Irene Mary Shannon
Dec 27, 2017
Irene Mary Shannon, 92 passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn. She was a devoted daughter and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Akron. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, John Francis and Margaret (Sheehan) Shannon; nephews, Billy and...
Joseph Phillip Marchion
Dec 25, 2017
Joseph P. Marchion, 63, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 25, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. Joseph was born April 24, 1954 to Joseph and Barbara (Burton) Marchion in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was the owner of Hartville Café for the last 15 years and was previously a supervisor for McDonald Restaurants for...
Huldah May Hogsed
Dec 24, 2017
Huldah M. Hogsed, 89 passed away December 24, 2017. She was born in Nebo, West Virginia and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Huldah had also worked for the Hoover Company, W.G. Rogers and O'Neil's throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lida (Tanner) Dawson; husband, Norris J.; son, David; grandson,...
Russell William Chipner
Dec 23, 2017
LAS VEGAS - Russell William Chipner, 81, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Russ was born in Cleveland to the late Michael & Mary Chipner. He graduated from Akron-Garfield High School and Purdue University. Russ worked as a mechanical engineer for NASA, General Electric and Martin Marietta, before settling into freelance work. He was faithful in the Russian Eastern...
Dennis Arthur Boelter
Dec 22, 2017
Dennis A. Boelter DVM, 71, passed away as the result of a tragic accident Friday, December 22, 2017. He graduated from Michigan State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He owned and operated the Akron Animal Clinic and Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital for 43 years. He was also a member of Bath Church. Dennis was a man who provided...
David Lee Digirolamo
Dec 22, 2017
-CUYAHOGA FALLS David Lee DiGirolamo, 56, passed away Dec. 22, 2017. He was a beloved son, husband, & father. He cherished his wife Renata (Rego) and their two children Pamela & Nicholas. He was a much loved son of Vincent & Nancy DiGirolamo and brother to Annette (Michael) Marlow & Alan DiGirolamo. He was a beloved son to his...
Donald Ruquet
Dec 20, 2017
Donald F. Ruquet passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2017 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Joan; his parents; his sister, Gloria; his brothers, Eddie, Kenny and Herbie; he is survived by brothers, Tommy and Terry; loving father of Linda (Tony) Crookston and Jimmy (Shawn) Ruquet, grandfather of...
Lucy Mcfadden
Dec 20, 2017
Lucy Taormina McFadden, 69, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Conneaut, Ohio, with her beloved husband and best-friend, Greg, at her side. Lucy was born in Akron on December 21, 1947 to the late Joseph & Beatrice Taormina. She attended St. Paul Parish Grade School and was raised in the parish. Lucy graduated from Garfield High School and...
Clark Junior Kerstetter
Dec 18, 2017
Clark Kerstetter, 91, passed away on December 18, 2017. Born in Akron on December 29, 1925, to the late Harry & Lillian (Simon) Kerstetter, Clark was a lifetime area resident. He retired as a supervisor after 38 years of service from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Clark served his country during WWII, fightingin the Battle of Okinawa, &...
Mary Lizak
Dec 16, 2017
Mary Lizak, 96 fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born in Hammond, Indiana and retired from Springfield Township. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and the Ladies Altar Aid. She was an active participant in church special events and festivals. Her heart was in church activities. She was the beloved...
Walter Tomko
Dec 16, 2017
Walter Tomko, 92, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. Walter was born June 23, 1925 to John and Mary (Zwiezenska) Tomko in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a salesman for Fiocca's and Waterloo Supply over 50 years. He was a life time active member of...
Jean Ellen Kolnik
Dec 15, 2017
Jean Ellen Kolnik, 73, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Akron August 10, 1944 to Steve and Lydia (Sabaka) Jean had been an Akron resident all her life and a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and was employed and retired from GenCorp and...
Mary Christoff
Dec 15, 2017
Mary Christoff, 90 fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born in Kneja, Bulgaria and was a member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church. She was a generous person and very active in her church. Her passions were cooking, baking and history. Working alongside her husband, the Very Rev. Fr. Christo B. Christoff who...
Frank Donald Birklund
Dec 14, 2017
Frank Birklund, 89, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 after a brief illness. Frank was born November 27, 1928 to the late Carl and Anna (Hill) Birklund in Akron. He retired from Ohio Bell after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Barberton Moose and the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a WWII veteran serving...
