Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Mary  D. Prinzo

Mary D. Prinzo

Aug 10, 2016

Mary Prinzo, 95, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016. Her loving daughters, Jean and Cheryl, were with her. She is together again with her husband, Willie, and sons, Norman and Bill. Born on March 21,1921, Mary was a lifelong resident of Akron and Copley. Mary enthusiastically enjoyed her family, friends, and many interests. Her warm, caring, and jovial...

Ruth  Elaine Volchko

Ruth Elaine Volchko

Aug 8, 2016

Ruth Elaine Volchko, 87 passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Volchko had a passion for raising her family and raised them in Firestone Park where she also was a resident for her entire life. She was an avid bowler and a Cleveland Indians...

Roy  Jackson Newberry

Roy Jackson Newberry

Aug 4, 2016

Jack Newberry, 94, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016. Born in Wolf Creek WV to the late Floyd & Katherine Newberry, Jack had been a Green resident since the 1950's. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1986 with over 37 years of service. Jack, a Mason since 1961, was a 32nd degree Mason of the Wayfarer Lodge #789....

Frank  D. Maggio

Frank D. Maggio

Aug 3, 2016

Frank D. Maggio, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 14, 1926 to Antoinette and Michael Maggio. From the time he was a young boy, Frank had a strong work ethic. He was co-owner of Microfilm Data Systems (CMC) Corporation,...

Olga  Mary Petroff

Olga Mary Petroff

Aug 3, 2016

Olga Mary Petroff, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. Olga was born on December 23, 1921 in Cleveland to the late Mike & Mary Petroff. She married Thomas Petroff in 1946, and was a doting mother to their two children. Olga was a wonderful cook and baker, and was always generous with her baked...

Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell

Aug 2, 2016

Paul Mitchell, 34, of Jackson Township, passed away suddenly August 2nd, 2016. Paul was the sales manager of Rockstar Rock Shop for several years. He graduated from Manchester High School in 2000. In 2014 Paul married Joy Geiger in the Bahamas. He attended Rivertree Christian Church in Jackson Township. Paul had many talents including photography, and a passion for...

Kathryn  Elaine Smerk

Kathryn Elaine Smerk

Jul 30, 2016

Kathryn Elaine Smerk, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the comfort of her home, and surrounded by family. Kathryn was born June 1, 1949 to Gertrude Kathryn and James Alexis Murray. She was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, and later raised her 3 children in the same home she grew up in....

Frank Mangano

Frank Mangano

Jul 30, 2016

Frank Mangano, 94, passed away July 30,2016. He was born on February 17, 1922 to the late Josephine and Carl Mangano. A lifelong resident of Akron, Frank served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a gifted artist who enjoyed drawing cartoons for his many nieces and nephews. Frank had a passion for photography and...

Lisa  Elaine (Stewart) Crosky

Lisa Elaine (Stewart) Crosky

Jul 26, 2016

Lisa Elaine (Stewart) Crosky, 57, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Lisa was born in Akron. She had a passion for the earth. She enjoyed plants, flowers, gardening, landscaping, and worked for House of Plants Florist for years. She could sing beautifully, and loved music,dancing, art, reading, traveling, finding treasures, and going on adventures. She had a beautiful, compassionate...

Mary Gaston

Mary Gaston

Jul 25, 2016

Mary Lee Gaston, 87, went home to be with the Lord July 25, 2016. Mary was born on September 10, 1928 to Mike & Dora Woods in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She spent many years in Chicago where she worked for Delta Airlines, until 1979 when her family moved to Akron. Mary loved to talk on the phone, crochet, fish, and...

Robert  Williams Angles

Robert Williams Angles

Jul 24, 2016

Rob Angles, 50, passed away on July 24, 2016. Born in Akron on August 17, 1965, Rob had been a lifetime area resident. He was employed by City Scrap in Akron for over 15 years. Rob is survived by his daughter Jessica Angles; grandson Russell Blackburn; brother Ron Angles; nephews Steven Walker & James Longgood. The family will receive...

Georgia  Lee Smola

Georgia Lee Smola

Jul 24, 2016

Georgia Lee Smola, 46, Beloved Mother, Daughter and Sister passed from this life on July 24, 2016 at Barberton Summa Hospital ICU. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, William J. Smola. She is survived by her daughter, Stevie Pillitiere; son, Nicholas Pillitiere; mother, Joan Smola; sisters, Terri (Tony) Perillo and...

Katherine Spanos

Katherine Spanos

Jul 19, 2016

Katherine Spanos, 87, passed away July 19, 2016. She was born in Akron on March 5, 1929 to Steve and Margaret (Koullaros) Vasiliou, who were recent immigrants from Tinos, Greece. Katherine was a lifelong resident of Akron. She attended Garfield High School and worked in her family business - Steve's Sanitary Confectionary. Katherine married Gus Spanos in 1954. They...

Robert  Edward Hensley

Robert Edward Hensley

Jul 18, 2016

Robert E. Hensley, 78, went home to be with the Lord on JUly 18, 2016. Born in Atwater on April 16, 1938 to the late Fred & Pearl Mae Hensley, Bob had been a Falls resident since 1968. He retired in 1986 after 30 years from the Lawson Milk Co. Bob served his country as a member of the...