Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Henry  Austin Easley

Henry Austin Easley

Jun 10, 2017

Henry A. Easley, 84, died on June 10, 2017 from complications due to final stages of COPD. He was born in Copley, Ohio on October 21, 1932 to the late Henry and Mary Easley. He graduated from Copley High School and at 19, met and fell in love with a 21-year-old girl named, Joene, his wife for 40 years...

Brooke  Alexandria Swan

Brooke Alexandria Swan

Jun 7, 2017

Brooke Alexandria Swan, 23, died unexpectedly June 7, 2017. Brooke was born in Akron and grew up in Green. She graduated Green High School in 2012. Brooke was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved animals-especially her dog Pee-Wee-and music and good movies. Brooke's big smile, along with her high energy, bubbly personality could light up a...

David  Lee Ross

David Lee Ross

Jun 4, 2017

Born March 11, 1940 in Akron to Tony and Julia Ross, Dave passed away June 4, 2017. He grew up on North Hill and was a 1958 graduate of North High School. He entered the US Marine Corps after high school and served until 1961. He was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church in Akron. Dave married Sandra...

James  Sylvester Boyd

James Sylvester Boyd

May 31, 2017

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Anna Orban

Anna Orban

May 30, 2017

Anna Orban of Akron, passed away at her granddaughter's home in Madison Heights, MI, on May 30, 2017, at age 103. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born to Andrew and Anna Cesnak on June 12, 1913, in Backa Palanka, Yugoslavia, she came to Akron at the age of seven. Married to George Orban...

Helen  Mary Rasicci

Helen Mary Rasicci

May 27, 2017

Helen M. Rasicci (nee Irot), of North Ridgeville, OH, formerly of Akron, OH and Tarpon Springs, FL, 92, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Ames Hospice House in Westlake, OH following a short illness. Helen was born in Monessen, PA then moved to Akron at age 4. She graduated from South High School in Akron in January 1941....

Roy  Henry Roberts

Roy Henry Roberts

May 26, 2017

Roy H. Roberts, 70, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Specialty Select Hospital. Roy is survived by his daughter Trista Deweese Sears; brother Russ (Gloria) and longtime companion Una Mae McCafferty. He was a 37 year member of AA and TOPPS. Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony -Kertesz Chapel,...

Florence 'Fan' C. Wischt

Florence 'Fan' C. Wischt

May 26, 2017

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Florence 'Fan' C. Wischt, 87, passed away May 26, 2017 at Maplewood Senior Living. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 18, 1930 to the late Frank & Angeline Ronca, Fan was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She had worked as a waitress for many...

Marie  Elizabeth Evans

Marie Elizabeth Evans

May 26, 2017

Marie Evans, born April 17, 1924, died peacefully at the Gables of Kent Ridge in Kent on May 26, 2017. Marie was a life long resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She loved her church, playing cards, traveling and baking. Marie is proceeded in death by her parents, Henry & Angela Trares, her husband Steve Evans, and...

Timothy Frost

Timothy Frost

May 26, 2017

Timothy J. Frost, 70, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Timothy was born August 2, 1946 to Alan and Virginia (Morris) Frost in Akron and had been an Akron resident most of his life. He was employed by Summit County as an accountant for over 15 years retiring in 2008. Timothy...

John Wittmann

John Wittmann

May 24, 2017

John Wittmann, 88 passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Croatia and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He retired from the Alcon Tool Company. John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; sons, Steve (Betty), Karl and John (Susan); 2 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...

Emma  Jean Bowers

Emma Jean Bowers

May 24, 2017

Emma Bowers, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. She was born in Akron on June 7, 1944 to the late Frank & Emma DeFago. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after working 17 years as a nursing assistant. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by husband James and...

Lora  Catherine Eller

Lora Catherine Eller

May 24, 2017

(Smith)"Sue"Lora C. Eller (Sue), 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her home. Lora was born October 17, 1939 to James F. and Dorothy L. (Timms) Smith in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a member of the Slovak J Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Frances Kulick

Frances Kulick

May 22, 2017

Frances (Herdina) Kulick, 94, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home. Frances was born March 30, 1923 to Joseph and Julia (Roman) Herdina in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a 1941 graduate of Garfield High School and a graduate of Hammel Business College. After graduation she worked as a typist...

William Edward ""Bill"" Brown

William Edward ""Bill"" Brown

May 22, 2017

William Edward "Bill" Brown, 87 passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born in Akron and was the owner/operator of Brownie's Heating and Air Conditioning. Bill enjoyed fishing, bowling and going to yard sales. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his children, Eddie (Darcy), Terry (Raffy), Wendy (Ray) Miller, Paul (Debbie),...

John  Thomas Blike

John Thomas Blike

May 21, 2017

John T. Blike Sr. born January 18, 1932, to Michael and Julia Blike, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2017, after a brief illness. John graduated from Garfield High School in 1950. He worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and served 2 years in the army as a paratrooper during the Korean War. Upon...

Analise Mcivery

Analise Mcivery

May 20, 2017

In Loving Memory of Analise Grace McIvery March 19,2015 - May20,2017 Analise nickname (Ana like the movie frozen) was born or March19,2015 to her parents Kimberly Pitts and Anthony McIvery Jr in Akron, Ohio. Ana was an impatient and curious little girl, who could not wait her time to make her debut into the world. Ana decided to come...