
Oct 24, 2016
"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...
Joanne Zuendel
Oct 24, 2016
-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
Oct 23, 2016
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...
Silvia Yova
Oct 21, 2016
Silvia (Balaj) Yova was born on July 22, 1926 on Moore Street in Akron, Ohio to Floare (Lucas) and Vasile Balaj. Her parents immigrated to America from Romania in 1910, her father from Sititelec and her mother from Miersig, both in the Transylvania region. She was the 6th of 12 children. Two of her siblings died in infancy or...
Anthony Michael Semilia
Oct 16, 2016
GREEN - Anthony Michael Semilia, 88, of Green, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016. Anthony was born on February 15, 1928 to the late Antonio and Giuseppina (Madonia) Semilia in Akron, Ohio. Anthony and his late wife, Sally, have resided in Green for the last 39 years. Anthony was an active member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where...
Joshua Daniel Kidd
Oct 15, 2016
Marlboro Township - Joshua Daniel Kidd, 19, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Joshua was born October 28, 1997 to Russell and Annie (Calez) Kidd in Cleveland. He graduated with Honors from Marlington High School in 2016 where he was inducted into the National Honor Society. He had been a volunteer at the Alliance Community Pantry and was currently...
Glory Ann Kertesz
Oct 7, 2016
Glory Ann Kertesz, 84, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born in Akron and was a member of Allenside Presbyterian Church, the church Women's Association, the Allenside Athletic Club Women's Auxiliary and Firestone VFW Post 3383 Women's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Martha (Sweitzer) Smith. She is survived by her husband,...
Marilyn Jean Klein
Oct 6, 2016
Marilyn J. Klein (Richards) Marilyn J. Klein, born April 2, 1935, died on October 6, 2016. What we do, and how we do it, leaves memories. Dear mom, you leave us a lifetime of them. Thank you for Winnie and Snoopy painted on the basement walls. After school picnics and ice skating. Irish songs to entertain and soothe us....