Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Sophia Harris

Sophia Harris

Jul 3, 2013

Sophia Harris, 82, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a loving homemaker for her family. She attended St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her parents, Andrea and Paraskeva (Pajani) Kosta; and husband, George. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law,...

Margaret  Ann Galley

Margaret Ann Galley

Jun 30, 2013

Margaret Ann Galley, 90, passed away on June 30, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Lafayette, IN on March 3, 1923 to the late Gilbert & Esther Swank, Margaret was a 1941 graduate of Jackson Twp. H.S. & 1945 graduate of Purdue University. She retired from Akron General Medical Center where she worked as a dietitian....

Mary  Ann Cosgarea

Mary Ann Cosgarea

Jun 28, 2013

Mary Ann Cosgarea, 67, passed away peacefully on June 28. Born on July 16, 1945 to the late Francis & Mary Williams, Mary Ann had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School, St. Thomas School of Nursing, and also the University of Akron. In April, she retired from the Portage Lakes Career...

Barbara Bergdorf

Barbara Bergdorf

Jun 26, 2013

Barbara Bergdorf (Null) (nee Oser) left this earth on June 26, 2013 to be in the arms of God and to join her loved ones in Heaven. Born in Ohio Dec 8, 1936, Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Loy; parents William and Ruth Oser; son Michael Null; first husband Harold Null & second husband Donald...

Emil Baranek

Emil Baranek

Jun 26, 2013

Emil Baranek, 93, passed away June 26, 2013 in Clifton Springs He was born in McKees Rock, PA on November 23, 1919. Emil was raised and lived in Akron until 1978 when he retired to Bradenton, Florida. He worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber for 38 years. Emil's most precious possession was his family which he loved dearly, and...

Harold  F. Horner

Harold F. Horner

Jun 25, 2013

Harold 'Butch' F. Horner, Jr., 67, passed away on June 25, 2013 at Bath Manor. Born in Akron on February 7, 1947 to the late Harold Sr. & Juanita Horner, Butch had been a Stow resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Stow High School and went on to serve his country in the Navy...

Julia Dorosa

Julia Dorosa

Jun 24, 2013

Julia (Judy) Dorosa, 84, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. All of her activities were centered around her church working with the women of St. Nicholas and the annual Something Russian Festival. She was preceded in death by her...

William  Edward Myers

William Edward Myers

Jun 23, 2013

William 'Bill' Edward Myers, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 23, at the age of 87. Born in Akron on March 3, 1926 to the late Edward & Margaret Myers, Bill had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School. Bill retired as a rubber worker in...

Rita  Emma Crookston

Rita Emma Crookston

Jun 22, 2013

With peace and grace, Rita Emma Crookston (Weigand) was called to eternal life on June 22, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born on December 16, 1921 to Conrad and Esther Weigand in Barberton, Ohio. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area. On June 21, 1941 Rita married her husband, Tony. Rita worked for her father...

Jacob  Daniel Ronca

Jacob Daniel Ronca

Jun 22, 2013

Jacob Daniel Ronca, 21, passed away on June 22, 2013. Born on Christmas day in 1991 to James and Kathy Ronca, Jacob lived a short but full life, brimming with love and happiness. We were blessed and proud to call this beautiful spirit our son. When he was little, Jacob wanted to be a superhero, and he truly was...

Erin Mangus

Erin Mangus

Jun 19, 2013

Erin Mangus, 59, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church. Erin loved watching her grand kids and riding on a Harley with the wind in her hair. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her...

Becky  A. Claar

Becky A. Claar

Jun 18, 2013

Becky A. Claar, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She was born in Akron and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Evelyn (Harmon) Bartley; brother, Butch Bartley; and granddaughter, Taylor Bartley. She is survived by son, James (Christina Bailey) Bartley; daughter, Treasa Bartley; brother, Jack Bartley; best friend,...

Jacob  T. Kerns

Jacob T. Kerns

Jun 14, 2013

Jacob T. Kerns Sr., 79, passed away on June 14, 2013 at Akron City Born on November 13, 1934 in Parsons, West Virgina to the late Floyd and Beulah Kerns, Jacob was a lifetime area resident. He retired as a master machinist from the B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. Upon retirement, Jacob worked...

Maxine Mellinger

Maxine Mellinger

Jun 12, 2013

Maxine Mellinger, 78, passed away on June 12, 2013. Born on January 10, 1935 in Akron to the late Martin & Gladys Mokros, Maxine was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Garfield High School. She was a member of the Brown St. Church of Christ. Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, David; children...

Veronica Dameff

Veronica Dameff

Jun 9, 2013

Whether you called her Veronica, Ronnie or Aunt Ron, she fell asleep in the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was born on November 17, 1921 to Michael and Marie Dameff in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed for 39-½ years at General Tire with good...

James  Lee Brooks

James Lee Brooks

Jun 8, 2013

Jim left the party early on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Born to the late Anne & JB Brooks of Cuyahoga Falls, he was the first child born on 1/1/1948 in Summit County; his womb-mate Judith was the second. Jim had a true zest for life during the good times and the bad. He lived life on his terms, living...

Barbara  C. Mclaughlin

Barbara C. Mclaughlin

Jun 7, 2013

Barbara C. (O'Rourke) McLaughlin, 92, passed away June 7, 2013 in Florida. She was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio in 1920 and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1921. She attended St. Joseph Elementary School and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. McLaughlin was a member of...