William Stokes
Mar 20, 2016
William J. Stokes, Jr. passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home. Bill was born January 12, 1949 to William J. and Nancy (Halldin) Stokes in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron. Bill was an auditor for the State of...
John Thomas Trathen
Mar 19, 2016
John 'Jack' Trathen, 85, passed away on March 19, 2016. Born in Akron on July 8, 1930 to the late James and Beatrice Trathen, Jack was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. He served his country as a radio operator for the US Air Force during the Korean War. Jack was a proud grandfather and was very close to his...
Kristi Jeanette Bice
Mar 19, 2016
Kristi Bice, 42, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. Kristi was born December 19, 1973 to Ronald and Angela (Triola) Kennedy in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1992 graduate of Hoban High School and was currently employed as a patient coordinator with Perfect-a-Smile. She was foremost a mother and protector of...
Susan Domenica Pantuso
Mar 16, 2016
Susan Pantuso 91, passed away on March 16, at AlterCare in Hartville. Born in Akron on September 19, 1924 to the late Michael & Carmella Giustino, Susan was a lifetime Akron resident and a 1946 graduate of Garfield High School. For many years Susan proudly operated the Suzy-Q Confectionery in Akron. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic...
Peggy Gleghorn
Mar 15, 2016
Peggy Gleghorn, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Akron on February 11, 1928 to the late Patrick and Catherine McIntyre, Peggy was a lifelong area resident. She was a beloved mom and grandma, and she really did bake the best brownies. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by...
James Lee Conley
Mar 13, 2016
James Lee (Chico) Conley, 34, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 another victim of a heroin/fentanyl overdose. James was born April 22, 1981 to James Conley and Lauren West in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He is survived by his wife Amy Conley (Smoot): son James Richard Conley; his sister Nina Ledbetter; niece Rosaline;...
Katherine Jo Porcher
Mar 11, 2016
Katherine Jo Porcher, 89, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 in Eldersburg, Maryland. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia and was employed by Goodyear with 15 years of service. She was active with the Goodyear Boat Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Gladys Long; husband of 67 years, Marlin; and sisters, Mary Elizabeth...
Richard W. Kremer, Jr.
Mar 10, 2016
Richard (Rick) W. Kremer, Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and was an inspector for Summit County DOES for 21 years. He was formerly employed by Fazio's for 20 years. Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of the Chapel in...
Anna Wiorek
Mar 10, 2016
Anna Wiorek, 89, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. She was born in Giurgiu, Romania and was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church. She was a seamstress for the Ideal Drapery Shop retiring in 1991 after 31 years of service. Anna was an avid gardener and liked to sew. Special thank you to Summa Hospice...
Mary Anne Titus
Mar 8, 2016
Mary A. Titus, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born on November 8, 1923 in Columbine, Wyoming to the late Adolph & Anna Schierenberg, Mary came to the Canton area with her family in the 1950s. She worked as an executive secretary for the Hoover Company for over 30yrs, retiring in 1988. A...
George Keblesh
Mar 7, 2016
George Keblesh passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born in Barnesboro, PA, on May 6, 1926. He attended school through tenth grade until he needed to help support his family by working as a butcher after his mother died and his father was killed in a mining accident within a six- month period. George was drafted into...
Zona Harmon
Mar 4, 2016
Zona Harmon, 88, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Caretta, WV on August 17, 1927 to the late Ervin & Fronie Hicks, Zona came to Akron area in the early 1960s. She worked as an LPN for Akron City Hospital for 19 years, retiring in 1987. Zona was a faithful member of the Greensburg Church of God....
Mary Perch
Mar 4, 2016
Mary Perch Mary 'Baba' Perch, 84, passed away on March 4, 2015 after a short illness. Mary was born in Celo Bukovo, Macedonia, Yugoslavia and immigrated to the US with her husband Chris in her '20s and settled in Akron. Eventually she was joined by her entire family. Mary was a wonderful cook and was famous for her Zelnik...
Constance Amy Blasdel
Mar 4, 2016
Constance 'Connie' (Byers) Blasdel, a long-time resident of the Akron area, passed on the 4th of March, 2016 at Akron General Hospice Center after a short battle with lung cancer. Born on September 10th, 1948 in Barberton, Ohio, Connie attended Manchester High School and was employed at the Summit County Auditor's office for many years. She then went on...
Steve John Saviolis
Mar 1, 2016
Steve Saviolis, 88, passed away on March 1, 2016. Born in Campbell, Ohio, he resided most of his life in the North Hill and Tallmadge areas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene, and his lovely wife Mary. Steve retired as a pharmaceutical representative with over 30 years in Northeast Ohio. He graduated from Hammel...
Patricia Ann Meredith
Feb 27, 2016
GREEN - Patricia Meredith, 80, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Hospice Care Center. Pat was born June 18, 1935 to Thomas and Mary (O'Leary) Pifer in Akron and moved to Green in 1989.She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Women's Group and Young at Heart. She was also a member of Lifestyles...
