Mary Ann Minrovic
Jan 9, 2014
Mary Ann Minrovic, 88, passed away Thursday January 9, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center. Mary Ann was born August 28, 1925 to Steve and Mary (Hricisak) Lesho in Hecla, Pennsylvania and had been an Akron resident since 1945. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....
Margo J. Lunsford
Jan 7, 2014
Margo Lunsford, 67, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. Born in Akron on January 9, 1947 to Albert & Jane Humphrey, Margo was a lifetime area resident, graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and attended the University of Akron. Margo was a founding member of the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, a member of the...
William Rodgers
Jan 5, 2014
William Rodgers, 82, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Clearwater, Florida. Bill was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Green, the last few years in Ellet. He graduated from Hower High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and was an...
Beatrice E. Taormina
Jan 4, 2014
Beatrice E. Taormina, 97, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Taormina was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Lucy (Johns) Plouri; and husband, Joseph. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Ethel Taormina; daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Greg...
Sally Antognoli
Jan 3, 2014
Sally's beautiful soul was gloriously lifted into heaven on the wings of eagles to be forever in the embrace of Jesus' loving arms January 3, 2014. Her light will shine forever in heaven with all who were waiting for her. Our loss is heaven's gain. Sally was preceded in death by her son, Anthony. She is survived by her...
Theresa Caston
Jan 1, 2014
Theresa Caston, 84, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2014. Theresa was born on March 21, 1929 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Windsor Ontario, Canada. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She volunteered for the Juvenile Court for many years. Theresa was very involved with the Ecumenical Movement in...
Thelma Larue Given
Jan 1, 2014
Thelma LaRue Given, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Ocala, Florida. She was born in Akron and was a Buchtel High School graduate. She managed the Cafeteria at Firestone High School and retired from there after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alda (Kauffman) Gowin; husband, Clyde Given;...
Charles E. Hammond
Dec 29, 2013
Dear Husband and Father, Charles E. Hammond (Gene) left this world on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 72. Gene was a lifelong resident of Northampton (Cuyahoga Falls), only recently residing in Streetsboro, Ohio. He was the owner-operator of Hammond Excavating and Landscaping until his retirement. Gene's greatest passion was his love of animals. He bred and...
Betty L. Mccravy
Dec 29, 2013
KENT -- Betty L. McCravy, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, after a short illness. Born in Akron on January 28, 1938 to the late Harry and Lydia Cook, Betty had been a lifetime area resident. She graduated from East High School in 1956. She was a longtime member of the Tallmadge United Methodist...
Fern Lucille Selby
Dec 28, 2013
Fern Lucille Selby, 94, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to Heaven to be with her dear husband William on December 28, 2013, at the Gardens of Western Reserve. Born in Akron on April 8, 1919 to the late Clayton & Bertha Keck, Fern had been a lifetime area resident. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational...
Dennis M. Knight
Dec 28, 2013
Dennis M. Knight received his angel wings on Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Virginia Knight. He leaves his best friend/wife of 36 years, Michelle Knight; children Jen (Christopher) Fike, Chris (Marie) Knight, Heather Knight (Jeff Lane); his brother Gary, sister Cheryl, and many friends. Dennis worked for Akron City Schools....
