Obituaries

Apr 27, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

Anna was born on December 13, 1926 and she passed away with grace and dignity at high noon on Thursday, April 25, 2013 surrounded by all her granddaughters, their parents, and friends, as well as her awesome clinical team at Summa's Western Reserve Hospital following a brief illness. Known as Ann to her family and friends, she spent her...

Apr 25, 2013

William F. Gay, 92, passed away Thursday April 25, 2013. William was born October 11, 1920 to Frank E. and Clara (Gillingham) Gay in Youngstown, Ohio and had been an Akron resident for most of his life. He was employed as an engineering writer by Goodyear Aerospace for 32 years retiring in 1985 and had been a radio announcer...

Apr 24, 2013

Susan Dawn Costello, 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2013. She was born in Akron. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara (Brany); sister, Patricia Dawn Costello; and brother, Michael. She is survived by her father, Raymond R.; daughter, Patricia Boser; brothers, Sean and Tim Costello; sisters, Charlene (David) Winebrenner and Donna Costello; and niece, Tracey...

Apr 23, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carol L. Gander, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born in Canton, Ohio and was a library technician with the Akron Public School System at Seiberling Elementary School in Akron retiring after 25 years of service. She most recently was the executive director of the Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association for 11 1/2 years....

Apr 22, 2013

Beloved husband and father, Gerald Arthur (Jerry) Pitz, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to God on April 22, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Akron on March 31, 1936 to Mildred and James E. Pitz, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended North High School, and worked for the...

Apr 20, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Triola, 92, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center. Elizabeth was born May 4, 1920 to John and Jane (McKie) Chapman in Oak Bank, Scotland. She moved to Australia from ages of 5 to 15, returned to Scotland and came to the United States and Akron in 1947. She was a member of...

Apr 20, 2013

C. Douglas Caesar, 69, passed away on April 20, 2013 after a nine year battle with a glioblastoma (brain tumor). Born in Akron on October 13, 1943 to the late William and Virginia Caesar, Doug was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. In 1965, he graduated from the Cinncinati Conservatory of Music and went on to teach...

Apr 18, 2013

Rosalia "Babcia" (Ukrainiec) Luc, 91, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Maison Aine. Rosalia, one of 8 children was born in 1925 on Christmas Day in Busowysko, Ukraine to Michael and Maria (Lach) Ukrainiec. At the age 20, she was made to leave her family and home in the Ukraine to work in forced labor. In 1946, she...

Apr 17, 2013

Katherine Elizabeth (Cintavy) Eggert passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 after a long life of love and blessings. She left us with the gifts the ability to care for others, sacrifice, faith in the Lord and her ornery nature. Katherine was born November 24, 1919 to Peter and Elizabeth (Barecic) Cintavy in Barberton and had been an area resident...

Apr 17, 2013

Verna Buckshaw, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born in Windber, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Mary (Polash) Mauger. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alex Buckshaw, Sr; sons, Alex, Jr. (Peggy) and Jerry (Phyllis) Buckshaw; daughters, Janet Thomas and Judy (Ben)...

Apr 16, 2013

Michael Joseph Olinger, 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Linda Olinger of Akron, uncle, Paul (Susan) Stephens, and his cousin, Colleen. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Emmanuel Fellowship Church at a later date.

Apr 15, 2013

Rose Starosto, 85, passed away on April 15, at the Pebble Creek Convalescent Center in Green. Born in Akron on October 28, 1927 to the late Anton & Barbara Heit, Rose had been a lifetime area resident. She retired from the A&P Grocery and was a volunteer for Mobile Meals. She was a faithful donor & supporter of the...

Apr 15, 2013

Mildred Chudik, 88, passed away on April 15, at Akron General Medical Center. Born on October 28, 1924 to the late Nicklos & Rose Pantelich, Mildred had been a lifetime Akron resident. She was a graduate of Central High School and later worked for Saalfield Publishing. Mildred was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. In addition...

Apr 14, 2013

Apr 14, 2013

Gerard Peter Maleck, 93, passed away on April 14, in Cary, NC. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 18, from 5-8 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ FUNERAL HOME, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19, at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at...

Apr 13, 2013

Christopher Francis Bolanz, 49, of Apex, North Carolina died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at WakeMed Raleigh Hospital. Chris was born May 13, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas where he received a degree in Communications. Chris was a veteran of the United States Navy and...

Apr 12, 2013

George Hodnichak Jr., 86, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. George was born May 25 or 26, 1926 to George and Helen (Benca) Hodnichak, Sr. in Akron and was an Akron resident his entire life. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church Jednota Branch 553, Slovak Garden, VFW Post...

Apr 12, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert R. Shaffer, 76, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in Hollsopple, Pennsylvania and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Quality Control Supervisor for the Ford Motor Company retiring in 1997 after 42 years of service. Mr. Shaffer was a very dedicated family man and enjoyed the game...

Apr 10, 2013