Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Wanda  Christine Moore

Wanda Christine Moore

Mar 21, 2014

Wanda C. (Brown) Moore Wanda Moore, 92, died on Friday, March 21 2014 in Akron. Wanda was born to Harry and Frances Brown on October 15, 1921 in Akron. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church, where she was in charge of the nursery. Wanda and her husband George owned and operated a portrait studio. Later, she...

Stephen Tratnyek

Stephen Tratnyek

Mar 21, 2014

Stephen Tratnyek, 94, passed away on March 21, at Akron City Hospital. Born on October 11, 1919 to the late Joseph & Elizabeth Tratnyek, Stephen was a lifetime area resident. He was a faithful and active member of the former St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where he was a bingo volunteer and an altar server. He was a...

Jonathan Mullender

Jonathan Mullender

Mar 20, 2014

Jonathan Mullender, 61, passed away on March 20, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Akron on May 22, 1952 to Claude and Margita Mullender, Jon was a graduate of Coventry High School. He received his bachelors from the University of Akron and his Master's Degree from Kent State University. Jon loved being a teacher, working for...

Stephanie  M. Andrews

Stephanie M. Andrews

Mar 20, 2014

Mooresville, N.C. -- Stephanie M. Andrews, 69, fell asleep in the Lord on March 20, 2014 in North Carolina. Once diagnosed with a serious illness nearly 40 years ago, Stephanie Andrews never gave up her feisty spirit. With the help of her parents, she pushed through rehab at home, and was able to move to Arizona. Ten years ago,...

Marie  Anne Gracy

Marie Anne Gracy

Mar 19, 2014

Marie Anne Gracy, 91, of Green, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her home. Marie was born July 6, 1922 to Andrew and Anna Kuhar. She attended Greensburg High School, and worked in Greensburg PTA for 8 years, serving as president for 1 year. Marie was a housewife who worked as an aircraft inspector during WWII. She...

Mary Herkimer

Mary Herkimer

Mar 19, 2014

Mary J. Herkimer, 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, at the Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls. Born on December 25, 1927 to the late Harry and Celestine Knight, Mary was a lifetime area resident. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1998. She is survived by her daughter,...

Albert  A. Feltrup

Albert A. Feltrup

Mar 17, 2014

Dr. Albert A. Feltrup, dedicated and compassionate physician for more than 36 years, passed away on Monday, March 17 at the age of 64 from Liposarcoma (cancer). Al was born on December 10, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1968 and from Xavier University in 1972. He then earned his medical degree from...

Vincent Colant

Vincent Colant

Mar 17, 2014

Vincent `Vince' Papa' Colant Vincent `Vince' Papa Colant, 81, passed away peacefully due to complications of liver cancer at Hospice Care in Palm Coast, Fla. Monday, March 17, 2014, surrounded by his family. Vince was born on Clover Street in Akron on the 4th of July, 1932 to Mario and Providenza (Bonde) Colant. He was an Akron and Green...

Daria  I. Melnyk

Daria I. Melnyk

Mar 17, 2014

Daria I. Melnyk, 89, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Myron; and sons, Marco and Borys (Carol) Melnyk. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where a Parastas service will be held at 5 p.m. Divine...

Betty  Sue Mcneill

Betty Sue Mcneill

Mar 15, 2014

Betty Sue (Smith) McNeill, 88, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mary Gwendolyn and Walter William Smith. She grew up in Amory, Mississippi and after high school, moved to Akron, Ohio where she met her beloved late husband, Samuel Charles McNeill. Her life was devoted to being a...

Matthew  M. Flach

Matthew M. Flach

Mar 11, 2014

Matthew M. Flach, Jr., 31, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Matt was born July 20, 1982 in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a faithful fan of the Browns, Cavs, Indians and Ohio State. He is survived by his parents Kimberly (Bud) Finfrock and...

Ruth Peters

Ruth Peters

Mar 10, 2014

After a courageous battle with cancer, Ruth went home to be with The Lord on March 10, 2014. Ruth was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1934 and was a 1952 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended The University of Akron. Ruth enjoyed life to its fullest as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend, and...