Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Gertrude  Allen Bahry

Gertrude Allen Bahry

Jan 19, 2016

Gertrude A. Bahry, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Green. Gert was born in Kenvil, New Jersey on August 1, 1920 to the late Willard & Winifred Cramer and moved to Akron with her family as a small girl. She married James Bahry in 1941 and was a remarkable mother to their five children. A devote...

Roger V. ""Coach"" Lewis

Roger V. ""Coach"" Lewis

Jan 16, 2016

Roger passed away on January 16, 2016 after fighting through a series of illnesses. He was born on February 11, 1942 in Hagerstown, Md. to Wally Lewis and Mary Louise Clark, who preceded him in death. He attended South Hagerstown High School where he excelled in academics finishing in the top 10 of his class. His life was an...

Helen  Agnes Kukasky

Helen Agnes Kukasky

Jan 10, 2016

New Franklin - Helen Kukasky, 93, passed away Sunday January 10, 2016. Helen was born May 1, 1922 to Adam and Susan (Straugh) Gretta in Keisterville, PA and has been an Akron area resident since 1936. She was a faithful and involved member of St. John Lutheran Church, participating in nearly every church ministry or event. She was a...

Ronald  Wayne Snyder

Ronald Wayne Snyder

Jan 9, 2016

Ronald W. Snyder, 70, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Ron retired from Akron Public Schools after 31 ½ years of teaching, where he touched many lives. He played fast pitch baseball as a shortstop & a second baseman, and also played basketball as a guard. He was an avid fisherman & loved to read. Preceded in death by his...

Mary A. Tuck

Mary A. Tuck

Jan 8, 2016

Mary A. Tuck, 95, passed away on January 8, 2016.

Born in Cumberland Co., Tenn. to the late Alfred and Ida Morgan, Mary has been an Akron area resident since 1941. She was married to Martin Tuck who passed away in 2014 after 73 years of marriage. Mary's life revolved around her family, she loved to spend...

Joan  Loretta Davis

Joan Loretta Davis

Jan 8, 2016

Joan Davis, 68, passed away January 8, 2016. Born on September 28, 1947 to the late William & Wima Watts, Joan was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of East High School. After serving in the US Army, Joan earned a BS in education from the University of Akron. She enjoyed working with disabled adults and children while...

Vivian Rose Swigart

Vivian Rose Swigart

Jan 7, 2016

Vivian Rose Swigart (nee Kolton), 84, went to her heavenly home on January 7, 2016. Born in Akron, the daughter of Frank and Rose Kolton, she graduated from St. Mary's High School and St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing. Vivian was retired from Massillon State Hospital where she worked as a psychiatric nurse. She had been a member of...

William  Louis Kippes

William Louis Kippes

Jan 3, 2016

William L. Kippes, 82, died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron on April 19, 1933 to the late John and Susan Kippes, William was a lifelong area resident. He married the love of his life Barbara Boehme in 1955. He worked as a machinist for nearly 40 years at Karg Corporation. A...

Robert  Thomas Koehler

Robert Thomas Koehler

Jan 2, 2016

Robert 'Tommy' Koehler -CUYAHOGA FALLS Robert 'Tommy' Koehler, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 2, 2016 at Essex Care Center in Tallmadge. Born in Far Rockway, NY, Tommy was an area resident for most of his life. He was a kind, loving, creative, and talented man with a great devotion to his Catholic Faith. Tommy's...

Nedeljka Klepic

Nedeljka Klepic

Jan 2, 2016

Visitation at Main Service

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Chuch

2550 Pickle Road

Akron, Ohio, United States

44312

Funeral Service

12:00 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox...

Audrey  B. Huckels

Audrey B. Huckels

Jan 1, 2016

Audrey B. Huckels, 86, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Born in Perryopolis, PA, on May 25, 1929, Audrey moved to Akron, OH, as a teenager and graduated from Garfield High School. After marrying Gerald Huckels, she resided in the Akron area for most of her life and was blessed with a loving...

Donald  G. Albright

Donald G. Albright

Jan 1, 2016

Donald G. Albright, 91, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. He was born in Berlin, Pennsylvania and retired from B & W in 1986 after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II with the 28th Infantry Division under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He...

Irene Elizabeth Enoch

Irene Elizabeth Enoch

Dec 30, 2015

Irene Elizabeth Enoch, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2015. She was born in Akron on February 17, 1918. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Enoch, Sr.; brother, Bill Bogdan; mother, Agnes Bogden; and sister-in-law, Jessie (Mickey) Bogdan. She is survived by her loving son, Warren Enoch, Jr. and daughter, Diana...

Linda Ann Brown

Linda Ann Brown

Dec 30, 2015

Linda Ann Brown, 59, passed away on Dec. 30, 2015. an Akron native the daughter of Joseph and Mary Nieznany she was a graduate of Garfield High School. For many years, she worked as a waitress which suited her outgoing, generous personality. Linda was very kind hearted and always willing to help neighbors, family or friends. She will be...

Darlene Pine

Darlene Pine

Dec 29, 2015

Darlene A. Pine, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 29, 2015. Born on February 24, 1943 to the late Walter & Florence Doney, Darlene was a Portage Lakes resident for most of her life. Darlene was an active and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved attending events and activities that her children and grandchildren...

Mary Leary

Mary Leary

Dec 28, 2015

Mary (Petros) Leary passed away at the age of 91 after receiving the consolation of the Sacraments. Throughout her illnesses, she received prayerful support from her parish families: St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church (closed) and St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Mary was a gifted self-taught musician and artist. She became a master of the Pipe Organ and served as...