Obituaries

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,...

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 -...

Sep 29, 2017

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Sep 23, 2017

William C. Jauman, 70 crossed over on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born on January 20, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to Roland and Emma (Mantz) Jauman. He graduated from North Canton Hoover High School in 1965 and began his Carpenter's Apprenticeship in 1967 lasting until 1971. He was a member of Carpenter's Local #285, McKinley Eagles #2370 and...

Sep 21, 2017

Betty Shatrick, 88, passed away Thursday September 21, 2017 at The Briarwood Assisted Living. Betty was born February 19, 1929 to Harry and Pauline (Wilson) Phillips in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was employed by the University of Akron as an auditor for over 31 years, retiring in 1993. She was a very...

Sep 21, 2017

Gary Schaeufele, 64, of Tallmadge, OH passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He will be missed by his wife of over 41 years, Cathy, and son Matthew and his wife Melissa. He was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Dorothy Schaeufele, sisters Ruthann Schaeufele and Marianne Wise, and brother John Schaeufele. He...

Sep 20, 2017

Una F. Green, 90 passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born in Luke, Maryland, lived in Barberton, Ohio and retired from the Green Local School System in Green, Ohio. She was a member of River of Life Assembly of God Church for 39 years and was a pre-school worker for the Church of Christ. Una was preceded...

Sep 18, 2017

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Karl James Nash, 71, passed way unexpectedly at the golf course after participating in the Aurora Fire Department Local 99 Charity Golf Outing on September 18, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1946 to the late Kenneth & Dorothy Nash. Karl was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over...

Sep 17, 2017

Rose Marie Crutchman, 93, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Gardens of the Western Reserve. Rose was born April 28, 1924 to Samuel and Adele (Mucciali) Morrell in Carolina, W. Virginia and had been an Akron resident since 1946. She was a member of Summit Wesleyan Church. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Herbert in...

Sep 16, 2017

William F. Willis, 84, of Akron, Departed this life September 16, 2017. Born in Blandville, WV on January 28, 1933, he was the youngest son of the late Harry & Lena (Polan) Willis. After graduating from Doddridge County HS in WV, Bill moved to Akron and began his career for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked...

Sep 15, 2017

Daniel Nicholas Kormushoff, 59, passed away September 15, 2017. Dan was born in Akron and a lifelong resident of the area. Dan owned and operated Kormushoff Painting for a number of years. Most recently, he worked for American Roadway Logistics. He was a graduate of Firestone High School where he excelled in baseball which led to an outstanding career...

Sep 14, 2017

Sep 13, 2017

Linda Rohrbough, 69, passed away on September 13, 2017. Born in Akron on December 7, 1947 to the late Clyde & Dorothy Jandecka, Linda was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She worked for the University of Akron in Computer Services and retired in...

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Jean Barta, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 11, 2017. Born in Akron on February 23, 1930 to the late Nick and Rose Polera, Jean was a graduate of St. Mary High School. She was a faithful and active parishioner at St. Paul Parish for over 60 years, where she was a member of...

Sep 9, 2017