Anna Cassell
Dec 18, 2018
Anna Cassell, 93, passed away on December 18, 2018. Born in Monett, MO on Feb. 19, 1925 to the late David & Elizabeth Barolin, she had been an Akron area resident for over 73 years. Anna retired from General Tire as a switchboard operator. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron. In addition to her...
Samuel D. Rufener
Dec 18, 2018
Samuel D. Rufener, DDS, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Samuel was born February 10, 1934 to Fred and Vesta (Thackwell) Rufener in Massillon, OH and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Dentistry and opened his Orthodontic Office in Akron in...
Frank M. Quattrocchi
Dec 16, 2018
Frank M. Quattrocchi, 92, of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on a beautiful Sunday morning, December 16, 2018.
Born in Akron, Oh., he worked in his father's grocery store most of his life and eventually took it over when his father passed on. Frank married the love of his life, Olga Kish and they enjoyed many years together,...
Hubert Paul Witte
Dec 15, 2018
Hubert Paul Witte departed this life and entered into the presence and grace of God on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. Born on June 28, 1927 in Milo, West Virginia to Carl and Harriet Witte, Hubert was a humble man that lived an extraordinary life. He was a graduate of South High School (Class of 1945) and...
Farrell J. Marquardt
Dec 15, 2018
Farrell J. Marquardt, 85 passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a Real Estate Broker after retiring as a Supervisor from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Farrell was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. He was a trustee for the...
Kenneth Raymond Serdinak
Dec 15, 2018
Kenneth R. Serdinak, 75, passed away December 15, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Barberton on February 23, 1943 to the late Joseph & Mary Serdinak, he was a 1961 graduate of Kenmore High School. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for 15 years, as well as a machinist in the foundry industry. In addition to...
Stephen Alan Hoedt
Dec 12, 2018
Stephen Hoedt, beloved son of Dave and Vita Hoedt, and brother of Michael, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mecys; grandmother, Betty; and Aunt Jane. He left behind a family whom he loved and who deeply loved him. Among those who will miss his kind smile and generous laughter are his...
Arnold Douangpanya
Dec 12, 2018
Arnold Douangpanya born on August 25, 1997 passed away on December 12, 2018. He was the son of Anoha Douangpanya and Khamphouthone Vaene; and brother to Bruce Lee Vaene and Newton Praseuth. He was a beloved caring son and a spirited adventurous brother. Arnold cared about everyone he came into contact with and truly carried a unique spirit. Always...
William Emery Burk
Dec 9, 2018
William Emery Burk, 74, passed gently in to God's hands on Dec. 9, 2018. Born in Akron to the late Ralph E. & Alice (Lay) Burk, he married his lifelong sweetheart of 54 years, Carol on February 22, 1964. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber with 33 years of service, where he made many longtime friends. In addition...
Nicholas John Stevens
Dec 8, 2018
Nicholas J. Stevens, of Akron, Ohio, aged 72, passed on December 8, 2018. Nicholas was a graduate of Buchtel High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard. He served as an artillery instructor at Ft. Sill, OK and later was stationed in Ansbach, Germany. He was also a member of DAV. Nick retired from The...
Roseanne Ranegar
Dec 6, 2018
Roseanne Ranegar, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Born in Washington, PA to the late Steve & Albenia Sitko on September 6, 1931, Roseanne came to Akron as a young woman. She worked as a manager for Ohio Bell for many years. Roseanne enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. In addition to her parents, Roseanne was preceded...
Betty Burkhardt
Dec 2, 2018
Elizabeth 'Betty' Burkhardt, 91, passed away on December 2, 2018. Born in Lakewood, OH on March 18, 1927, she was a longtime resident there, until moving to Akron over 35 years ago. Betty was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron, as well as St. Paul Ladies Guild, Firestone Park Seniors, Grace Baptist Seniors, and Ellet Seniors....
Mary Julia Becker
Nov 30, 2018
Mary Lengyel Becker, educator extraordinaire and cherished mother/grandmother/sister, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Akron Summa City Hospital. She was 90 years old. Born in August 1928, she touched thousands of lives during her 33 years as a teacher at Firestone Park Elementary School in Akron. She also served as a guidance counselor at West Junior High....
Mary Ann Steffek
Nov 29, 2018
Mary Ann Steffek, 71, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born August 15, 1947 to Albert and Helen (Zofchak) Hodnick in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Sons and Daughters of...
