Mary Ann Duhon, 83, passed away on September 14, 2016. Born in Akron on October 9, 1932 to the late Daniel & Mary Pappas, Mary Ann was a lifetime resident and was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary High School. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was currently a parishioner at Immaculate Conception in...
Mecys 'Mike' Palunas, 94, died on September 13, 2016. Born in Lithuania on April 28, 1922, Mecys came to the US in 1949. He was employed by Babcock & Wilcox for 32 years, retiring in 1987. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Mecys...
Emil Bologa, 87, fell asleep in the Lord at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathleen; sons and best friends, Robert (Denise) and their child, Benjamin and Joseph (Amy) and their children, Luke, Rachel, Abigail, Anna, Mark and Rebecca. His grandchildren were his pride...
Michael Dzurovcin, Jr. Michael Dzurovcin, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2016. Born in Czechoslovakia on August, 20, 1922, Mike came to the US in 1938. He joined the US Army in 1941 and was an Engineer during WWII, building bridges in the European Theatre. After the War, he moved to Akron and married his wife Anna...
Genevieve M. (Nichter) Thomas-Kerr, 92 went home to God Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born in Fort Wayne, IN to Annette (Botchie) and Clement J. Nichter on July 15, 1924, she lived in Akron. Jenny was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church until moving to Green in 2002. At St. Paul she was a member of the Ladies...
Gary was born in Akron, Ohio to loving parents Bob (deceased) and Faye Fisher on April 27, 1956. He was brother to Rick (deceased). He lived his entire life in Firestone Park. He attended Garfield High School (1974 graduate). He married Toni in 1990, and she will miss him dearly. Gary's happiest moment was the day he held his...
Dora Grace (Wilkinson) Radcliff , 89, made her final move to Heaven where many family and friends were waiting for her on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. She was born October 25, 1926 in Scranton, PA to the late Bertram & Marguerite (McCright) Rathmell. She married Vernon Chester "Chet" Wilkinson who predeceased her. Surviving are daughters, Lynn (Art) Garrett and...
Dana (Dayna) Michelle Lonteen, born October 3, 1982 passed away suddenly as a result of complications from a fire. She was 33 years old. Dana was born at Barberton Citizens Hospital to Michael and Vicki (Lynch) Lonteen. She was baptized in Christ by her "Papa" Reverend Frank Lonteen (her beloved grandfather) and sponsored by her uncle and aunt, Bill...
GREEN - Lawrence Gabric, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Akron General Medical Center. Lawrence was born December 30, 1924 to John and Theresa (Schuch) Gabric in Kenmore and has been a resident of Green since 1949. He was a self employed dairy farmer and a member of the Summit County Farm Bureau. Larry was a faithful...
Peggy Joyce Edmondson, 84, died Monday, August 29. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harold Edmondson, and is survived by her daughter Lori and son Mark (Cynthia); grandchildren Casey, Elizabeth (Ryan), Matt (Kim) and Travis; and great-grandchildren Alex, Claire and Ethan. She worked for the University of Akron and was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church....
GREEN - Ellen Torok, 91, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Akron General Medical Center after a brief illness. Ellen was born August 5, 1925 to Gust and Gizella (Boski) Nicholson in Akron and grew up in Firestone Park. She married her late husband John (the first mayor of the City of Green) in 1944 and they began...
Carl Edwin Hughes, 88, was a true symbol of 'America's Greatest Generation.' Following the surrender of Japan in WWII, he served in the U.S. Army as an Ambulance Driver for the Occupation Forces. He enlisted as soon as he was eligible, and returned home with a deep respect for the people of Japan and was honored to have served...
Rosemarie Juriga, 66, passed away unexpectedly August 14, 2016 due to injuries sustained from a fall. Rose was born to the late Emil & Wanda Juriga. Rose dedicated her life to serving the disabled and disadvantaged of Summit County. She graduated from the University of Akron, and went on to receive her Masters of Science in Social Administration from...
Anna Marie Saksa (nee Mazeik), 95, went peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born in Key, Ohio and grew up in Glencoe, Ohio. She retired from Krogers with 20 years of service. Mrs. Saksa was a founding member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Anna was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; her husband,...
In loving memory of Anna Matheny, age 50, who passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anna was born on October 26, 1965 in Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School graduating in 1984. The baby of her family, one of seven children to Donovan and Madge McGrady, she was a very...
Melody Tomey, 55, passed away suddenly, due to injuries sustained during a home invasion, on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born in Akron on April 4, 1961, Melody had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Garfield High School. Melody loved poetry and enjoyed writing poems. Melody was preceded in death by her son Randall Tomey. Jr....
Mary Prinzo, 95, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016. Her loving daughters, Jean and Cheryl, were with her. She is together again with her husband, Willie, and sons, Norman and Bill. Born on March 21,1921, Mary was a lifelong resident of Akron and Copley. Mary enthusiastically enjoyed her family, friends, and many interests. Her warm, caring, and jovial...
Ruth Elaine Volchko, 87 passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Volchko had a passion for raising her family and raised them in Firestone Park where she also was a resident for her entire life. She was an avid bowler and a Cleveland Indians...
Jack Newberry, 94, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016. Born in Wolf Creek WV to the late Floyd & Katherine Newberry, Jack had been a Green resident since the 1950's. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1986 with over 37 years of service. Jack, a Mason since 1961, was a 32nd degree Mason of the Wayfarer Lodge #789....
Frank D. Maggio, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 14, 1926 to Antoinette and Michael Maggio. From the time he was a young boy, Frank had a strong work ethic. He was co-owner of Microfilm Data Systems (CMC) Corporation,...