Mar 29, 2023

Stephen M. Walker, 58, passed away far too soon on March 29, 2023 after a year of bravely battling ALS. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jane Walker, and his older brother Pat, Steve leaves behind his loving wife Melissa and his adoring daughters Miranda and Meredith; his siblings Chris (Donna) Walker, Karen (John) Mayer,...

Mar 26, 2023

Susanne Mary Boland (Schenkelberg), 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 26, 2023. Susanne was born on January 31, 1947 to the late Robert & Dorothy (Murphy) Schenkelberg. She was a 1965 graduate of Beaumont High School. She attended St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana before graduating from John Carroll University with...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" W. Bracey, 61, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023 after a long illness. Bob was born in Akron on June 2, 1961 to the late Edward and Betty Bracey and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1979. Bowling was his passion in life. He was the kindest man...

Mar 24, 2023

Ruby Helen Cline, greatly loved wife, mother and grandmother, was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina on November 28, 1933. Ruby preferred to be called by her middle name, Helen. She was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023. Helen attended High School in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Akron where...

Mar 21, 2023

Thomas Herceg of Stow, Ohio passed away on Mar 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 17, 2023

Chris went home to be with the Lord on March 16 after a long illness with cancer. Chris was an avid modeler and started "Classic Plastic," an instructional forum, on Facebook as well as a Youtube. Over the years, both forums gathered a large following of viewers and friends. Chris graduated from Kenmore High School in 1977....

Mar 16, 2023

The strongest man we ever knew. Born the son of N. William Seeley and Irene Marsh Near. Joined in Heaven by his stepmother Mary Seeley. Survived by his loving children Sharilyn, Beth Seeley, and Larry Seeley, daughter-in-law April Seeley, grandsons Nathan Millirons and Tyler Seeley, granddaughter Kattie Austin (Lonnie Austin), great granddaughter Emma Austin, along with many...

Mar 16, 2023

Betty Ann Kalil died March 15, 2023. Betty had a lively faith in our Lord and a love for our Blessed Mother and the Catholic Church. She depended on God's Providence to meet her needs as her resources were slim. She relied on His protection as she freely walked and rode the bus around Akron. Betty's discipleship was expressed...

Mar 14, 2023

Terry Lee Sommerville, 66, passed away after a short illness in St. Cloud, Florida where he resided for the past 40 years.

Terry was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of East High School in 1976. Terry was a compassionate and loving man with a strong Christian faith. He loved the...

Mar 14, 2023

Sally Ann Starks (Coffman) 90, was born March 18, 1933 and called to the Lord on March 14, 2023. Sally is the daughter of Maxine Jane Burroughs and Otto Coffman. Sally is predeceased by her grandparents Scott and Anna Burroughs, parents, aunts Katie and Helen, and sisters Candy and Melba "Poochie" whom Sally visited in Venice Beach...

Mar 9, 2023

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Burse, 70, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a brief illness. Cathy was born on May 1, 1952 to the late Jeremiah and Virginia Madden and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Vincent High School and retired from the medical field. Cathy loved to travel and anything Mickey Mouse. She...

Mar 9, 2023

Rosemarie H. Muha, 89, passed away on March 9, 2023 after a brief illness.Rosemarie was born on February 12, 1934 and was a lifelong area resident. She was raised in Canal Fulton and worked at Clay's Park as a lifeguard and taught swimming lessons. Rosemarie also worked as a lab technician early in her career. Her favorite job was at...

Mar 7, 2023

Silvija Bozickovic, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Silvija was born August 16, 1953 to Damjan and Olga Galic in Zavidovici, Bosnia and had been an area resident for many years. She was employed by Julia Zoran manufacturing and retired in 2019. She was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Silvija is survived...

Mar 7, 2023

Fr. Ralph V. Coletta, a resident of Richfield, Ohio passed away peacefully into eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 7, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. Born July 5, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, he attended St. Bernard's Elementary School. For high school and undergraduate studies, he attended...

Mar 7, 2023

Carol Matheny, 81, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 7, 2023. Carol was born in Youngstown on December 28, 1941 to Edward and Margaret Miller and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Early in life, she worked as a...

Mar 7, 2023

Donna LaCasella, 86, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023. Donna was born on September 27, 1936. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and later attended Buchtel High School. Donna worked as an accountant at her father Frank DelGreco's hardware store. It was here that she met the love of her life, Michael. They married in 1957....

Mar 5, 2023

Theodore T. Kost, 66, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away March 5, 2023 surrounded by family. He is survived by wife Lois; daughters Melissa (Lamont Sr.) Ivery, Jaclyn (Mike) Gilbert, and Danielle (Michael) Whitsett; and grandchildren Landen, Elaina, Gabriel, & Isabel Gilbert, Lamont Jr. "Little", & Levi Ivery, and Nile, Finnigan & Alice Whitsett. Funeral services...

Mar 5, 2023

Donna M. Nicholson passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Donna was born in Rittman, OH and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from East High School and worked for Goodyear Aerospace until her retirement. Donna loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach, boating, Broadway shows, and shopping. She always had a camera and loved taking pictures....

Mar 5, 2023

John Ferich, 94, beloved by all his family, passed away March 5, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jeanne, brother, George, and parents Anton & Milina. John is survived by his 6 children, Barbara (Dave) Robinson, Beverly Ferich, Deborah (John) Lauderdale, Diana Ferich, John M. Ferich, Judy Ferich, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great...

Mar 4, 2023

Janet J. Sojka, 81, of Hartville, passed away peacefully with family beside her on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born September 20, 1941 in Cleveland, to the late Theodore and Bessie (Butler) Hall. Janet was preceded in death by husband, Robert; and sister, Joan. She is survived by her son, Brian Sojka; son, Aaron Sojka; grandchildren, Tyler, Alexx,...