Obituaries

Mar 9, 2014

Debbie, born May 28, 1951, passed away March 9, 2014 surrounded by family after battling a short illness. Debbie was a lifelong resident of North Hill, Akron. She was an avid bowler and was a majorette at Melody's Dance Studio when she was younger. She enjoyed visiting with family & friends, playing lottery tickets, playing games & going out...

Mar 8, 2014

Mar 8, 2014

Harold Rausch, 82, passed away on March 8, 2014, after a brief illness. Born in Ellet on November 15, 1931 to the late Charles & Anna Rausch, graduated from Ellet High School, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1965. He was one of the first 500 Ford workers hired at the Ford Plant in Walton Hills in the...

Mar 8, 2014

Mar 6, 2014

Marie McNeill (nee Payerle), 52, of Uniontown, was escorted by the angels on Thursday, March 6, 2014 to rest peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on February 27, 1962, in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Margaret (Peg) Payerle. She was a graduate of Our Lady of...

Mar 5, 2014

John 'Jack' Michael Lynaugh, age 1 month, earned his angel wings Wednesday, March 5, 2014 surrounded by his family at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center after a difficult struggle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Jack is survived by his loving parents Kristie and Michael; grandparents Marsha & John Lynaugh, and Patricia & Robert Engler; great-grandma Emily Engler; Uncle Jamie (Beth)...

Mar 5, 2014

Mary Barnes, born in Akron, OH on May 31, 1925, passed away March 5, 2014 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman. Preceded in death by husband Joseph R. Barnes, sisters Ann Archer and Donna Arnold. She is survived by nephews Kenneth and Robert Archer of Fort Myers, Florida. A funeral service will take place on Monday, at 11:00...

Mar 2, 2014

Basilio "Buzz" (Sibit) Cipiti Basilio "Buzz" Cipiti (Sibit) Basilio "Buzz" Cipiti (Sibit), 92, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Basilio was born on Jaunary 1, 1922 in Akron to Rosario and Maria Cipiti. He married Abrellia (Billie) Holbrook in 1942. Buzz served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a Foreman for the Firestone...

Mar 2, 2014

UNIONTOWN -- Our Beautiful mother, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2nd, just in time to join her husband Tom for his 86th birthday. Janet retired from Lake Schools after 30 years of service. She was a devout member of Queen of Heaven church in Green. Janet was head of the Bereavement Committee and proud member of the Rosary...

Mar 1, 2014

Thomas Bralek, 59, died March 1, 2014 in California, where he had lived for over 30 years. Survivng are his wife, Gwen; children, Tommy and Danika; father, Steve; brothers, Steven, John, Daniel, and Paul; sisters, Nancy, Helen, and Patricia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Helen Bralek. Tom graduated from St. Paul...

Feb 28, 2014

Sophia Grisak, 95, passed away February 28, 2014 after a short illness. She was born September 29, 1918 in Akron and was a lifelong resident. She attended Garfield High School and went to work at Goodyear after graduation where she built Blimps for use by the military during World War II. She was a member of St. Nicholas Russian...

Feb 28, 2014

Susie Hamilton (Zsuzsanna Huszarik), 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on February 28, 2014. She was born on October 12, 1954 in Szolnok, Hungary and came to America in 1973. She learned most of her initial English by watching TV, especially Sesame Street. Susie graduated from the University of Akron in 1979 and then spent over 32 years at...

Feb 27, 2014

Dorothy (Dudra) Royle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday February 27th, 2014 in her home. Dottie never gave up her fight during her two (2) year courageous battle with cancer. Dottie was born in Akron on September 28, 1926 to Samuel and Martha Dudra. She married Howard "Howie" Royle and was blessed with three (3)...

Feb 27, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jeremy Greg Ward, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He was born in Akron and was a process engineer for Aircraft Braking Systems. He is survived by his parents, Melvin and Johnna (Moore) Ward; daughter, Darian Ward; sons, Alex and Zachary Ward; sisters, Annette (Tim) Branham and Lora (Kevin) Labbe; brother, Todd (Kathy)...

Feb 25, 2014

Feb 25, 2014

Carmella ( LoCascio) Macchiarella passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on Tues. 25, 2014. Born on Dec. 08, 1923 she was preceded in death by her husband Orazio Mike Macchiarella, Parents Jack & Sarah LoCascio, sisters Mary Arena and Josephine LoCascio. Brothers Tom & John LoCascio. She is survived by daughter Angie {Nick Jr.} Eleo, Son Mike...

Feb 24, 2014

Emil Nagy, 77, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at his home. He was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1936 and came to the United States and Akron in 1956 at the age of 20. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Mr. Nagy was a meat cutter with 44 years of service working for Hummels IGA,...

Feb 24, 2014

Joseph (Uncle Joe) Colant, 85, passed away Wednesday, February, 24, 2014 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Joe was born June 23, 1928 to Mario and Providenza (Bonde) Colant in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was employed as an executive store planning and development manager for Firestone Tire for over 35 years retiring...

Feb 22, 2014

William C. (Bill) Wilkinson William C. (Bill) Wilkinson, 66, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. Bill was born October 25, 1947 in Cambridge and raised in Silver Lake. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, the University of Akron and the School of Law. He was a respected attorney and practiced in Columbus his entire career. Preceded...

Feb 21, 2014

GREEN -- Michael F. Song, M.D., born August 2, 1940, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2014. Mike graduated from The Catholic University, Medical College, Seoul, South Korea, his home country. After passing the national board for medical doctor, he served in the Korean army as a medical officer. In 1974, he joined the U.S. Navy as a Commissioned...