Alice Marie Mullens
Jul 16, 2013
In loving memory of Alice Marie Gunderson Mullens. Daughter, sister, wife, grandma, great-grandma and mom. She was so much to so many, far too many to mention in such a short space; But her absence will be profoundly felt as she was the rock this entire family could stand on in times of joy and sorrow. Our world will...
Jennie Gurnish
Jul 16, 2013
I was affectionately known as Aunt Jennie by family members and friends that stretch across most of the country. I, Jennie (Pinkus) Gurnish of Akron, Ohio currently residing at Grande Village of Twinsburg, passed away on July 16, 2013 at the age of 96. I was born on February 16, 1917 in Heckla, Pennsylvania to my parents, Lawrence and...
Gloria Sondereker
Jul 12, 2013
Gloria Sondereker, 77, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1935 to the late Ritzi and Margaret Franchi, Gloria was a 1953 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a 1956 graduate of the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. After raising her children, she went back to school at Kent State...
Annastazia 'Stella' Zahirsky
Jul 12, 2013
Annastazia (Stella) Zahirsky, 95, fell asleep in the Lord on July 12. She was born May 17, 1918 in Rootstown, Ohio and was a long-time resident of Rootstown. Annastazia graduated from Rootstown High School in 1936 and worked at C.L. Goughler Machine Company in Kent and Goodyear where she met her future husband and later at Lawson's, and Clarkins...
Christopher L. Pinas
Jul 11, 2013
Christopher Lawrence Pinas, age 27, unexpectedly but peacefully was called home to the arms of our Lord Thursday, July 11, 2013. Chris was born August 13, 1985 in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. Chris is survived by his mother, Debra (Colant) Pinas; son, Jaxon Cunningham and Jaxon's mother, Tiffany; his sisters, Lauren Pinas and...
Charles David Sturm
Jul 10, 2013
A man quick to help anyone in need, Charles D. "Charlie" Sturm lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 10, 2013. Born in Akron, Ohio on February 4, 1953, Charlie began working at his father's service station on Tallmadge Circle when he was only nine years old and later became the mechanic there. Beginning in 1984, he ran...
Thomas Joseph Giordani
Jul 10, 2013
Thomas Joseph Giordani 'Tommy G' Thomas Giordani, 71, passed away on July 10, after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with colon cancer. Born in Akron on December 25, 1941 to the late Jack & Mary Giordani, Tom had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1960 graduate of Hoban High School. He worked as a truck driver...
Orysia S. Effler
Jul 9, 2013
Orysia Effler, 60, passed away on July 9, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y. on March 29, 1953, Orysia lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 1970 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Akron...
Ramona Marie Westmoreland
Jul 5, 2013
Ramona Marie Westmoreland (Kovalchin), 71, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 in Venice, Florida. She was born in Akron and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Willow Springs Ladies Social. Ramona was a professional seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, walking on the beach, traveling and was learning how to play golf. She was preceded in...
Sophia Harris
Jul 3, 2013
Sophia Harris, 82, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a loving homemaker for her family. She attended St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her parents, Andrea and Paraskeva (Pajani) Kosta; and husband, George. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law,...
Margaret Ann Galley
Jun 30, 2013
Margaret Ann Galley, 90, passed away on June 30, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Lafayette, IN on March 3, 1923 to the late Gilbert & Esther Swank, Margaret was a 1941 graduate of Jackson Twp. H.S. & 1945 graduate of Purdue University. She retired from Akron General Medical Center where she worked as a dietitian....
Mary Ann Cosgarea
Jun 28, 2013
Mary Ann Cosgarea, 67, passed away peacefully on June 28. Born on July 16, 1945 to the late Francis & Mary Williams, Mary Ann had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School, St. Thomas School of Nursing, and also the University of Akron. In April, she retired from the Portage Lakes Career...
Barbara Bergdorf
Jun 26, 2013
Barbara Bergdorf (Null) (nee Oser) left this earth on June 26, 2013 to be in the arms of God and to join her loved ones in Heaven. Born in Ohio Dec 8, 1936, Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Loy; parents William and Ruth Oser; son Michael Null; first husband Harold Null & second husband Donald...
Emil Baranek
Jun 26, 2013
Emil Baranek, 93, passed away June 26, 2013 in Clifton Springs He was born in McKees Rock, PA on November 23, 1919. Emil was raised and lived in Akron until 1978 when he retired to Bradenton, Florida. He worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber for 38 years. Emil's most precious possession was his family which he loved dearly, and...
Harold F. Horner
Jun 25, 2013
Harold 'Butch' F. Horner, Jr., 67, passed away on June 25, 2013 at Bath Manor. Born in Akron on February 7, 1947 to the late Harold Sr. & Juanita Horner, Butch had been a Stow resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Stow High School and went on to serve his country in the Navy...
Julia Dorosa
Jun 24, 2013
Julia (Judy) Dorosa, 84, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. All of her activities were centered around her church working with the women of St. Nicholas and the annual Something Russian Festival. She was preceded in death by her...
William Edward Myers
Jun 23, 2013
William 'Bill' Edward Myers, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 23, at the age of 87. Born in Akron on March 3, 1926 to the late Edward & Margaret Myers, Bill had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School. Bill retired as a rubber worker in...
Rita Emma Crookston
Jun 22, 2013
With peace and grace, Rita Emma Crookston (Weigand) was called to eternal life on June 22, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born on December 16, 1921 to Conrad and Esther Weigand in Barberton, Ohio. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area. On June 21, 1941 Rita married her husband, Tony. Rita worked for her father...
Jacob Daniel Ronca
Jun 22, 2013
Jacob Daniel Ronca, 21, passed away on June 22, 2013. Born on Christmas day in 1991 to James and Kathy Ronca, Jacob lived a short but full life, brimming with love and happiness. We were blessed and proud to call this beautiful spirit our son. When he was little, Jacob wanted to be a superhero, and he truly was...
Erin Mangus
Jun 19, 2013
Erin Mangus, 59, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church. Erin loved watching her grand kids and riding on a Harley with the wind in her hair. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her...