Olga Helen (Stepanov) Phalin
Mar 23, 2024
Olga Helen Phalin, 93, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Olga was born on January 31, 1931 to the late Michael and Violet Stepanov and was a lifelong area resident. She was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Stepanov. She is survived by her children Debbie Fox (Dave) & Darrell (Shelley) Baker; grandchildren Missy Chapman...
Thomas Michael Ruckman Sr.
Mar 23, 2024
Thomas Michael Ruckman Sr. 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Thomas was born on October 28, 1949, in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (Smith) Ruckman. He worked as a residential painter. Thomas enjoyed fishing, tennis, pool and listening to music. He especially loved classic rock. Along with his parents Thomas...
Jorge L. Vega
Mar 22, 2024
Jorge L. Vega, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 22, 2024. Jorge was born October 6, 1936 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Marcia and Ramona Vega. He came to Ravenna, Ohio in 1955 and worked as a farm hand. He was a longtime employee of R.B. Stout and retired from American...
Marianne Kluka
Mar 20, 2024
Marianne Kluka,78, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born in Akron and retired from the Eastern Central Motor Carriers Ass., Inc. after 27 years of service and also from the Record Publishing Company. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and going on cruises. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Ann & sister...
Mary Ann Leasure
Mar 19, 2024
Maryann Leasure age 78 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th. She was born March 8, 1946, daughter of John & Elizabeth Stark. Maryann fiercely loved her family. She loved to take day trips to Sugarcreek and taking her great-grandson to the zoo and water parks. Holidays were always a very special time for her when she...
David Michael Snider
Mar 16, 2024
Mike Snider, 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024. Mike was born in Beaufort, SC on November 3, 1952 to David & Rita Snider and was a 1970 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked as a design engineer, most recently for Laszeray Technology. Mike was an avid Harley rider, artist, skydiver, & marksman. Mike...
Mary K. Wiggins
Mar 13, 2024
Mary K. Wiggins, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Cloyd (Butch), who she missed dearly. Mary was born in Akron and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She retired from Bank One. She loved her family and her...
Lucija (Basic) Strebick
Mar 8, 2024
Lucija "Lou" Strebick, 96, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Croatia and was a long time cook at the New Era Restaurant known as the "strudel lady" and for her home-style cooking. Lucija was preceded in death by her parents, Josip and Marija Basic; husband, Steve; brother, Pere; and sisters, Seika and Ika....
Rick Eugene Glass
Mar 8, 2024
Rick Glass, 76, passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2024. Rick was born in Akron on October 28, 1947 to Paul & Betty Glass and was a 1966 graduate of Akron South High School. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. Rick worked as a truck driver for both...
Kirk Douglas Fry
Mar 4, 2024
Kirk Douglas Fry, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on February 9, 1956. Mr. Fry was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Barbara (Phillips) Fry; brothers, David, John and Mark Fry; step-son, Bradley Shock; and daughter, Crystal Fry. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,...
Mabel Helena (Butler) Randall
Mar 2, 2024
Mabel H. Randall, 99 passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mabel was born September 22, 1924, to Harold and Marie (Dumas) Butler in Brockton, Mass., and has been a resident in Akron, OH since 1969. In Massachusetts, she was a Camp Fire Girl leader, made/decorated doll cakes, enjoyed family, traveling, and visiting the...
Anna Marie (Holley) Shall
Mar 1, 2024
Anna Marie Shall, 98, passed away peacefully in North Canton, Ohio on Friday, March 1, 2024 and now is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as well as many friends and family members that passed before her. Anna Marie was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Walter and Mary Holley on February 13, 1926. She graduated...
Eileen (Demarco) Halaiko
Feb 28, 2024
Eileen Demarco Halaiko, 77, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Eileen was born in an apartment connected to a Church on the island of Malta to the late Joseph & Carmela Demarco on October 28, 1946. She lived in London, Ontario, Canada, from age 2 until she met and married the love of her life, the late...
Phillip David Cargill
Feb 28, 2024
Phillip D. 'Dave' Cargill, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024. Dave was born on October 20, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. He worked most of his adult life as an auto mechanic and retired from the City of Akron after 15 years as a heavy equipment mechanic. He enjoyed auto racing and built...
Michael Richard Pascu
Feb 28, 2024
Michael R. "Mike" Pascu, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born in Akron and was a retired Brick Mason. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rema (Metcalf) Pascu; first wife, Colleen; and second wife, Connie. He is survived by his children, Michael (Terri) Tandarich and Todd (Angela) Tandarich, Scott (Amy)...
Rose Marie (Nucci) Yen
Feb 24, 2024
Rose Marie Nucci Darrow Yen, age 85 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Now she is walking with Jesus. Rose Marie was born to Louis and Louise Nucci in Flushing, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nesta Cireddu (Veto); and her brothers, Robert Nucci (Jean), James (Elizabeth) and Joseph (Maxine)....
Thalia Jane (Barkley) Mcvicker
Feb 23, 2024
Thalia Jane McVicker, 79, passed away Friday, 23 February 2024 at the Village of St. Edward in Green. Thalia was born 23 July 1944 to James R. and Ruth M. (Rexrode) Barkley in Elkins, WV. She graduated from Elkins High School ~class of '62, from Salem College with a bachelor's degree then obtaining a master's degree in...
Duane F Kulton
Feb 21, 2024
Duane F. Kulton, 84, passed away on February 21, 2024. Duane, known as "Dewey" or "Du" to his family and friends, was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in where he served as an usher. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Kulton; and...
Thomas Tandarich
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas Tandarich, 88, passed away on February 21, 2024. Tom was born in Barberton on October 29, 1935 to the late Martin & Anna Tandarich. He served his Country as a member of the Air Force. Tom was very proud of his Croatian Heritage and was a longtime member of the Croatian Club of Akron, where he...
Ronald Michael Buckson
Feb 20, 2024
Ronald M. Buckson, 86, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024. Ron was born on April 16, 1937 in Akron to the late Michael and Emmie Buckson and was a 1955 graduate of Coventry High School. He attended Kent State University on a baseball scholarship. He retired from Norstan Communications. He was an avid golfer and pool...