Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Gerald Lordi

Gerald Lordi

May 2, 2024

Gerald Lordi, 76, passed away on May 2, 2024. Gerald was born in Youngstown, OH on December 1, 1947 to the late Joseph & Betty Lordi. He was a 1965 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber as an engineer,...

Montlane Monte May

Montlane Monte May

Apr 29, 2024

Montlane 'Monte' May, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2024 in Canal Fulton, OH. Monte was born on April 23, 1930 in Wellston, OH to the late Monterville and Florence May and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. He went to Bible College at North Central University in Minnesota....

Daniel J. Newton, Md

Daniel J. Newton, Md

Apr 29, 2024

Daniel Joseph Newton, MD, 55, extremely loved and cherished husband of Angela (nee Babitt), extraordinary father of Hannah, Tyler, and Ellie Dermott, beloved son of G. Daniel and Joanne (LaPinta) Newton, brother of Anthony M. (Kathy) and Michael T. (Rachel) Newton, uncle to Stella and Robert Newton, and son-in-law of William (Cindy) Babitt and Malea Anderson passed...

Marilyn Kay (Mcvan) Hardman

Marilyn Kay (Mcvan) Hardman

Apr 26, 2024

Marilyn K. Hardman, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Akron to the late James and Marilyn D. McVan. She met the love of her life, Michael Hardman, while a student at East High School and they were married for over 51 years. Although Marilyn worked for...

John Mastrojohn

John Mastrojohn

Apr 26, 2024

John V. Mastrojohn, Jr, (92) of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2024. A loving and devoted, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, he was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Mastrojohn. John was a talented athlete and musician graduating from Garfield High School in 1949 and later serving in the U.S. Air...

Phyllis Marie (Beers) Keefer

Phyllis Marie (Beers) Keefer

Apr 24, 2024

Phyllis Marie Keefer, 88, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, 4 days shy of her 89th birthday, with her 4 daughters by her side. She was born on April 28, 1935 in Binghamton, New York on her mother Francis's birthday. While spending her early years in Binghamton, New York she met and married Bob Keefer in...

Francis T. Surlas

Francis T. Surlas

Apr 23, 2024

Francis "Frank" T. Surlas, Jr. passed away on April 23, 2024. Born August 7, 1950 to the late Francis Surlas, Sr. and Marie Surlas, he was husband to the late MaryEllen Surlas and "dog dad" to Shadow.

He was brother to Deborah Kesterson (Steve); uncle to Tom Sambor (his late wife, Kelly) and the late Tammy Sambor,...

Christopher Murty Mcfedries

Christopher Murty Mcfedries

Apr 17, 2024

Christopher Murty McFedries (1978-2024) Christopher Murty McFedries, aged 46, passed away on April 17th, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio. Christopher attended Archbishop Hoban High School, where he excelled in soccer and track and made lasting friendships and cherished memories. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Iraq and Qatar. Christopher is survived by...

Wilma J. Mercer

Wilma J. Mercer

Apr 17, 2024

Wilma Mercer (Crosston), 84, passed away 4/17/2024. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Amos and Lucille Crosston (Wilson). She lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She spent time in PA as a cook for Lakeview High School, then returned to Akron and worked in manufacturing until she retired. She was an avid...

Robert J. Gregg

Robert J. Gregg

Apr 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Gregg, Sr.

January 3, 1928 – April 16, 2024

Robert (Bob) J. Gregg, Sr., beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and

United States Marine, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 96.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bob's journey...

Drusilla Marie (Massoli) Felkl

Drusilla Marie (Massoli) Felkl

Apr 16, 2024

Drusilla M. Felkl, 65, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 16, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dru was born on November 30, 1958 in Akron to the late Herman & Olga Massoli. Dru was a 1977 graduate of Tallmadge High School, and then worked for many years as a Registered...

Diogenes August Farrell

Diogenes August Farrell

Apr 16, 2024

Diogenes "Dio" Farrell, 87, of Akron passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dio was born in Akron Ohio, to the late Augustus (Catherine) Farrell on November 11, 1936. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Along with his parents Dio is preceded in death by his 12 siblings. He is survived by his four...

Ronald Lee Raines

Ronald Lee Raines

Apr 15, 2024

Ronald L. Raines, 88, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Akron. Ron was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School and served in the Army. He served as a fireman for the Akron Fire Department for over 30 years. Ron was an avid golfer and a big Cleveland sports fan....

Edwina Elaine (Martin) Daugherty

Edwina Elaine (Martin) Daugherty

Apr 13, 2024

Edwina Elaine "Winnie" (Martin) Daugherty born September 13, 1939, in Akron, Ohio to James Maxwell Martin and Frances M. (Stockwell) Martin passed away peacefully in her sleep April 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Charles P. Martin, Isabelle Arlene Pryor, twin brother Edwin J. Martin, and son Thomas. She is survived by...

Jerry Edward Plaster

Jerry Edward Plaster

Apr 12, 2024

Jerry Plaster, 76, of New Franklin, Ohio passed away April 12, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 17, 1947. Preceeded in death by parents Clarence (Ed) and Betty Plaster. Sister Linda Lynn. Survived by sisters Nancy Schaeffer (Gary) and Lori Plaster. Daughters; Julie Fairchild and Missie Cook. Sons; Tim, RJ, Sam, and Jesse (Alexandria) Plaster. Eight...

Geraldine Marie (Krajeck) Gross

Geraldine Marie (Krajeck) Gross

Apr 11, 2024

Green - Geraldine Marie Gross, 77, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 in her home. Geraldine was born October 12, 1946 in Akron to Peter and Carmen (Houston) Krajeck and was a Green resident most of her life. She was employed by Sears in Decorating Sales for over 25 years. Geraldine was preceded in death by her...

Frank Nicholas Butera

Frank Nicholas Butera

Apr 10, 2024

Frank Nicolas Butera of Akron, Ohio passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the age of 75 after fighting a courageous battle of lung cancer. Frank was born August 21, 1948 to Frank and Grace (Reese) Butera in Akron and the world became a kinder place. He lived in the area most of his life. Frank...

Zachary M. Field

Zachary M. Field

Apr 10, 2024

Zachary Michael Field, 34, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. Zach was born in Akron on February 21, 1990 and was a 2008 graduate of Kenmore High School. Zach was a very dedicated healthcare worker his entire adult life. Zach was a kind and gentle soul who loved the outdoors. He loved fishing with his dad...

George Schulz

George Schulz

Apr 9, 2024

George Schulz Jr

February 26, 1931 – April 9, 2024

Dad was born in Yugoslavia on February 26, 1931 to George and Magdelena Schulz. He was a WWII refugee sent to Germany after the Russians took control of the town. He had many fascinating stories about his experiences growing up during the war. He had...

John Lee Moore

John Lee Moore

Apr 9, 2024

John Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on April 9th, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah; his children, Steve, Jeff (Tara), Danielle (Mike) Troutman, and Angela Moore; his siblings Star (Tom) Serdinak and Tom Moore; and grandchildren, Thomas, Brittney, Allyson, Mac, and Michael. John was preceded in death by his parents...