Jun 28, 2024

James Nicholas Bartz, 91, passed away from complications with pneumonia at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road. He was surrounded by his daughters. He was born January 10, 1933, the youngest of four sons to Nicholas and Zoe Bartz in Jackson, Michigan. He met Madeline Germanis at the St. Nicholas...

Jun 28, 2024

Edward 'Eddie' J.Pollard, Jr., 65, passed away on June 28, 2024. Eddie was born on August 7, 1958 to the late Edward & Louise Pollard and was a 1976 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School. He served his country for 9 years as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS Nimitz, and was part of...

Jun 24, 2024

Frank Steidl, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully after a sudden, unexpected illness on June 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Frank moved to Akron in 1950 from east central Illinois, after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in chemistry. During World War II, Frank served in the US Navy as a Seaman...

Jun 23, 2024

Wanda E. Vesely (nee Willaman), died on June 23, 2024, due to complications from COPD and congestive heart failure, which she endured for many years. Wanda was born to Fern and Rhea Willaman on November 11, 1938, and graduated from Timken High School. From there, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in 1959 and was stationed...

Jun 22, 2024

Kathleen Ann Shaw, 82, of Livonia, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with her sisters at her side. Kathy was born in Altoona, PA and was raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1960 and graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She married...

Jun 22, 2024

Margaret Ruth "Margie" Rose, 69, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church and TOPS in Akron, Ohio. Along with her husband Wayne, she was a member of the Northeast Ohio Santa's Group. She was a longtime "Mrs. Claus" for the Polar Express. Margie...

Jun 22, 2024

Numtip Vang of Akron, Ohio passed away on Jun 22, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 19, 2024

Wanda Stone, 66, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Wanda was born in Akron on August 19, 1957 to the late Julia and David 'Wes' Andrews and attended Central-Hower High School. She retired from Giant Eagle on Waterloo Rd. after over 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2024

Ronald M. Reynolds, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024. Ron was born in Akron on March 7, 1942 to the late Bernard & Donna Reynolds. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the City of Akron Water Department in 2002 after 37 years. He also served as a Stow...

Jun 10, 2024

Together they are singing harmony, dancing and laughing among God's angels. Carol Muriel Allio of Akron passed away on June 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at People's Hospital (Akron General). She was the first of two children of Gwendolyn and Carroll Wright Rutan. Carol attended...

Jun 10, 2024

James A. Baker, Jr., 83, passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2024. Jim was born on November 27, 1940 in Uniontown, PA to the late James A., Sr. & Anna Baker and was a 1959 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He retired after 36 years from Mactac, where he worked as a production supervisor....

Jun 10, 2024

Harold 'Beeb' Paul Keeling Harold 'Beeb' Keeling, 91, passed Monday June 10, 2024. Beeb was born on June 27, 1932 in Akron, and lived his whole life in the Akron area. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Keeling, December 11, 1955. They were married for 53 years before her passing in 2009. Beeb and...

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,...