Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Loretta  Ann Nicholas

Loretta Ann Nicholas

Oct 18, 2017

Loretta Nicholas, 77 was born on August 13, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Ellen King and passed away on October 18, 2017. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Joe King; sisters, Evelyn Lawrence and Mary Lou Naugle; and son-in-law, Chris Wysocki. She is survived by her sister, Sr. Marjorie King, H.M.;...

Joan  Crawford Mull

Joan Crawford Mull

Oct 16, 2017

Visitation at Funeral Home

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Funeral Service

7:00 pm Tuesday, October...

Anthony Michael "Mike" Leslie

Anthony Michael "Mike" Leslie

Oct 14, 2017

Anthony Michael Leslie, Jr. Anthony 'Mike' Leslie, 77, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. Mike was born September 12, 1940 in Canton to the late Anthony & Jeannie Leslie, and was a lifelong area resident. A member of IBEW Local 540, Mike worked for Abbott Electric for over 20 years as an electrician. He was an avid boater and...

Tom Decastro

Tom Decastro

Oct 12, 2017

Cloyd "Tom" DeCastro passed away peacefully on October 12, 2017 with family at his side. He was born on November 15, 1929 to Bill and Mary DeCastro. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Pat DeCastro; sisters-in-law Josephine DeCastro, Faye DeCastro, and Mildred DeCastro; brothers-in-law Frank Barber, Andy Moser, John Moser, Steven Moser, Dan Moser,...

Thomas  Bennett Lewis

Thomas Bennett Lewis

Oct 11, 2017

Thomas B. Lewis, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home. Tom was born July 28, 1939 Thomas B. and Jessie (Watt) Lewis in Barnesville, Ohio and had been an area resident most of his life. He was employed by Rubber Associates for over 30 years retiring in 2005. He was a faithful member of Queen...

Catherine  Virginia Rekettye

Catherine Virginia Rekettye

Oct 11, 2017

Catherine V. Rekettye, 94 passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born in Akron and was a member of the former St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church and was a current member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She was also a member of St. Michael's Guild, G.C.U., Jednota #555, Firestone Park Prime Timers and Past President of St....

Freddy  Louis Tomei

Freddy Louis Tomei

Oct 10, 2017

Visitation at Funeral Home

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2017

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Funeral Service

10:00 am Monday, October...

Bruce  L. Ricker

Bruce L. Ricker

Oct 9, 2017

Bruce L. Ricker, 56, died unexpectedly Monday, October 9, 2017. Bruce was born October 10, 1961 and was a lifelong area resident. He was a talented artist, and a beloved son, brother & uncle. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother Angela Ricker. He will be deeply missed by his father Kenneth; siblings Stephanie, Frank, Kenny (Nancy), and...

Virginia  Violet Sample

Virginia Violet Sample

Oct 9, 2017

Virginia Violet Sample(nee Mody), 84, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017. Born in Akron on June 24, 1933 to the late Stanley and Jesse Mody, Virginia was a graduate of North High School. She raised her family in Kenmore and retired from PPG Industries in 1990. She was a faithful member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church....

David Mortier

David Mortier

Oct 4, 2017

David Mortier, 56, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Charleston, SC. David was born April 19, 1961 to Dr. George and Jeannine (Tessier) Mortier in Akron and was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by his brother Mark. He is survived by his siblings Michael (Pamela),...

Charlotte  Priscilla Giannone

Charlotte Priscilla Giannone

Oct 1, 2017

Charlotte P. "Peaches" Giannone, 86 passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and retired from the Hamlin Steel Company. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a life member of  Firestone VFW Post 3383 Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, Sr.; daughter, Mary Louise; son,...

Stephen  Joseph Halaiko

Stephen Joseph Halaiko

Sep 30, 2017

Stephen Joseph Halaiko, 69, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Steve was born in Akron to the late Michael & Lois Jane Halaiko on August 20, 1948, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1966 graduate of St. Vincent High School, graduated from Borromeo Seminary and Divine Word, and went on to teach at St. Vincent -...

Florence  Marie Garnick

Florence Marie Garnick

Sep 28, 2017

Our loving mother left our arms to be welcomed into the loving arms of our dad, and sister Tricia, on September 28, 2017, at the age of 91. Born in Akron on January 26, 1926, to the late John & Sophia Lauck, mom was the fourteenth of fifteen children. Mom married Dad on August 6, 1949 and together they...

Paul  J. Snyder

Paul J. Snyder

Sep 28, 2017

Paul J. Snyder, 91, went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Paul was born in Everett, PA to the late Adam & Grace Snyder. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 35 years of service. Paul cherished his family and he was dearly loved...

Joyce  Anne Justice

Joyce Anne Justice

Sep 27, 2017

Joyce Anne (O'Neal) Justice, 68, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born January 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to James & Loretta O'Neal. Joyce attended West Junior High School and Firestone Senior High School while growing up in West Akron. Following in the footsteps of her mother, she pursued...

Doris  Virginia Fisher

Doris Virginia Fisher

Sep 25, 2017

At 94 and 3/4, Doris met her Jesus and took her last breath in the last minutes of September 25, 2017. Doris was born in Akron on January 12, 1923 to the late Charles and Emma Haidet, and was a lifelong area resident. A 1941 graduate of East High, she went on to work as a tray girl at...

Laurice  Jayne Coy

Laurice Jayne Coy

Sep 25, 2017

Laurice J. (Simon) Coy, 96, passed away September 25, 2017, after a brief illness, at Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Laurice was born on Feb. 8, 1921 in Kenmore, raised in Lakewood, Ohio, and lived in Akron since 1947, where she and her late husband, Lloyd, raised their family. For many years she was active in her church,...