Nadezda Whitby
Jan 8, 2015
Nadezda Whitby, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. Nada was born on October 16, 1938 in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia to the late Filip and Gospova Smirnow. In the 50s, she met her husband Raymond in Germany, and then moved to Akron in the late 1960s. Nada was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox...
Helen Redovian
Jan 7, 2015
Helen Redovian, age 97, a generous and very independent woman, passed away January 7, 2015, surrounded by her children. Born in Buffalo, Ohio on September 6, 1917, her family moved to Kenmore in 1928 and later moved to Barberton, Ohio. She worked at Sun Rubber until her marriage to Michael in June of 1950. She later worked at OK...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
