Obituaries

Nov 14, 2016

Arthur H., "Art" Garrett, 66, passed away unexpectedly November 14th. He was preceded in death by parents Hollis and Erlene Garrett, and his brother Roger (Jean) Garrett. He is survived by his wife Lynn (Wilkinson) Garrett, daughters Tracy (Allan) Shook, Kelly (Jimmy) Adkins, Ashley Garrett, son Jason (Stephanie) Garrett, granddaughters Madison and Emily Shook, who were his greatest joy,...

Nov 14, 2016

Arnold Roberts Jr., 61 passed away November 14, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arnold was born in Akron, graduating in 1973 from Garfield High School. Arnold resided in Plymouth, Ohio as well, before moving to Las Vegas in 2000. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Roberts Sr.; and daughter, Mandy Roberts-Sheperd. Arnold is survived by mother,...

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Nov 4, 2016

Sarah Beth Surbeck (Steinman), 55, of Akron deeply loved by friends and family has passed into Heaven on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Her legacy continues with her children, Jennifer (Samuel) Benak, Laura Surbeck, Linda (Stephen) Grabbe, and Jason (Sonia) Surbeck, and honorary children, Marcus Hyson, Eric (Peta) Priester, and Shannon Levesque. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and several...

Nov 3, 2016

Ann Fejes passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 3rd 2016, several days after enjoying a wonderful 97th birthday party with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joe Fejes; and his parents, Mary and George Fejes; mother, Alexandria; father, George Truza; brothers, Raymond, Lefty and Paul Truza; and sister, Sylvia Garcia. In her...

Nov 2, 2016

Oct 31, 2016

Mona Eileen McLaughlin, 88, of Akron, died Monday, October 31, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence (Crusoe) Fick on April 19, 1928. She had been an area resident for all of her life and was a loving and nourishing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She...

Oct 29, 2016

Veronica 'Vera' Thomas, 92, passed away October 29, 2016. Born to the late John & Veronica Vegh on October 20, 1924 in Akron, Vera was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a quality inspector for General Tire during WWII, where after the war she met the love of her life, Joseph Thomas and they wed in 1947. Vera...

Oct 26, 2016

Steven M. Jacobs, 57, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2016 after an eleven-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Steve also spent time in both Chicago and Cincinnati. He loved to travel and always sought to get a thrill out of life. Throughout his battle with ALS, Steve kept his spirits...

Oct 25, 2016

CLEVELAND - Marylou Klaco, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 25, 2016 and has been greeted in Heaven by her parents and other family members. Per the family's request, there will be no public service, and cremation has taken place. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)

Oct 24, 2016

"There are no strangers, only friends we have yet to meet."-Papa Joe With love and Christian faith we said goodbye to our cherished husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend Joseph Jacob Petrasek on October 24, 2016. Joe was born on July 31, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to Vincent and Mary Petrasek. The fourth of five brothers, he kept...

Oct 24, 2016

-SILVER LAKE Joanne (Von Moos) Zuendel (nee Lowery), 90, Passed away on October 24, 2016 in Olmsted Township. Born in Akron on February 15, 1926 to the late Homer H. & Susana (Tryon) Lowery, Joanne was 1944 graduate of West High School and from Actual Business College. She was retired from the Terex Division of General Motors and Loral...

Oct 23, 2016

Galen Whited, 81, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania and retired as a self-employed painter. He was a member of the Navy Reserves, Painter's Union Local 841 with 51 years of service where he was also a longtime officer, Adoniram-Joppa Grand Lodge 517 F & AM, Allenside Athletic Club, Fraternal...

Oct 21, 2016

Silvia (Balaj) Yova was born on July 22, 1926 on Moore Street in Akron, Ohio to Floare (Lucas) and Vasile Balaj. Her parents immigrated to America from Romania in 1910, her father from Sititelec and her mother from Miersig, both in the Transylvania region. She was the 6th of 12 children. Two of her siblings died in infancy or...