John Robert Huth
Aug 22, 2023
John R. Huth, 63, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Cathy Ivancic; daughters Jessica & Jules; brother Jim (Sue); John was preceded in death by his son Jacob; and parents Doug and Jolene. John was born in Akron and lived many years in his favorite place,...
John W Zmurk
Aug 21, 2023
John Zmurk, 85, died peacefully at home, with the full consolation of the sacraments, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 21, after a battle with cancer. John had a brilliant mind, graduating from high school at age 15 and college at 19. He was a graduate of University of Dayton School of Engineering and then earned an...
Lillian M (Craddock) Hulmes
Aug 15, 2023
Lillian May Hulmes, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home. Lillian was born May 7, 1928, to Herman and Virginia (Carpenter) Craddock in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of South high School and was an LPN for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was a member...
Joan Semelsberger Rediger-Felton
Aug 14, 2023
Joan Semelsberger Rediger-Felton, 97, passed away on August 14, 2023 in White, Georgia. She was born on June 10, 1926 in Akron, OH. Joan was preceded in death by her father Leo Semelsberger, mother Julia Semelsberger (nee Delattre), brother Leo Semelsberger, and 2 sons Dwayne Rediger and Craig Douglas Rediger. Joan is survived by her two sons,...
David Corall
Aug 13, 2023
David P. Corall, 57, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center. David was a Navy Veteran. He was formally employed at Sonoco Products. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes. David was preceded in death by his parents John and Joanne Corall, brothers-in-law Denny Hubele and John Conley. He is survived by...
Catherine "Katy" (Petras) Pachipka
Aug 12, 2023
Catherine "Katy" Pachipka, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Pachipka, parents: John(Agnes), brothers - Andrew (Marie), Al (Marion); sister - Helen(Jack). Katy is survived by her children - Mike(Barb), Susan, and Paula; grandchildren - Scott(Aimee), Tricia(Jim), Kelly, Erin(Chuck) and Justin; great-grand...
John Patrick Gruska
Aug 12, 2023
John (Jack) Gruska, 91, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home. Jack was born August 3, 1931, to John and Bertha (Kennedy) Gruska in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a 1951 graduate of St. Vincent High School. He worked his way up at Ohio Bell for over 40...
Dorlene H. (Sagadencky) Dipaolo
Aug 11, 2023
Dorlene H. DiPaolo, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. Her beloved husband, Bobby, greeted her in Heaven, along with her precious granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth. Dorlene was born in Akron on August 31, 1934, to the late Trefon and Priscilla Sagadencky and was a lifelong area resident. She was a reading...
Shirley Ann (Banko) Felice
Aug 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Banko-Felice entered eternity on July 9, 2023. She was born to loving parents, Michael and Anna Banko on July 25,1936, 87 years ago, in a tiny village called West Pittsburgh, Pa. She had a wonderful childhood and referred to her memories there often. She graduated from New Castle High School and attended Youngstown University where...
Edward Martin Barger
Aug 8, 2023
Edward Martin Barger (Ed, Eddie), beloved dad, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, cousin, friend, artist and producer/sound engineer, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home in Akron, Ohio. Ed was born May 10, 1949, seven minutes after his beloved twin, Billy. The boys were welcomed by parents Rita (Finnerty) and William Barger, and siblings Maryann and...
Willis John Babak
Aug 8, 2023
Willis (Wetz or Bill) Babak passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the age of 96. He was born in Meadeville, PA, as the youngest of four siblings to immigrant parents and moved to Akron as a toddler during the Great Depression. He served in WWII in the Pacific Theater, where he...
Jacques Burrell
Aug 8, 2023
Jacques Irving Burrell died in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Harbor Place Assisted Living. He was born on January 21, 1921, in Akron, the son of Edward and Victoria (Kihm) Burrell. He attended St. Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Garfield High School. He then attended Akron University, where he earned...
Craig Woodruff
Aug 7, 2023
Craig Hamilton Woodruff(Woody) was born & raised in Norton, Ohio to his loving parents, Clifford Woodruff, Sr and Ourania "Ray" (Lapidakis)Woodruff, who preceded him in death. He left his earthly home, on August 7th, 2023, at the age of 54. Craig adored his paternal grandfather and loved using his nickname "Woody". He loved life, people, his country...
Rudolph Battistuta
Aug 6, 2023
Rudy Battistuta, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023. Rudy was born in Akron to the late Anthony and Regina Battistuta and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a fireman for the City of Akron, retiring in the 1990s. He was a member at St. Augustine Parish. Rudy was a selfless man, devoted to...
Ralph Don Pezzotti
Aug 5, 2023
Ralph D. Pezzotti, 91, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Ralph leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Catherine; children Ralph (Susan), Dan (Annette) and Rosanne (Gerald) Paridon; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; nephew Marty (Valerie) Caruso. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 11:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church,...
Dennis Leroy Hubele
Aug 1, 2023
Dennis L. Hubele, 71 passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, surrounded by his family after a long struggle battling cancer. At that time, all he believed and put his faith in became a reality, as he met our Lord face to face for eternal life. He was born in Akron to the late Leroy and Betty...
Ray A. Carlile
Jul 31, 2023
Ray A. Carlile, 89, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born in Cairo, West Virginia and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Carlile was a faithful member of Brown Street Church of Christ and retired from Ohio Edison after 40 years of service. He is survived...
Roger Louis Karder
Jul 31, 2023
Roger L. Karder, 78, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at his home. Roger was born in Akron to the late Louis and Gizella Karder and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked as a skilled prototype machinist and tool and die maker. Roger spent his time building...
Thomas Richard Lockhart
Jul 25, 2023
Thomas R. Lockhart, 96, passed away July 25, 2023 in Hendersonville, TN. Tom was born in Akron on July 26, 1926 to the late Biene & William Lockhart. He attended Canal Fulton High School before serving his country in the US Navy, in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and fought in support of the battles at Okinawa...
Richard Bryan Casto
Jul 24, 2023
Richard B. Casto, 95, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years, Marion, along with 4 sons (Rick, Jeff and Greg from the Akron area and Steve from Bradenton, Florida), 10 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a host of relatives and lifetime friends. Dick proudly...