Lena A. Vezzani
Jul 27, 2013
Lena A. Vezzani, 88, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, at Windsong Care Center in Fairlawn. Born in Sicily on July 28, 1924 to the late Frank & Grace Sanfilippo, Lena had been a longtime Akron resident. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron, as well as the Haven of Rest...
Angeline Zimbardi
Jul 24, 2013
Angeline Zimbardi (Semise) 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2013. Angeline was born to Guiseppe and Margaret Semise June 14, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. Her life was a testimony to a mother's undying love, and the courage it takes to overcome life's obstacles. A devout Catholic, Angeline found all of her strength in the...
Pauline M. Biskopski
Jul 22, 2013
Pauline M. Biskopski, 89, passed away July 22, 2013 at Barberton Citizen's Hospital. Born on July 15, 1924 in Spencer, West Virgina, to the late Ezra and Esta George, Pauline was an Akron resident for most of her life. She was employed for 24 years as a keypunch operator at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Pauline was a member...
Laura Marie Lucas
Jul 19, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Laura Marie Lucas, 96, has gone home to start a new life with her Lord and Savior. Laura was a dedicated , loving and caring homemaker who devoted her life to her husband and family. She was fond of cooking , baking and polka music. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Constantine and Stella...
Patricia Ann Falconer
Jul 18, 2013
Patricia Ann Falconer (Heckendorn) of Silver Lake Village died on July 18, 2013. She was born on July 14, 1930 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary Heckendorn. Patricia graduated from high school in Conneaut, Ohio. She then went to college at Slippery Rock Teacher's College in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania to learn to be a physical education...
Angela Marie Creme
Jul 17, 2013
Angela Marie Creme, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a former school teacher with the Akron Public School System. She had been a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and St. Hillary Catholic Church. Angela was also a member of the Sicilian Ladies Club. She was preceded in death by parents,...
Alice Marie Mullens
Jul 16, 2013
In loving memory of Alice Marie Gunderson Mullens. Daughter, sister, wife, grandma, great-grandma and mom. She was so much to so many, far too many to mention in such a short space; But her absence will be profoundly felt as she was the rock this entire family could stand on in times of joy and sorrow. Our world will...
Jennie Gurnish
Jul 16, 2013
I was affectionately known as Aunt Jennie by family members and friends that stretch across most of the country. I, Jennie (Pinkus) Gurnish of Akron, Ohio currently residing at Grande Village of Twinsburg, passed away on July 16, 2013 at the age of 96. I was born on February 16, 1917 in Heckla, Pennsylvania to my parents, Lawrence and...
Gloria Sondereker
Jul 12, 2013
Gloria Sondereker, 77, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1935 to the late Ritzi and Margaret Franchi, Gloria was a 1953 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a 1956 graduate of the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. After raising her children, she went back to school at Kent State...
Annastazia 'Stella' Zahirsky
Jul 12, 2013
Annastazia (Stella) Zahirsky, 95, fell asleep in the Lord on July 12. She was born May 17, 1918 in Rootstown, Ohio and was a long-time resident of Rootstown. Annastazia graduated from Rootstown High School in 1936 and worked at C.L. Goughler Machine Company in Kent and Goodyear where she met her future husband and later at Lawson's, and Clarkins...
Christopher L. Pinas
Jul 11, 2013
Christopher Lawrence Pinas, age 27, unexpectedly but peacefully was called home to the arms of our Lord Thursday, July 11, 2013. Chris was born August 13, 1985 in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. Chris is survived by his mother, Debra (Colant) Pinas; son, Jaxon Cunningham and Jaxon's mother, Tiffany; his sisters, Lauren Pinas and...
Charles David Sturm
Jul 10, 2013
A man quick to help anyone in need, Charles D. "Charlie" Sturm lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 10, 2013. Born in Akron, Ohio on February 4, 1953, Charlie began working at his father's service station on Tallmadge Circle when he was only nine years old and later became the mechanic there. Beginning in 1984, he ran...
Thomas Joseph Giordani
Jul 10, 2013
Thomas Joseph Giordani 'Tommy G' Thomas Giordani, 71, passed away on July 10, after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with colon cancer. Born in Akron on December 25, 1941 to the late Jack & Mary Giordani, Tom had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1960 graduate of Hoban High School. He worked as a truck driver...
Orysia S. Effler
Jul 9, 2013
Orysia Effler, 60, passed away on July 9, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y. on March 29, 1953, Orysia lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 1970 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Akron...
Ramona Marie Westmoreland
Jul 5, 2013
Ramona Marie Westmoreland (Kovalchin), 71, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 in Venice, Florida. She was born in Akron and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Willow Springs Ladies Social. Ramona was a professional seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, walking on the beach, traveling and was learning how to play golf. She was preceded in...
