Agnes Maria Schwager
Jan 24, 2014
Our precious angel, Baby Agnes, passed away in the loving arms of her parents, on January 24, at Akron Children's Hospital. Baby Agnes was born on June 17, 2013 to her parents Jeremy & Judith Schwager. In her short life, Agnes struggled with chronic health problems and was an inspiration to many people. Her support network reached around the...
Harry D. Liggett
Jan 24, 2014
Harry Liggett, 83, passed away peacefully on January 24, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 3, 1930, to the late Harry & Lillian Liggett, he had been an Akron area resident since 1965. He was a longtime & active parishioner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron, where he had previously served...
Raymond R Costello
Jan 23, 2014
Raymond Costello, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, at his son's home. Born on Tallmadge Ave. in Akron on October 5, 1928 to the late Domenic & Gertrude Costello, he was a lifetime area resident. He attended St. Vincent, where he played center & linebacker and was a graduate of North High School. Ray...
Diane L. Montville
Jan 17, 2014
Diane L. Montville, 52, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a program manager at Metro Health. Diane was co-chairman of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette (Lee) Kuzmo. She is survived by her son, Ryan Montville; daughter, Megan Montville; father, Richard...
Rosemary G. Clary
Jan 14, 2014
Rosemary G. Clary, age 93, died January 14, 2014. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, on February 4, 1920, to William and Katherine Goll. In her youth, Rosemary jitterbugged to all the Big Band music, often with her favorite partner, her brother Bill. During World War II, she worked at Timken in Canton for the Ordnance Department. It...
Stana Paunovic Colic
Jan 12, 2014
Stana Paunovic Colic, 90, died Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1923 in Dreznik, Serbia. She enjoyed gardening. She especially enjoyed growing flowers and peppers. She will be missed by her daughter in Croatia, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz...
Virginia L. Mapus
Jan 11, 2014
Virginia L. Mapus, 86, passed away January 11, at the VNS Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Montgomery, West Virginia April 4, 1927 and has resided in Fremont, OH, Boardman, OH, and Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to the Briarwood in 2011. She was predeceased by her parents William & Maud Smith; brothers Ronald & Charles and...
Austin Scott Ward
Jan 11, 2014
Austin Scott Ward, 4 months, beloved son of Alyssa Ward and Samuel Swesey II and brother of Jamie Knotts and Mercedes and Makenzie Swesey passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He is also survived by his grandparents Kim Reynolds, Pat (Gus) Karos, Tammy (Ron) Watson and Joel (Shelley) Ward and many other relatives and friends. Private funeral services to...
Mary Ann Minrovic
Jan 9, 2014
Mary Ann Minrovic, 88, passed away Thursday January 9, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Mary Ann was born August 28, 1925 to Steve and Mary (Hricisak) Lesho in Hecla, Pennsylvania and had been an Akron resident since 1945. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....
Margo J. Lunsford
Jan 7, 2014
Margo Lunsford, 67, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. Born in Akron on January 9, 1947 to Albert & Jane Humphrey, Margo was a lifetime area resident, graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and attended the University of Akron. Margo was a founding member of the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, a member of the...
William Rodgers
Jan 5, 2014
William Rodgers, 82, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Clearwater, Florida. Bill was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Green, the last few years in Ellet. He graduated from Hower High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and was an...
Beatrice E. Taormina
Jan 4, 2014
Beatrice E. Taormina, 97, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Taormina was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Lucy (Johns) Plouri; and husband, Joseph. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Ethel Taormina; daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Greg...
Sally Antognoli
Jan 3, 2014
Sally's beautiful soul was gloriously lifted into heaven on the wings of eagles to be forever in the embrace of Jesus' loving arms January 3, 2014. Her light will shine forever in heaven with all who were waiting for her. Our loss is heaven's gain. Sally was preceded in death by her son, Anthony. She is survived by her...
Theresa Caston
Jan 1, 2014
Theresa Caston, 84, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2014. Theresa was born on March 21, 1929 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Windsor Ontario, Canada. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She volunteered for the Juvenile Court for many years. Theresa was very involved with the Ecumenical Movement in...
Thelma Larue Given
Jan 1, 2014
Thelma LaRue Given, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Ocala, Florida. She was born in Akron and was a Buchtel High School graduate. She managed the Cafeteria at Firestone High School and retired from there after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alda (Kauffman) Gowin; husband, Clyde Given;...
Charles E. Hammond
Dec 29, 2013
Dear Husband and Father, Charles E. Hammond (Gene) left this world on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 72. Gene was a lifelong resident of Northampton (Cuyahoga Falls), only recently residing in Streetsboro, Ohio. He was the owner-operator of Hammond Excavating and Landscaping until his retirement. Gene's greatest passion was his love of animals. He bred and...
Betty L. Mccravy
Dec 29, 2013
KENT -- Betty L. McCravy, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, after a short illness. Born in Akron on January 28, 1938 to the late Harry and Lydia Cook, Betty had been a lifetime area resident. She graduated from East High School in 1956. She was a longtime member of the Tallmadge United Methodist...
Fern Lucille Selby
Dec 28, 2013
Fern Lucille Selby, 94, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to Heaven to be with her dear husband William on December 28, 2013, at the Gardens of Western Reserve. Born in Akron on April 8, 1919 to the late Clayton & Bertha Keck, Fern had been a lifetime area resident. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational...
Dennis M. Knight
Dec 28, 2013
Dennis M. Knight received his angel wings on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Virginia Knight. He leaves his best friend/wife of 36 years, Michelle Knight; children Jen (Christopher) Fike, Chris (Marie) Knight, Heather Knight (Jeff Lane); his brother Gary, sister Cheryl, and many friends. Dennis worked for Akron City Schools....
James A. Brown
Dec 27, 2013
GREEN - James A. Brown, 71, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Jim was born August 15, 1942 to Edgar and Julia Brown and had been an area resident his entire life. Jim was a truck driver for Betsy Ross, Peter J. Schmitt and Putnam. He was a member of Queen...