John Danielak
Jan 5, 2025
John "Chuck" Danielak, 88, passed away in Ohio on January 5th, 2025. Born to John and Ann Danielak, he graduated from Central High School in Akron, lettering in basketball. John received his bachelor's degree from Kent State University and then joined the Army Reserves. He had an outstanding career in finance for 32 years with Terex and...
Barbara Ann (Ervin) Orndorff
Jan 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Orndorff, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 4, 2025. Barbara was born in Akron on December 24, 1943, to the late Gilmore and Vada Ervin and was a lifelong area resident. Barbara was an incredible baker; her sugar cookies, her cheesecake and her decorating skills were legendary. She retired from Akron General...
James Roland Howe
Jan 1, 2025
James Roland Howe, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Jim was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Jim was a longtime member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He retired as an electrical quality control director...
Richard E. Grochowski
Jan 1, 2025
Richard E. Grochowski, 81, passed away January 1st, 2025. Born in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, Richard moved with his family to Akron graduating from Akron North High School. After serving in the United States Air Force, Richard joined the Akron Police Department, retiring after 25 years of service. Richard continued to be active with the Fraternal Order of Police,...
Maryanne (Oxley) Oddo
Dec 30, 2024
Maryanne Oddo, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024. Maryanne was born on October 9, 1939 in Dillonvale, OH and had been a resident of Green for over 60 years. She was a member of Faith Family Church in Canton. Maryanne dedicated her life to being a homemaker and raising her children. Maryanne was preceded in...
Blaine Francis Muehlbauer
Dec 28, 2024
Blaine F. Muehlbauer, 67, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home. A graduate of Warren G. Harding HS, Blaine enlisted in the US Army , where he was active duty for 6 years and had been stationed in Darmstadt, Germany. It was during this time that he was able to entertain...
Diana Mae (Stott) Nathaniel
Dec 27, 2024
June 12, 1952 - December 27, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diana Mae Nathaniel, a beacon of love and light who touched the lives of all who knew her. Her kind heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering love left a legacy in our family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister she cherished her...
Patrick Shawn Sullivan
Dec 26, 2024
Patrick Shawn Sullivan, 70, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024. Patrick was born on August 22, 1954 to the late James & Eleanor Sullivan and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He graduated from the Tallmadge Police Academy and worked as a deputy sheriff for the Summit County Sheriff Office for over 25 years....
Opal Dolores Epling
Dec 24, 2024
Opal D. Epling, 96, left this earthly life Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Opal was born March 27, 1928, to Frank and Gertrude (Oldaker) Hall in Akron and had been a Green resident since 1951. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, sons Frank and Daniel, grandson Jeffery McCort, brother Frank Hall and sister Edna Nahas....
Kim Cosher
Dec 23, 2024
Kimberly Cosher RN, 58, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, peacefully at her home. Kim was born November 10, 1966 to Richard and Judith (Brophy) Lewis in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a Girl Scout and played softball. She graduated from Stow High School in 1985 and the University of...
Nicholas L. Parianos
Dec 22, 2024
Nicholas Parianos, 83, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024. Nick was born in Akron on February 18, 1941 to the late Lucas & Helen Parianos, and was a graduate of Hower Vocational School. He worked as an electrician for Bridgestone/Firestone. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, as well AHEPA #63 and the Pan...
Kellie Ann Blankenship-Davis
Dec 22, 2024
Kellie Ann Blankenship-Davis, a cherished wife, loving sister, passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on April 23, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kellie brought warmth, compassion, and dedication to everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Kellie's career in healthcare spanned many years, during which she worked diligently...
William Edward Daley
Dec 22, 2024
William Edward Daley, 75, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Glen Ellyn, IL, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
William (Bill) was born in Akron, Ohio, in May 1949, to Robert Daley and Elizabeth Daley. He attended elementary school at St Paul's Catholic School and graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School. He then...
Rev. John D. Mashek
Dec 21, 2024
Rev. John D. Mashek, 74, loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, friend and Pastor to many, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2024. John was a native of Akron, Ohio, born on April 24, 1950. His home church was Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, in downtown Akron. He attended North High School and the University...
Charles James Scott Walker
Dec 21, 2024
Charles James Scott Walker, April 18, 2024 - December 21, 2024 Charlie made his grand entrance into the world on April 18, at only 24 weeks and was a true fighter from the start, enduring whatever came his way. During his lifetime, Charlie defied odds, moved mountains, and impacted everyone that entered his life. Charlie gave and...
Janice Catherine (Campano) Frost
Dec 19, 2024
Janice Frost (Campano) Janice (Sue) Frost passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1946. She lived in San Diego before returning to Akron in 2010. Sue is preceded in death by her husband Tim Frost, parents Louis and Marie, sister Judy and brother Steve. She is survived by her sisters Beverly Joseph...
Sophia E. (Chupak) Blanar
Dec 18, 2024
Sophia Blanar was born February 23, 1937 on the Chupak family farm in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania to Willian Trefun and Magdalena Zubal Chupak. Sophia passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on December 18, 2024. She attended Bethel schoolhouse until 8th grade, and then graduated from West Middlesex in 1955 where she...
John Joseph Hulgin
Dec 18, 2024
John J. Hulgin, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Delbert and Wanda Hulgin and was a lifelong area resident. He was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church in Akron where he was the director of the Children's Ministry. John will be...
Rozalia Tulici
Dec 16, 2024
Rozalia Tulici, 97, passed away December 16, 2024. Rozalia came to the United States in 1989. She was a faithful member of the Romanian Baptist Church of Akron. She expressed her love through her delicious cooking and acts of kind service. Rozalia was preceded in death by her parents, 7 siblings, and husband Porfir. She is survived...
