Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Peng Letdara

Peng Letdara

Nov 9, 2017

Peng Letdara, 85, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2107 in Akron. Peng was born May 8, 1932 in Laos, and came to Akron in 1981. She enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Unselfish and forgiving, Peng was a beloved community member.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Peng was preceded in death...

Vongsy Phonxaya

Vongsy Phonxaya

Nov 9, 2017

Vongsy Phonxaya, 94, passed away Thursday, November 09, 2017 in Akron. Born in Laos February 10, 1923, Vongsy came to Akron in 1986. He was a very active member of the Watlao Siriwathanaram Buddhist Temple. Vongsy was preceded in death by his wife Khamdor. He is survived by his children Bouakahm (Phothong) Sonevongsa, Khemphone (Kingsada) Chaleunsouk, Bouadaeng (Phonekeo) Sayarath,...

Olga Korora

Olga Korora

Nov 8, 2017

Olga (Kirek) Korora, 91, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017. Born on September 12, 1926, Olga lived her entire life in Kenmore and was a 1944 graduate of Kenmore High School, and was proud to have attended all of her class reunions. Olga worked for many years as a secretary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Walter  George Bartoloevic

Walter George Bartoloevic

Nov 7, 2017

Walter Bartoloevic, 58, passed away on November 7th, 2017. He was raised in Akron, and a was graduate of Green High School in 1977. He had achieved 10 years of sober living, giving credit to his Christianity. He was a compassionate and kind man who gave of his time to others. He was active in R.A.M.A.R., Ignatia Hall, ADM...

Marie Aranyosi

Marie Aranyosi

Nov 5, 2017

Maria Aranyosi, 91, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Sapphire Health Center. Maria was born to Stefan and Marie (Mazok) Wittman in Yugoslavia and came to the United States in 1951. She was a charter member of Nativity Catholic Church, a longtime member of the Hungarian-American Club and a past officer of the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing...

Anna V. ""Ginny"" Simon

Anna V. ""Ginny"" Simon

Nov 3, 2017

Anna V. "Ginny" Simon, 79 passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born in Saltville, Virginia and was a member of St. George Orthodox Church and St. George Ladies Club. She enjoyed Ceramics and Painting. Ginny is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; daughters, Cheryl Molnar and Cathy (Rick) Hager; sisters, Marie Reeves and Jacqueline (Harold)...

Robert  Frank Klingensmith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...