Zachary Michael Doherty
Aug 3, 2014
Zachary Michael Doherty, 18, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on Aug. 3, 2014. Zachary graduated summa cum laude from Lake High School in May, where he was a huge part of the Blue Streak band family. He had been accepted into the Akron University Honors College this fall, intending to enter the Corrosion Engineering program. Zachary loved going fishing...
Mildred Speight
Aug 2, 2014
Mildred (Millie) Speight, 88, was called home to the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, August 2, 2014. 'Happiness is...' was not only a favorite quote, it was the way she lived each day and she shared this positive outlook with her family and everyone she met. Born in Massillon, Ohio, and a proud 'Massillon Tiger' all her life, Millie...
Irene M. Spinelli
Aug 2, 2014
Irene M. (Cardarelli) Spinelli, 86, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved son, Jimmy on Saturday, August 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy in Akron. She was a beautician for 30 years most...
Mary Jean Brunton
Jul 31, 2014
Mary Jean Brunton, 82, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born in Kent, Ohio and was one of the first members of St. Eugene Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Combo Group, St. Eugene's Bridge Club and past secretary and bonafide member of the Jednota Club. She was a legal secretary for Goodyear, executive...
Agnes E. Kiel
Jul 30, 2014
Agnes Kiel, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, and joined her husband and love of her life Paul, who preceded her in death in 2008. Born July 19, 1922 in Akron, to Louis and Mary (nee Strebler) Mueller, Agnes was a lifetime area resident. Her life revolved around faith and family. She was a charter member of St....
Arnie C. Bennett
Jul 29, 2014
Arnie Bennett, 75, passed away at home on July 29, 2014 in Akron. Born in Akron on January 20, 1939, Arnie was a lifetime area resident. He retired from Logan Metal Stamping in 1999 with 35 years of service. Arnie served his country as a member of the US Army. He is survived by his wife Lois Bennett; children...
Shirley Ann Lang
Jul 29, 2014
GREEN - Shirley Ann (Horvath) Lang, 75, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 29, 2014. > Shirley was born April 19, 1939 to John and Mary Horvath in Akron. She was a 1957 graduate of Kenmore where she cheered for the football team. She proudly raised two children in Firestone Park where she resided for almost thirty years and had...
Robert Lee Collins
Jul 26, 2014
Robert L. Collins, 87, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Bob was born June 10, 1927 toVirgil and Ida (Wagner) Collins in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He graduated from East High and was veteran of the US Army WWII He was a member of Allenside Presbyterian Church. He was...
Andrew Robert Cole
Jul 25, 2014
Andrew Robert Cole, 39, of Akron, OH, walked through the gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of July 25, 2014. Born on April 13, 1975, he is survived by his grandparents, Carl and Ruth Hughes; his parents, Don and Charlene Cole; and his three siblings, Lisa Durante (Alika,...
Vernon W. Walker
Jul 24, 2014
Vernon W. Walker, 92, passed away on July 24, at the Emeritus of Stow. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on September 1, 1921 to the late William and Catherine Walker, Vern was a lifetime Falls resident and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country honorably as a member of the Army Air Corps during WWII. Vernon...
Karen Anne Capanna
Jul 20, 2014
Karen Capanna passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the age of 77. Karen's accomplishments and achievements in life are far too great to count. She was a caring and devoted counselor to those in need, a small-business owner with her husband, partner and best friend Robert Capanna and she was the proud, loving and indefatigable mother of...
Erich R. Wegner
Jul 19, 2014
Erich R. Wegner, 82, passed away on July 19, 2014. Erich was born in Germany, and graduated from the University of Mannheim with a degree in Finance. Erich retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, after 35 years of corporate service. Erich is survived by Ingeborg, his wife of 56 years and three daughters; Carole Wegner...
Helen Louise Dailey
Jul 18, 2014
Helen Louise Dailey, 88, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She was born in Canal Fulton and lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She retired from Bell Telephone after 29 years of service. Mrs. Dailey was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella (Gibbs) Coones; husband, Vernon Dailey; and brother, Harold Coones. She is survived by...
Marita M. Collins
Jul 18, 2014
Marita M. Collins passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2014. Marita graduated from North High School. She retired from AT&T. She was the daughter of the late Ruth and Henry Riedinger and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Agnes Hissong (sister), Lee Riedinger (brother), Geri Hutchison (sister). Her survivors include her brother, Bernie Riedinger (Marilyn); sister-in-law, Ruth...
Ian Michael Houk
Jul 18, 2014
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ian M. Houk, 26 passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 18, 2014. Ian was a bright, intelligent, caring young man with a great sense of humor. He meant everything to us and we feel privileged to have known him for the short time he was here. He will be dearly missed. Ian was preceded in death by...
Julia Gyetvai
Jul 17, 2014
Julia (Hars) Gyetvai, 88, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born in Hungary and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. She was also a member of the Hungarian-American Club and the Hungarian-American Culture Club. Mrs. Gyetvai was a seamstress for the former O'Neil's Department Store in Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents, John...
Cheryl Harris Phillips
Jul 13, 2014
Cheryl Harris Phillips, 59, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. Cheryl was born on July 12, 1955 in Rockingham, NC to Bobby and Betty Harris. She married Al Phillips in 1974 and together raised their son Kevin. Though they moved often for Al's career,...
Steve T. Pektor
Jul 11, 2014
Steve T. Pektor, 93, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Hospice of Medina County. Steve was born in Akron on December 16, 1920 to Carl and Ethel Pinczes. He married Marie Brown in 1947, and worked for B. F. Goodrich in the tire division for 40 years. Steve was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic...
Jerry Kostiv
Jul 10, 2014
Jerry Kostiv, age 67, passed away on July 10th 2014. Announcements to be later.
Patricia E. Heinl
Jul 7, 2014
GREEN - Patricia E. Heinl, 92, Loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at Chapel Hill Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Patricia was born September 4, 1921 to Vincent and Ethel (Eastman) Riley in Cleveland. She was employed by the University of Akron, before retiring in 1980. Pat, as she was fondly known,...