Obituaries

Aug 27, 2015

CYPRESS, TEXAS - Theodore David Groza, Jr., 72, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio and retired from the Pliant Corporation (formerly Goodyear). He was a member of the Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church in Fairlawn, Ohio and St. Joseph Antiochian Orthodox Church in Houston, Texas. He was a...

Aug 24, 2015

Joseph A. "Joe" Karpinski, 80, passed away peacefully on August 24th after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Employed as a truck driver for most of his life, Joe was an avid outdoorsman and loved singing and playing his guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lottie; son, Joey; sister Eleanor; father-in-law, Homer; brother-in-law, Alan; and faithful...

Aug 21, 2015

David Parker Tichnell, born August 19th 2015, remained briefly to cuddle with his family only to pass peacefully from this world two days later, August 21st, to behold God's face and rest in His arms. David's family knows and loves Jesus Christ and will someday go to Him and David where there..."shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor...

Aug 20, 2015

Ola Mae Dieringer Ola Mae Dieringer, 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2015. Born in Bath County, KY March 4, 1924 to Clark & Moss Vance, Ola was an Akron area resident for over 66 years. She was a graduate of Kentucky Christian College, where she met her husband Bill. She worked in the...

Aug 20, 2015

Robert L. Hamilton, 70, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center. Bob was born December 20, 1944 to Lawrence G. and Mary Zelma (Cash) Hamilton in Akron and lived in the same Akron Home his entire life. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church from the day of his Baptism. He was a...

Aug 19, 2015

Fern E. Archer passed away August 19, 2015 in Lewisburg, North Carolina. She was born October 15, 1920 in Greensburg, Ohio to Hiram and Zella Miller. Fern lived in Akron most of her life until moving to Lewisburg, North Carolina in 2005. Fern was married to Harold P. Archer and they enjoyed many years at their cottage on Kelly's Island,...

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Aug 14, 2015

Curtis Ray Waddle, 61, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, August 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Curt was born in Akron on November 13, 1953 to the late Otis & Alice Waddle, and was a lifelong area resident. He was baptized at Faith Family Church. Curt worked for Monsanto, and then...

Aug 12, 2015

Martha J. Parker, 93, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on August 12, 2015. Born in Canton, OH on October 23, 1921 to the late John & Ethel Michael, Martha had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1950. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Akron, where she participated...

Aug 11, 2015

David R. Enlow, 73, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2015. Born in Akron on February 14, 1942 to the late Daniel & Bessie Enlow, David was a graduate of Garfield High School and Hammel Business College. He retired in 2000 after thirty five years from Charter One Bank (formerly First Federal Savings & Loan of Akron), where he...

Aug 10, 2015

Bob passed away unexpectedly August 7, 2015 at his residence. Bob served his country in Vietnam returning home to work various jobs in factories and food service. He became self-employed doing odd jobs from yard work, light construction and more. His new found family he referred to as "his people" will miss his stories, help and friendship. He was...

Aug 9, 2015

Ljiljana Tubin, 51, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Ljiliana was born in Zenica, Bosnia and came to Akron with her family in 1999. She was a member of St. Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Cleveland. Ljiljana was preceded in death by her parents Nikola & Ana Blazevic. She is survived by her husband Dragan; daughter...

Aug 6, 2015

Thomas R. Meeker, 70, of Peninsula passed away on August 6. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he had lived in Stow for a number of years while working for Hardman, Inc. as product manager. After his retirement in 2010 he returned to Northeast Ohio. Tom was a graduate of Rutgers University and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A member of...

Aug 5, 2015

Margaret Reese Dandrea Noltemeyer, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Lake Wylie Assisted Living in South Carolina. Margaret was born August 20, 1921 in Akron to the late Peter and Ora Adams Tanzy. She retired in 1986 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in the Hospitalization Department. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands,...

Aug 3, 2015

Zana K. Buffa, age 84, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Zana was born January 14, 1931 in Akron to the late Peter and Edna Drosenos. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Anthony J. Buffa, her brothers Anthony, George, Thomas, Pete, Frank, Harry, and Mike. She is survived by her daughter...

Jul 31, 2015

Barbara Ann Lutey, 73, who enjoyed cruises and playing the slots has now hit the jackpot and found her paradise. Barbara went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 31, 2015. She was born in Akron on June 19, 1942 and was the heart of her family, always hosting Sunday dinners. Early on, Barb worked...

Jul 31, 2015

Marie Caroline Bittner peacefully went home to be with her Lord, July 31. No matter where life took Marie, she never met a stranger. She looked at every person as another human being, equally deserving of kindness and respect. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where she and her mother enjoyed a religious bonding. During her formative...

Jul 30, 2015

Radojko (Rudy) Djordjevic, 59, passed away Thursday July 30th , 2015 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Donja Glama, Serbia, January 16, 1956 to his late parents, Sreten and Budimka. He moved to the United States in 1976 to create a better life. Radojko was a dedicated member of Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church,...

Jul 29, 2015

GREEN - Barbara Ann Marchion, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Barberton Citizens Hospital after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Akron, Ohio where she lived her entire life. She was a member of Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church, enjoyed crocheting afghans (donating many) and volunteered many hours to school band boosters and church groups....