George Anthony Wischt
Jan 28, 2025
George A. Wischt, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2025. George was born on August 13, 1934 to the late George Albert & Rose Mary Wischt and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. George served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired...
Ints Gerhards Dedzins
Jan 26, 2025
Ints G. Dedzins, 92, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on January 26, 2025. Ints was born in Talsi, Latvia on March 29, 1932 and came to the US as a young man. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the United Latvian...
Tom Mills
Jan 26, 2025
Tom Mills passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sandra Kay Mills, the love of his life. Family was everything to Tom and he leaves behind 4 cherished sons: Stephen Mills & his wife Amy, Michael Mills & his wife Dawn,...
Beatrice C. Clauss
Jan 25, 2025
Beatrice C. Clauss, 100, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Hastings, Pennsylvania and was an Akron area resident since 1942. Beatrice was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Church Altar & Rosary Society and Holy Hour. She was a lifetime member of Firestone VFW Post 3383 Auxiliary. During World War II,...
Jeanette (Forcina) Murray
Jan 25, 2025
Jeanette Murray, 88, passed away on January 25, 2025. Jeanette was born in Republic, PA on July 1, 1936 to the late Orlando & Dominncia Forcina and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 60 years. Jeanette was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She was employed by Steere Enterprises...
Jerome "Jerry" Edward Nairne
Jan 25, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" Nairne, 70, passed away surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. Jerry was born March 12, 1954 to the late Chester Nairne and Lois Tremper in East Orange, NJ and was a 1972 graduate of Howland High School. He went on to become the owner and operator of Chesterfield Companies, where he worked tirelessly...
Mary W. Wagner
Jan 24, 2025
Mary Wagner, 99, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Mary was born on February 14, 1925 in Kent to the late Edward and Bessie Rogers, and was a 1943 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She was a faithful parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mary loved to spend time with her family, play bridge,...
Agnes Mary Justice
Jan 22, 2025
Agnes Mary Justice, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Greenview Assisted Living. Aggie was born in Akron to the late Nunzio and Anita Aidala and was a lifelong area resident. She was a active member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, involved in the art club and the St. Monica's Guild....
James Dean Mashburn
Jan 21, 2025
He had a smile that was warm, friendly and generous ... with just a hint of mischief. When you were lucky enough to know James "Jimmy" Mashburn or to meet him for the first time, that was the smile you were given. A much admired and well-respected coach and teacher, Mashburn left the world far too soon...
Margaret Mary (Peg) Demboski
Jan 19, 2025
Margaret "Peg" Demboski (née O'Connor) June 1, 1955 - January 19, 2025 Akron, OH Margaret "Peg" Demboski (née O'Connor), 69, of Akron, passed peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side after a 6 month battle with cancer. Peg was born on June 1, 1955 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Gene and...
Marlene Lucille (Desaslvo) Schossler
Jan 19, 2025
Marlene Lucille Schossler, 80, passed away January 19, 2025. She was born in Youngstown and resided in Uniontown, Ohio. Marlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband Richard and was the loving mother of Richard (Liz) Schossler; grandmother of Brittany Schossler, Halle (Andrew} Dunn, Nick Schossler, great-grandmother of Adella Rose...
Linda Ann (O'Neill) Roman
Jan 18, 2025
Linda Ann Roman, May 31, 1951 - January 18, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda after an incredibly brave 19-month battle with ovarian cancer. Linda's true life began 15 years ago when she moved closer to her beloved grandbabies. Kyle, Nolan, and Maddie were her entire world and the driving...
Dorothy Elizabeth (Groundwater) Smith
Jan 17, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth (Groundwater) Smith, 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. Dorothy was born October 30, 1926 in Yonkers, New York, one of seven children of the late John and Mary (Hogan) Groundwater. Dorothy is survived by her children David (Linda) Smith, Dianne Smith, Brian (Gail) Smith, Kimberly (Michael) Hastings, Karen (Colby) Tuttle and Geoffrey (Linda)...
Joann (Slevin) Marcinkoski
Jan 17, 2025
JoAnn Marcinkoski, 91, passed away and joined the choir of angels on Friday January 17, 2025, after a brave and difficult 7-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. JoAnn was born September 16, 1933, to Harold and Anne (McDermott) Slevin in Akron, Ohio and has been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Springfield High...
Richard Dale Drouhard
Jan 16, 2025
Richard "Dick" Drouhard, 76, died after a long illness on January 16, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. He was surrounded by his family with love and care in his final days. Dick was born January 24, 1948, to Robert D. and Anna (Coe) Drouhard. Dick was raised in Kenmore with his 4 siblings. He was always a hard...
Joan Killian-Fisk
Jan 16, 2025
Joan Killian Fisk, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was welcomed into heaven on January 16, 2025. Joan was born on February 9, 1947, to Jack and Miriam Killian. She was brought home to their small farm in Springfield Township, where she would remain for most of her life. She was raised alongside her younger brother, Tim, and...
John S. Rambacher
Jan 16, 2025
John ("Jack") S. Rambacher died on January 16, 2025, after suffering from Alzheimer's and associated declining health. Jack was born to Sylvester J. and Harriet (Krill) Rambacher on October 19, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. He was the eldest of their four (4) children, followed by brother, James Rambacher (wife, Judy - being predeceased); and, 2 sisters, Betty...
Edward A. Fay, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Edward A. Fay, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother died January 15, 2025 after a brief illness. Ed was born on April 11, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara (PALKO) in 2011; his parents, Edward A. and Dorothy Fay and his brother Thomas. Mourning his passing are...
Dolores (Rocha) Zuder
Jan 13, 2025
Dolores Zuder reposed in the Lord on January 13, 2025. Born on September 14, 1938, in Johnstown PA, she was the fourth of eight living children to be brought into the world by Sotero and Helen (Machik) Rocha, and she spent the next 86 years finding and making her way in it. From her youth, she knew...
Richard Paul Hixson
Jan 12, 2025
Richard P. Hixson, born on August 15, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 84. Richard was the son of Harold and Emmy Hixson and was preceded in death by his sisters Polly (Sam Buzek), Sandy Foote, and Susan Hixson. He is survived by his devoted wife,...