Jesse Thomas Murray
Sep 16, 2024
Jesse Thomas Murray, 82, passed away on September 16, 2024. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to James and Helen Murray (Meszaros) and immigrated to the US as a child. Jesse graduated Hoban High school and entered into the United States Navy where he served for 4 years in Naples, Italy. His training as a technician granted...
Sandra Ann (Fusco) Williams
Sep 15, 2024
In loving memory of Sandra "Nanny" Williams Nanny was born on October 10, 1940, in Akron, Ohio to Victor and Loretta Fusco. She grew up in Akron where she later met her husband, Charlie. They shared over 50 years of marriage, four sons (and their fur baby, Shiloh), and ABC Drain and Plumbing together. She was the...
Gerald Emery Cordi
Sep 13, 2024
Gerald Emery Cordi, 88, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Newberg, West Virginia and retired from Roadway after 35 years of service. Gerald was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ in Akron and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving 4 years during the Post...
Patricia Ann (Steerman) Armstrong
Sep 13, 2024
Patricia A. Armstrong, 94, passed away September 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Pat is survived by her children Tom (Becky), Diana, and Donald; grandchildren Renee (John) Enriquez, and Christopher (McKenna), Erin, & Keith Armstrong; and great-grandchildren Lydia and Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas. Pat enjoyed...
Marion K. (Kropac) Casto
Sep 10, 2024
Marion Casto passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. She was born on a farm in New Milford, Ohio on August 13, 1931, grew up in the Akron area, and spent her entire adult life in Cuyahoga Falls. Together with her beloved husband, Dick, she raised 4 boys : Rick, Jeff, Steven and Greg. As her children...
Michael Dimeff
Sep 9, 2024
Michael "Mick" Dimeff, 84, of Akron passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024. Mick was born to the late Christ and Mary (Chesko) Dimeff on September 14, 1939, in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Kenmore High School. After serving his country in the United States Army he went on to work for the Akron Beacon Journal,...
James Herbert Demarco
Sep 7, 2024
James H. 'Jim' DeMarco, 72 passed away on September 7, 2024. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) on September 20, 1951 to the late Louis & Rita DeMarco. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Green High School and retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation as Summit County Road Supervisor, after 30 years. He was...
Radojka (Karac) Bencun
Sep 6, 2024
Radojka Bencun, 83, died on September 6, 2024. Radojka was born on May 15, 1941 in Zenica, Bosnia and came to the US in 2003. She was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. Radojka was preceded in death by her husband Bozidar and granddaughter Zvjezdana. She is survived by her daughter Zeljka and sons Vojislav & Vidoja;...
Susan Lynn (Fiolek) Watkins
Sep 6, 2024
Susan Lynn Watkins, 75, passed away on September 6, 2024. Susan was born on September 28, 1948 in Dearborn, MI to the late Edward and Violet Fiolek. Susan lived most of her life in Arizona, before moving to Akron in 2022. She worked many years as a cosmetologist & beautician and later for a credit union before...
Lizbeth Marie Radwany
Sep 5, 2024
Lizbeth "Beth" Marie Radwany, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, nurse and friend, died Sept. 5, 2024. Her gregarious personality and boundless fountain of love could make anyone feel like they were her closest friend. Beth was a true daughter of Akron. Born in North Hill and a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1967, she never called...
Stacie Lynn Friend
Sep 4, 2024
Stacie Lynn Friend, 55, passed away September 4, 2024. Stacie was born April 9, 1969 in Akron. She graduated from Green High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Hotel Management from Hocking College. Stacie was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Red Hat Society. She was a dog lover and volunteered with Shih...
Wilma Mary (Moskovis) Drayer
Aug 31, 2024
Wilma Drayer (nee Moskovis), loving wife of Gernard (Bud) Drayer for almost 60 years; dearest sister of L. Michael Moskovis (Dorothy) and the late Ann Moore (Clifford) and Irene Kincheloe (Raymond); dear aunt, great aunt, and cousin. Wilma is also survived by many friends, including dear friends, Mary Kross and Terra Fogg, and her beloved cat, Patches....
Joanne Adair (Tangeman) Guilfoyle
Aug 30, 2024
Joanne (Jodi) Guilfoyle born August 4, 1929, died August 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband Bernard J. Guilfoyle of Long Island, NY and infant daughter Nancy. Jodi was born in Pensacola, Florida and spent most of her childhood in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Farmersville High School and attended the University of Dayton. There...
Myra Darlene (Miller) Barton
Aug 29, 2024
Myra Darlene Barton, 62, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio passed away in Akron, Ohio on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born February 27, 1962 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Eugene and Rhoda (Coen) Miller. A proud alumna of Bellaire High School, Class of 1980, Myra cherished her time as a Bellaire Big Red and...
Daniel Avery Keith
Aug 28, 2024
Daniel A. Keith, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Danny was born on August 15, 1956 to the late Lecture and Gertrude Keith and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Springfield High School and went on to serve in the US Army. Danny had a really good sense of humor and had a lot...
Christopher Ryan Collins
Aug 27, 2024
Christopher Collins of Canton, Ohio passed away on Aug 27, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Sarah Starr Miller
Aug 25, 2024
Sarah Starr Miller, 47, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep during the early morning of Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born and lived her entire life in Akron. She was a hairdresser by trade and worked at Great Clips in Green. Sarah lived for music and going to concerts. It was rare for her to miss...
David Lawrence Giffin
Aug 25, 2024
I, David L. Giffin, was born on August 1, 1949, and passed away peacefully into the arms of my Lord on August 25, 2024, surrounded by my loving wife, Darlene and family. I was born and raised in God's country on North Hillin Akron, Ohio. I attended St. Martha's grade school and graduated from Archbishop Hoban High...
Rose (Pamer) Beke
Aug 24, 2024
Rose Beke, 83, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She was born to the late Ignatz and Rose (Molnar) Pamer in Nemetker, Hungary on November 7, 1940. Rose came to the United States with her family in 1952. She met her late husband, Berthold Beke at the German American Club in Akron. They were later married at the...
Dorothy (Drochak) Knepshield
Aug 24, 2024
Dorothy Knepshield, 96, passed away on August 24, 2024. Dorothy was born on March 7, 1928 in Canonsburg, PA to the late Daniel & Mary Drochak and had lived in Akron since 1957. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband...