Jason Anthony Jones
Dec 21, 2015
Jason A. Jones, 42, 0f New Haven, Connecticut, formerly of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away December 21, 2015. Jason was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He will be dearly missed by his father and mother Kerry and Kathie Jones of Sharon Township, extended family members and his many friends in the Stamford and West Haven, Connecticut...
Madeline Elinne Corney
Dec 20, 2015
Madeline Elinne Corney, 80, passed away December 20, 2015. Born in Green Township on January 23, 1935, Madeline had been a lifetime Green resident. She worked for over 20 years as a Registered Nurse at Timken Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was a parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and was a member of the Eagles Aerie #233,...
Sherman W. Grant
Dec 19, 2015
Sherman W Grant, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015 surrounded by his family, friends and neighbors. Sherman was born in Akron on October 14, 1932 to Sherman M. and Dorothea A. (White) Grant. He married Rochelle Joyce Righter in 1953. Having graduated from Akron West High School in 1950, he attended Miami University and Akron University....
Paul Joseph Speight
Dec 17, 2015
Paul Speight, who we're privileged to call Dad and Grandpa, was called home to Heaven by our Lord on December 17th 2015 and is now happily and forever reunited with his beloved wife Millie. Dad was extremely proud of his Irish heritage. His strength of body, mind, and spirit were unequaled and his influence and caring guidance taught us...
Jamie Alan Hyer
Dec 17, 2015
Jamie A. Hyer, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2015. Jamie was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Hyer. He is survived by his daughter, Kaleigh; Kaleigh's mother, Stefanie; father, Gerry; brothers, Keith, Jason (Jenny), Gerry and Greg; sisters, Monica (Lee), Annette (John) and Angie; loving girlfriend, Melanie; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins...
Carl Anthony Tilenni
Dec 16, 2015
Carl A. Tilenni, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a two year battle with cancer. Carl was born March 27, 1953 to Sebastian and Eva (Varca) Tilenni in Akron. He was employed by UPS for 40 years, retiring in 2013. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Carl is survived...
Fred Tisch
Dec 13, 2015
Frederick Lee Tisch, 81, passed away on December 13, 2015. Fred was born in Akron to John & Esther Tisch on September 4, 1934. He worked for B&O Railroad and the Veterans Administration, retiring in 1996. Fred was an avid golfer and bowler and was a devoted caretaker of his wife Lynda for many years. He attended the Chapel...
Mary Catherine Swires
Dec 12, 2015
E. Stroudsburg, PA-Mary C. Swires, 62, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015 while surrounded by her family. Born in Del Norte, Colorado on February 28, 1953 to the late Richard & Betty Jo Platz, Mary was raised in Alaska, which is where she met the love of her life, Daniel Swires. When Dan's job transferred the family to Akron...
Gene James Wise
Dec 10, 2015
Canal Fulton - Gene J. Wise, 84, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. The youngest of nine children, Gene was born December 22, 1930 to David and Katherine (Menser) Wise in Akron and had been a Canal Fulton resident since 1968. He was employed by Ohio Edison as a substation designer for 38 years...
Christopher Joseph Dispina
Dec 9, 2015
Christopher Joseph DiSpina, 45, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 while surrounded by his family & friends at Akron City Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Akron on April 23, 1970 to Ron & Carole DiSpina, Chris was a lifelong area resident. He married Christine Frient in 1996, together raising two wonderful sons, Joseph and Vincent. He...
Kathryn Elizabeth Wertzbaugher
Dec 6, 2015
Kathryn Elizabeth Wertzbaugher, age 95, passed away, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, TN. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2 PM at Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio with burial to follow at East Akron Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1 PM until service time. No...
Nancy Tamme
Dec 5, 2015
GREEN - Nancy L. Tamme (nee Triscori), 84, of Green died Monday, December 5th, 2015 in the palliative care unit of Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Ravenna, Ohio February 3, 1931, Nancy was the only daughter of the late Louis and Mary Grace Triscori. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland until her...
Pauline G. Sisler
Dec 5, 2015
Our dearest Pauline "Polly" G. Sisler, 78, passed safely into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2015, while surrounded by her family at Akron City Hospital. Polly was born in Grantsville, W. Va. on September 9, 1937 to the late Willard and Lennie Miller. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls,...
Robert D. Clegg
Dec 3, 2015
Robert (Rabbit) D. Clegg, 69 died on December 3, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He retired from Akron Plating with 40 years of service. Rabbit was a very friendly person who never met a stranger. He leaves behind one brother William 'Dino' (Joy) Clegg; his companion of 11 years Willadean Vorisek, and their two dogs Hwy...
Carolyn Jean Yerkey
Dec 3, 2015
WADSWORTH - Carolyn J. Yerkey, 68, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Select Specialty. Carolyn was born February 25, 1947 to William and Wanda (Barker) Plum in Webster Springs, W VA. She had been a manager for Charter One Bank for 16 years and was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church. Carolyn was a wonderful wife...
Constance M. (Connie) Phillips
Dec 2, 2015
Connie M. Phillips, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born in Barberton and retired from Silver Lake Country Club as Membership Director. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, enjoyed playing golf and loved to travel. Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Gizzi; sister, Darieanne Haag; step-father, Jack Coleman; and father-in-law,...
Sudhir Shringarpurey
Dec 1, 2015
Dr. Sudhir K. Shringarpurey, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015, with loved ones by his side, after fighting a hard battle with pancreatic cancer. He came to the United States at only 18 years of age, leaving his family behind, to focus on his education, and his love of this country made him stay and become...
Donald Earl Tisch
Nov 30, 2015
Donald Earl Tisch, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Esther Tisch on October 13, 1926. He worked for A & P and Sparkle Markets for over 40 years and was a Cuyahoga Falls School Crossing Guard for 20 years. Mr. Tisch...
Santino Smiroldo
Nov 29, 2015
Santino Smiroldo, 67, died peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sicily to the late Agatino & Domenica Smiroldo, Santino came to the U.S. in 1970. He married the love of his life, Santina Spina, and together they made their home in Akron. Santino was a Volvo specialist, and worked for several dealerships...
Adolf Brucker
Nov 28, 2015
Adolf (Holdi) Brucker, Age 83 of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2015. He was born on November 22, 1932 in Itzkany, Romania. He was a co-owner and Master Machinist at Akron Central Engraving, before retiring. Adolf was very innovative and could build or fix anything. He was a fan of wrestling, and enjoyed cruising the...