Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Loretta Mary (Hunt) Hartline

Loretta Mary (Hunt) Hartline

Jun 15, 2025

Loretta Hartline, 58, passed away on June 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Loretta was born on June 12, 1967 in Akron and was a 1985 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was employed by Cornwell Tools in Wadsworth and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Loretta...

Eileen Marie (Steinbeck) Solomon

Eileen Marie (Steinbeck) Solomon

Jun 13, 2025

Eileen M. Solomon, a devoted and loving wife and mother, died peacefully at home on June 13, 2025 after a long illness. Eileen was born February 8, 1945 in Akron, Ohio. She was the beloved mother of David M. Solomon II and Gina Marie Solomon. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; her parents, Raymond...

John Hentosz

John Hentosz

Jun 12, 2025

John Hentosz, 101, passed away peacefully, on June 12, 2025. John was born in Connellsville, PA to the late Frank and Mary Hentosz on February 9, 1924. He was a graduate of Hower High School. John served his country in the US Navy, in the South Pacific, during WWII. He retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber...

Mary Ann (Lapenna) Mcgowan

Mary Ann (Lapenna) Mcgowan

Jun 12, 2025

Mary Ann McGowan, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Akron to the late Frank and Anna LaPenna and was a lifelong area resident. She was a lifelong, faithful member of St. John the Baptist Church, where she participated in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Mary Ann was also a...

Mary Stupak

Mary Stupak

Jun 12, 2025

Together again Mary Stupak, 96, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born on September 30, 1928, in Barberton, She was the beloved daughter of John and Caroline Reis of Copley. Mary worked for many years before retiring from Coastal Tank Lines. She and her late husband, Ernie, shared a deep love for dancing,...

Kenneth Paul Overholt

Kenneth Paul Overholt

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Overholt of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 1951. Ken was a retiree of Lockheed-Martin at the Orlando, Florida facility and was a financial officer. Ken was a member of the University Carillon Methodist Church in Oviedo, Florida...

Franklin "Frank" Lynville Redd

Franklin "Frank" Lynville Redd

Jun 10, 2025

Franklin 'Frank' Redd, 89, of Randolph, passed away June 10, 2025.Frank was born in Northampton on December 15, 1935 to the late Lynville & Florence Redd and was a graduate of Woodridge High School. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in Walton Hills in 1990 after 40 years of service. Frank had lived in Atwater since...

Dorothy Mae (Sweatt) Bassett

Dorothy Mae (Sweatt) Bassett

Jun 10, 2025

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Bassett, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 25, 1934, in New Hampshire, Dottie was the daughter of the late George and Ethel Sweatt. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Dottie...

Michael Edward Lombardi

Michael Edward Lombardi

Jun 9, 2025

Michael E Lombardi passed away June 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born to Janette and the late Robert Lombardi. A 1973 graduate of Central Catholic HS. Mike moved to Arizona shortly after. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Micro Electronic Engineering and worked for many years at Intel. After his...

Boncil (Adkins) Stollar

Boncil (Adkins) Stollar

Jun 7, 2025

Boncil "Cindy" Stollar June 9, 1934 - June 7, 2025 Boncil "Cindy" Stollar, of Akron Ohio passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, just two days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on June 9, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia, and was one of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved twin...

Alan Wade Giles

Alan Wade Giles

Jun 7, 2025

Alan Waded Giles of Green passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Alan is now reunited with his loving wife Judith Giles. Alan enjoyed playing golf and gambling with friends. He had a long successful career and retired with Goodyear. Alan spent his final months in the care of loved ones at...

Jerome Pecko

Jerome Pecko

Jun 7, 2025

Jerome Pecko, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was 79. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann Pecko. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Rebecca (Jones) Pecko; siblings Joe (Kathryn) Pecko and Maureen (Mike Esselburn) Prebynski; and many nieces &...

Louis "Bud" Bernard Demarco

Louis "Bud" Bernard Demarco

Jun 3, 2025

Louis Bernard "Bud" DeMarco, age 75, cruised into eternity on June 3rd, 2025...6-3, just like the infamous '63 split window Corvette. Bud was born on May 1,1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Go Steelers! Bud was many things - strong-willed, charming, loving, stubborn, hilarious, and at times, a little difficult - but never forgettable. Bud is preceded in death by...

Kristin Marie Latchaw

Kristin Marie Latchaw

Jun 3, 2025

Kristin Marie Latchaw, 41, passed away peacefully and woke up in Heaven on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was our true miracle child who survived a diagnosis of Medulloblastoma at the age of 5. Kristin went on to lead an amazing life, she was well traveled enjoying many vacations at the beach and other places with her...

Marion A. (Barton) Montabone

Marion A. (Barton) Montabone

Jun 2, 2025

Marion A. Montabone nee Barton, 96, died on Monday, June 2, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. Marion was born in Akron on February 7, 1929 and was a lifelong area resident. She was an active member of St. Paul parish and participated in Silver Sneakers at the Firestone Park YMCA for 30 years. Marion was preceded in...

Manuel James Perella

Manuel James Perella

May 31, 2025

Manuel "Manny" J. Perella, 84, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife of 60 years, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2025. A half-century resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Manny was born in Akron on April 22, 1941, to the late Albert and Mary Perella. He was a 1959 graduate of North High...

Shirley Ann Decheco

Shirley Ann Decheco

May 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann DeCheco on May 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on May 7, 1952, Shirley was truly one in a million-a woman whose warmth, generosity, and spirit touched everyone she met. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack DeCheco, and her beloved son, Nathan. Shirley...

Donald D. Mantel

Donald D. Mantel

May 25, 2025

Donald D. Mantel, 78, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Summa Health System. He was born on May 24, 1947, in Utrecht, The Netherlands, to the late Gerhard Rudolf and Johanna (Scheffer) Mantel. Due to the housing shortage in the post-war Netherlands, Donald spent his early childhood on his...

Suzanne Marie (Skapsik) Monago

Suzanne Marie (Skapsik) Monago

May 25, 2025

Suzanne Marie Monago, 71, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. Sue was born in Akron on August 4, 1953 and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Green Local School District as a special education aid, and retired in 2017. Sue enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and testing her luck at the casinos. Sue...

Jeff M. Venarge

Jeff M. Venarge

May 24, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey M. Venarge, our son, brother, and uncle.

Jeff passed the morning of Saturday, May 24th, after a short but mighty battle with cancer.

Jeff was born on February 6th, 1965. He lived most of his life in Uniontown, Ohio. He attended and...