Obituaries
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Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lanis Verlin O'Quinn
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....
Anita Rose Colant
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,...
Joyce Wilene (Stout) Cordi
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...
Bruce Alan Herring Sr.
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...


