Obituaries

Oct 13, 2018

Diana Pawloksi, 76, passed away peacefully, on October 13, 2018. Born May 5, 1942 to the late Harry & Juanita Bentley, Diana had been a resident of Fairlawn for over 40 years. Diana worked as a real estate agent for over 40 years for various agencies, most recently Keller-Williams. In retirement Diana worked as a Tai-chi instructor. She was...

Oct 13, 2018

Richard M. Leach, 58, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was born in New York and was an accountant with Warfield and Company. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Carmel (Alfafara) Leach.  Mr. Leach is survived by his sons, Rick and Sean; brothers, Bob (Rene) and Ron (Mary); sister, Debbie Leach Cassidy; mother of his...

Oct 13, 2018

Oct 12, 2018

On Friday, October 12, 2018, Harold joined his heavenly Father who created him to be kind, generous, loving and thoughtful. He attended Margaret Park and South High schools. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and was wounded in action in Korea. After returning home from the service, he returned to South High School to finish his...

Oct 10, 2018

Lynn Hicks, 36, of Green Ohio passed away suddenly from heart complications on October 10, 2018. She was born and raised in Akron Ohio. As a class of 2000 High School graduate from Mogadore , she went on to earn a BS in Business from Kent State (taking a class at The University of Akron where she met her...

Oct 9, 2018

Jordan James Shepper (McGrew), infant son of Robert Shepper and Kimberly McGrew, went home to be with the Lord on October 9. Born on May 3, 2018, Jordan courageously fought with health issues all his short life.

Besides his parents, he is survived by big brother, Ryan; grandparents, Liz Campbell, Laura McGrew, Mark McGrew, and Greg Shepper....

Oct 9, 2018

Mary Ann Siskovich, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Mary Ann was born July 4, 1936 to Charles and Mary (Madigan) Gauntner in Cleveland and was a Wickliffe resident until moving to Jackson Twsp. In 2005.  She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.  Mary Ann found great joy in spending time...

Oct 6, 2018

Dustin Fancher, 24, died unexpectedly Saturday, October 6, 2018 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Dustin was born in Akron on May 15, 1994 and was a determined, strong-willed child, getting his first stitches when he was only two years old. A 2012 graduate of Green High School, Dustin moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2015. He loved his cars and...

Oct 6, 2018

Michael D. Collins, 74, passed away on October 6 after a long illness. Born in Akron the son of the late Martin and Marguerite Collins, Mike has been a life-long resident of Akron. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish.

His survivors include...

Oct 5, 2018

Deanna departed from this life on October 5. Born on Dec. 5, 1942 and raised in New Philadelphia, she lived in North Canton most of her adult life.  Deanna enjoyed her art, gardening and playing Scrabble.  After raising her daughters, she found joy in volunteering particularly serving as a docent for the First Ladies Library in Canton. It truly...

Oct 3, 2018

Juanita Gayle Spada, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Juanita was born November 14, 1946 to Gilbert and Juanita (Cathell) Huth in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life.  She was a graduate of Garfield High School and had been employed as a customer service representative by FirstMerit Bank for over...

Sep 30, 2018

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Don Boss, 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Akron on February 4, 1932 to the late Lawrence & Emma Boss, Don was a 1950 graduate of Buchtel High School.  Don worked as an electrical motor repairman, retiring from Magnetek as shop foreman in 1996.  Don...

Sep 28, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Gary Parvin on September 28, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Gary passed over peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and listening to Willie Nelson. He was 74 years old. Gary was born October 22, 1943 in Monahans, Texas while his dad, Mason Parvin, was serving in the...

Sep 28, 2018

Dianne K. Phelps (Powers), 71, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. She is survived by her husband Glen and beloved dog Marley. Per Dianne's wishes, private family graveside services will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 25, 2018

Mary Pauline Broske, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her home. Pauline was born March 9, 1933 to Aloysius and Elizabeth (Hendershot) Pahl in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life.  She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1951.  She was a homemaker, a school crossing guard at St. Paul School for 23...

Sep 22, 2018

ELIZABETH IRENE (HORVATH) GARRITANO 86 of Akron passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  Elizabeth "Liz" was born on April 2, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Susan (Kovach) Horvath.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was an excellent cook, loved working in her flower garden and feeding the birds, chipmunks...

Sep 20, 2018

MARY E. HARVEY SANDERS Our beloved Mary Edith Harvey Sanders passed away on September 20, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York on the twelfth day of march 1928, Mary lived in several states during her formative years. She was among the 1946 graduating class of Beaver High School in Beaver, Pennsylvania. After graduation she attended Case Western Reserve...

Sep 18, 2018

Sep 17, 2018

Gloria Elizabeth Boyd, 68 passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. She was born in Cleveland and was a member of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Church in Broadview Heights where she was an active church and choir member.  Mrs. Boyd was a Registered Nurse retiring from University Hospital. She then worked for the Akron Metropolitan...