Obituaries

Mar 26, 2018

Julia A. Semon passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, just two weeks shy of her 104th birthday. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Helen Semon, two brothers and four sisters. She will be greatly missed by her numerous nieces and nephews. They will always remember her memory for yearly gifts of books & puzzles at...

Mar 25, 2018

Mary M. Dixon (Miller), 92 passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born in Akron and enjoyed watching golf and doing crafts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hachik and Gelena Zaratsian; first husband, James Harvey Miller, Jr.; second husband, Robert Dixon; son-in-law, Michael J. Johnson; brother, Gerald Zaratsian; and sisters, Shockey Zaratsian and Betty Burkey....

Mar 25, 2018

Martha A. Vanca of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 25, 2018. Born December 13, 1927 to Alfred and Emelie Carlson, she was the youngest of 3 children. Martha graduated from East High School and met her future husband while working for East Akron Nash. Martha retired from the Akron Board of Education in 1993 where she worked as...

Mar 22, 2018

Magdalene Paronish, 84 passed away March 22, 2018. She was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania and was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church. Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Fannie (Dzindzia) Wasilko; and husband, Joseph. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Bruce) Palmer, Paul Paronish and Joseph, Jr. (April) Paronish; sisters, Kate...

Mar 20, 2018

The Chibis family lost their patriarch, Louis G. on March 20, 2018. He was a loving husband, caring father, and doting Papou (grandfather). He knew no enemies and was loved by all. He was easy going, fun-loving, instantly made friends and was everyone's favorite. He and Alice were amazing dancers and showcased their unique style at many family parties....

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 18, 2018

Beth A. Hirschfelt, 57, passed away on March 18 after a brief illness. Born in Martins Ferry, Beth has been an area resident for most of her life. She was graduate of Garfield High School. Recognized by family and neighbors as having a "green thumb" her flowers and house are always the nicest on the block.

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Mar 17, 2018

Stephen A. Kertesz, 91, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Pleasantview Care Center. Steve was born January 2, 1927 to Stephen and Mary (Baumgardner) Kertesz in South Bend, IN and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School. He was a veteran of the Army during WWII. Steve's...

Mar 17, 2018

Alfonso 'Funz' Angelo DiFeo Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Saturday March 17, 2018. Born in Akron on October 1, 1927 to the late Alfonso & Palmina DiFeo, Al was a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Garfield in 1946, Al went on to serve in the US Coast Guard and then returned to help run the family poultry business...

Mar 16, 2018

MaryAnn Pinto, 70, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018. Born in Akron on November 24, 1947 to the late Howard A. Jr. & Mary Snyder, Mary Ann was a lifetime Firestone Park resident and a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. She retired in 2010 from Miller Transfer after 31 years of service. She was an active member...

Mar 16, 2018

Joseph Jeffrey "Jeff" Dunn, 71, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Akron on January 24, 1947 to the late Joseph & Arliene Dunn, Jeff was a lifelong area resident. Jeff served in the US Navy during Vietnam and he retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 28 years in 1996. He went All-Conference in...

Mar 15, 2018

Anna Marie Munka, 99, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Village of St. Edward. Born in Akron on January 7, 1919 to the late John & Christina Steger, Anna Marie was a lifelong area resident.  She had her first job at Mary Coyle and worked at Goodyear during WWII making rubber rafts.  A longtime, active member of...

Mar 15, 2018

Rollin "Rocky' Rawson, 96, passed away March 15, 2018. Born in West Virginia on February 23, 1922 to the late William & Lily Rawson, Rocky was a 1942 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country in the US Army during WWII, and was a Bronze Star recipient. He retired from Montgomery-Ward after 20 plus years and...

Mar 15, 2018

Raymond P. Sondereker, 85, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born in Stow on February 27, 1933 to the late Carl & Loretta Sondereker, Ray was a lifelong area resident. He served in the Marine Corp as an official photographer during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Italian American Society in Ravenna and was active in...

Mar 14, 2018

Doris J. Antonetti, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 201. Doris was born February 21, 1937 in Charleston to the late Archie & Edna Stottlemire. She was a devoted wife and mother- charming, independent and generous. Doris was active with her Fallscreek Community Church family, participating in many activities, always helping others and being generous with her time. She...

Mar 12, 2018

Vera "Babe" Skidmore Our Mom, at 89 years young, made her journey to heaven to be with her beloved husband of nearly 52 years, Robert 'Bob', as well as her parents, sister, brother and many dear friends. She left her loving children and grandchildren with life's best gift: the lesson of how to live life feeling blessed in spite...

Mar 12, 2018

Ronald E. Smith, 62, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. Ron was preceded in death by his parents John & Betty Miller; grandson Kyle Smith; and Aunt Marie Chapman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail; children Ronald Michael, Eric (Elizabeth), & Amanda (Henry) Duncan; sister Jodi (Tom) Orihel; grandchildren Matthew, Alex, Ellie,...

Mar 11, 2018

The gates of Heaven were opened Sunday, March 11, 2018 to welcome a kind and loving man. Gust Kalapodis ended his brave journey into night and found the Light. He was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher in life. He lived by a favorite Bible passage: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the...

Mar 11, 2018

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Nicole 'Niki' Hayden, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2018 Born in Akron on November 5, 1984, Niki was a lifetime Falls resident and a 2003 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She worked for over 18 years at the McDonalds on Munroe Falls Ave. Niki was preceded in death by her mother Melanie Harrell; grandparents...

Mar 11, 2018

Henry Samuel "Hank" Richard Jr. went to meet his Jesus face to face on March 11th, 2018. A lifelong Akron resident, Hank lived a full life and was devoted to his family, his work, and his relationship with Jesus. Born on September 7, 1939 to Henry and Eleanor Richard, Hank grew up in the Firestone Park Area of Akron....