Obituaries

Dec 5, 2015

Our dearest Pauline "Polly" G. Sisler, 78, passed safely into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2015, while surrounded by her family at Akron City Hospital. Polly was born in Grantsville, W. Va. on September 9, 1937 to the late Willard and Lennie Miller. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls,...

Dec 5, 2015

Keli Renee Deryck, 42, of Jackson Township, died at 2:11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service in Akron, Ohio.

Keli was born Sept. 29, 1973 in Akron, Ohio and was married for 16 years to Brian S. Deryck, Jr., originally of Cuyahoga Falls. She is survived by loving husband, Brian, and three...

Dec 4, 2015

Ignaz "John" Burgardt, age 83, of Canton, passed away Friday morning at Mercy Hospital in Canton.

Ignaz was born in Pfeifer, Russia on December 15, 1931 to the late George and Margaretha Burgardt; he immigrated in 1952 to the United States. He was an Iron Worker for 28 years with Ornamental Iron, and worked for 18 years...

Dec 4, 2015

Ernest F. "Ernie" Port, 90, passed on Dec. 4. Born in Cleveland, Ernie grew up in St. Ignatius Parish, graduating from John Marshall High School, then joining the US Army Air Corps for WW II. After the War, Ernie earned his Engineering Degree from Kent State University, and his Master's Degree from The Ohio State University.

During...

Dec 3, 2015

Robert (Rabbit) D. Clegg, 69 died on December 3, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He retired from Akron Plating with 40 years of service. Rabbit was a very friendly person who never met a stranger. He leaves behind one brother William 'Dino' (Joy) Clegg; his companion of 11 years Willadean Vorisek, and their two dogs Hwy...

Dec 3, 2015

WADSWORTH - Carolyn J. Yerkey, 68, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Select Specialty. Carolyn was born February 25, 1947 to William and Wanda (Barker) Plum in Webster Springs, W VA. She had been a manager for Charter One Bank for 16 years and was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church. Carolyn was a wonderful wife...

Dec 2, 2015

Maria Jager, age 91, of Stow, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Arbors of Stow.

Maria was born January 28, 1924 in Bjelina, Yugoslavia to the late Andrew and Maria Haber. Maria and her husband Jaroslav came to the United States in 1955. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Church where she was...

Dec 2, 2015

Connie M. Phillips, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born in Barberton and retired from Silver Lake Country Club as Membership Director. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, enjoyed playing golf and loved to travel. Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Gizzi; sister, Darieanne Haag; step-father, Jack Coleman; and father-in-law,...

Dec 1, 2015

Dr. Sudhir K. Shringarpurey, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015, with loved ones by his side, after fighting a hard battle with pancreatic cancer. He came to the United States at only 18 years of age, leaving his family behind, to focus on his education, and his love of this country made him stay and become...

Nov 30, 2015

Donald Earl Tisch, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Esther Tisch on October 13, 1926. He worked for A & P and Sparkle Markets for over 40 years and was a Cuyahoga Falls School Crossing Guard for 20 years. Mr. Tisch...

Nov 30, 2015

Tina Marie Sturtz, age 42, of Akron, passed away November 30, 2015 at her residence.

She was born March 27, 1973 in Barberton to Larry and the late Vickie Butcher. She graduated from Green High School. She loved to craft, she enjoyed animals of all kinds, including her dog Sugar.

Tina is survived by her...

Nov 29, 2015

Santino Smiroldo, 67, died peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sicily to the late Agatino & Domenica Smiroldo, Santino came to the U.S. in 1970. He married the love of his life, Santina Spina, and together they made their home in Akron. Santino was a Volvo specialist, and worked for several dealerships...

Nov 28, 2015

Adolf (Holdi) Brucker, Age 83 of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2015. He was born on November 22, 1932 in Itzkany, Romania. He was a co-owner and Master Machinist at Akron Central Engraving, before retiring. Adolf was very innovative and could build or fix anything. He was a fan of wrestling, and enjoyed cruising the...

Nov 28, 2015

Frank 'Franko' Thomas, 56, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2015. Born in Akron on March 9, 1959 to the late Francis & Ruth Thomas, Frank had been a area resident for most of his life. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Frank was employed by Jeter Systems Inc. for 18 years. He was...

Nov 26, 2015

Donald E. Ondecker, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on July 3, 1937, Don was raised by the late George and Agnes Ondecker in Akron and has been a lifelong area resident. He married his high school sweetheart, and the love of his life, Patricia Horvath in...

Nov 24, 2015

Ruth Thompson, 86, passed away on November 24, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 17, 1929 to the late James & Conway Woody, Ruth and her family moved to Akron in 1943. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by brother James, youngest daughter and son-in-law Nancy & Jimmy Corcoran, and son-in-law Luke Jones....

Nov 23, 2015

Michael Eugene Moles, 60, of Akron passed away on November 23rd. An Akron native, the son of the late Robert and Helen Moles, Mike worked at A to Z Automotive and he was the founder and lead singer of The Eclipse Band. Preceded in death by his daughter, Angela King, he is survived by wife of 31 years, Brenda; daughters,...

Nov 22, 2015

Michael Joseph Kulick, 98, passed into eternal life on November 22, 2015, on the Feast of Christ the King, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kipling, OH on September 28, 1917 to the late Andrew & Elizabeth Kulick, Michael had been an Akron Resident since the end of World War II. Mike proudly served his country as a...

Nov 22, 2015

Peter John Lashbrook was born January 11, 1989 in Clarion, Iowa, the son of the Rev. Steven J. and Dr. Laurie E. Lashbrook. Over the years of his life he lived in Clarion, Iowa, Crete, Nebraska, Kent, Ohio, Manistee, Michigan, and Yankton, South Dakota. He attended Walls Elementary School in Kent, Ohio and Middle and High School in Manistee,...

Nov 21, 2015

Clifford "Pops" Dishman, age 75, of Akron, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Clifford was born September 1, 1940 to the late E.M. and Lilly Mae (Coleman) Dishman Clifford is preceded in death by his wife Delores "Dee" Dishman, son-in-law Paul Mignano, and granddaughter Heather Hardman. He is survived by his children, Tammi (Claude,III) Adams, Diane...