Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Frank  Joseph Long

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary  Ann Minrovic

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....