Robert D. Clegg
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...
Carolyn Jean Yerkey
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...
Maria Jager
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...
Constance M. (Connie) Phillips
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,...
Sudhir Shringarpurey
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...
Donald Earl Tisch
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...
Tina Marie Sturtz
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...
Santino Smiroldo
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...
Adolf Brucker
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...
Frank Edward Thomas
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...
Donald Edward Ondecker
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...
Ruth Lillian Thompson
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....
Michael Eugene Moles
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,...
Michael Kulick
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...
Peter John Lashbrook
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,...
Clifford Dishman
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...
Virginia B. Kossman
Nov 20, 2015
Virginia B. Kossman, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2015. Virginia was preceded in death by parents, Archie D. and Rosemary (Quinn) Carter; husband, Walter; brother, Albert; and sisters, Rosemary and Twyla. She is survived by her son, James W. and daughter-in-law, Renee Kossman; granddaughters, Maria and Kelly Kossman; sisters, Betty Dalrymple and Nancy Kerns; brother, Archie Carter;...
Carol Ann Nagi
Nov 20, 2015
Carol Ann Nagi, wife of Rob Schehl and mom to Zach Nagi- Schehl, died of heart failure on Friday evening, November 20th, after winning a year- long struggle with cancer. Born in Yokasuka, Japan on July 23, 1947 to parents Patricia Ashton Nagi and Bernard Nagi, she was then raised in Youngstown, Oh. Her two sisters, Suzanne and Pat followed...
Bernard H. ""Bernie"" Riedinger
Nov 20, 2015
GREEN - Bernard "Bernie" Riedinger, 84, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at Fairlawn Rehab Center. Bernie was born May 27, 1931 to Henry and Ruth (Knapp) Riedinger in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life. He was employed by UPS for over 30 years. Following his retirement, Bernie became one of the "two old...
Anna Matilda Muck
Nov 19, 2015
Anna Matilda Muck, 101, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. She was born in Robbins, Ohio and worked for Rempel Manufacturing. Everyone in her life was the most special. You were her favorite daughter, favorite grandchild, favorite great-grandchild or great-great grandchild. You were her special sister, brother, niece, nephew, her special friend. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, knitting, card...
