Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Patricia Abbate

Patricia Abbate

Aug 7, 2014

Patricia was born March 7, 1937 in Gallitzin, PA, and passed away August 7, 2014 at Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Mary Lesniewski. She lived in Green for 48 years and was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She liked card parties, shopping, but most of...

Irwin  R. Brown

Irwin R. Brown

Aug 4, 2014

Irwin R. (Bob) Brown, 81, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. He was the devoted husband of 55 years to Mary Ann; loving father of Sharon (John) Oliveti, Roberta (Jeff) Moore; proud grandfather of Angie and Joey Oliveti; brother of Brian (Grace) Brown (both deceased), John (Thelma) Brown (both deceased), Bruce Brown (Sue, deceased), Agnes (Mike) Jarachovic (both deceased),...

Zachary  Michael Doherty

Zachary Michael Doherty

Aug 3, 2014

Zachary Michael Doherty, 18, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on Aug. 3, 2014. Zachary graduated summa cum laude from Lake High School in May, where he was a huge part of the Blue Streak band family. He had been accepted into the Akron University Honors College this fall, intending to enter the Corrosion Engineering program. Zachary loved going fishing...

Mildred Speight

Mildred Speight

Aug 2, 2014

Mildred (Millie) Speight, 88, was called home to the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, August 2, 2014. 'Happiness is...' was not only a favorite quote, it was the way she lived each day and she shared this positive outlook with her family and everyone she met. Born in Massillon, Ohio, and a proud 'Massillon Tiger' all her life, Millie...

Irene  M. Spinelli

Irene M. Spinelli

Aug 2, 2014

Irene M. (Cardarelli) Spinelli, 86, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved son, Jimmy on Saturday, August 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy in Akron. She was a beautician for 30 years most...

Mary  Jean Brunton

Mary Jean Brunton

Jul 31, 2014

Mary Jean Brunton, 82, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born in Kent, Ohio and was one of the first members of St. Eugene Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Combo Group, St. Eugene's Bridge Club and past secretary and bonafide member of the Jednota Club. She was a legal secretary for Goodyear, executive...

Agnes  E. Kiel

Agnes E. Kiel

Jul 30, 2014

Agnes Kiel, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, and joined her husband and love of her life Paul, who preceded her in death in 2008. Born July 19, 1922 in Akron, to Louis and Mary (nee Strebler) Mueller, Agnes was a lifetime area resident. Her life revolved around faith and family. She was a charter member of St....

Arnie  C. Bennett

Arnie C. Bennett

Jul 29, 2014

Arnie Bennett, 75, passed away at home on July 29, 2014 in Akron. Born in Akron on January 20, 1939, Arnie was a lifetime area resident. He retired from Logan Metal Stamping in 1999 with 35 years of service. Arnie served his country as a member of the US Army. He is survived by his wife Lois Bennett; children...

Shirley  Ann Lang

Shirley Ann Lang

Jul 29, 2014

GREEN - Shirley Ann (Horvath) Lang, 75, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 29, 2014. > Shirley was born April 19, 1939 to John and Mary Horvath in Akron. She was a 1957 graduate of Kenmore where she cheered for the football team. She proudly raised two children in Firestone Park where she resided for almost thirty years and had...

Robert  Lee Collins

Robert Lee Collins

Jul 26, 2014

Robert L. Collins, 87, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Bob was born June 10, 1927 toVirgil and Ida (Wagner) Collins in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He graduated from East High and was veteran of the US Army WWII He was a member of Allenside Presbyterian Church. He was...

Andrew  Robert Cole

Andrew Robert Cole

Jul 25, 2014

Andrew Robert Cole, 39, of Akron, OH, walked through the gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of July 25, 2014. Born on April 13, 1975, he is survived by his grandparents, Carl and Ruth Hughes; his parents, Don and Charlene Cole; and his three siblings, Lisa Durante (Alika,...

Vernon  W. Walker

Vernon W. Walker

Jul 24, 2014

Vernon W. Walker, 92, passed away on July 24, at the Emeritus of Stow. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on September 1, 1921 to the late William and Catherine Walker, Vern was a lifetime Falls resident and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country honorably as a member of the Army Air Corps during WWII. Vernon...

Karen  Anne Capanna

Karen Anne Capanna

Jul 20, 2014

Karen Capanna passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the age of 77. Karen's accomplishments and achievements in life are far too great to count. She was a caring and devoted counselor to those in need, a small-business owner with her husband, partner and best friend Robert Capanna and she was the proud, loving and indefatigable mother of...