Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

Ryan C. Angerstien, 30, died Monday, June 18, 2018. Born in Akron on November 20, 1987, Ryan spent many of his formative years in El Paso, Texas where he made many lifelong friends, before coming back to Akron in 2010. He enjoyed computers and video games. He was a generous friend and loved his parents and sisters. Ryan's kind...

Jun 15, 2018

Jean P. Kline, 98 passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale D. Kline in 1957. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Mesko; son, Bruce (Ginger) Kline; grandchildren, Greg (Laurel) Mesko, Marcella Farson, Keith (Olivia) Kline and Jacob Ramsey; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services...

Jun 13, 2018

Aleksandra (Ala) Wojcik, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Aleksandra was born February 19, 1946 to Wladyslaw Weglarz and Zofia (Mastalska) Weglarz in Szczawnica, Poland. In 1972 she married the love of her life, Henry Wojcik who brought her to her new home-Akron, Ohio. Aleksandra was employed by Giant...

Jun 10, 2018

An amazing father and grandfather, Thomas Carl Graham, 90, passed away June 10, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on January 2, 1928 to Helen and Homer Graham of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A veteran of WWII, he was chosen to serve at Vint Hill Farms Station near Washington D.C., where he analyzed intelligence from around...

Jun 9, 2018

Christopher Swires, 40 passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born in Alaska and recently resided in Dayton, Ohio. Christopher was a Field Service Engineer with the Makino Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoyed RC cars. He was also a big advocate of renewable energy. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 6, 2018

Victor (Vito) M. Pisano of Akron passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2018 at the age of 98. He was born on May 22, 1920 in Buffalo, NY, to Anthony and Agnes Pisano and moved to Akron in 1946. The oldest of seven, he was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Margaret Rizzo,...

Jun 6, 2018

Deanna Jean Hobbs, 59, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Born in Akron on October 13, 1958 to Dean & Jean Hobbs, Deanna was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Green High School in 1977 and enjoyed selling Mary Kay products for 25 years.  Deanna loved to dance and to sell on eBay. Gentle and sweet, she was...

Jun 5, 2018

Alice Ann Battistuta, 88, passed away peacefully June 5, 2018. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband Louis; parents Mike & Anna and brother Edward. She is survived by her daughter Linda Payerle and son and daughter-in-law Gary & Debra Battistuta; grandchildren Michelle, Gary, Mike, & Tony; great-grandson Kaden; sister Mary Ann Foreman. The family would like...

Jun 4, 2018

Jun 3, 2018

Unconditional love best describes, Alice Chibis, a woman of many talents, interests and vocations. Alice was a wife, mother, yiayia, thea, cousin and just a good friend to many. Once you met her you were enchanted by her youthful voice, sparkle for life and realized that her spirit transcended her age in spite of her health issues. Her beauty...

Jun 3, 2018

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Helen F. Hoffman, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 3, 2018. Born in Cleveland, OH 0n August 6, 1924 to the late Thomas Leo & Helen Lucille Walsh, Helen had been a Falls resident since 1964. She was a longtime faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls, where...

May 31, 2018

Rosemary Hartmetz, 76 passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. She was born in Barberton and was a lifetime resident of the area graduating from Kenmore High School in 1961. She enjoyed baking and sewing. She was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Kathryn Bettes; daughter, Julie Ann Hartmetz; and brother, Paul. She is survived by husband of 49...

May 31, 2018

Angela Sue Sabbagh, 101 passed away on May 31.  She was born in Akron on Aug. 7, 1916 to Italian immigrant parents Thomas and Mary Cardoni.  In her 101 years she witnessed many wars and the Great Depression.  Angela's greatest love was her family. She also enjoyed working in her garden and cooking. She was able to master not...

May 30, 2018

Donald Ray Lang, 88 passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a 1948 graduate of North High School and went to Kent State for 2 years. He worked in the auto parts industry his entire life. He worked for Giant Auto Parts and retired in...

May 28, 2018

-CLINTON Jean Bale, 67, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2018. Born in Akron on July, 23, 1950 to the late John & Ruth Muzljakovich, Jean was a 1968 graduate of Garfield High School. Jean was a loving wife, mother, & grandmother. She loved working in her gardens, and traveling with her husband Jim & family. In...

May 28, 2018

Jeannette Marie Pittinger (nee Pamer), 87, passed away on May 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Jeannette was born to John and Emma Pamer on January 13, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. The oldest of 5, she cherished her 4 younger brothers. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, sharing her talents with upwards of 12 Catholic parishes throughout her...

May 27, 2018

Brandon Ray Johnson, 34 passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Brandon was born in Akron. Brandon served in the U.S. Marine Corps. for eight years. He received a Presidential Unit Citation for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Korean defense service medal, deployment ribbons and many other  commendations. After leaving the Marine Corps. he was employed...

May 26, 2018

Rita (Sipka) Klingensmith, born in Akron on October 4, 1937, passed away suddenly at her home on May 26, 2018. She graduated from Akron North HS, where she met her husband Bob. Rita worked in the insurance billing industry, and was last employed by Falls Surgical Group. She was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,...

May 25, 2018

Betty Sayre, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 25, 2018. Born in Akron on December 26, 1940, Betty had been an East Sparta resident for over 30 years. She was a member of the Former Akron Baptist Temple. Betty, along with her husband, owned Akron Transmission, retiring in 1986. Betty enjoyed traveling, shopping, and especially...

May 23, 2018

Nadezda Savcic, 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2018 due to complications of a stroke. Born in Belgrade, Serbia on April 7, 1931, Nadezda came to the United States in 1976. Her first job was at Belgrade Gardens in Barberton where she worked as a cook for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of the former...