Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Irene Cosgrove
Feb 1, 2014
Irene Cosgrove, 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2014. Born in Akron on May 7, 1921 to the late Alexander & Elizabeth Petho, Irene had lived in Clinton since 1932. She was a graduate of the former Clinton High School. Irene was an avid bowler and card player. Irene was a world traveler and was proud...
Richard J. Wooley
Feb 1, 2014
Richard (Dick) J. Wooley, born January 22, 1930 passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 after a lengthy illness to be reunited with all his loved ones who preceded him. Born to Edward and Dorothy (Rousch) Wooley in Akron he married Marie Genda on May 21, 1955. The two set about raising a family and contributing to their community. In...
Frank Joseph Long
Jan 26, 2014
Frank J. Long, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2013 in Barberton, Ohio. Frank was born in Akron, Ohio, February 12, 1927, to Frank and Mary Long. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII in the Pacific Theater. Frank married his wife, Martha (Sparky) in 1950. He was co-proprietor of Long Printing...
Agnes Maria Schwager
Jan 24, 2014
Our precious angel, Baby Agnes, passed away in the loving arms of her parents, on January 24, at Akron Children's Hospital. Baby Agnes was born on June 17, 2013 to her parents Jeremy & Judith Schwager. In her short life, Agnes struggled with chronic health problems and was an inspiration to many people. Her support network reached around the...
Harry D. Liggett
Jan 24, 2014
Harry Liggett, 83, passed away peacefully on January 24, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Dennison, Ohio on March 3, 1930, to the late Harry & Lillian Liggett, he had been an Akron area resident since 1965. He was a longtime & active parishioner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron, where he had previously served...
Raymond R Costello
Jan 23, 2014
Raymond Costello, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, at his son's home. Born on Tallmadge Ave. in Akron on October 5, 1928 to the late Domenic & Gertrude Costello, he was a lifetime area resident. He attended St. Vincent, where he played center & linebacker and was a graduate of North High School. Ray...
Diane L. Montville
Jan 17, 2014
Diane L. Montville, 52, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a program manager at Metro Health. Diane was co-chairman of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette (Lee) Kuzmo. She is survived by her son, Ryan Montville; daughter, Megan Montville; father, Richard...
Rosemary G. Clary
Jan 14, 2014
Rosemary G. Clary, age 93, died January 14, 2014. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, on February 4, 1920, to William and Katherine Goll. In her youth, Rosemary jitterbugged to all the Big Band music, often with her favorite partner, her brother Bill. During World War II, she worked at Timken in Canton for the Ordnance Department. It...
Stana Paunovic Colic
Jan 12, 2014
Stana Paunovic Colic, 90, died Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1923 in Dreznik, Serbia. She enjoyed gardening. She especially enjoyed growing flowers and peppers. She will be missed by her daughter in Croatia, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz...
Virginia L. Mapus
Jan 11, 2014
Virginia L. Mapus, 86, passed away January 11, at the VNS Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Montgomery, West Virginia April 4, 1927 and has resided in Fremont, OH, Boardman, OH, and Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to the Briarwood in 2011. She was predeceased by her parents William & Maud Smith; brothers Ronald & Charles and...
Austin Scott Ward
Jan 11, 2014
Austin Scott Ward, 4 months, beloved son of Alyssa Ward and Samuel Swesey II and brother of Jamie Knotts and Mercedes and Makenzie Swesey passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He is also survived by his grandparents Kim Reynolds, Pat (Gus) Karos, Tammy (Ron) Watson and Joel (Shelley) Ward and many other relatives and friends. Private funeral services to...


