Theodota (Dorothy) Frengou
Feb 11, 2024
Theodota (Dorothy) Frengou, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the age of 91 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 23, 1932, in the village of Asprogia, Greece. Dorothy or Dota, as she was affectionately known, was a pillar of strength and grace. Her early years in Asprogia were...
Zoran Curko
Feb 9, 2024
Zoran Curko, 67, died on February 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife Ljubica; daughter Bojana Bugarin, and son Bojan; mother Smilja; grandchildren Lazar & Milica; brothers and their families Nedeljko & Miodrag. Zoran will lie in state beginning at 10 am on Tuesday, February 13, at St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church, 3106 Ridgewood Rd., Akron,...
Harriet M. Reynolds
Feb 8, 2024
Harriett M. Reynolds, 97, passed away on February 8, 2024. Harriett was born in Farmington, PA on September 13, 1926 and had lived in Akron for most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Salvation Army Akron Citadel and was a devoted volunteer, collecting donations for their charity work. Harriett was preceded in death...
Mary M. (Moser) Federer
Feb 8, 2024
From the garden, a rose blew off the bush and made its way to paradise. Mary Margaret (Moser) Federer, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away February 8th surrounded by her loving family. Mary (Tootsie) was born November 9th, 1931 in Allison, PA to the late Andrew and Margaret Moser. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandma...
Diane Marie (Sickels) Gross
Feb 7, 2024
Diane Marie Gross went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2024. She was born April 13, 1956 in Akron to James and Nancy Sickels. Diane was very involved in her church, St. Paul United Methodist. She sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She was also President of the Women's Group at her...
Eleanor Jean (Pressman) Spikerman
Feb 3, 2024
Eleanor Jean Spikerman, age 92 passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2024. Eleanor was born in Akron, Ohio on August 7th, 1931, to the late Bernard and Anne Pressman. She grew up in Firestone Park, attended St. Paul's Catholic grade school, graduating from Garfield High School in 1949. She enjoyed jumping rope with Sister Genevieve, playing tennis...
Marie Antoinette Bernert
Feb 3, 2024
Marie A. 'Aunt Dolly' Bernert, 94, departed this life in the afternoon of February 3, 2024, due to complications of a Stroke. Marie was born in Akron on June 24, 1929 to the late Nickolas & Clara Bernert and was a graduate of South High School. Marie was a graduate of Great Lakes College with a degree...
Joanne (Brackin) Cyc
Feb 2, 2024
Joanne Cyc, 81, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024.Joanne was born on May 9, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Kathleen & Peter Brackin, and moved to Akron in 1974 with her young family. She married Walter Cyc in 1984 and they ran Eagle Auto together, Joanne serving as the President. She was a longtime faithful member of...
Barbara Reiheld Howard
Jan 29, 2024
Barbara Reiheld Howard, (94) passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024. She was born in Akron and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Kent State University and in her younger years attended Sacred Heart Academy. She was also a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Cancer Club and...
John Harvey Lewis
Jan 29, 2024
John H. Lewis, 72, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Akron to Joy and Richard Lewis. He was a proud father who worked tirelessly to provide for his family. John was a 1969 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and lifelong resident. After high school he went off to...
Sallie Mae Adams
Jan 27, 2024
Sallie Mae (Lynch) Adams passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born September 19, 1930 to Leo and Dorothy Lynch. She was a beloved wife to her husband, Joseph Adams, who passed in 2012. She is survived by her sons James Adams (Sandy Fitzgerald) of Akron and Garry Adams of Doylestown; grandson Dirk Adams; sisters Patricia Butcher of...
Julia Helen Pakurar
Jan 24, 2024
Julia H. Pakurar, "Aunt Lou" as most knew her, 98 years old, passed away at her home on January 24, 2o24 with her family by her side. Aunt Lou was an amazing woman! She was employed by Goodyear for 32 years as an engineer. She was the first woman to win an invention award. In her early...
Nancy Marie (Anderson) Yoho
Jan 23, 2024
We said goodbye to this wonderful woman, January 23, 2024 After 92 years, God called Nancy Yoho home, on the 4th anniversary of her sister (and best friend) Shirley's death. Nancy was born to Swedish immigrants in Akron. She became an RN, and she was passionate about her nursing career. She and Ransel raised four sons and...
Patricia Worth
Jan 23, 2024
Patricia Worth, 85, died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. Pat was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Union City, IN as well as Greenville, OH. She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, and went on to earn a master's degree at the University of Akron. Pat served many years...
Theresa Ann (Kohler) Drexler
Jan 22, 2024
New Franklin - Theresa Ann Drexler, 48, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 22, 2024. Theresa was born September 5, 1975 in Elmhurst, Ill. She grew up in Uhrichsville, OH and graduated from Claymont High School. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Anderson Medical Services, where she met her husband of 24 years. She took immense pride...
Michael Anthony Morris
Jan 22, 2024
Norton - Michael A. Morris, 79, passed away January 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Michael was born August 16, 1944, to Ray and Dorothy (Floreani) Morris in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary High School where he played football achieving All City, All County, and All...
Kenneth Cook Blasdel
Jan 20, 2024
Kenneth C. Blasdel, 76, passed away on January 20, 2024 Ken was born in Akron on April 10, 1947 to the late Kenneth Sr. & Betty Blasdel. He served his country in the US Navy. Ken worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 306. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death...
Shirley Ann (Alvarez) Boldin
Jan 19, 2024
Shirley Boldin, 75, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Shirley was born and raised in East Cleveland and was a 1966 graduate at Shaw High School. She married, moved to Canton to raise her two sons, and helped run the family Putt-Putt business. After her sons had grown, she graduated from the University of Akron and...
George Robert Dugan
Jan 19, 2024
George Robert Dugan, 87, passed away on January 19th 2024. Born on January 13, 1937, in Akron Ohio to the late Susan Kathleen and George E. Dugan. George (Bob) was a graduate of Garfield High School and a 1961 graduate from the University of Akron. Married to his lifelong love, Tari-Ann (Kerr) for over 54 years, Bob...
John Keblesh
Jan 14, 2024
Mogadore - John Keblesh, 90, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Kentridge Senior Living. John was born April 27, 1933, to John and Anna (Polachek) Keblesh in Barnesboro, PA and has been an Akron resident since 1952. He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. He was a truck driver and dock...