Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Lee  Russell Rafferty

Lee Russell Rafferty

Aug 8, 2017

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, August 12, 2017

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Funeral Service

6:15 pm Saturday, August...

Julianna  L. Crosky

Julianna L. Crosky

Aug 8, 2017

Julianna Crosky, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Julia was born April 21, 1921 in Akron to Harry and Kristina Lorko.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Samuel Crosky; and her sister, Olga Anderson. Julia was very active throughout her lifetime.  After graduating from East High School, she held a number of positions, including...

Ann  P. Contos

Ann P. Contos

Aug 5, 2017

Anastasia (Ann) P. (Pappas) Contos, 75, passed away unexpectedly on August 5th 2017. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 9th, 1941 to the late Petros and Zoe Pappas. She was a 1959 graduate of Rayen High School. In 1963, Ann moved to Akron to marry her late husband of 49 years, Ross. She enjoyed working for the...

Stephen  George Farkas

Stephen George Farkas

Aug 3, 2017

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, August 6, 2017

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Mass

10:00 am Monday, August 7,...

Shirley  Ann Kissner

Shirley Ann Kissner

Aug 2, 2017

Shirley Ann Kissner, 82, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Shirley was born October 25, 1934, in Akron to the late Earl and Beatrice Lauck. She worked as the first computer operator for Goodyear and retired after 38 years. After retirement, she was a volunteer and worked at Interval Brotherhood Home for nearly 25 years....

Antonina Kulyk

Antonina Kulyk

Aug 2, 2017

Wadsworth - Antonina Kulyk, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her home. Antonina was born Spetember 25, 1926 to Dennis and Melania (Neberezhna) Hula in Wypowzow, Ukraine and came to the United States and the Akron area in 1951. She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was a past member of the church...

Kenneth  Lyle Roush

Kenneth Lyle Roush

Aug 1, 2017

Kenneth L. Roush, 74, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017. Ken was a 1962 graduate of Garfield High School and was devoted to music and Garfield's Band. Ken was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Elma. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Penny (Sabolesky); children Joseph, Michael (Teresa), Kenneth (Amy), Kimberly (Virgil) Thompson and...

Maria  J Jones

Maria J Jones

Aug 1, 2017

Maria (Mara) J. Jones, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Maria was born June 20, 1928 in Akron to the late Stanley & Viola Gligor. She was a feisty woman who enjoyed life and her independence. She was a member of the F.O.E #555, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the South Akron Orioles Nest 167. Maria spent...

David  Earl Voss

David Earl Voss

Aug 1, 2017

David Voss, 64, passed away on August 1, at the Jackson Ridge Care Center in Canal Fulton. Born in Akron, David was a 1971 graduate of Firestone High School. Throughout his life he worked for BF Goodrich, Matrix, Inc., and the GOJO Co. He was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Dave was preceded in death by...

Donald  Richard Corney

Donald Richard Corney

Jul 30, 2017

GREEN - Donald Corney, 84, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Don was born June 28, 1933 to Thomas and Emma Marie (Bates) Corney in Akron and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was employed for 45 years in the machine industry most recently for...

James  "Jim" Armour

James "Jim" Armour

Jul 27, 2017

James (Jim) Armour, 74 passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born in Akron and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War Era. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne (Baker) Armour on February 18, 2002. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Chris) Gale; sons, Craig (Jennifer), James and David...

Moui Rassavong

Moui Rassavong

Jul 23, 2017

North Canton - Moui Rassavong, 91, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home. Moui was born October 12, 1925 to Sankham and Moune Mongkhun in Sam Neua, Laos and came to the United States in 1980. Moui was preceded in death by her husband Chansawath and is survived by her children Kom (Lien), Chandong (Khak) and Chandone...

James  J. Martin

James J. Martin

Jul 23, 2017

James J. Martin, passed away on July 23, 2017, at the age of 80. He was born in Akron and lived here most of his life. He was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps.serving from 1953 to 1957. He loved being a Marine, especially the time he spent in Panama's jungle and would entertain family and friends with his...