Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Robert Gentzel

Robert Gentzel

Jul 1, 2015

Robert A. Gentzel, 96, passed away on July 1, 2015, while residing at Grande Village Assisted Living in Twinsburg. Born in Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Bertha Gentzel, he had lived most of his life in the Canfield area. During World War II he served with the U.S. Coast Guard after which he trained as an electrician and heating/air...

James  J. Docy

James J. Docy

Jun 29, 2015

James J. Docy, 75, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a graduate of Green High School Class of 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Cantex. James was an avid bingo player and enjoyed watching sports. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Margaret...

Linda  Caroline Johnson

Linda Caroline Johnson

Jun 28, 2015

Linda Caroline Johnson (Rich), 52, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with COPD. Linda was preceded in death by her husband David and her father Philip Rich. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer and Jessica; granddaughter Mackenzie; mother Rosalie; siblings Brenda, Kay, Diane, Susan, Mary, Philip Jr, Billy, Charles, Joseph...

Robert  P. Sinnett

Robert P. Sinnett

Jun 27, 2015

Robert Paul Sinnett, 83, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 following a long illness. Robert was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on November 30, 1931 and moved to Akron, Ohio in the early 1950's. Robert was the former owner of Alfredo's Italian Restaurant in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and enjoyed reminiscing with friends and...

Mary Ann "Mirney" Gehring

Mary Ann "Mirney" Gehring

Jun 27, 2015

Mary Ann Gehring (aka Mirney) passed away on June 27, 2015, at home with her family, after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Mary Ann was born in Akron, and was an area resident her entire life. She worked as a registered nurse at Akron General Medical Center as well as the Cleveland Clinic. Mary Ann was member...

John White

John White

Jun 26, 2015

John L. White, 80, passed away on June 26, 2015. Born in Akron, the son of the late David and Mildred White, he was currently a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. John was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and will be inurned at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Thursday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m. with military...

Michael Adams

Michael Adams

Jun 26, 2015

Michael Adams Jr., 97, passed away June 26 at Chapel Hill Retirement Community. Michael was born in Star Junction, PA. He graduated from Garfield High School, and remained in Akron for over 90 years. Mike was a decorated Army veteran, serving during World War II. He retired in 1981 from Reiter Dairy with seventeen years service as a driver/salesman....

Mary Auseon

Mary Auseon

Jun 26, 2015

Mary J. Auseon, age 82, of Caldwell, formerly of Akron, passed away June 24, 2015 at Summit Acres in Caldwell. Mary was born January 9, 1933 in Akron to the late William H. and Geraldine M. Auseon. Mary was a 1950 graduate of St.Vincent High School and member of St. Vincent Church. She retired as a CRT Operator after more...

Constantin Budacov

Constantin Budacov

Jun 25, 2015

Constantin 'Stan' Budacov, 61, passed away on June 25, at Akron City Hospital. Born in Romania on March 17, 1954, he served in the Romanian Army before moving to the US in 1979. He was a member of Presentation of our Lord Romanian Orthodox Church. He is survived by his sons Christian (Katie), Austin (Morgan), Cory, and Aaron Budacov;...

Mary Warner

Mary Warner

Jun 25, 2015

Mary Louise Warner, age 94, of Munroe Falls, passed away Thursday at Summa Western Reserve Hospital. Mary was born May 10, 1921 in East Palestine to the late Frances and Rose Bozzo. Mary was a Charter Member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was a devout and faithful servant of the parish she helped build. She served the church in...

Thomas  J. Hagerman

Thomas J. Hagerman

Jun 24, 2015

Thomas J. Hagerman, Sr. fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born in Gallup, Kentucky on October 17, 1923. He was a life member of VFW 8975 and American Legion 566. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and also the Korean Conflict. He was a member...

Jennie  Lee Gradyan

Jennie Lee Gradyan

Jun 23, 2015

Jennie L. Gradyan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 23, 2015. She was born March 13, 1931 to the late Walter & Mary Hales in Akron. Jennie was a loving, devoted and wonderful mother, whose devotion to her children and grandchildren helped them grow into the people they were meant to be. In...

Judith Lee "Judy" Dilts

Judith Lee "Judy" Dilts

Jun 23, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Judith Lee Dilts, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital, with her husband at her side. Judy was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 19, 1942 to the late Howard & Viola Bankard. She married George Dilts in 1961, and together they moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1964 to raise their...

Margaret Baird

Margaret Baird

Jun 22, 2015

Margaret Ann Baird, 76, passed away on June 22, 2015.  Born in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of the late Morris and Roberta Miles, Mrs. Baird has been an area resident for more than 40 years. She was a devout Christian.  Margaret enjoyed watching sports with her sons, crossword puzzles, drawing, bowling and a good joke and she treasured her family....

Frances Petroff

Frances Petroff

Jun 21, 2015

Frances Petroff, 88, passed away on June 21, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, George, she is survived by daughters, Debbie (Jim) Lucas, and Elaine (Chuck) Vrabel; grandchildren, Mike (Jen) Vrabel and Jeffery Kiser; great grandchildren, Tyler, Carter and Isabella; sister, Victoria Tomascin. Frances was a very friendly person who always had a kind word to say about everyone...

Judith  Marie Noble

Judith Marie Noble

Jun 21, 2015

Judith M. Noble, 72, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Judy was born September 27, 1942 in Akron and had been an area resident all her life. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the QOH Altar Society, the QOH Rosary Makers and the Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy....

Edward  L. Sagedy

Edward L. Sagedy

Jun 21, 2015

Edward L. Sagedy (Ed), 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 11, 1948 to the late William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Betty) Sagedy. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and attended the University of Akron. He umpired baseball and softball in the...

Jesse  Lee Dipaolo

Jesse Lee Dipaolo

Jun 20, 2015

On June 20, 2015, Jesse Lee passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 23. Survived by father Bill; mother, Nancy; brother, Mike; sister, Chelsea; niece, Alexis; grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins and friends. Jesse graced this world with his love and charm. He was an amazing person that everyone loved and adored. He never met a stranger and...

John  Fritz Hohl

John Fritz Hohl

Jun 20, 2015

On Saturday June 20, 2015, in Naples, Fl. God called his faithful follower, Fritz, home to his eternal resting place, at age 83. Fritz was born and raised in Akron. He attend Zion Lutheran School and graduated from South High. He served in the US Navy and upon returning to Akron he went to work at BFGoodrich for 42...

Elizabeth  Louise Ellis

Elizabeth Louise Ellis

Jun 18, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth "Louise" Ellis, loving wife and mother, passed away June 18, 2015 at 88 years of age. Louise was born July 17, 1926 in Lima, Ohio and was married to Clyde "Ed" Ellis for the past 39 years. Louise loved caring for others. She worked as an R.N. at Akron Children's Hospital in the burn ward...