Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Gary James Coz

Gary James Coz

Feb 13, 2025

Uniontown - Gary Coz, 72, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Justin T. Rodgers Hospice Care Center. Gary was born March 31, 1952, to Larry and Ruth (Bobner) Coz in Ravenna and was an area resident his entire life. He was a 1971 graduate of Windham High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree...

Lawrence Anthony Winkler

Lawrence Anthony Winkler

Feb 13, 2025

Larry A. Winkler, 84, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born September 13, 1940 to Lawrence and Alma (Biltz) Winkler in East Canton and had been an area resident of Green for most of his life. He served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1961 and graduated from Kent State...

Elizabeth Kornel Darago

Elizabeth Kornel Darago

Feb 12, 2025

ELIZABETH KORNEL DARAGO lived many places across the United States, Canada, and abroad in Europe, but called Akron home. She left us suddenly on February 12, 2025, on her own terms but way too soon! Elizabeth loved her family & close friends. She put the needs of them before her own. As she traveled the United States...

Genevieve C. Gregg

Genevieve C. Gregg

Feb 10, 2025

Genevieve (Jenny) C. Gregg (Eastwood)

July 31, 1931 - February 10, 2025

Genevieve (Jenny) Gregg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 93.

Jenny was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where the bustling streets, strong...

Kan Lin (Cheung) Cheung

Kan Lin (Cheung) Cheung

Feb 10, 2025

Kan Lin Cheung, 94, passed away on February 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband Siu Yee Law. Kan is survived by her six children and many grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. A family service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at...

Jerry Nelson Vinson

Jerry Nelson Vinson

Feb 10, 2025

Jerry Nelson Vinson passed away on February 10, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. Originally from Cincinnati, Jerry built a career with General Motors, which eventually led him to relocate to Reno, Nevada. Beyond his professional life, he was deeply committed to the Alcoholics Anonymous program, remaining active in its community for over 40 years. His dedication to the program was...

Harry James Cosgrove

Harry James Cosgrove

Feb 9, 2025

Harry James Cosgrove Jr, 70, died February 9th, 2025 at Akron, Oh In Summa Care. Harry was born in St. Thomas hospital at Akron, Ohio where he currently lived and resided most of his life. He was educated at Garfield Heights High School and also completed business classes at The Ohio State University. At the age of 22, he...

Edward Eugene Walchalk

Edward Eugene Walchalk

Feb 9, 2025

Edward E. Walchalk, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Ed was born in Akron on December 7, 1934, to the late Walter and Ann Walchalk and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Summit County for 32 years and worked for United Dental after retiring. Ed was a member of St. Francis de...

Ilona Bayan

Ilona Bayan

Feb 7, 2025

Ilona Bayan passed away on February 7, 2025. Ilona was born on March 3, 1952 in a small village in Hungary. She later moved to the United States in 1973 and stayed in Ohio until her passing. She is preceded by her husband John Bayan, and survived by her two daughters, Andrea and Susan. Ilona was known to her...

Mary Ann (Tigelman) Taray

Mary Ann (Tigelman) Taray

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Ann Taray, 88, of Green, died February 5th, 2025 at home surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. She was born on October 5th, 1936 in Akron to Joseph and Helen Tigelman. She was a retiree of the Akron Beacon Journal. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and previously St....

Regina Grace Deshon

Regina Grace Deshon

Feb 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Regina Grace Deshon on February 5, 2025, at the age of ninety-five. Regina was born in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1929, to Frank and Hannah Kelly.

Regina met the love of her life William R. Deshon and they married on April 11, 1956, and they...

Nicholas John Gruska

Nicholas John Gruska

Feb 5, 2025

Nicholas J. Gruska "B" 41, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Nick was born February 19, 1983 to Edward J. and Jennie L. Gruska in Akron, OH and was an Akron area resident his entire life. He was a 2001 graduate of Garfield High School where he was a starting center for the...

Bruce Walter Lundstrom

Bruce Walter Lundstrom

Feb 5, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Bruce Walter Lundstrom, 70, passed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Bruce was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 14, 1954, to Herbert and Shirley [Hanes] Lundstrom. As a child he moved around a lot. Living cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, etc. Then moving to Austintown, Ohio, after that to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania where he...

Jane Elizabeth (Owens) Wiggins

Jane Elizabeth (Owens) Wiggins

Feb 5, 2025

Jane E. Wiggins (Owens) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, after complications of diabetes. Born In Akron, Ohio July 29, 1954, Jane was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She earned her associate degree from the University of Akron. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Angie Owens. She is survived...

Donald Lee Ruegg

Donald Lee Ruegg

Feb 2, 2025

Donald L. Ruegg, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 2, 2025. Don was born on August 13, 1952 in Ogden, UT to the late George & Beatrice Ruegg and was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School. Don retired from Steere Enterprises in 2018. Don was an avid hiker and marathon runner. He was...

Eliza Ann Rubenstein

Eliza Ann Rubenstein

Feb 1, 2025

Eliza (Lizzie) Ann Rubenstein entered into God's loving care on February 1, 2025, at just three months old. Though her time with us was brief, she brought immense joy and love to all who knew her. Her sweet smile and little voice will be deeply missed.

Eliza is survived by her parents, Rachel (Harlock) and...

William John Mushisky

William John Mushisky

Jan 30, 2025

William John Mushisky, 86, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, the 60th anniversary of his marriage, with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side. William was born November 15, 1938, to William and Margaret (Wohlwend) Mushisky in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1958 graduate of Stow High School and...

Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski

Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski

Jan 29, 2025

Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski July 1, 1930 - January 29, 2025 Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski, age 94, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1930, in Washington, PA, to Cyril and Rose Gersna. As a young child, Rosemary moved with her family to Akron, where she attended...

Raymond Edward Gent

Raymond Edward Gent

Jan 28, 2025

Raymond E. Gent, 83, passed away on January 28, 2025. Ray was born in Youngstown, OH on September 27, 1941 to the late Thomas & Edith Gent and had lived in the Akron area for nearly 60 years. Ray served his country as a Corpsmen for the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. Following his service in...

George Anthony Wischt

George Anthony Wischt

Jan 28, 2025

George A. Wischt, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2025. George was born on August 13, 1934 to the late George Albert & Rose Mary Wischt and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. George served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired...