Obituaries

Sep 10, 2024

Marion Casto passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. She was born on a farm in New Milford, Ohio on August 13, 1931, grew up in the Akron area, and spent her entire adult life in Cuyahoga Falls. Together with her beloved husband, Dick, she raised 4 boys : Rick, Jeff, Steven and Greg. As her children...

Sep 9, 2024

Michael "Mick" Dimeff, 84, of Akron passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024. Mick was born to the late Christ and Mary (Chesko) Dimeff on September 14, 1939, in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Kenmore High School. After serving his country in the United States Army he went on to work for the Akron Beacon Journal,...

Sep 7, 2024

James H. 'Jim' DeMarco, 72 passed away on September 7, 2024. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) on September 20, 1951 to the late Louis & Rita DeMarco. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Green High School and retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation as Summit County Road Supervisor, after 30 years. He was...

Sep 6, 2024

Jenifer (James) Francis, 69, of Stow, Ohio was called to her eternal resting place on September 6, 2024. She was born to Robert and Betty James on November 29, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. Jeny is survived by her husband, David Francis; brother, Russell James; daughter, Kristen Cope (Bill); son, Cameron Francis; and granddaughter, Isabelle Cope.

Jeny is...

Sep 6, 2024

Radojka Bencun, 83, died on September 6, 2024. Radojka was born on May 15, 1941 in Zenica, Bosnia and came to the US in 2003. She was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. Radojka was preceded in death by her husband Bozidar and granddaughter Zvjezdana. She is survived by her daughter Zeljka and sons Vojislav & Vidoja;...

Sep 6, 2024

Susan Lynn Watkins, 75, passed away on September 6, 2024. Susan was born on September 28, 1948 in Dearborn, MI to the late Edward and Violet Fiolek. Susan lived most of her life in Arizona, before moving to Akron in 2022. She worked many years as a cosmetologist & beautician and later for a credit union before...

Sep 5, 2024

Lizbeth "Beth" Marie Radwany, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, nurse and friend, died Sept. 5, 2024. Her gregarious personality and boundless fountain of love could make anyone feel like they were her closest friend. Beth was a true daughter of Akron. Born in North Hill and a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1967, she never called...

Sep 4, 2024

Stacie Lynn Friend, 55, passed away September 4, 2024. Stacie was born April 9, 1969 in Akron. She graduated from Green High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Hotel Management from Hocking College. Stacie was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Red Hat Society. She was a dog lover and volunteered with Shih...

Sep 3, 2024

Nancy J. Wilkerson, 65 of Newburgh, IN passed away suddenly on September 3, 2024. Nancy and Tom Rountree shared a happy and loving life together for many years. Nancy was born and raised in Peninsula, Ohio. She graduated from Woodridge High school and earned a B.A. from the University of Akron. She retired in 2014 as a regional manager...

Aug 31, 2024

Wilma Drayer (nee Moskovis), loving wife of Gernard (Bud) Drayer for almost 60 years; dearest sister of L. Michael Moskovis (Dorothy) and the late Ann Moore (Clifford) and Irene Kincheloe (Raymond); dear aunt, great aunt, and cousin. Wilma is also survived by many friends, including dear friends, Mary Kross and Terra Fogg, and her beloved cat, Patches....

Aug 30, 2024

Joanne (Jodi) Guilfoyle born August 4, 1929, died August 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband Bernard J. Guilfoyle of Long Island, NY and infant daughter Nancy. Jodi was born in Pensacola, Florida and spent most of her childhood in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Farmersville High School and attended the University of Dayton. There...

Aug 29, 2024

Myra Darlene Barton, 62, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio passed away in Akron, Ohio on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born February 27, 1962 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Eugene and Rhoda (Coen) Miller. A proud alumna of Bellaire High School, Class of 1980, Myra cherished her time as a Bellaire Big Red and...

Aug 28, 2024

Daniel A. Keith, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Danny was born on August 15, 1956 to the late Lecture and Gertrude Keith and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Springfield High School and went on to serve in the US Army. Danny had a really good sense of humor and had a lot...

Aug 27, 2024

Christopher Collins of Canton, Ohio passed away on Aug 27, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 25, 2024

Sarah Starr Miller, 47, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep during the early morning of Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born and lived her entire life in Akron. She was a hairdresser by trade and worked at Great Clips in Green. Sarah lived for music and going to concerts. It was rare for her to miss...

Aug 25, 2024

I, David L. Giffin, was born on August 1, 1949, and passed away peacefully into the arms of my Lord on August 25, 2024, surrounded by my loving wife, Darlene and family. I was born and raised in God's country on North Hillin Akron, Ohio. I attended St. Martha's grade school and graduated from Archbishop Hoban High...

Aug 24, 2024

Rose Beke, 83, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She was born to the late Ignatz and Rose (Molnar) Pamer in Nemetker, Hungary on November 7, 1940. Rose came to the United States with her family in 1952. She met her late husband, Berthold Beke at the German American Club in Akron. They were later married at the...

Aug 24, 2024

Dorothy Knepshield, 96, passed away on August 24, 2024. Dorothy was born on March 7, 1928 in Canonsburg, PA to the late Daniel & Mary Drochak and had lived in Akron since 1957. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 18, 2024

Louise C. Olenick (nee Fick), 89, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Louise was born March 22, 1935 to Joseph and Florence Fick in Akron and had been a Green resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and was employed by General Motors. She was married to her beloved husband,...

Aug 18, 2024

Tekla Dumanski, 98 passed away peacefully on Sunday August 18th 2024 at her home with her daughter Maria holding her hand! Tekla was born in Sanok, Poland. At the age of 16 Tekla left her home country to work in Germany, where she met her future husband, Nicholas Dumanski from the Ukraine. In 1951 they migrated to...