Obituaries

Feb 23, 2016

GREEN-Raymond 'Don' Schneider, 87, passed away peacefully at home February 23, 2016. Born on January 5, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, 1 of 14 children to Emil and Christina Schneider, Don grew up on the family farm in Door County, working in the family businesses of grocery, meats & music. He moved his family to Akron in 1959. A loving...

Feb 21, 2016

Ann Neher Shoup, 91, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Pebble Creek. Ann was born August 8, 1924 to George and Marjorie (Harrity) Neher in Scranton, PA. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago, IL. In 1943 she married Ellsworth Shoup and shortly after they moved to Akron, where she had been an area resident for...

Feb 21, 2016

Andy Alexzulian, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Febraury 21, 2016. Born in Akron on April 20, 1954 to the late Andrew Alexzulian & Betty Sue Rausch, Andy was a 1973 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sharyn; son Michael Alexzulian and grandson Dean Alexzulian; brother Richie; step-sister Connie. A...

Feb 21, 2016

Barbara Gerbasi, age 85, died on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born to Ervin Berning and Fae Cook Berning in Indianapolis in 1930, Barbara was the younger of two daughters. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she attended St. James Elementary, St. Augustine High School, and Ursuline College. She was prececed in death by her parents, daughter Linda Gerbasi, sister and brother-in-law...

Feb 20, 2016

Frances 'Fanny' Sterle Bailey, age 98, died on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Born to Louis Sterle & Agnes Zgonc Sterle in 1917, Frances was the youngest daughter in her family of 12, including her namesake, 5 yr old Fanny, who died before she was born. At age 14, Frances left school to care for her mother who was terminally...

Feb 20, 2016

Della Vargo, 95, passed away peacefully February 20, 2016 at the Arbors at Fairlawn. Della was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, bookkeeper at Portage Country Club and an avid golfer. Della's dry sense of humor always put a smile on everyone's face. Her generosity, love and compassion for others will always be...

Feb 18, 2016

Marlene Joyce (Cappo) Frisone, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away February 18, 2016 at the age of 76. Born January 9, 1940 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania to Benjamin and Fern Cappo, she was a long time Akron area resident. Marlene graduated from Garfield High School and attended the University of Akron. She married her high school sweetheart, Anthony Frisone...

Feb 17, 2016

Born on January 9, 1967 to proud parents Eddie and Karen (Huff) Vaughan. Scot unexpectedly passed on Wednesday, February 17, at his Scot lived almost the entirety of his life in Green. His sons Nathan(18) & Dylan(14) Vaughan have as well spent their entire life in the community of Green. In fact, all of Scot's parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and...

Feb 17, 2016

Feb 16, 2016

Geraldine (Kutsko) Schaefer, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Crandall Medical Center. Geraldine was born November 22, 1926 to John and Anna (Adams) Kucko in Youngstown, was raised in Akron, lived in Grafton and returned to the area in 1997. She was a biology teacher at Elyria Catholic High School for 21 years retiring in 1988. She...

Feb 16, 2016

Paul W. Bumgarner, 56, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 after a fierce battle with cancer. Paul was born in Akron to the late Glenn & Elwanda Bumgarner on July 18, 1959 and was a lifelong area resident. He belonged to the Local 88 and worked as a roofer for 29 years. Paul was a simple man, but the...

Feb 16, 2016

Cheryl Ann Raskow -CANAL FULTON Cheryl Ann Raskow, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2016. Born in Akron on August 2, 1951, Cheryl had lived in Canal Fulton since 2009. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Vincie Raskow and infant brother Ronald. She is survived by her children Jeff & Jennifer (Gorete Moniz) Raskow;...

Feb 14, 2016

George Deme Jr., 95, beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend passed away under the loving care of his daughter and son-in-law. (Dad, it was an honor to care for you). He was born in Akron on November 17, 1920 to Anna and George Deme. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from his beloved...

Feb 13, 2016

Our beloved son, Michael Ryan Charles, 24, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2016 at his home in Wexford, Pennsylvania. On March 6, 1991 we were blessed with this gift of a son who has touched us with pride every day that he was with us. Anyone who knew him knows what a kind loving spirited individual he was...

Feb 13, 2016

Feb 12, 2016

Feb 12, 2016

Kristine A. Twigg, 31, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 12, 2016 surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Born in Akron on September 12, 1984 to Jack & Deanna Twigg, Krissy was a lifelong area resident. She was an accomplished gymnast, starting in preschool and competing through high school. Krissy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls...

Feb 11, 2016

We announce with heavy hearts that our beloved mother, Mária Nagy, a saint by most accounts, has passed away at the age of 78. She suffered from advanced heart and kidney disease and ultimately succumbed to their repercussions. She left us on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2016 to join the Lord peacefully while comforted by her sons, Attila and...

Feb 10, 2016

Jeffrey S. Riegger, age 51, passed away February 10, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1964 in Akron, Ohio to the late Hugh and Phyllis Riegger. Jeff was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan and always had a knack for making others smile. He will be greatly missed by brothers David (Susan) and Scott (Susie) Riegger...

Feb 7, 2016

Donald Sekicky, 85, passed away Sunday morning February 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Akron on February 18, 1930, grew up in Barberton and resided in Green for the majority of his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Barberton High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was...