Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Robert Frank Klingensmith
Oct 31, 2017
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Robert 'Bob' Klingensmith was born in Greensburgh, PA on June 18, 1938. He passed away at his home on October 31, 2017 after a brief illness. Bob graduated from Akron North High School where he met his wife, Rita. He served in the US Army and had a career in the commercial wallcovering industry in the Akron,...
Viola May Werner
Oct 29, 2017
For 98 years Viola Werner reflected her joy of life, her sense of humor and her love of God and family to all around her. Viola passed away October 29, 2017. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 28, 1919. She was married to the love of her life, Byron Werner for 73 years. Viola had many interests;...
Irene Elizabeth Kapolka
Oct 28, 2017
Irene E. Kapolka, 77, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Luke Lutheran Community. Irene was born February 4, 1940 to John and Karoline (Razau) Rehmann in Saybusch, Germany and came to the United States in 1952. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and she faithfully participated in Eucharistic Devotions since its inception at...
Don E. Oakes
Oct 27, 2017
Mass
11:00 am Thursday, November 9, 2017
Hoily Family Catholic Church
3179 Kent Rd
Stow, Ohio, United States
44224
Randolph A. Howell
Oct 27, 2017
Randy Howell, 57, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. Randy was born in Akron on September 27, 1961. He enjoyed life, adored spending time with his big brother and was very happy. Randy enjoyed working at Weaver Industires. He especially enjoyed playing cards, watching movies and listening to ABBA. Randy brought so much joy to his family and friends....
Mary Staycheff
Oct 27, 2017
Mary R. Staycheff, the last of the amazing Gerber girls, passed away at 93 Friday October 27, 2017. Mary was born September 13, 1924 in Brewster Ohio to the late Francis Xavier and Carrie (Deth) Gerber. She graduated from Navarre High School and worked at Goodyear Aircraft (Rosie), B. F. Goodrich and Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. She lived...
Richard James Pastoria
Oct 26, 2017
Richard James Pastoria went home to be with the Lord on October 26th 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Pearl and Pat Pastoria and his daughter Patty Lou. He graduated from Coventry highschool in 1951. He was a Marine stationed at Cherry Point North Carolina during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Goodyear with 37 years...
Jimmy Ritchie Willen
Oct 26, 2017
Jimmy Richard Willen, 69, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Jimmy was born September 6, 1948 in Akron to the late Carvin & Betty Sloan and was a lifelong area resident. He was a patient and kind man who truly enjoyed his 20 years working in a variety of positions at the Western Reserve state mental hospital, from administration...
Helen Louise Ciccolini
Oct 25, 2017
We lost our dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Helen was a retired bookeeper and a member of Rolling Acres Alliance Church. During her retirement, she was a passionate collector of angel statuettes; to her family, she was their compassionate, kind-hearted angel. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with her whole heart....
Helmar Herman Adolf Dollwet
Oct 25, 2017
Helmar H. A. Dollwet PhD, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2017 at his home. Helmar was born January 20, 1929 to Euguin and Johanna (Jacobs) Dollwet in in Merzig, Germany. In 1955 he came to the United States on an athletic scholarship to run track for the University of Michigan. Later, he received a National Defense and Education Act...
Frank Scalero
Oct 24, 2017
Frank Scalero, 97, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Stow Glenn Retirement Center. Frank was born March 6, 1920 to Rocco and Anna (Masiella) in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He played football and wrestled for North High School and was a veteran of the Army Air Corp during WWII. He earned nine...
Marie L Summers
Oct 24, 2017
Marie Summers (Apsega), 71, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home. Marie was born April 22, 1946 to John and Marie (Schmitt) Apsega in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was employed by Norton Company for over ten years. In addition to her parents Marie was preceded in death by her siblings...
Daniel James Brady
Oct 24, 2017
Daniel James Brady III died unexpectedly October 24, 2017. Daniel was born in Akron on July 31, 1957 and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. He worked for the Fairlawn Country Club. Daniel loved music and had an impressive collection of records. He enjoyed taking pictures, and was a true storyteller with a great sense of humor. Daniel was...
Theresia Guld
Oct 22, 2017
GREEN - Theresia Guld, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She is now reunited with her husband Joseph, who passed away in 1992. Theresia, her husband, and 2 out of her 3 children immigrated to the United States in August of 1951 to give her family a better life. She worked extremely hard all...
Loretta Ann Bertsch
Oct 22, 2017
Loretta A. Bertsch, 83, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born in Akron and retired from the Akron Police Department. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Loretta was an avid sports fan and lifelong Yankees fan. She enjoyed horseracing, bingo, playing cards and planting flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Bryson Francis Twigg
Oct 22, 2017
Cuyahoga Falls - Bryson (Jack) Twigg, Sr., 83, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. Jack was born July 18, 1934 to James and Elizabeth (Keller) Twigg in Tallmadge and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed as a Field Specialist by IBM for 35 years retiring in 1985. He was a...
Donald R. Krieger
Oct 22, 2017
Donald Krieger, 90 of Cuyahoga Falls was surrounded by family when he passed away October 22, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 26, 1927 to the late Harvey and Emma (nee Zuponcic) Krieger, he served in the Air Force and Merchant Marine. In 1945, he met Fran while working as a fireman...


