Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Hope Louise Colopy
Jan 20, 2017
Hope Louise Colopy, 85, passed away at Chapel Hill Retirement Community on January 20, 2017. Born in Akron on February 19, 1931 to the late Edward & Edith Friggens, Hope was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Kenmore High School. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Master's Degree in education and taught fifth grade...
Doris Mae Cole
Jan 14, 2017
In loving memory of Doris Mae (Recker) Cole, 83, who passed through the gates of heaven on January 14, 2017 and was reunited with her beloved husband, Robert B. Cole (Buzz). Doris lived in the Akron area her whole life where she met the love of her life, Robert. After Doris and Robert were married, they settled in Green...
Barbara L. Bell
Jan 13, 2017
Barbara L. Bell , recently of Tallmadge, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2017, following a brief illness. Barb was born in Sharon, Pa. She graduated from Hickory High School in 1969. For a time she was a teacher's aide at a preschool for special needs children in Patagonia Township. She resided in Hermitage, Pa....
David Majewski
Jan 13, 2017
On Friday, January 13th David Majewski died tragically in a motor accident near Rayong Thailand. To say he had a zest for life is an understatement. David was born in Akron, Ohio on January 13, 1978 and graduated from Stow Munroe Falls High School. He went to Coastal Carolina University for his undergraduate degree and received his Masters from Nova...
Donald Joseph Gault
Jan 12, 2017
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Donald Joseph Gault passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Don was born June 10, 1930, in Akron, Ohio. Don attended Akron St. Mary's grade and high school in Akron, Ohio, and was awarded a scholarship to St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he attended one year before being drafted...
Delores Louise Gates
Jan 11, 2017
Delores "Dolly" L. Gates CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Delores Louise Gates, 93, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2017 at Bath Creek Estates, where she resided due to dementia and early stages of Alzheimer's. She will be deeply missed by family who meant everything to her. She was the most thoughtful and caring person you would ever know and gave...
Joan Mary Costigan
Jan 11, 2017
Born in Akron Ohio on August 18, 1928 Joan Mary (Berg) Costigan died peacefully on January 11 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan grew up in North Hill and graduated from North High School. She spent all of her adult life in Cuyahoga Falls where she and husband Jack made a happy home...
Robert R. Keefer
Jan 10, 2017
Our beloved husband and father, Robert R. Keefer, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1934 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Idella May Keefer. He married Wilma V. Felter on September 14, 1957. Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by so many family and friends....
Donald William Knee
Jan 8, 2017
Donald W. Knee, 76, received his wings Sunday, January 8, 2017 on the Epiphany of the Lord. He suffered Pulmonary Fibrosis over 10 years. Donald was born September 19, 1940 in Altoona, PA to the late Lyola and Jim Knee. He was employed by Goodyear Aerospace for over 40 years and was a member of St. Francis de Sales...
Daniel Steven Zuravel
Jan 3, 2017
Daniel Steven Zuravel, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care Center in Copley Township, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was self-employed in the construction business. Daniel was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and was a conscientious worker. He enjoyed old cars and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He...
Loda L. Sartor
Jan 3, 2017
After seven years at Canal Pointe Nursing Home, Loda went to her home in Heaven on January 3, 2017. A gentle, loving person, she accepted the terrible trials of dementia and disability. Loda is survived by her children, Loda May, Mary Ann (Lanny), Betty Lou, and Patty Jane (Bill); grandchildren, Michael (Kit), Rebecca (Scott), and Rob; as well as...
Mildred Ella Wigal
Dec 31, 2016
Mildred Ella Wigal (nee McNew) was born Oct, 16, 1925. She entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 31, 2016 where she joins many friends and loved ones in Heaven. She worked beside her husband Paul at the Cathedral of Tomorrow and sang in the choir. A stay-at-home Mom and homemaker, she was a fabulous mother and devoted...
Patricia Ann Jawyn
Dec 28, 2016
Patricia A. Jawyn, 68, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS. Patricia was born in Marysville, OH, to the late Paul & Rose Ann Boerger. She grew up on a dairy farm where she learned love of the land & faith in God. Patricia graduated from Fairbanks High School...
Richard Dale Edsall
Dec 28, 2016
Richard Dale Edsall May 12, 1950 December 28, 2016 Rick was born in and spent most of his life in Green. He made many 40 plus year friendships with people that loved him and vice versa. His favorite things were parties, friends, concerts, sports and most important, pie. Rick worked for a short time at the Akron Workhouse and...


