Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Kathleen Ann Yanok
Jun 6, 2014
Kathleen Ann Yanok, 62, left us unexpectedly to join her fellow angels on Friday, June 6, 2014. Though her years on earth were fewer than they should have been, she made them all count. Kathy was born August 31, 1951 in Barberton "The Magic City" to loving parents, the late Steve and Ann Shultz. In 1973, she married the...
Arpad Nagy
Jun 4, 2014
Arpad Nagy, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Akron General He was born in Nemesded, Hungary and came to the United States and Akron at Christmastime in 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and retired from First Energy in 1996 after 39 years of service. Mr. Nagy was a member of the...
Francis Hoover
Jun 3, 2014
Francis Hoover, 80, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on June 3, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Altoona, PA on March 24, 1934, Francis had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1963. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Francis worked as a crane operator at...
Nicholas Paul Zeno
Jun 3, 2014
Nicholas P. Zeno, 47, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 3, 2014. Nick was born August 27, 1966 to Nicola and Delores Champlin Zeno in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Nick is survived by his mother, Delores; brother, Daryle; nephews, Ronnie Bender and Daryle Zeno II; and aunts,...
Richard V. West
Jun 1, 2014
Richard Verner West passed away June 1, 2014. He was born on November 8, 1938 in Columbus Ohio to Sarah and Harrison T. West. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James. A graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. West practiced dentistry in Akron and Fairlawn for 36 years. After retiring...
Richard Allen Graham
May 30, 2014
Richard Allen Graham passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Hospice Care Center in Akron. Richard was born on March 17, 1938 to the late Joseph and Mamie Graham, and was a lifelong resident of Green. He was a proud veteran of the 42nd Army Airborne Division, serving overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. Richard was a master...
Mary Lou Bheam
May 29, 2014
Mary Lou Bheam, 76, peacefully entered into eternal rest, unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Mary Lou was born September 15, 1937 to Justin and Elizabeth (Ondus) Pagac in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a 1955 graduate of Garfield High School and a faithful and devoted member of St. Matthew Catholic Church....
Michelle Renee Parsons
May 28, 2014
Michelle Renee Parsons, 36 years of age, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2014. Michelle married Larry Ronald Parsons Jr., on September 15, 2007 in North Canton, Ohio. Michelle grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1995. She worked at FedEx Custom Critical as a Transportation Agent for the past 7 years....
Mary A. Rossi
May 28, 2014
Mary A. Rossi, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 surrounded by her daughters, finally being reunited with her best friend and husband of 42 years, Madeo. Mary was born on February 28, 1935 in Fairmont, WV to Martin and Mary Louise Clevenger. They moved to Akron in 1946, where Mary attended Garfield High School. She worked for...
Ted Hall
May 25, 2014
Ted Hall, 89, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 13, 1925 and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Mr. Hall was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces serving during the Korean Conflict and he retired from Firestone Tire...
Linda M. Olinger
May 23, 2014
Linda M. Olinger, 59, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Akron and was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church where she served as a church trustee. She was a machinist for many years to which she was very proud. She was more recently a community service...
James Henry Heffernan
May 21, 2014
James Henry Heffernan passed away May 21, 2014 a few days shy of his 88th Birthday, with family by his side. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn (Colopy) and their eight children; they were nicknamed the "10 J's": James (Sarah) Heffernan, Jackie Dean, Jerry (Sandy) Heffernan, Judy (Rick) McGrath, John (Debbie) Heffernan, Julie (Tim)...
Karla L. Lee
May 18, 2014
Karla L. Lee, 51, born February 3, 1963 passed away peacefully May 18, 2014 at her residence in Georgetown, Texas. She was a former resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She is survived by her brothers, George Dennis and Randy Dennis; sisters, Lynn Craig and Leanne Parks; children, Darrell Lee and Heather Craig; and her beautiful grandchildren. She is loved and...
Christopher A. Schoch
May 17, 2014
Christopher Allen Schoch was born in Akron, Ohio on December 10th, 1946 to wonderful parents, Elmer and Pauline Schoch. Elmer was his best man, his role model, and his best friend. Pauline taught him to share his time and strength with those around him. Christopher forged his faith early as a young member of the Immaculate Conception Church and...


