Obituaries

Nov 8, 2015

Mary Keblesh, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 13, 1925 to the late James and Clio Taylor. She came to the Akron area in 1942 and married Joseph Keblesh on June 1, 1944. They were married for 66 1/2 years prior to his...

Nov 6, 2015

Molly I. Marquardt (Heiser), 88, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and lived in Akron and Mesa Arizona. She had a strong spirit and was loving, caring, and generous with her friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland E. "Bud" Marquardt; parents, Henry and Minnie Heiser; 3 sisters; and...

Nov 5, 2015

Thomas E. Dunn, Sr., born on January 2, 1926, passed away the evening of November 5th surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he lived in Akron and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a flame thrower in the...

Nov 1, 2015

Gary P. Smith, 69, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, after a long illness. Gary was born on November 25, 1945 in Long Beach, CA to the late Louis & Wanda Smith, and moved to Ohio on his wife's request in 1981. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for 26 years, retiring in 2008....

Oct 29, 2015

Juanita G. Fernandez, 79, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 29, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. Juanita was born in Akron and raised in Shelby, Ohio. She married Joseph Fernandez in 1957, and found her calling as a devoted wife and mother. Juanita loved gardening and baking, but her truest passion was for her family-her grandchildren,...

Oct 29, 2015

Margaret (Peg) Ahonen, nee Ellis, age 92, passed awayt October 29, 2015. Peg was born in Richfield and graduated from there as high school . She attended Kent State University and graduated cum laude with a degree in elementary education. She was a teacher for 32 years in Berea, Warren, and Cuyahoga Falls. She was an active 50 year...

Oct 28, 2015

Jane Flower, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Jane was born November 27, 1924 to Donald and Grace (Hoodlett) Helmkee in Newark, OH and was an Akron area resident for most of her life. She was a gifted artist, seamstress and athlete skilled at basketball, swimming, gymnastics and bowling. Mom was talented and...

Oct 28, 2015

Oct 25, 2015

On October 25th our angel returned home to her Creator. Our Nana, a woman of integrity, genuiness, and strength that will never be matched, fought ovarian cancer for the past three years. She never skipped a beat or showed a hint of fear. Her love and courage will be nothing but an example to live by. Thank you , Nana....

Oct 24, 2015

Gary Stephen Brown, 63, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born in Barberton and was a mechanic his entire life. He was the owner/operator of G & L Auto for 17 years and worked for G & R Auto Care in Cuyahoga Falls for the last 14 years. Gary enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 23, 2015

Green - Jennifer Helen Katoll (nee Twigg), born in Barberton, OH on February 22, 1968 passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. Jennifer was preceded in death by her husband John and father Edd Twigg. She is survived by her mother Linda (Youngblood) Twigg; brother Joe (Janine) Twigg and their children Addison and Aidan; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and...

Oct 23, 2015

Audrey Masterson (Kozak) passed away on October 23, 2015. She is survived by husband, Richard B.; daughter, Michele Ann Masterson; son, Jason (Vicki); and grandchildren, Grady and Macy Masterson; granddaughter, Kayla Pearson; sister, Jackie (Dave) Hasinski; mother, Estelle Kozak; several cousins; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley...

Oct 23, 2015

Wanda Hydock, 89, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. She was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and was a homemaker. She came to Akron in 2010 and had currently been a resident at Altercare of Hartville since January 2015. A very special thanks to the staff at Altercare for all of their care. Wanda was a member of St. Faustina...

Oct 23, 2015

MARY ELLEN (DAGG) SURLAS, age 67, of Stow, formerly of Cleveland Heights, passed away Friday afternoon surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ellen was born April 14, 1948 in Cleveland to the late William and Irene (Brooks) Dagg. She was a member of Holy Family Church, and Women Today. She was an Accountant with Arthur Anderson for over 35 years...

Oct 22, 2015

Mary Bennington, 82, formerly of Akron, passed away on Oct. 22, while residing in Tennessee. Born in Decherd, Tenn., the daughter of John and Mary Bostick, Mary had retired as a social worker for Summit County Welfare. She was preceded in death by husband, Wilson Bennington; son, John Longaberger; sisters, Betty Masano, and Johnnie Adams; and brother, Gary Bostick. Her...

Oct 20, 2015

Theodore D. "Ted" Georger Sr., 71, of Hudson, died October 20, 2015, at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Ted was born July 11, 1944 and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from St Bonaventure College and lived in Buffalo until 1982. He lived in Fairport, NY for 5 years and moved to Hudson, OH in 1987. Ted bravely served...

Oct 18, 2015

Joan E. (Muir) Ruquet has gone home to rest on October 18, 2015 after a long, brave fight with pancreatic cancer. A joyful and sweet soul, she is loved and remembered by many for her kind heart and generous smile. A devoted Catholic, Joan was a parishioner of St. Mary in Akron, OH, and previously St. Timothy in Lady...

Oct 16, 2015

Josephine M. Desimone, 92, died Friday, October 16, 2015 in Schenectady, New York, where she had been residing with her daughter for the past five years. Josephine was born in Akron on January 15, 1923 to the late Francesco & Raffaella Vaccaro, and was an area resident most her life. She married her devoted husband of 60 years, John...

Oct 16, 2015

Karen Royer, 57, passed away on Friday, October 16, after a long illness. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord as a teacher with the Diocese of Los Angeles. She was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and was a huge Buckeye fan. She loved to travel and had visited all 50 states and much of Europe....

Oct 15, 2015

Anthony T. Rafalko, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 15th. at the Arbors of Stow after a long illness. Anthony was born May 18, 1938 to the late Anthony and Martha Rafalko. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a U.S. Army Veteran. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Maison Aine for the care...