Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Rollin  Eugene Rawson

Rollin Eugene Rawson

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...

Raymond Sondereker

Raymond Sondereker

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...

Doris  Jean Antonetti

Doris Jean Antonetti

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...

Vera  Mae Skidmore

Vera Mae Skidmore

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...

Ronald  Edward Smith

Ronald Edward Smith

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,...

Gust Kalapodis

Gust Kalapodis

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...

Nicole  Marie Hayden

Nicole Marie Hayden

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...

Henry  S. Richard

Henry S. Richard

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....

Mary  F. Stith

Mary F. Stith

Mar 10, 2018

Mary F. Stith, 88 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born in Tampa, Florida and was a resident of Akron. Mary was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the church Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and...

Bounna Kongmanichanh

Bounna Kongmanichanh

Mar 10, 2018

Bounna Kongmanichanh, 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 10, 2018. Bounna was born in Vientiane, Laos in 1958 and came to the United States in 1983. He was employed by SGS Tool Co. Bounna is survived by his wife Kongkane; children Visane (Georgia), Somphane and Linda (Robert); grandchildren Blake, Cameron, Ricky, Anyla, Amirah and Mason. Services will be begin...

Helen  Mary Rusyn

Helen Mary Rusyn

Mar 10, 2018

Helen (Gruich) Rusyn, 94, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her daughter's home in Fleming Island, Fl. Helen was born May 20, 1923 to Isaac and Teresa (Kititich) Gruich in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1941 graduate of East High School. She worked at BF Goodrich making life rafts during...

Pauline Halamay

Pauline Halamay

Mar 8, 2018

Pauline Halamay, 90, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Summa Akron City Hospital. The family would like to thank all the caring and wonderful caregivers at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Summa Critical Care Unit and Summa Palliative Unit, who took such compassionate and loving care of our mother, Pauline. Pauline, her husband Walter and daughter Luba came to the...

William  Kenneth Morris

William Kenneth Morris

Mar 6, 2018

William (Bill) K. Morris, 66, went fishing with Jesus in the great pond beyond on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Though he ultimately succumbed to complications of liver disease, Bill fought valiantly to stay alive to be with his sweetheart Pam. In addition to his wife Pam, he is survived by their two children, Rachel Basham-Spiteri & Dawn (Brian) Dausman;...

Nada Devus

Nada Devus

Mar 6, 2018

Nada "Baba" Devus (Lozanovski), of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on March 6th, 2018. She was 91 years old. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Donka and Grozdan Lozanovzki, brothers Ico, Vangel, and Stevo, and sisters Mara, Cena, and Milica. Nada is reunited with her beloved husband, George Devus. Our baba...

Matthew  Allen Noble

Matthew Allen Noble

Mar 5, 2018

North Canton - Matthew A. Noble, 45, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Matthew was born April 2, 1972 to Melvin A. and the late Judith Marie (Denious) Noble in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Matthew was preceded in death...

James  Patrick Kennedy

James Patrick Kennedy

Mar 2, 2018

BARBERTON - James P. "Jim" Kennedy, 89, died peacefully in his sleep on March 2 at his home, with his wife Pauline by his side. Jim was born in Akron to the late Emmett and Mary (Payne) Kennedy, and lived in the Barberton/Akron area his entire life. Jim graduated from Kenmore HS in 1946 where he was a member...

James E. "Jim" Data

James E. "Jim" Data

Mar 1, 2018

James E. Data, 83, passed away on March 1. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Dominic and Helen Data. A graduate of St. Mary's High School, Class of '51 Jim played center and was Captain of the football team. After high school, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Sandoval during the...

Jack  Laverne Mcavinew

Jack Laverne Mcavinew

Mar 1, 2018

'Captain' Jack McAvinew, 85, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018. Born in Akron on October 14, 1932 to the late William & Elsie McAvinew, Jack was a lifetime area resident and a 1951 graduate of Kenmore High School. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and then later as a fishing charter captain on Lake Erie. Jack was an avid...

Wanda  Sue States

Wanda Sue States

Feb 26, 2018

Wanda States, 59, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center. Wanda was born March 9, 1958 to Barnie and Beulah (Goff) Sells in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed by Firestone Tire, Ohio Edison and, most recently, by Akron Public Schools as an Administrative Assistant for the past...

Rebecca A. "Becky" Beane (Kisela)

Rebecca A. "Becky" Beane (Kisela)

Feb 24, 2018

Rebecca Kisela Beane, 52, passed away Saturday evening due to complications with Lupus. Some qualities that are not long forgotten about Becky are her magnificent presence, charismatic attitude, loving sensibilities, compassionate spirit, and unwavering strength. She was kind-hearted, selfless, family-oriented, and loved her precious dogs, Indy and Marlie. Becky was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in Silver...