Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Michael Olson

Michael Olson

Apr 28, 2025

Michael Olson, 74, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born in Ravenna and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He was employed by Walmart for 19 years and happily retired in 2012. Golfing and his dogs, Mickey and Minnie were then his passions. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Olson; and his...

John 'Jack' Karl Wilson

John 'Jack' Karl Wilson

Apr 28, 2025

John K. 'Jack' Wilson, 81, passed away April 28, 2024. Jack was born in Akron on December 27, 1943 to the late Les & Jean Wilson. He was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was an inter-city conference all-star. He served his country in the US Army and spent one tour of duty...

George Lawrence Mcwilliams

George Lawrence Mcwilliams

Apr 19, 2025

George McWilliams, 21, beloved son and brother, has gone home to Heaven with Jesus. George was born December 26, 2003 in Akron to Larry and Helen McWilliams. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. While he passed before finishing his recreation, park, and tourism management degree, he was...

Gregory Thomas Shook

Gregory Thomas Shook

Apr 17, 2025

Gregory T. Shook, 63, passed away on April 17, 2025. Greg was born on September 18, 1961 to Tom & Joanne Shook and was a 1979 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. Greg worked most of his career as a salesman in the industrial knife industry, criss-crossing the country while building multiple businesses over 30-plus years. He closed his...

Carol Lyn Mcfarland (Spoerndle)

Carol Lyn Mcfarland (Spoerndle)

Apr 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Lyn McFarland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 27, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Leona (nee Wilhelm) Spoerndle, Carol led a life marked by compassion, dedication,...

Theresa Marie (Lavery) Naska

Theresa Marie (Lavery) Naska

Apr 15, 2025

Theresa Marie Naska, 71, passed away peacefully, in her daughter's arms, on April 15, 2025. Theresa was born on October 8, 1953 in Akron to the late James & Delores Lavery, and was a 1971 graduate of Kenmore High School. She was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 years. Theresa married the love of her...

Alfred Joseph Magoline, Jr., Md

Alfred Joseph Magoline, Jr., Md

Apr 14, 2025

Alfred "Fred" Joseph Magoline Jr., MD passed away peacefully on April 14, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend, Fred's life was a masterclass in kindness, humility, and generosity. Born on August 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to Alfred and Anna Rose Magoline, Fred...

Robert Lee Burse

Robert Lee Burse

Apr 14, 2025

Robert Lee Burse, 77, passed away April 14, 2025. Robert was born August 28, 1947 in Akron to William and Hazel Burse. He graduated from Copley High School. Robert co-owned Ohio Mechanical Handling Company with his brother William "Bud." He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of many...

Jessica Ann Lachowski

Jessica Ann Lachowski

Apr 14, 2025

Ms. Jessica Ann Lachowski, age 42, passed away on April 14, 2025. Jessica was a true light and a solid voice of guidance for everyone she was around. She was wise beyond her years and always made kids comfortable being kids. She treated all of them as if they were her own and they loved GaGa. She...

Ronald Nicholas Santoro

Ronald Nicholas Santoro

Apr 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ronald Nicholas Santoro, Jr. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Ron was born on April 6, 1962 in Port Chester, New York to the late Ronald Sr. and Nancy Santoro. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1980 graduate of Woodridge High School. Ron...

Frank Joseph Taormina

Frank Joseph Taormina

Apr 11, 2025

Frank "Frankie" Joseph Taormina, II, 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025. Frankie was born in Akron to Frank and Ethel Taormina and graduated from Garfield High School in 1989, where he played baseball and other sports. He was very loved by many, and his infectious laugh and smile were unforgettable. In addition to his parents,...

Philomena Ann Herold

Philomena Ann Herold

Apr 11, 2025

Philomena Ann Herold (Stribbling), passed away on April 11, 2025 after a brief illness at the age of 92. Ann was born in Leicester England on January 17, 1933 to John and Mary Stribbling and was the seventh child of eight children. She attended Saint Peter School in Leicester and Holy Cross School. During her school years...

Janet Santos

Janet Santos

Apr 10, 2025

Janet Santos passed away peacefully in Raleigh NC on April 10, 2025. She was born in Munroe Falls Ohio on March 22, 1933. Janet and her husband Joe lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for over 80 years prior to moving to NC to be closer to her daughter and their grandchildren. Janet was the Matriarch of...

Elaine (Lumley) Ratzer

Elaine (Lumley) Ratzer

Apr 8, 2025

Elaine was a loving wife to Bill and a loving mother to daughter Shannon (David Lubin) and son Tony (Allen) and grandmother to Zenny, Zion, and Zuri and Scott. She is survived by her husband, her two children, their spouses, sisters Debi (Jeff) and Nancy (Keith), sister-in-law Pam (Ralph), brothers-in-law Larry (Marla), Joe (Becky), John (Sarah), Jon (Chiu Min),...

Robert Wayne Burns

Robert Wayne Burns

Apr 7, 2025

Robert Wayne Burns, 61, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 due to natural causes. Bob was born in Akron to the late Donald and Ann Burns and lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1981 and went on to work in the trucking industry. Bob loved spending his free time fishing, hunting and...

Carl Leonard Schuckert

Carl Leonard Schuckert

Apr 6, 2025

Carl L. Schuckert "Uncle", 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Carl retired from Giant Eagle Barberton after spending his life in the grocery business and managing many local grocery stores for over 35 years. He attended Springfield Baptist Church. Carl was known for his love of gardening, and he loved...

Thomas Keenan

Thomas Keenan

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Keenan. He was born on January 5, 1953 to the late Thomas Keenan II and Jeanette Bilgari in Germany.Thomas was a hardworking man and supported his family by being a machinist and a quality control specialist. He loved gardening, woodworking and playing computer games with his granddaughters,...

Marilyn Jean (Miller) Huddleston

Marilyn Jean (Miller) Huddleston

Apr 5, 2025

Marilyn Jean Huddleston (Miller), 88, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1936, to the late Harry and Anna (Brown) Miller. Marilyn lived her entire life in the Akron area near family and lifelong friends. She retired from Roadway Express Trucking Company after a 35-year career. Marilyn enjoyed many interests over...

Harry Aldo Vezzani

Harry Aldo Vezzani

Apr 4, 2025

Harry A. Vezzani, 72, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. Harry was born on January 16, 1953 to the late Harry and Lena Vezzani and was a 1971 graduate of Hoban High School. He obtained degrees in accounting and business administration from the University of Akron. Harry was a devoted parishioner of St....

Dennis Allen Von Forell

Dennis Allen Von Forell

Apr 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Allen Von Forell, age 71, of Green, Ohio, on April 4, 2025. Dennis passed away after a life filled with hard work, love, watching sports, and music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis was born on December 6, 1953, in Denver, Colorado,...