Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Anna  Marie Vargo

Anna Marie Vargo

Jan 7, 2015

After a full life of 83 years, Anna Mae Vargo started her new year and her new life with Jesus on January 7, 2015. Anna Mae was born to humble means in Windber, PA to Michael & Mary Kleban. She started her career as a telephone operator in Washington, D.C. during the Korean War. After settling in Akron with...

Richard Wagoner

Richard Wagoner

Jan 7, 2015

Richard R. Wagoner, 67, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2015. Born in Akron on September 14, 1947, Rick grew up in Coventry Twp. and was a graduate of Coventry High School. He lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, where he was self-employed as a jeweler, before Moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 2000. Preceded in death by...

Lue  Marie Polasky

Lue Marie Polasky

Jan 4, 2015

Lue Marie Polasky, 86, died Sunday, January 4, 2014 surrounded by her family at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Marie was born on May 24, 1928 in Akron to the late Emmitt and Lela Mae Brannan. She married Edward Polasky and raised their three children. Marie was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Stark County American...

Nick Flora

Nick Flora

Jan 3, 2015

Nick Flora, born January 8, 1922 in Warren, Ohio, went Home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2015. He was a special man to all who knew him, as a husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was one of a kind. Nick grew up in Warren, Ohio, but moved to Chicago after...

Sam  D. Vitrano

Sam D. Vitrano

Jan 2, 2015

Sam D. Vitrano, 85, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. Mr. Vitrano was a supervisor at the F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company (Acme) and retired after 34 years of service. He loved his family and his home. He is survived...

Joseph  D. Smole

Joseph D. Smole

Jan 1, 2015

Joseph D. Smole passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born on April 28, 1921 in Akron, Ohio to Mary (Helfrich) and John Smole. He was 93 years old. He grew up on Girard Street and lived in Firestone Park his entire life until moving to Green eight years ago to live with his daughter. Joe...

Charles  'Chad' Heisser

Charles 'Chad' Heisser

Dec 31, 2014

Charles Martin Heisser, 49, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, Born in Akron on April 3, 1965, Chad was a graduate of Southeast High School and was an Akron resident for most of his life. He served his country as a member of the US Navy and was a drummer in the US Navy Band. Chad worked for the...

Stefania  'Baba' Fenkanyn

Stefania 'Baba' Fenkanyn

Dec 29, 2014

Stefania "Baba" Fenkanyn, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014 after a lengthy illness of Dementia. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Ternopil-Buchach, Ukraine. She married Hryhorij (Harry) Fenkanyn on February 27, 1949. They immigrated for a better life to the United States in November of 1950, first to St. Joseph, Missouri and then to...

Algia  'Al' Brewer

Algia 'Al' Brewer

Dec 27, 2014

Algia "Al" Brewer, 86, died on Saturday, December 27, 2014 following a lengthy battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Akron, Al was born January 17, 1928 in Pikeville Kentucky, the oldest son of Oscar & LouEmma (Sturgill) Brewer. Retiring from the General Tire & Rubber Co. in 1982, Al was an avid automobile enthusiast, with a passion that...

Irene Tokar

Irene Tokar

Dec 27, 2014

Irene Tokar, 94, passed away on December 27, 2014 at Danbury Woods in Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Akron on October 6, 1920, Irene was a lifetime resident and a graduate of East High School. She was a devoted member of the former St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church for over 75 years. Irene retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

Maria  Consita Monk

Maria Consita Monk

Dec 25, 2014

Maria C. Monk, 86, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 surrounded by her family. Maria was born in Akron on April 13, 1928 to the late Louis and Jennie Ferrante. She married Lee Monk in 1954 and together they raised their two daughters. Maria had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor; she loved her children...

Hazel  Dell Faasse

Hazel Dell Faasse

Dec 23, 2014

Hazel Dell Faasse, 91, passed away on December 23, in Barberton. Born in Slidell, LA on November 20, 1923 to the late Joshua & Minnie Sikes, Hazel had been a Barberton resident for over 60 years. She was a member of the Former Barberton Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband...

Irene  Mary Manning

Irene Mary Manning

Dec 22, 2014

Irene M. Manning, 84, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 in Akron. Irene was born in Akron on December 12, 1930 to the late Adam and Josephine Urycke. She worked for Summa Health Systems as a telephone operator for 20 years and was a member of the former Annunciation Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Irene was...