Jacob Peter Rak
Jul 16, 2024
Jacob Peter Rak, 54, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Jake, also known as Pete, was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Lake High School in 1988 and attended the University of Akron. He went on to work for SGS-Kyocera. Jake's greatest...
Margaret Ann (Brunner) Williams
Jul 13, 2024
On Saturday evening, July 13th, Margaret Ann Williams (Brunner) added her voice to the heavenly chorus. Her gentle spirit and exuberant personality created a treasure trove of memories for all who knew her. She was born the third of five children on March 14, 1952, to parents who instilled in her an abiding faith in God and...
George Frank Balogh
Jul 9, 2024
George F. Balogh, 76, passed away surrounded by family on July 9, 2024. George was born on July 4, 1948 in Lorain, OH to the late George & Jean Balogh and graduated from Amherst Steele High School in 1966. He was a graduate of the University of Akron. He worked as a research chemist for the Goodyear...
John Barton Williams
Jul 6, 2024
Bart Williams, 54, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2024.Bart was born on December 15, 1969 to the late John and Dori Williams and was raised in Solon, Ohio. A 1988 graduate of Solon High School, he began working for Roberts Steel before starting TriAmerica Steel in Akron, Ohio. He was a successful businessman and a renowned golfer, known for...
John Peter Federonick
Jul 5, 2024
John P. Federonick, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 after a prolonged illness.John was born in Akron on July 5, 1956 to the late Peter and Helen Federonick and was raised in Suffield. He was a 1974 graduate of Field High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science from Kent State University. Throughout his...
Rita F. (Rowles) Cianciola
Jul 5, 2024
Rita F. Cianciola, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 26, 1939, to the late Ray and Thelma Rowles. She graduated from Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and later the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic...
Hailey Rae Roberts
Jul 1, 2024
Hailey Rae Roberts (Slaven) beloved daughter of Ken and Cortney (Slaven) Roberts, granddaughter of Sue Ann Webb and Howard and Rene Slaven and niece and cousin to many, was born prematurely Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Summa Hospital and died Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Akron Children's Hospital. Cremation has taken place and...
Lope Clarabal Estonina
Jun 30, 2024
Lope Clarabal Estonina, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Lope was born in Bohol, Philippines on September 25,1940 to Tomas and Priscilla (Clarabal) Estonina. He received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Adamson University and later immigrated to the United States in 1970. He had a long-time career working in...
James Nicholas Bartz
Jun 28, 2024
James Nicholas Bartz, 91, passed away from complications with pneumonia at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road. He was surrounded by his daughters. He was born January 10, 1933, the youngest of four sons to Nicholas and Zoe Bartz in Jackson, Michigan. He met Madeline Germanis at the St. Nicholas...
Edward J. Pollard
Jun 28, 2024
Edward 'Eddie' J.Pollard, Jr., 65, passed away on June 28, 2024. Eddie was born on August 7, 1958 to the late Edward & Louise Pollard and was a 1976 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School. He served his country for 9 years as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS Nimitz, and was part of...
Frank D. Steidl
Jun 24, 2024
Frank Steidl, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully after a sudden, unexpected illness on June 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Frank moved to Akron in 1950 from east central Illinois, after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in chemistry. During World War II, Frank served in the US Navy as a Seaman...
Wanda Eileen Vesely
Jun 23, 2024
Wanda E. Vesely (nee Willaman), died on June 23, 2024, due to complications from COPD and congestive heart failure, which she endured for many years. Wanda was born to Fern and Rhea Willaman on November 11, 1938, and graduated from Timken High School. From there, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in 1959 and was stationed...
Kathleen Ann (Mccahan) Shaw
Jun 22, 2024
Kathleen Ann Shaw, 82, of Livonia, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with her sisters at her side. Kathy was born in Altoona, PA and was raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1960 and graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She married...
Margaret Ruth Rose
Jun 22, 2024
Margaret Ruth "Margie" Rose, 69, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church and TOPS in Akron, Ohio. Along with her husband Wayne, she was a member of the Northeast Ohio Santa's Group. She was a longtime "Mrs. Claus" for the Polar Express. Margie...
Numtip (Saetae) Vang
Jun 22, 2024
Numtip Vang of Akron, Ohio passed away on Jun 22, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Wanda M. (Andrews) Stone
Jun 19, 2024
Wanda Stone, 66, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Wanda was born in Akron on August 19, 1957 to the late Julia and David 'Wes' Andrews and attended Central-Hower High School. She retired from Giant Eagle on Waterloo Rd. after over 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by...
Ronald Merle Reynolds
Jun 11, 2024
Ronald M. Reynolds, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024. Ron was born in Akron on March 7, 1942 to the late Bernard & Donna Reynolds. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the City of Akron Water Department in 2002 after 37 years. He also served as a Stow...
Carol Muriel Allio
Jun 10, 2024
Together they are singing harmony, dancing and laughing among God's angels. Carol Muriel Allio of Akron passed away on June 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at People's Hospital (Akron General). She was the first of two children of Gwendolyn and Carroll Wright Rutan. Carol attended...
James A. Baker
Jun 10, 2024
James A. Baker, Jr., 83, passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2024. Jim was born on November 27, 1940 in Uniontown, PA to the late James A., Sr. & Anna Baker and was a 1959 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He retired after 36 years from Mactac, where he worked as a production supervisor....
Harold P. Keeling
Jun 10, 2024
Harold 'Beeb' Paul Keeling Harold 'Beeb' Keeling, 91, passed Monday June 10, 2024. Beeb was born on June 27, 1932 in Akron, and lived his whole life in the Akron area. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Keeling, December 11, 1955. They were married for 53 years before her passing in 2009. Beeb and...