Patricia Marlene (Cea) Bauer
Dec 16, 2023
Patricia Marlene Bauer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Patty was born in north Akron and attended North High School. She met and fell in love with her husband of 58 years, Tom Bauer, when she was sixteen years old. They married and together had 5...
Daniel Adkins
Dec 15, 2023
Daniel Raymond Adkins, 66, went home to be with the lord on December 15, 2023. Dan was born January 5,1957 in Akron Ohio and was a resident of New Franklin, OH. He was a police officer with Norton, OH serving over 25 years. Dan married the love of his life Shirley in September of 1975, spending 49...
Frank Ninni
Dec 14, 2023
Francisco Paul Ninni, 98, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 8, 1925 and was raised on Akron's North Hill. He attended North High School, before enlisting in the US Army (83rd Infantry) in 1943, receiving the Purple Heart of injuries received during the Battle of the Bulge. Upon...
Mary Nancy (Codispoti) Dietrich
Dec 13, 2023
Mary Nancy Dietrich (Codispoti), 86, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.Mary was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Vincent 1955 and married James Dietrich on July 11, 1959. She worked many different jobs throughout her career- librarian, telephone operator, grade school gym teacher, caterer, pharmacy technician, and finished her career...
Charles (Chic) Reed
Dec 11, 2023
Charles (Chic) Reed passed away on his 81st birthday, Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born in 1942 to Charles (Chic) and Mary (Bailey) Reed in Akron. He was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1964 and an MBA in 1970 from the University of Akron. He...
Rev. Robert E. Pahler
Dec 10, 2023
The Rev. Robert E. Pahler, 94, died peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Regina Health Center, Richfield, OH. Fr. Pahler was a priest in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for 66 years. Beloved son of Herman B. (deceased) and Sarah A. Pahler (nee Gill, deceased); cherished brother of Kathryn M. Kaiser (deceased), Norman T. (deceased), Donald B. (deceased),...
Joseph Anthony Santos
Dec 7, 2023
Joseph A Santos age 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, proudly served in the military during the Korean war and remained in the surrounding area for many years. Joe was a carpenter by trade and the founder of Santos Contemporary Construction. He was the life of...
Rosemary A. Hogue
Dec 4, 2023
Rosemary A. (Oprian) Hogue of Green, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Rosemary was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved baking at Presentation of Our Lord Church for festivities. She was an...
Joann Mary (Nemeth) Velickoff
Dec 2, 2023
Joann Mary Velickoff née. Nemeth passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. Joann was born on April 12, 1936. She had a full, happy life. Joann made many fond memories over her 35 years as a 5th grade teacher at Greensburg Elementary/Kleckner School.She enjoyed camping at Cape Hatters SC with her husband and daughter, and they had a...
Hazel Bertha (Johnson) Moffatt
Dec 2, 2023
Hazel B. Moffatt, aged 105, passed away at home Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was blessed to live a long life surrounded by family and friends. Hazel was a member of Grace UCC and First Grace UCC churches. Hazel was preceded by husband Eldon Moffatt and is survived by son Warren Moffatt and daughter Marilyn Patterson; grandsons...
Robert Michael Davis
Dec 2, 2023
Rob Davis, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2023. Devastated by this loss is his twin brother, Ric. We will all miss his wicked wit and funny sarcasm. Rob was born in Cuyahoga Falls on April 17, 1964 to the late Bill & Patsy Davis and was a 1982 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School....
Kevin S. Ricks
Dec 2, 2023
On Saturday December 2nd, 2023, Kevin S. Ricks, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Susan, and his children Gabrielle (Justin) and Seth; as well as his three brothers Emliss (Cathy), Doug, and Barry as well as his sister Shirely....
Mary Lou Hiebsch
Dec 2, 2023
Mary Lou Patton Hiebsch of Stow, formerly of Akron, 88, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 with her family by her side. Mary Lou, daughter of Farmer Patton and Nora Kersey Patton, was born in Ashland, Kentucky on October 20, 1935. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1941 and to Granger, Ohio in Medina County in...
Elizabeth (Pilz) Horvath
Dec 1, 2023
Elizabeth Horvath, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Hungary and came to America when she was 16 with her mother and father, Barbara and Konrad Pilz, and brother Joseph Pilz. Elizabeth was an amazing cook and seamstress, and an active member of the German Family Society. She was a devoted mother...
Terry Alan Porter
Nov 30, 2023
Terry Alan Porter (70), born January 26, 1953, died suddenly in his home on November 30, 2023. He leaves behind a loving wife of 50 years Marsha (nee Deger) Porter and three children Christina (James) Belbute, Tara Porter and Matthew Porter (Michael Primm) as well as grandchildren Cailor Slack and Victor Bitzel. He is survived by his...
Jean (Fish) Morris
Nov 29, 2023
Jean Morris, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 29th 2023. Jean was born on January 7, 1934 in Bolton, England, to Nicholas and Elsie Fish. She married the love of her life Michael and started their adventure together by moving to Africa, later moving to the United States in the 80's. She shared a successful consulting business with...
Francis Raymond Lonteen
Nov 19, 2023
Rev. Mr. Frank R. Lonteen, 86, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Frank was born October 27, 1937, in Peoria, Ill. to Abraham and Ana Chacon. After serving three years in the US Navy, he enrolled in the Akron Art Institute in 1958. He married the love of his life, Jean Halleck in...
Richard Alan Zito
Nov 19, 2023
Richard A. Zito, 75, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, after a brief but brave battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron and retired from Ohio Edison in 2009. Rick was active in his union where he served as the President of UWUA Local 126 for thirty years. He was...
Virginia Lee (Sprouse) Sens
Nov 18, 2023
Virginia Lee Sens, 81, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Akron and retired from Regina's Pizza in 2013 after 27 years of service. Virginia enjoyed crocheting and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lena (Joseph) Sprouse; husband, Emery; and brother, Thomas....
Russell Gene Welch
Nov 16, 2023
Russell G. Welch, 84, passed away on November 16, 2023. Russ was born on September 10, 1939 in Shakopee, MN to the late Russell & Harriet Welch. He was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School and served his country as a member of the US Navy from 1959-1963. Russ worked in the vending industry as a...