Obituaries

Feb 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Regina Grace Deshon on February 5, 2025, at the age of ninety-five. Regina was born in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1929, to Frank and Hannah Kelly.

Regina met the love of her life William R. Deshon and they married on April 11, 1956, and they...

Feb 5, 2025

Nicholas J. Gruska "B" 41, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Nick was born February 19, 1983 to Edward J. and Jennie L. Gruska in Akron, OH and was an Akron area resident his entire life. He was a 2001 graduate of Garfield High School where he was a starting center for the...

Feb 5, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Bruce Walter Lundstrom, 70, passed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Bruce was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 14, 1954, to Herbert and Shirley [Hanes] Lundstrom. As a child he moved around a lot. Living cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, etc. Then moving to Austintown, Ohio, after that to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania where he...

Feb 5, 2025

Jane E. Wiggins (Owens) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, after complications of diabetes. Born In Akron, Ohio July 29, 1954, Jane was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She earned her associate degree from the University of Akron. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Angie Owens. She is survived...

Feb 2, 2025

Donald L. Ruegg, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 2, 2025. Don was born on August 13, 1952 in Ogden, UT to the late George & Beatrice Ruegg and was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School. Don retired from Steere Enterprises in 2018. Don was an avid hiker and marathon runner. He was...

Feb 1, 2025

Eliza (Lizzie) Ann Rubenstein entered into God's loving care on February 1, 2025, at just three months old. Though her time with us was brief, she brought immense joy and love to all who knew her. Her sweet smile and little voice will be deeply missed.

Eliza is survived by her parents, Rachel (Harlock) and...

Jan 30, 2025

William John Mushisky, 86, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, the 60th anniversary of his marriage, with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side. William was born November 15, 1938, to William and Margaret (Wohlwend) Mushisky in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1958 graduate of Stow High School and...

Jan 29, 2025

Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski July 1, 1930 - January 29, 2025 Rosemary Joan (Gersna) Mileski, age 94, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1930, in Washington, PA, to Cyril and Rose Gersna. As a young child, Rosemary moved with her family to Akron, where she attended...

Jan 28, 2025

Raymond E. Gent, 83, passed away on January 28, 2025. Ray was born in Youngstown, OH on September 27, 1941 to the late Thomas & Edith Gent and had lived in the Akron area for nearly 60 years. Ray served his country as a Corpsmen for the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. Following his service in...

Jan 28, 2025

George A. Wischt, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2025. George was born on August 13, 1934 to the late George Albert & Rose Mary Wischt and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. George served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired...

Jan 26, 2025

Ints G. Dedzins, 92, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on January 26, 2025. Ints was born in Talsi, Latvia on March 29, 1932 and came to the US as a young man. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the United Latvian...

Jan 26, 2025

Tom Mills passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sandra Kay Mills, the love of his life. Family was everything to Tom and he leaves behind 4 cherished sons: Stephen Mills & his wife Amy, Michael Mills & his wife Dawn,...

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our caring father, Ladislav Pacur, who left us peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on September 17, 1936, to the late Rudi and Kata Pacur, in Osijek, Croatia, where he spent his early years before making a life for himself in...

Jan 25, 2025

Beatrice C. Clauss, 100, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Hastings, Pennsylvania and was an Akron area resident since 1942. Beatrice was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Church Altar & Rosary Society and Holy Hour. She was a lifetime member of Firestone VFW Post 3383 Auxiliary. During World War II,...

Jan 25, 2025

Jeanette Murray, 88, passed away on January 25, 2025. Jeanette was born in Republic, PA on July 1, 1936 to the late Orlando & Dominncia Forcina and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 60 years. Jeanette was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She was employed by Steere Enterprises...

Jan 25, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Nairne, 70, passed away surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. Jerry was born March 12, 1954 to the late Chester Nairne and Lois Tremper in East Orange, NJ and was a 1972 graduate of Howland High School. He went on to become the owner and operator of Chesterfield Companies, where he worked tirelessly...

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Wagner, 99, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Mary was born on February 14, 1925 in Kent to the late Edward and Bessie Rogers, and was a 1943 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She was a faithful parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mary loved to spend time with her family, play bridge,...

Jan 24, 2025

Alexander "Alex" Dean Simpson, beloved son of Helen and Rich Simpson, left us suddenly on the evening of January 24th, 2025. Alex proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Stow American Legion Post 175. Alex's heart in service was demonstrated in his time as a Sheriff's Deputy, as well as with his friends...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with both profound sadness and joy that we share the passing of our beloved parents John Lewis "Pete" Mihelick and Kathryn Elizabeth (Dengler) Mihelick. John left us on Dec 20, 2024 and our mother passed just weeks later on January 23 2025. Both were 93 years old.

Born in 1931, they met and fell in...

Jan 22, 2025

Agnes Mary Justice, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Greenview Assisted Living. Aggie was born in Akron to the late Nunzio and Anita Aidala and was a lifelong area resident. She was a active member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, involved in the art club and the St. Monica's Guild....