Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
James Bradford Hall
Feb 23, 2025
GREEN - James Bradford Hall passed away peacefully at Summa Akron City Hospital on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. Jim was born on March 11, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, the only child of Wilbur B. Hall and Virginia V. (Baab) Hall Oaks. He is survived by his wife Marlene Varca Hall and daughters Diane Scott (Charlie) of Sarasota, FL, Phyllis...
Gregory John Louk
Feb 23, 2025
Gregory J. Louk, beloved son of Marjorie A. Louk and (late) John W. Louk, went home on February 23, 2025. He was a man who cherished the simple pleasures in life. He found joy in fishing, hunting, and listening to country music. He loved his truck, his boat, and four-wheeling, always finding happiness in the outdoors and...
Shirley Marko
Feb 20, 2025
Shirley J Marko (McDaniel), 89, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20th. Shirley was born
January 17, 1936 at Akron, OH to the late Samuel and Gladys (nee Marlowe) McDaniel. She had many accomplishments in her life but her family was one of her greatest
Shirley is survived by 3 daughters, Debbie (Dave) Schoonover, Cathy (Jim)...
Beth Ann (Kilroy) Anthony
Feb 18, 2025
With her loving husband of 47 years by her side and holding her hand, Beth Anthony, 67, of Winchester, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Beth was born on July 15, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, to Jack and Jo Ann Kilroy. Her life was filled with...
Todd Jeffrey Vannostran
Feb 18, 2025
Todd VanNostran, 59, passed away February 18, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born December 16, 1965 to Timothy and Marian VanNostran. Todd was a 1984 graduate of Green High School. He dedicated his life to sales, and in his own words, he was a "professional bullshitter." Todd was a diehard Browns fan and...
Carol Lee (Samels) Kastner
Feb 17, 2025
Carol passed away Monday surrounded by her people: daughter Amy Capeta (Michael); son Jeff Kastner (Sara); grandchildren Emily Martens (Ian), Nathaniel Capeta, and Matia Kastner; and sister Marcia Leinwand. Carol was born in Jackson, Michigan, grew up in West Akron, and raised her family in Green, Ohio. She was an LPN which suited her perfectly as she...
Leon Nels
Feb 16, 2025
The World lost a kind Christian gentleman on February 16, 2025. Leon Nels was born over 99 years ago on December 2, 1925, at his home in Akron. His mother, Josephine (Jozefa Strazisar) Nels Barich, a first generation immigrant mail order bride from Slovenia, was in his words "the best Mom I could have." In his youth, Leon participated...
Elaine Louise (Gearhart) Forney
Feb 14, 2025
Elaine Forney, 78 of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2025. Elaine was born on September 5, 1946, to the late Cornelius (Eugene) and Pauline Gearhart. She grew up in Akron, OH and attended St. Paul grade school, and graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 1964. She was a devoted Catholic, eucharistic minister,...
Laura Neidert
Feb 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Laura Kay Neidert, who left us too soon at the age of 51 on February 14, 2025. She was a cherished daughter and sister, a devoted friend to many, and a respected financial professional who impacted the lives of all who knew her. Laura was born on August 31,...
Susan Marie (Vondemkamp) Garrett
Feb 13, 2025
Susan M. Garrett (Vondemkamp), 66, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Suzi was born in Akron to the late James and Jean Vondemkamp and was a lifelong area resident. She attended St. Paul Grade School and then graduated from Garfield High School in 1977, going on to become a beautician. Suzi owned her own beauty...
Gary James Coz
Feb 13, 2025
Uniontown - Gary Coz, 72, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Justin T. Rodgers Hospice Care Center. Gary was born March 31, 1952, to Larry and Ruth (Bobner) Coz in Ravenna and was an area resident his entire life. He was a 1971 graduate of Windham High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree...
Lawrence Anthony Winkler
Feb 13, 2025
Larry A. Winkler, 84, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born September 13, 1940 to Lawrence and Alma (Biltz) Winkler in East Canton and had been an area resident of Green for most of his life. He served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1961 and graduated from Kent State...
Elizabeth Kornel Darago
Feb 12, 2025
ELIZABETH KORNEL DARAGO lived many places across the United States, Canada, and abroad in Europe, but called Akron home. She left us suddenly on February 12, 2025, on her own terms but way too soon! Elizabeth loved her family & close friends. She put the needs of them before her own. As she traveled the United States...
Genevieve C. Gregg
Feb 10, 2025
Genevieve (Jenny) C. Gregg (Eastwood)
July 31, 1931 - February 10, 2025
Genevieve (Jenny) Gregg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 93.
Jenny was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where the bustling streets, strong...
Kan Lin (Cheung) Cheung
Feb 10, 2025
Kan Lin Cheung, 94, passed away on February 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband Siu Yee Law. Kan is survived by her six children and many grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. A family service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at...
Jerry Nelson Vinson
Feb 10, 2025
Jerry Nelson Vinson passed away on February 10, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. Originally from Cincinnati, Jerry built a career with General Motors, which eventually led him to relocate to Reno, Nevada. Beyond his professional life, he was deeply committed to the Alcoholics Anonymous program, remaining active in its community for over 40 years. His dedication to the program was...
Harry James Cosgrove
Feb 9, 2025
Harry James Cosgrove Jr, 70, died February 9th, 2025 at Akron, Oh In Summa Care. Harry was born in St. Thomas hospital at Akron, Ohio where he currently lived and resided most of his life. He was educated at Garfield Heights High School and also completed business classes at The Ohio State University. At the age of 22, he...
Edward Eugene Walchalk
Feb 9, 2025
Edward E. Walchalk, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Ed was born in Akron on December 7, 1934, to the late Walter and Ann Walchalk and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Summit County for 32 years and worked for United Dental after retiring. Ed was a member of St. Francis de...
Ilona Bayan
Feb 7, 2025
Ilona Bayan passed away on February 7, 2025. Ilona was born on March 3, 1952 in a small village in Hungary. She later moved to the United States in 1973 and stayed in Ohio until her passing. She is preceded by her husband John Bayan, and survived by her two daughters, Andrea and Susan. Ilona was known to her...
Mary Ann (Tigelman) Taray
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Ann Taray, 88, of Green, died February 5th, 2025 at home surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. She was born on October 5th, 1936 in Akron to Joseph and Helen Tigelman. She was a retiree of the Akron Beacon Journal. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and previously St....


