Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2016

Ann L. Freeman, 72, of Stow passed away at home on October 19, 2016 following a long illness. Born in East Cleveland the daughter of the late Gordon and Esther Schultz, Ann has been a long time resident of Stow. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she also loved animals, especially horses and alpacas. Her survivors include husband of 54...

Oct 16, 2016

GREEN - Anthony Michael Semilia, 88, of Green, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016. Anthony was born on February 15, 1928 to the late Antonio and Giuseppina (Madonia) Semilia in Akron, Ohio. Anthony and his late wife, Sally, have resided in Green for the last 39 years. Anthony was an active member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where...

Oct 15, 2016

Marlboro Township - Joshua Daniel Kidd, 19, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Joshua was born October 28, 1997 to Russell and Annie (Calez) Kidd in Cleveland. He graduated with Honors from Marlington High School in 2016 where he was inducted into the National Honor Society. He had been a volunteer at the Alliance Community Pantry and was currently...

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Oct 7, 2016

Glory Ann Kertesz, 84, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born in Akron and was a member of Allenside Presbyterian Church, the church Women's Association, the Allenside Athletic Club Women's Auxiliary and Firestone VFW Post 3383 Women's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Martha (Sweitzer) Smith. She is survived by her husband,...

Oct 6, 2016

Marilyn J. Klein (Richards) Marilyn J. Klein, born April 2, 1935, died on October 6, 2016. What we do, and how we do it, leaves memories. Dear mom, you leave us a lifetime of them. Thank you for Winnie and Snoopy painted on the basement walls. After school picnics and ice skating. Irish songs to entertain and soothe us....

Oct 6, 2016

Patricia Ann Smerekanich (Gmerek), 69, passed away Thursday, October She was born in Akron, was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a graduate of Garfield High School Class of 1965. Patricia was a legal secretary for Grisi and Budde Attorney's at Law retiring in 2012. She was a lifelong Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan, a...

Oct 6, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Julia Mihaly Sudomir, 98, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Julia was born July 30, 1918 in Cuddy, Pa. She lived in and around the Akron area since 1922, the last 63 years in Norton. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Julia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Joseph; parents, Mary...

Oct 4, 2016

Eileen E. Myers, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Barberton, Ohio on July 24, 1927 to the late Charles and Mary Oser; Eileen was an Akron area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Barberton High School. Mrs. Myers worked as a secretary for B...

Oct 3, 2016

Donald L. Baldwin, 84, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born in Akron and was the owner/operator of Don Baldwin Sunoco on Romig Rd. and on East Ave. for 35 years. Don had a great sense of humor and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his...