Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Gunther T. Reppl

Gunther T. Reppl

Apr 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Gunther Reppl on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Gunther was born in Akron, Ohio to Erna and Tony Reppl and he was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Paul's Grade School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1976. Gunther began his career in the plastic industry working...

Joan Francis Grand

Joan Francis Grand

Apr 10, 2026

RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP - Joan Francis Grand, 90, passed away at the Inn at Apple Ridge April 10, 2026. Joan was a longtime resident of Tallmadge. A devoted wife and mother, Joan also worked in several departments of the administration of Kent State University during her 23 year career.

Joan was proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, Eugene...

Patricia Jean Glatz

Patricia Jean Glatz

Apr 10, 2026

Patricia Jean Glatz, age 89, of Portage Lakes, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Patricia was born on March 30, 1937. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered for her strength, kindness, humor, and the love she shared with those around her.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Glatz, and her...

Betty Zane Mesko

Betty Zane Mesko

Apr 9, 2026

Betty Z. Mesko, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Turner and Annie Saddler, Betty came to Akron in the 1950s, where she met her late husband John Mesko. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She was a faithful member of the...

Margery Lynn King

Margery Lynn King

Apr 8, 2026

Margery Lynn King, 86, passed away on April 8,2026, with her husband Harry at her side. Born in Weston, West Virgina, to Earl and Evelyn Johnston, Marge moved to Akron, Ohio, at age 17, where she began work at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as a secretary. After working hard to earn her accounting degree from the University of Akron,...

Dolores June Walter

Dolores June Walter

Apr 7, 2026

Dolores ("Dee") Walter, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026.

Born and raised in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Dee graduated from Lincoln High School in Midland before moving to Akron, Ohio, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education from The University of Akron, becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree. It was during this...

Donald "Arv" Joseph Arvidson

Donald "Arv" Joseph Arvidson

Apr 6, 2026

Donald 'Arv' Arvidson, 72, passed away on April 6, 2026.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, from 5-7 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 17, 10 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 1905 Portage Trail in...

Mary Grace Frisone

Mary Grace Frisone

Apr 4, 2026

Mary Grace Frisone, 91, passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday April 4, 2026. Mary was born on April 27, 1934 to Frank and Theresa ( Grande) Fanizzi in Akron, Ohio. Mary enjoyed being a wife and mother first and foremost. However she did enjoy a career at JCPenney for many...

Eduardo Altieri

Eduardo Altieri

Apr 2, 2026

Eduardo Altieri, 83, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Akron City Hospital.Eduardo was born on June 20, 1942 in Fontegreca, Italy and came to the US in 1971. He had been a Stow resident since 1986. He retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he worked on the assembly line. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...

Janet Marie Brichta

Janet Marie Brichta

Mar 31, 2026

Janet Marie Brichta was born in Cleveland, OH on September 21, 1948 and passed away March 31, 2026 at the age of 77.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Selma nee Waitekunas and William Cadden, husband Richard, brother Thomas Cadden, and her dear grandson Peyton McCarthy. She is survived by daughter Nichole (Mike) Tople, sister Kathleen Simpson, and brother...

Megan Lynn Gottschalk

Megan Lynn Gottschalk

Mar 30, 2026

Megan Gottschalk, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026. Megan was born in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Gary and Karen Gottschalk. She graduated from Green High School in 1991 and worked in marketing for Sherwin-Williams.Megan is survived by her sisters Robin (Al) Fleming, Paula (Steve) Tharp and honorary sister Pamela (Bill) Brown. Also surviving are Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, nieces...

Dorothy "Dottie" B. Presnar

Dorothy "Dottie" B. Presnar

Mar 28, 2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Presnar, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Dottie was married for 33 years to the love of her life, soul mate, and best friend, Frank Presnar, who passed away in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her father Walton Linn and her mother, Mildred.

Dorothy leaves behind, daughter of her heart, Becki Haller; Godchild Kathy...

Cordelia Mary Stiner

Cordelia Mary Stiner

Mar 28, 2026

Cordelia M. Stiner, 99, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Cordelia was preceded in death by her parents Arby & Florence Marhofer; brothers Reuben & Robert Marhofer; husband Robert Stiner; and daughter Linda Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Martha Ward; grandchildren Bob Ward, David Shenosky, Alicia Antol, and Michael Shenosky; and great-grandchildren Oscar, Daniel, Colton, Lucy, Landon...

Elayne I. Kozy

Elayne I. Kozy

Mar 27, 2026

Elayne I. Kozy, 78, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Elayne was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She worked in cosmetology for twenty years, and retired from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services with thirty years service.She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Helen Rosemary Wright; and sister Sue Brown....

Timothy Edward Brutto

Timothy Edward Brutto

Mar 27, 2026

Timothy E. Brutto, 59, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 after a long battle with heart failure. 

Tim was born on February 25, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to the late Edward and Linda Brutto. A 1986 graduate of Salem High School, he attended Kent State University and went on to work at Little Tikes Inc. for over 30 years. Tim and...

Mary Jean Scarbrough

Mary Jean Scarbrough

Mar 26, 2026

Mary Jean Scarbrough , 84 passed away on March 26, 2026.

Mary Jean was born September 15, 1941 in Akron. Mary enjoyed her family & friends, many beloved pets, traveling, and decorating for every holiday. Mary met the love of her life, Donald, in 1960 & married him in 1961. Mary will always be remembered for her ability to make...

Larry Nathaniel

Larry Nathaniel

Mar 24, 2026

Larry Nathaniel, a beloved father, grandfather , and friend, passed away 3/24/26 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet wisdom that will live on in all who knew him.

Larry was a man defined not by grand words, but by steady actions. He was the kind of person you could always count on-dependable, hardworking, and deeply devoted to his...

Sue Carol Mazzagatti

Sue Carol Mazzagatti

Mar 24, 2026

Sue Carol Mazzagatti (Murphy), 88, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by mother Zella Marguerite Heglas, beloved parents Harry and Ruby Murphy, husband of 42 years Stanley Mazzagatti, son Mark Mazzagatti Sr., Son-in-law David Sekusky, Daughter-in-law Cynthia Mazzagatti, granddaughter Julie Mazzagatti, great granddaughter Asiya Abdulkarim, brothers Joey Heglas, Richard Cline and God-daughter Angela Kurlich.

Survived by daughters...

Rainalda Dukeman

Rainalda Dukeman

Mar 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rainalda, a beloved daughter, wife, sister, sister-in-law, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and dear friend. She was a woman of deep faith, enduring strength, and boundless kindness whose life ws marked by love for her family, devotion to the Lord, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew her.

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Michael David Jewell

Michael David Jewell

Mar 23, 2026

Michael David Jewell, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2026 at the age of 84.

Michael was born in Burgaw, North Carolina, to Raymond and Irene (LaViska) Jewell, the third of five children. From an early age, his persistence and naturally optimistic spirit helped him overcome challenges and build a life defined by resilience, kindness, and generosity....