Lucija (Basic) Strebick
Mar 8, 2024
Lucija "Lou" Strebick, 96, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Croatia and was a long time cook at the New Era Restaurant known as the "strudel lady" and for her home-style cooking. Lucija was preceded in death by her parents, Josip and Marija Basic; husband, Steve; brother, Pere; and sisters, Seika and Ika....
Rick Eugene Glass
Mar 8, 2024
Rick Glass, 76, passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2024. Rick was born in Akron on October 28, 1947 to Paul & Betty Glass and was a 1966 graduate of Akron South High School. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. Rick worked as a truck driver for both...
Kirk Douglas Fry
Mar 4, 2024
Kirk Douglas Fry, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on February 9, 1956. Mr. Fry was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Barbara (Phillips) Fry; brothers, David, John and Mark Fry; step-son, Bradley Shock; and daughter, Crystal Fry. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,...
Mabel Helena (Butler) Randall
Mar 2, 2024
Mabel H. Randall, 99 passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mabel was born September 22, 1924, to Harold and Marie (Dumas) Butler in Brockton, Mass., and has been a resident in Akron, OH since 1969. In Massachusetts, she was a Camp Fire Girl leader, made/decorated doll cakes, enjoyed family, traveling, and visiting the...
Anna Marie (Holley) Shall
Mar 1, 2024
Anna Marie Shall, 98, passed away peacefully in North Canton, Ohio on Friday, March 1, 2024 and now is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as well as many friends and family members that passed before her. Anna Marie was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Walter and Mary Holley on February 13, 1926. She graduated...
Eileen (Demarco) Halaiko
Feb 28, 2024
Eileen Demarco Halaiko, 77, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Eileen was born in an apartment connected to a Church on the island of Malta to the late Joseph & Carmela Demarco on October 28, 1946. She lived in London, Ontario, Canada, from age 2 until she met and married the love of her life, the late...
Phillip David Cargill
Feb 28, 2024
Phillip D. 'Dave' Cargill, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024. Dave was born on October 20, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. He worked most of his adult life as an auto mechanic and retired from the City of Akron after 15 years as a heavy equipment mechanic. He enjoyed auto racing and built...
Michael Richard Pascu
Feb 28, 2024
Michael R. "Mike" Pascu, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born in Akron and was a retired Brick Mason. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rema (Metcalf) Pascu; first wife, Colleen; and second wife, Connie. He is survived by his children, Michael (Terri) Tandarich and Todd (Angela) Tandarich, Scott (Amy)...
Rose Marie (Nucci) Yen
Feb 24, 2024
Rose Marie Nucci Darrow Yen, age 85 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Now she is walking with Jesus. Rose Marie was born to Louis and Louise Nucci in Flushing, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nesta Cireddu (Veto); and her brothers, Robert Nucci (Jean), James (Elizabeth) and Joseph (Maxine)....
Thalia Jane (Barkley) Mcvicker
Feb 23, 2024
Thalia Jane McVicker, 79, passed away Friday, 23 February 2024 at the Village of St. Edward in Green. Thalia was born 23 July 1944 to James R. and Ruth M. (Rexrode) Barkley in Elkins, WV. She graduated from Elkins High School ~class of '62, from Salem College with a bachelor's degree then obtaining a master's degree in...
Duane F Kulton
Feb 21, 2024
Duane F. Kulton, 84, passed away on February 21, 2024. Duane, known as "Dewey" or "Du" to his family and friends, was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in where he served as an usher. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Kulton; and...
Thomas Tandarich
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas Tandarich, 88, passed away on February 21, 2024. Tom was born in Barberton on October 29, 1935 to the late Martin & Anna Tandarich. He served his Country as a member of the Air Force. Tom was very proud of his Croatian Heritage and was a longtime member of the Croatian Club of Akron, where he...
Ronald Michael Buckson
Feb 20, 2024
Ronald M. Buckson, 86, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024. Ron was born on April 16, 1937 in Akron to the late Michael and Emmie Buckson and was a 1955 graduate of Coventry High School. He attended Kent State University on a baseball scholarship. He retired from Norstan Communications. He was an avid golfer and pool...
Sharon Kay (Higley) Minier
Feb 20, 2024
Sharon Kay Minier, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born in Akron and was a member of the First Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Minier was a School Secretary for Bolich Middle School and Richardson Grade School in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a 24 year Heart Transplant Survivor, belonged to a Catholic Sewing...
Leonard Martin Borden
Feb 19, 2024
Leonard Martin Borden, 73, of Akron slipped into eternity between February 18 and 19, 2024 after having just spent time with his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Ethelreda Borden; and sisters Kaye Owen and Barbara Faris. He leaves behind sisters Eileen Borden and Gloria Beal; brother-in-law Charles A. Beal; nieces and nephews and a...
Velibor Devic
Feb 19, 2024
Velibor Devic, 54, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. Velibor was born in Zadar on June 12, 1969 and came to the US in December 2000. Velibor was preceded in death by his wife Biljana. He is survived by his daughter Nastajna; his parents Mirko & Mileva, as well as other family members. A funeral service...
Robert Whittemore Todd
Feb 18, 2024
Robert (Bob) Todd, 62, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1961, to Robert and Arla (Whittemore) Todd in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident of northeast Ohio. Bob was a proud graduate of Hudson High School, Class of 1978, where he excelled on the soccer field. He...
Fred Anthony Hager
Feb 16, 2024
Fred A. Hager Jr., 73, of Green, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 16th, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio, attended St. Francis de Sales school, graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School, and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at General Tire for 15...
Linda Rozelle (Bosecker) Hirschfelt
Feb 12, 2024
Linda Rozelle Hirschfelt, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024. Rozelle was born Evansville, IN to the late Dorothy and Albert Bosecker and came to the Akron area after high school with her family and graduated from the University of Akron with degrees in chemistry & engineering. She retired first from GenCorp and then from...
Carol Ann (Horning) Marshall
Feb 11, 2024
Carol Ann (Horning) Marshall, age 71, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband James (Jim), Sunday, February 11, 2024. Carol was born on July 15, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Jerome and Angela Horning. Carol had several jobs during her working career but none of them were more important than her...