Linda Carol Varney-Mohn
Nov 23, 2013
Linda Carol Varney-Mohn (nee Lyons), 66, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013. She was born in Elyria, Ohio and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Akron. Linda retired from Akron General Medical Center in 2003 after 19 years of service. She was a certified nail technician and enjoyed knitting, flower arranging and cake decorating. She was preceded...
Raymond Joseph Klein
Nov 21, 2013
Raymond Joseph Klein, 91, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013. Ray was born September 21, 1922 to John and Carolyn (Schwilk) Klein in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a life member of the Akron Power and Sail Squadron. He retired from Portage Machine...
Beverly H. Catalona
Nov 16, 2013
Beverly H. Catalona was called home by her Heavenly Father on November 16, 2013. She worked and raised three children and retired from Montgomery Ward. She was a member of Grace Family Bible Church, where she worshiped faithfully. She was known as a "Great Prayer Warrior". She was a wonderful mother to many, grandmother and great-grandmother, friend and confidant....
Lloyd Delorse Coy
Nov 15, 2013
Lloyd D. Coy, 96, passed away on November 15, 2013. Born in Edinburg, IN on April 3, 1917 to the late Aubrey & Mildred Coy, Lloyd had been an Akron resident since 1946. He married his beloved wife Laurice Simon on November 1, 1942. After serving his country as a medic in the US Army during WWII, Lloyd came...
Barbara Jean Zaklan
Nov 12, 2013
Barbara J. Zaklan died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Akron on January 18, 1932 to the late Eugene and Lurita Holloway. Barbara graduated from East High School in 1950, where she was voted the best dancer. Barbara worked for American Greetings for 10 years. She was an avid tennis...
Kenneth S. Larko
Nov 10, 2013
Kenneth S. Larko, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was born in Akron and was a sales consultant retiring in 1998. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Joan Robinson (Nee Wilson) Kucera
Nov 9, 2013
Joan "Joanie" Robinson Kucera (nee Wilson), age 71, resident of Moreland Hills, Ohio, passed away November 9, 2013 after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Lee M. Kucera; devoted mother of Mari Beth Robinson Tinley (Dave) and Steven M. Robinson (Doris); step-mother of James, Michael (Barbara), Laurie Kucera Davis (Jeff) and Kristine Kucera; cherished grandmother of...
Norma Jane Morris
Nov 8, 2013
Norma Jane Morris, beloved sister and aunt died Friday, November 8, 2013. She lived in the Akron area all of her life. She is survived by brothers, James (Diana) Morris and Joseph (Emily) Morris; nieces, Linda (Gary) Lawrence, Patricia (James) Mesko, Janis (Daniel) Oravec and Dena Schwartz; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She also had step-nieces and step-nephews. She...
James G. Kreiner
Nov 7, 2013
Green - Dr. James G. Kreiner, 78, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife Margaret; sister Judy Startari (Jodi); son J. Kraig (Kathryn) and many nieces and nephews. Jim obtained his bachelor, master and Ph.D.degrees in polymer chemistry and an M.B.A. at the University of Akron. His career included...
Maryann Vukelich Christian
Nov 6, 2013
MaryAnn Vukelich Christian, born on October 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio passed away on November 6, 2013. MaryAnn was married to the inseparable love of her life, F. Glenn Christian for 48 years; he was also her long-term caregiver. MaryAnn is a former teacher, dedicated mother, accomplished golfer, and world traveler. She graduated from East High School in Akron...
Joseph Takacs
Nov 4, 2013
Joseph Takacs, 99, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013. He was born in Akron and retired from Akro Tec after 20 years of service. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Hartville. Mr. Takacs was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II in submarine service and then on the USS Hope Medical...
Ann Bialy
Nov 3, 2013
Ann Bialy, 92, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at her home. She was born May 17, 1921 to Stephen and Anna (Kochman) Lukas in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, St. Paul's Ladies Guild and the Firestone Park Prime Timers. She was an avid Cleveland...
William 'Bill' Kavenagh
Oct 27, 2013
William 'Bill' Kavenagh, 70, passed away surrounded by his family on October 27, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Akron on June 6, 1943 to the late William & Jean Kavenagh, Bill had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal...
Mario Iacoboni
Oct 25, 2013
Mario Iacoboni, 64, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born in Italy and lived in Hudson since 1954. He was a machinist by trade and worked for OEM Miller. Mario was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion, was an avid camper and...
Leroy B. Walter
Oct 25, 2013
GREEN - Leroy Blake Walter, 82, passed away Friday, October 25,2013 at Altercare of Hartville. Leroy was born July 29, 1931 to Virgil Blake and Rose (Thompson) Walter in Green. He lived in Green, attended Green Schools (where he received an award for perfect attendance) and eventually opened Greensburg Auto Parts in Green in 1973. He retired after 23...
Linda D. Knapp
Oct 23, 2013
Linda D. Knapp, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son, Henry Thomas Knapp. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Henry H. Knapp; daughters, Lori (Lacy) Carrico and granddaughter, Autumn; Vicki (Marc) Rumbaugh and grandpup, Bella; and Doreen Muto and grandchildren, Constance, Sabrina and Ryan; sister, Karen; brother, Donald;...
Larie J. Black
Oct 23, 2013
Larie J. "Boots" Black, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Fred and Mabel (Williams) Boose, she moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 1962 with her husband, Ronald L. Black, to whom she would have been married 63 years in November. Boots worked at Montgomery Wards for many years where she...
John L. Amato
Oct 23, 2013
John L. Amato, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born May 17, 1934 to Luna (Carosello) and John L. Amato, Sr. in Canton. He was a 1952 Graduate of Middle Branch High School, attended Capital University and Graduated from The Ohio State University School of Pharmacy in 1957....
Agnes Hammer
Oct 21, 2013
Agnes Hammer, 79, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Agnes was born April 5, 1934 to Alfred and Pauline (Steiner) Kramer in Barberton and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a faithful member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and attended daily Mass until her health failed. She...
Gino Starvaggi Cucuzza
Oct 20, 2013
Gino Starvaggi Cucuzza, 77, joined his beloved wife Lee Ann on Sunday, October 20, 2013. He was born in Giosa Maria, Italy and came to the United States in 1946. He was a barber for over 50 years and was a bus driver for Metro for 20 years. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed listening to...