Obituaries

Sep 27, 2015

Ted Alan Lister, age 56, of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27th.

Ted was born September 15, 1959 in Akron to the late Robert and Jean Lister.

He was a 1977 graduate of Garfield High School. Ted was a Flea Market Junkie, He loved to buy and sell junk, or in his words...

Sep 26, 2015

Calvin R. Anweiler, 91, of Surprise, AZ. passed from this life on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Belmont Assisted Living Home in Scottsdale, AZ. after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Captain Anweiler was born in Akron, Ohio to Philip John Anweiler and Rozzina Wheele Anweiler. He attended Kent State University where he was awarded a BS degree in Business,...

Sep 26, 2015

Our brother, Richard Michael Perzanowski, passed away the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2015. Rich was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard H. (Dick) and Sarah A. (Sally) Perzanowski (nee Dorraugh), both of whom he deeply missed, as well as many aunts and uncles and a favorite cousin, Johnny...

Sep 25, 2015

Flora P. Grossmayer, 96, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015. She was born in Akron and was a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church. She was a Past Church Council Member and Past President of the Church Ladies Auxiliary for 10 years. She was also a member of the Orthodox Christian Women's Association...

Sep 25, 2015

Scobbo, Sr. died on Sept. 25, 2015 at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, Hudson, Oh. (where he has resided since July, 2013) after a ten month battle with pancreatic cancer complicated by Parkinson's. A former resident of Stow (since 1965) he was born in Scranton, Pa. on Dec. 15, 1935, the son of the late Angelo and Eve Scobbo. He was...

Sep 22, 2015

Danny L. Garner, age 69, of Lake Milton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 22nd at his residence. Danny was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and uncle. Danny was born January 20, 1946 in Canton to the late Lauren and Ruth (Nixon) Garner. He was a member of the Lake Milton American Legion Post 737, where he was a proud...

Sep 21, 2015

Carolyn S. Rankin (Lawson), 67, passed peacefully on Sept. 21, 2015. Born in Akron to the late Edward and Hazel Lawson, she has been a lifelong Akron resident. Carolyn was a beautician and had worked at First Lady Salon. She leaves behind her husband, of 26 years, James; son, Michael (Casy); daughter, Kelly (Duane); grandchildren, Jeff (Ashlee), Alex, Kaylee, and...

Sep 21, 2015

Josephine G. Zahary, 97, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was an Akron area resident for over 70 years. She was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a current member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Altar Society, Church Choir, Barberton Slovak...

Sep 17, 2015

Tanner Jacob House, 27, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Akron General Hospital. Tanner was born in Wadsworth on July 3, 1988 to Bret & Judy. He grew up in Creston and graduated from Ellet High School in '06. Tanner married Claire Connolly in 2012, and was a fabulous family-man-a devoted & loving husband to Claire and...

Sep 17, 2015

Louie Antognoli, 89, passed away after a brief illness on September 17, 2015. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on March 7, 1926 to the late Girolamo & Ulderica Antognoli, Louie grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1944 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was a longtime member of St. Martha Catholic Church in Akron. He retired from...

Sep 16, 2015

-CUYAHOGA FALLS J. Michael 'Mike' Krieger, 72, died peacefully at home, and went to be with his Lord, on September 15, 2015. He was the son of the late Frank and Kathryn Krieger and born to a family of seven siblings in Akron on February 14, 1943. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Hudson...

Sep 16, 2015

Martin J. Savula, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Martin was born on November 11, 1931 to the late John and Mary Savula and was a lifelong area resident. He set numerous records in Track & Field during his time at East High School. He was a Navy veteran, serving 4 years during the...

Sep 16, 2015

Domenico Cipollone, 90, of Stow passed away on September 16, 2015. Born in Capriati, Italy, Mr. Cipollone came to this country in 1969. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. Preceded in death by his parents and two brother and two sisters in Italy he was also preceded in death by his great grandson, Gino Altieri. His survivors include...

Sep 16, 2015

Irma Pearl Carpenter, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at her home. Born on July 7, 1947 to the late John & Pearl Carpenter in Akron, Irma was lifelong area resident. She worked for Eastern Central Motor for 24 years and for the Portage Lakes Career Center for 17 years. Irma was a member of Greensburg Church...

Sep 16, 2015

Raymond J. Slattery, Jr. age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 16th at Akron City Hospital. He was born May 1, 1932 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Raymond and Bertha (Kunkler) Slattery. Raymond retired from the University of Akron in 1984 as a Plant manager. He was a member of Holy Family Church, and Veteran of the US Navy. Raymond...

Sep 13, 2015

On September 13, 2015 Heaven gained another angel, our beloved Jane Jacobs- Badini. Jane Jacobs- Badini was a member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). While her sister Mary was playing with dolls, Jane had a ball in her hand at age three. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 1924. Janie grew up playing...

Sep 13, 2015

Donna Jean Burley (Adamov) born January 17, 1947 passed away at the age of 68 on September 13, 2015. The Lord has decided that Donna's earthly visit is complete and she will have no more pain and suffering from the disease Multiple Myeloma, only Joy in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Donna shared the Joy of life with...

Sep 12, 2015

Mary Helen (Harris) Winningham, 82, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. She was born in Allons, Tennessee and came to the Akron area in 1960. She retired from the J.C. Penney Co. in 1974 after 12 years of service. She was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for the store mannequin's at Penney's. She enjoyed hobbies and crafts and...

Sep 11, 2015

Robert E. Dickson, 93, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born in Shelby, Ohio and was a design engineer for Goodyear Aerospace retiring in 1984 after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. Mr. Dickson was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church and a...

Sep 11, 2015

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Sharon A. Lapham, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 11, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sharon was preceded in death by her son, Donald Lapham, Jr., parents Edward & Hazel Nawrocky, and her twin sister Shirley. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald; son Ronald...