Lawrence Darwin Weigle
Oct 17, 2024
Lawrence Darwin Weigle Larry was born to Darwin and Elizabeth Weigle on January 20, 1950, and died on October 17, 2024. Larry liked to put things in his own words, so he wrote his own obituary. "I sometimes wonder why my life was so full of good fortune. I grew up with parents and an extended family...
Frank A. Monago
Oct 17, 2024
Frank A. Monago Sr. was born in Akron, Ohio on December 21, 1941, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2024. Frank graduated from St. Mary's High School (Akron, Ohio) in 1959 and was married to Rose Marie Pozonitz on September 2, 1961. They would go on to be married for nearly 62...
Mary Frances Merda
Oct 16, 2024
Fran was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Joe Merda, Jr and her parents Henry and Rose (Zupancic) Neidert. She leaves her five wonderful children, Paul, Beth Abbott (Mike), Mike (Julie), Amy, and Julianne as well as eight fantastic grandchildren Rossi, Megan, Adam, Mitchell, Gabby, Alex, Tanya, Sammy and great granddaughter Merida. Fran also leaves...
Michael John Lamonica
Oct 16, 2024
Michael J. LaMonica, 86, loving husband of 64 years to Christine [Chris] LaMonica, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2024, surrounded by the people he loved. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Anna and Alfred LaMonica. He is survived daughters Michele LaMonica, Anna L. Spencer and son in law Stephen...
Louise Stella (Maltarich) Merle
Oct 16, 2024
Louise Stella Merle (Maltarich) passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born April 18, 1928 in Akron, OH to the late Marija and Andreas Maltarich. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Sebastian whom she lovingly cared for before his passing in 2012. Also proceeding her in death...
Michael Anthony Zazo
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Anthony Zazo, a beloved son, brother, and friend, tragically passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 42 in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born on September 23, 1982, in Akron, Michael was cherished by his family and friends for his kind heart and warm spirit.
Despite his untimely death from a senseless act of violence, Michael...
Gerald J Swan
Oct 14, 2024
Gerald J. 'Jerry' Swan, 86, passed away on October 14, 2024. Jerry was born in Akron on March 3, 1938 to the late Lloyd & Julia Swan. He was a 1956 graduate of Hower Vocational School and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and spent 12 months in Korea. He worked as...
James Edward Malak
Oct 14, 2024
James E. Malak, 69, joined the Lord and his wife Sonchu in Heaven on October 14, 2024. Jim was born in Akron on May 3, 1955 to Edward & Elsie Malak. He graduated from Kent State University and worked as a software developer. He served his country as a member of the Army. Jim was a faithful member of...
Joann (Chambless) Gilchrist
Oct 13, 2024
Joann Gilchrist, 87, passed away on October 13th, 2024 . Born September 24, 1937 to John and Alice Chambless, she graduated from Stow High School in 1955. Following high school, she married Joseph Gilchrist, then began her life's work of caring for her large family. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren attending...
Laverne Winters
Oct 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverne Winters, 91, of Kent, OH, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who peacefully departed this world on October 13, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, IL on September 5, 1933, Laverne touched the lives of many with her kindness and gentle spirit.
Leaving behind...
Pamela Gates
Oct 12, 2024
Pamela Gates, 72, of Uniontown, passed away on October 12, 2024.
Pam leaves behind her two daughters, Alyssa (David) Schreiber and Kara (John) Kirkpatrick; three grandchildren, Katelyn and Jackson Schreiber, Lila Kirkpatrick; her sister Lori (Mike) Mavrigian; nieces Jennifer (John) Fowler, Erin Marriott and Cheryl Johnson; and nephew Ryan (Beata) Arthur.
Pam was preceded in...
Christina Suzanne (Martin) Shaffer
Oct 10, 2024
Christina Suzanne Shaffer, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 10, 2024. Chris was born on September 30, 1949, in Alliance, OH to the late Robert & Mary Martin and was a Cuyahoga Falls/Akron resident for most of her life. Chris was a proud mother and homemaker who adored spending time with her children and...
Ashley Walls
Oct 10, 2024
Ashley Renee Walls, age 22, of Akron passed away on October 10, 2024. Ashley was born in Akron on November 19, 2001, to her parents Dale and Karla (Klein) Walls. She attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Ashley enjoyed listening to music, reading, writing poetry, swimming and spending time with friends and family. She was witty and had...
D Allen Wilson
Oct 8, 2024
DèAngelo Allen Wilson, beloved son of Anjel Phillips and Daytwon Wilson was stillborn Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Summa Hospital. DèAngelo is also survived by his brothers Daytwon and DèJuan Wilson and grandparents Luciana Phillips, Robert Curfman and Tanika and Demond Wilson.
Richard L. Fleming
Oct 7, 2024
Richard L. Fleming, 94, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, October 7, 2024. Dick was born in Akron to the late Herbert and Angela Fleming. He was a veteran of the US Army. Dick retired from Goodyear after 47 years of service. He was a devout member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and prayed the...
Robert E. Ebner
Oct 6, 2024
Robert E. Ebner, 91, died October 6, 2024 at home after a short illness. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Akron, where he spent most of his life. He was employed by University of Akron, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St Paul Parish. He spoke fondly of his eight years...
Vicki Lee Pritchard Wallace
Oct 4, 2024
Vicki Lee Pritchard Wallace April 29, 1951 - October 4, 2024 Vicki Lee Pritchard was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29, 1951, as the second child of John Earl Pritchard and Joan Sarah Houck. She attended Akron Public Schools through ninth grade and graduated from Barberton High School in 1969. She went on to the University...
Michael Scott Benear
Oct 3, 2024
Michael Benear March 13, 1964 - October 3, 2024 Michael Scott Benear, 60, of Green passed away on October 3rd, 2024 of complications due to colon cancer. Mike was born on Friday, March 13th, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of Michael and Phyllis Benear. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1982 and went...
Francine A. Kusnir
Oct 2, 2024
Francine A. Kusnir, 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2024. She was born in Barberton and was a graduate of Hoban High School and the University of Akron. Francine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Helen (Toth) Kusnir. She is survived by her siblings, Greg, Andrea and Mike. There are no services...
James Eugene Vaughan
Sep 28, 2024
James E. Vaughan, 77, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Jim was the son of George and Rita Vaughan. He graduated from Hoban High School in 1965, making several lifelong friends. After 28.5 years of a rewarding career, he retired as a Lieutenant from the Akron Fire Department. Jim enjoyed socializing with anybody and everyone. There was...
