Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Milka Treitinger

Milka Treitinger

May 6, 2016

Milka Treitinger, 96, fell asleep in the Lord Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Drvar Bosna, Yugoslavia and came to the United States and Akron in 1949. She was co-owner and operator of South Akron Awning Company from 1949 to 1973 and John's Awning Company since 1973. Milka was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church,...

Barbara  Ann Crotts

Barbara Ann Crotts

May 6, 2016

Barbara Ann Crotts, 78, passed away May 6, 2016. She was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and was a teacher for the Akron, Ohio and Oakland, California School Districts. She was a Christian member of Unity Church and the National Guard. Barbara's biggest passions were children and writing. She was a published author favoring poetry and children's literature....

Karen  Renea Tretow

Karen Renea Tretow

May 5, 2016

Karen R. Tretow, 41, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her home. Karen is survived by her daughter Emily Pitz (Ryan Thomas) & grandson Abel Thomas; mother Linda Ferrell; sister Jackie Burdette; dear friends Rhonda Boggs & Alexus Tuel; boyfriend Todd McCune; and her faithful companions Peanut and Sister. Karen will be remembered for her love of...

Peter  Michael Walters

Peter Michael Walters

May 5, 2016

Uniontown - Peter M. Walters, 50, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Hospice of Medina. Peter was born August 11, 1965 to Richard and Maryse (Gal) Walters in Queens, NY and had been a Uniontown resident since 2003. Pete loved and supported his family. He was self- employed and worked at MOEN. He developed a love of faucets!...

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May 4, 2016

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Florence  M. Wilson

Florence M. Wilson

May 4, 2016

A life well lived leaves behind a beautiful bouquet of memories. One remarkable lady, our mom, Florence M. (Almer) Wilson, passed away at the age of 96 years young. Born in Maynard, OH on January 7, 1920, Florence had been an Akron resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of South High School and retired from...

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

May 3, 2016

Jerry Nelson, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born in Akron, Ohio, retired from the Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service, and was a member of the Navy Reserves. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Grace (Holderbaum) Nelson; brothers, Robert and Kenneth; and sister, Rachel. He is survived by his...

Marcia  Mae Wolf

Marcia Mae Wolf

May 3, 2016

Marcia M. Wolf, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3 2016. Born on July 19, 1927 to the late Russell & Pauline Vanatta in Akron, Marcia was a lifelong area resident. She married Charles Wolf in 1956 and was a devoted mother to their children. Marcia enjoyed attending the Passion Community Church. She also like to play boards...

Will  Jay Boykin

Will Jay Boykin

May 1, 2016

GREEN - Will J. Boykin, 91, of Green passed away May 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 25, 1924 in Mayfield, KY to John and Addie (Copeland) Boykin. He proudly served his Country as Private in the 671st Tank Destroyer Unit during WWII in the South Pacific. Upon returning home, he drove...

Betty  Pauline Wilson

Betty Pauline Wilson

Apr 29, 2016

Betty Pauline (Craft) Wilson passed from here to eternity to join her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born in Grafton, West Virginia, to Thomas and Mildred Craft on May 5, 1928, and moved to Akron, Ohio, with her husband and baby daughter in 1953. She became mother to 3 additional children and was married for...

Madelyn  Mary Sutter

Madelyn Mary Sutter

Apr 27, 2016

Madelyn 'Midgie' Sutter (Knepp, nee Latham) Midgie, 86, born April 23, 1930, passed away on April 27, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Midgie was a graduate of St. Mary High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenmore. She worked for over 25 years in the Labor & Delivery Unit at St....

Brenda Kay Von Kaenel

Brenda Kay Von Kaenel

Apr 26, 2016

Brenda Kay Von Kaenel (Akers), 72, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016. Born in Fireco, WV on January 20, 1944 Brenda had been a lifetime area resident. Brenda worked in the trucking industry for many years, and later ran her own scrap booking store, The Scrap Addict, in Strausburg.Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother and loved spending...

Christine  Ellen Clark

Christine Ellen Clark

Apr 25, 2016

Christine Ellen Clark, 64, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 surrounded by her family at Akron City Hospital. Born on March 22, 1952 in Akron to the late Alphonso & Corinne Jackson, Tina was a lifelong area resident. She married the love of her life, Larry Clark in 1977, and was a proud wife and mother. An avid sports...

Olga  Anastasia Chicodreff

Olga Anastasia Chicodreff

Apr 25, 2016

Olga Anastasia (Nikola) Chicodreff Olga Anastasia (Nikola) Chicodreff departed this earth peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2016. Olga was the fourth child born to Sotir and Anastasia (Yakov) Nikola-Tonsivich along with sisters Fanny, Vesta and brother Mitch. Olga's birth marked the final destination that began in Nizapole, Bitola, Macedonia and culminated with her arrival January 1, 1927...

Stephen  B. Stofsick

Stephen B. Stofsick

Apr 22, 2016

Stephen B. Stofsick, 96, died Friday, April 22 in Cuyahoga Falls, joining many of his beloved family members in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on June 19, 1919, Steve moved with his parents to Akron in 1921, where he grew up in Goodyear Heights with his brother, Joe; and sister, Thelma. He attended Betty...

Raymond  Paul Templeton

Raymond Paul Templeton

Apr 21, 2016

GREEN - Raymond Paul Templeton, 75, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his home. Raymond was born March 23, 1941 to Orville and Sara (McMasters) Templeton in Akron and has been a Green resident for 45 years. He was employed by Kovach Foundry. He was a lifelong member of Grace Cathedral. Raymond is survived by his wife of...