Obituaries

Jul 21, 2025

On July 21st, Catherine "Katie" Bernadette Julagay Corall passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side. Katie was 87-year-old. She was born in Brooklyn NY on November 30,1937. At the age of 12 her family moved to Cooperstown NY. When she was 19 years old, she moved to Akron, Ohio where she met Bill...

Jul 21, 2025

Murray "Ray" D. Daitch, 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Akron Central High School in 1964 and the University of Akron. He retired from Marc's Corporation doing security work in 2011. Murray loved all sports and animals. He...

Jul 21, 2025

MUNROE FALLS - Anna Sue Malorni gently and peacefully went to her heavenly reward on July 21,2025.She was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher witha kind heart and gentle soul. She dearly loved her family and the many children she taught throughout her career. She taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Cuyahoga Falls, and was...

Jul 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Knight, 76, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her home. Cheryl was born July, 11, 1949 to Harold and Virginia (Norris) Knight in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death her brother Dennis and is survived by her brother Gary Knight; several nieces...

Jul 20, 2025

Mary Dianne Abbott, 70, passed away, with her beloved husband by her side, on July 20, 2025.Dianne was born in Dover, Ohio on April 17, 1955 and was a 1974 graduate of Dover High School. She worked for many years as a home health aide. Dianne enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and other various arts and crafts. Dianne was preceded...

Jul 19, 2025

Linda Schiller Overfield, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 19 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She fought hard the final week to get herself back home to pass in the house her father built the year she was born. Born in 1947 to John and Lillian Schiller, she...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Richard Lawrence Rauckhorst Jr., who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the age of 92. Richard was born on April 8, 1933 in Akron to the late Richard and Margaret Rauckhorst. He was a loving husband...

Jul 18, 2025

Ljubica Curko, 61 , died on Thursday, July 18th 2025. She is survived by her son Bojan; daughter Bojana Bugarin son in law Sreto grandchildren Lazar & Milica; brothers Zoran and his family, Stjepan and his family, Anto and his family: sisters Nada and her family Marina and her family Milica and her family . Ljubica will...

Jul 18, 2025

Ann O. Leach (nee Kohut), 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. Throughout her life, she was affectionately known as mom, wife, sister, baba, AOL, Ukrainian princess, and angled by Ann. Ann was born April 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. She had many experiences throughout her life that shaped who she was as a person- a...

Jul 18, 2025

Timothy T. Waters, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 18, 2025 after a medical event. Tim was born in Akron to the late John and Carolyn Waters and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1981 and found a career in sales for a building materials distributor. Tim loved computers and...

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Lee Kirkwood, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born in Akron and was an administrative secretary for the Summit County Department of Jobs and Family Services for 13 years retiring in 2000. Linda was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Alex G. and Dorothy J....

Jul 16, 2025

Peter James Leahy, 79, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Peter was raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, by his late parents, Peter and Rita Leahy. He received his education at St. Peter's Preparatory School and St. Peter's College in Jersey City, and went on to earn...

Jul 14, 2025

Khambenh Bountharack was a devoted father, a courageous soldier, and a compassionate leader. Born on March 4th, 1930, in Ban Namarkeua, Savannakhet, Laos. He lived a life defined by service, strength, and resilience. From humble beginnings, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the Laos Royal Army shortly after his early schooling. His dedication led him to...

Jul 12, 2025

Michael Patrick West, 62, passed away on July 12, 2025. Michael was born on May 13, 1963 to William M. West Jr. & Anna Marie West in Akron and was a 1981 graduate of Garfield High School. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Michael was a car enthusiast and he was a master driveway...

Jul 12, 2025

Sheila Grace Burtscher passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 76, due to the Alzheimer's stealing her light. She was a nurse for many years, mostly at Akron City Hospital where she will be remembered by many. She survived by brother Bob Brown and her three wonderful children, Cheri Delaney, David Burtscher, and Joanie...

Jul 10, 2025

Donald F. Cargould Jr. passed on July 10, 2025. Born to Donald and Ruth (Broughton) Cargould on November 15, 1936, he was the first grandchild for both sets of grandparents. He was followed by his sister and seven cousins who all called the family property home. The Summit County property was purchased in 1852 by his great-grandfather,...

Jul 8, 2025

With gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of John "Jack" Fisher Herman at the age of 82 in Stow, Ohio. He passed peacefully of natural causes in his home on July 8, 2025.

Jack was born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1943 to Claude and Genevieve Herman, the fourth of their ten children,...

Jul 8, 2025

With heavy hearts and with a deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Iris Sue Waddle. On July 8th, 2025, Iris went home into the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ, where she will have everlasting peace. Born on August 16th, 1951 Iris devoted her life to walking faithfully...

Jul 6, 2025

Karl K. Friend, 80, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2025. Born on February 5, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a man of faith and a devoted husband to Patricia D. Friend and a loving father to Kimberly & Robert Pierce. His family and his pets were his world.Karl was hard working and dedicated to the...

Jul 4, 2025

Christopher F. Csonka, 60, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2025 after a brief illness. Chris was born in Akron on February 17, 1965 to the late Frank and Judy Csonka and was a lifelong area resident. A 1983 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, he went on to join the Air Force, serving eight years and...