Jun 8, 2024

Frederick Forbes Vannan, Jr, 80, passed away on June 8, 2024 after a sudden illness. Rick, as he was known, was born in Harrisburg, PA. He was the much-loved son of the late Frederick and Marguerite Vannan. Rick retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 37 years of service. Rick was an accomplished and gifted...

Jun 8, 2024

Ernest "Ernie" Martin Wolke 2/3/40 - 6/8/24 After a long fight with a Traumatic Brain Injury 11 months ago, Ernie peacefully passed away at home with family. He was born and raised in New Jersey. Ernie was a Korean Army Veteran. He moved to Akron, Ohio and worked for Consolidated Freightways. Ernie enjoyed his time with his...

Jun 5, 2024

Jean B. Meidlinger, 93 passed away peacefully on June 5th at the Justin Rogers Hospice. She was a lifelong Akron resident born to Erma (nee Ferency) and Joseph Smiljanich. Her first job was at Woolworth's and she worked at Polsky's and Yankee Truck Lines. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Eastern Star and...

Jun 4, 2024

James E. Kuder II, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024. In his final days, he was surrounded by many of his cherished family and friends. James was born November 22, 1954 to James and Margaret (Pachipka) Kuder in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1973 graduate of Archbishop...

Jun 1, 2024

Eleanor 'Marty' Gaydos, 98, passed away on June 1, 2024. Eleanor was born on June 30, 1925 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anna & John Marcinko. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Willoughby. In addition to her husband John and her parents, Marty was preceded in death by her brothers John and Paul and...

Jun 1, 2024

Kenneth Ricker, 98, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024.

Ken was born in Greeneville, TN on November 1, 1925. He was a Navy veteran and retired from Firestone after 45 years of service.

Ken was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Angela, oldest son Kenny, and youngest son Bruce. He is survived...

May 28, 2024

Patricia Sue Duff, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 after a brief illness. Patricia was born in Akron to the late John and Alberta Glatz and was a lifelong area resident. Patricia was the consummate caregiver for everyone in her family. She worked at Akron General for 20+ years as a nursing assistant. Patricia...

May 27, 2024

He got the biggest Heyyyy EARRRL, when his wife of 69 years called him home. At age 94, Earl Federer, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away May 27th surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on January 9th, 1930 in Fayette City, PA to the late Earl and Anna Federer Sr. He was a strong willed,...

May 26, 2024

James (Jim) William Angel of Green, Ohio, 89, passed away at home with family on May 26, 2024. Jim was born on May 20, 1935, in Jellico, TN to Lewis Claude and Mary Ruth Angel. He was raised in Akron, Ohio and attended David Hill Elementary, graduated from Garfield High School, and attended the University of Akron...

May 25, 2024

Linda Sue Taylor, 77, passed away on May 25, after a brief illness. Linda was born in Barberton on December 10, 1946 to the late Gilbert & Miley Glossen and was a 1964 graduate of Barberton High School. Linda worked in patient accounts at Akron General Medical Center for 23 years. She was a faithful member of the Cottage...

May 23, 2024

Lenard "Mitch" Ware, 60, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by his wife and son after a long battle with cancer.

Mitch was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Akron. A 1982 graduate of North High School, Mitch worked various jobs prior to starting his own company "Copier Consultants,...

May 20, 2024

Archie T. Alexander, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Summa Hospice. Archie was born August 3, 1934 to Taso and Bessie (Thomas) Alexandrovich in McKeesport, PA, where the family had a bakery business. The family (including Archie's older sister, Vivian) later settled in Akron, Ohio. In Akron, Archie attended Miller Elementary School, Garfield...

May 19, 2024

John Olesky Jr, 91, of Tallmadge, Ohio peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. John was born on November 5, 1932 in Monongah, West Virginia to Lena (nee Futten) and John Olesky Sr. He graduated from Monongah High School in 1950 and continued to be an ardent Lion and keeper of the Monongah High Alumni blog....

May 17, 2024

Thomas Roger Naragon age 93, passed away on May 17, 2024. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Dorothy, daughter Janice, siblings Jim, Barbara Cole, and Hal. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Barbara; loving children Scott (Kathy), Judi (John) Timberlake, Michael (Susie), Jeffrey (Sandy), Susan (Ron) Everson, David (Ryung),...

May 13, 2024

Andrew W. Shields, 78, passed away on May 13, 2024 Andy was born in Akron in 1946 to the late Michael F. & Helen F. Shields and was a 1964 graduate of St. Vincent High School and received his BA from Kent State University in 1970. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his wife...

May 13, 2024

Geraldine but... we call her "Gerry" because she hated her name (Taylor) Coffman was born February 8, 1944, in Akron, Ohio. She peacefully passed away surrounded by those who loved her on May 13, 2024, after a sudden decline in health. Gerry had just celebrated her 80th birthday. Her husband of 58 years Robert K. Coffman, brother...

May 12, 2024

Sylvia Pac-Urar, 97, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Calling Hours Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church, 3365 Ridgewood Rd. Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 where a Saracusta service will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral service Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at...

May 12, 2024

Helen Louise Kracker, 87, passed away on May 12, 2024. Helen was born on November 29, 1936 in Massillon, OH to the late Mike & Spasia George and was a 1954 graduate if East High School. She retired with 30 years of service from the City of Akron, where she worked as a permit clerk. She was...

May 11, 2024

Kathlyn Stein, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Kathlyn was born in Hungary and came to the United States as a young girl. She married John Stein and they raised three children together. She was an active member of the German Family Society, and was a big GFS soccer supporter. Kathlyn was a member...

May 11, 2024

W. Stuart Barnes passed away on May 11, 2024 after a short illness and a long life.Stuart was born in Akron in 1925 to the late Harold and Esther (Apel) Barnes. He moved frequently as a boy due to his father's career, growing up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois. After attending Evanston Township High School in Illinois for...