Nov 10, 2015

Mary Rose Horvath, 94, passed away on November 10, 2015, at the Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. A lifetime Akron resident, Mary was a graduate of Garfield High School. She retired from General Tire and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. She was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet and paint ceramics, of which...

Nov 9, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Schindler (Ward) died surrounded by her children on November 9, 2015 at the age of 71. Betty is survived by her four children Sherry Ann Carson (Scott), Alvin Eugene Schindler (Kylie), Lori Marie Garmus (Daniel), and Gregory Alan Schindler; grandchildren Matthew (Lindy), Blaine, Haley (John), Ashley (Ian), Jessica, Madison, Sydney, Mason, Tyler, Taylor, Bentley, Peyton, and...

Nov 8, 2015

Mary Keblesh, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 13, 1925 to the late James and Clio Taylor. She came to the Akron area in 1942 and married Joseph Keblesh on June 1, 1944. They were married for 66 1/2 years prior to his...

Nov 6, 2015

Molly I. Marquardt (Heiser), 88, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and lived in Akron and Mesa Arizona. She had a strong spirit and was loving, caring, and generous with her friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland E. "Bud" Marquardt; parents, Henry and Minnie Heiser; 3 sisters; and...

Nov 1, 2015

Gary P. Smith, 69, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, after a long illness. Gary was born on November 25, 1945 in Long Beach, CA to the late Louis & Wanda Smith, and moved to Ohio on his wife's request in 1981. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for 26 years, retiring in 2008....

Oct 29, 2015

Juanita G. Fernandez, 79, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 29, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. Juanita was born in Akron and raised in Shelby, Ohio. She married Joseph Fernandez in 1957, and found her calling as a devoted wife and mother. Juanita loved gardening and baking, but her truest passion was for her family-her grandchildren,...

Oct 29, 2015

Margaret (Peg) Ahonen, nee Ellis, age 92, passed awayt October 29, 2015. Peg was born in Richfield and graduated from there as high school . She attended Kent State University and graduated cum laude with a degree in elementary education. She was a teacher for 32 years in Berea, Warren, and Cuyahoga Falls. She was an active 50 year...

Oct 28, 2015

Jane Flower, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Jane was born November 27, 1924 to Donald and Grace (Hoodlett) Helmkee in Newark, OH and was an Akron area resident for most of her life. She was a gifted artist, seamstress and athlete skilled at basketball, swimming, gymnastics and bowling. Mom was talented and...

Oct 28, 2015

Oct 24, 2015

Gary Stephen Brown, 63, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born in Barberton and was a mechanic his entire life. He was the owner/operator of G & L Auto for 17 years and worked for G & R Auto Care in Cuyahoga Falls for the last 14 years. Gary enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 23, 2015

Green - Jennifer Helen Katoll (nee Twigg), born in Barberton, OH on February 22, 1968 passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. Jennifer was preceded in death by her husband John and father Edd Twigg. She is survived by her mother Linda (Youngblood) Twigg; brother Joe (Janine) Twigg and their children Addison and Aidan; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and...

Oct 23, 2015

Wanda Hydock, 89, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. She was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and was a homemaker. She came to Akron in 2010 and had currently been a resident at Altercare of Hartville since January 2015. A very special thanks to the staff at Altercare for all of their care. Wanda was a member of St. Faustina...

Oct 18, 2015

Joan E. (Muir) Ruquet has gone home to rest on October 18, 2015 after a long, brave fight with pancreatic cancer. A joyful and sweet soul, she is loved and remembered by many for her kind heart and generous smile. A devoted Catholic, Joan was a parishioner of St. Mary in Akron, OH, and previously St. Timothy in Lady...

Oct 16, 2015

Josephine M. Desimone, 92, died Friday, October 16, 2015 in Schenectady, New York, where she had been residing with her daughter for the past five years. Josephine was born in Akron on January 15, 1923 to the late Francesco & Raffaella Vaccaro, and was an area resident most her life. She married her devoted husband of 60 years, John...

Oct 13, 2015

Jerry Lee Buckey, 69, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 after a long illness. Jerry was born in Akron to the late Earl & Peggy Buckey. He graduated from Garfield High School in '64, and lived in Akron, North Carolina and Florida. Jerry served in the US Army and was a warehouse supervisor for various companies. Jerry loved Motown, art,...

Oct 12, 2015

Deanna Marie Thomas, 49, passed away after a short and severe illness on October 12, 2015. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on December 30, 1965, she was the daughter of Michael and Donna LaCasella and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Deanna was a sports and music lover. She was an excellent artist and she loved to cook. She...

Oct 11, 2015

Joseph Todd Phillips, infant son of Nick and Traci Phillips passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Phillips and Todd Clark. He is survived by his parents; sister, Lily; grandmothers, Eileen (Tom) Clark and Linda Fox (Benny Donham); grandfather, Shawn Fox (Sandy Scott); aunts, Kim Clark, Tina (Tom) Mileto, Kelli...

Oct 8, 2015

GREEN - Nancy R. Scott (née Ruhe), a beloved wife, mother and grandmother died on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Canton, OH after a long battle with cancer. She was 77. Nancy was born on November 24, 1938 in Duquesne, Pa to George and Anna Ruhe. She graduated from Duquesne High school in 1956 and Marietta College in 1960...

Oct 8, 2015

Dorothy Jean "Honey" Gligor age 83 passed away on October 8, 2015. Honey was born on August 18, 1932 to the late Paul and Millie Vuykov in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Akron Kenmore High School in 1950 and attended Kent State University and the Akron Bible Institute. She was a member and attended St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox church...

Oct 8, 2015

Thomas L Szalay, 73, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center. Thomas was born October 18, 1941 to Péter and Ilona (Farkas) Szalai in Ugod, Hungary and immigrated to the U.S. in 1956. He was employed by General Motors for over 25 years. Thomas is survived by his children David (Krista) Szalay and Kathy...