Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Rosemarie Juriga
Aug 14, 2016
Rosemarie Juriga, 66, passed away unexpectedly August 14, 2016 due to injuries sustained from a fall. Rose was born to the late Emil & Wanda Juriga. Rose dedicated her life to serving the disabled and disadvantaged of Summit County. She graduated from the University of Akron, and went on to receive her Masters of Science in Social Administration from...
Anna Marie Saksa
Aug 13, 2016
Anna Marie Saksa (nee Mazeik), 95, went peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born in Key, Ohio and grew up in Glencoe, Ohio. She retired from Krogers with 20 years of service. Mrs. Saksa was a founding member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Anna was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; her husband,...
Anna C. Matheny
Aug 12, 2016
In loving memory of Anna Matheny, age 50, who passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anna was born on October 26, 1965 in Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School graduating in 1984. The baby of her family, one of seven children to Donovan and Madge McGrady, she was a very...
Melody Ann Tomey
Aug 11, 2016
Melody Tomey, 55, passed away suddenly, due to injuries sustained during a home invasion, on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born in Akron on April 4, 1961, Melody had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Garfield High School. Melody loved poetry and enjoyed writing poems. Melody was preceded in death by her son Randall Tomey. Jr....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


