Obituaries

Apr 8, 2024

Lanis O'Quinn, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. He was born in Bee, Virginia on December 17, 1935 and resided in Uniontown, Ohio. He retired in 1991 from Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Division after 43 years as a welder. He also spent many years with his brother, Donnie, working for their own moving company....

Apr 7, 2024

Anita (Krissovich) Colant, 89, peacefully went to be with Jesus Sunday, April 7, 2024 surrounded by family in her home. Anita was born September 23, 1934 to Andrew and Anna (Regallis) Krissovich in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony, brothers Andrew and Joseph,...

Apr 4, 2024

Joyce Wilene Cordi, 81, of Suffield Township, OH, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Akron and was a member of the Brown Street Church of Christ. Wilene enjoyed gardening, sending correspondence cards to friends, collecting Longaberger baskets, and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Cordi was preceded in...

Apr 3, 2024

Bruce A. Herring Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3,2024 surrounded by family. He was born to the late Helen Rose (Jones) Herring and Charles Henderson on March 7, 1950. Bruce was born in Akron, Ohio, but had a deep love for San Francisco, California where he spent a lot of his time. Along with his parents...

Apr 3, 2024

Louis "Lou" N. Matteo, Jr., 71, of Stow, passed away on April 3, 2024.

Born in Akron, Ohio on December 26, 1952, the son of the late Louis. Sr., and Mary Matteo, Louis has been a lifetime resident of Stow and was a member of Holy Family Parish.  He graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School and the...

Mar 29, 2024

On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, Mom's prayers were answered as she peacefully made her way to Heaven. She was blessed with 103 years of strong faith, a large loving family, happiness and good health. Mom was a legend to all those who had the good fortune of knowing her. Rita Lucille Louise Miller Vaughan was born...

Mar 25, 2024

Steven C. Porpora, 55, passed away Monday March 25, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born in Akron to Patricia and Charles Porpora and was a lifelong area resident. A 1987 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, he received his bachelors degree from Walsh University and his Masters in Engineering from The University of...

Mar 24, 2024

James E. Gates, 71, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2024.

Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pam (Wiese); daughters Alyssa (David) Schreiber and Kara (John) Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Katelyn and Jackson Schreiber and Lila Kirkpatrick, sister-in-law Lori (Mike) Mavrigian; nieces Jennifer (John) Fowler, Erin Marriott and Cheryl Johnson;...

Mar 24, 2024

Joanie Adele Ripley, 71, of Greenville, South Carolina (formally of Akron, Ohio) passed away on March 24, 2024. Joanie was born in Akron, Ohio on June 30, 1952. She was employed by Michelin (B.F. Goodrich) and retired in March of 2024 with 53 years of distinguished service. An avid Cleveland Browns Fan, Joanie's passions included watching football,...

Mar 23, 2024

After 101 years of a life overflowing with love, strength, nurturing, and hard work, our beautiful mother, Carylin Balchak, went to her rest on March 23 at the Gardens at Liberty Park in Streetsboro. Carylin was born to John and Margaret Hovanec in Uniontown, PA, on June 28, 1922. Her large family suffered the hardships of the...

Mar 23, 2024

Olga Helen Phalin, 93, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Olga was born on January 31, 1931 to the late Michael and Violet Stepanov and was a lifelong area resident. She was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Stepanov. She is survived by her children Debbie Fox (Dave) & Darrell (Shelley) Baker; grandchildren Missy Chapman...

Mar 23, 2024

Thomas Michael Ruckman Sr. 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Thomas was born on October 28, 1949, in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (Smith) Ruckman. He worked as a residential painter. Thomas enjoyed fishing, tennis, pool and listening to music. He especially loved classic rock. Along with his parents Thomas...

Mar 22, 2024

Jorge L. Vega, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 22, 2024. Jorge was born October 6, 1936 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Marcia and Ramona Vega. He came to Ravenna, Ohio in 1955 and worked as a farm hand. He was a longtime employee of R.B. Stout and retired from American...

Mar 21, 2024

Joanne LaBelle (Pennington) passed away at 81 on March 21, 2024, after a short illness.

She was a fun-loving woman who loved camping and fishing at Lake Pymatuning. She was proud of her time in the tire mold industry, working at the Akron Equipment Co. and Manchester Products.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 20, 2024

Marianne Kluka,78, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born in Akron and retired from the Eastern Central Motor Carriers Ass., Inc. after 27 years of service and also from the Record Publishing Company. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and going on cruises. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Ann & sister...

Mar 19, 2024

Maryann Leasure age 78 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th. She was born March 8, 1946, daughter of John & Elizabeth Stark. Maryann fiercely loved her family. She loved to take day trips to Sugarcreek and taking her great-grandson to the zoo and water parks. Holidays were always a very special time for her when she...

Mar 18, 2024

Thomas Mueller, 72, of Barberton passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born in Akron, the son of the late Leo and Mary Ellen Mueller, Tom lived most his life in the Akron area and Medina. Before retirement, he worked as a skilled machinist and was known as a successful amateur boxer in his youth.

Tom is...

Mar 16, 2024

Mike Snider, 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024. Mike was born in Beaufort, SC on November 3, 1952 to David & Rita Snider and was a 1970 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked as a design engineer, most recently for Laszeray Technology. Mike was an avid Harley rider, artist, skydiver, & marksman. Mike...

Mar 13, 2024

Mary K. Wiggins, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Cloyd (Butch), who she missed dearly. Mary was born in Akron and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She retired from Bank One. She loved her family and her...

Mar 8, 2024

Lucija "Lou" Strebick, 96, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Croatia and was a long time cook at the New Era Restaurant known as the "strudel lady" and for her home-style cooking. Lucija was preceded in death by her parents, Josip and Marija Basic; husband, Steve; brother, Pere; and sisters, Seika and Ika....