Ross Daniel Grimes
Jul 18, 2024
Ross D. 'Dan' Grimes, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18, 2024. Dan was born on February 13, 1957 to Ross E. & Donna M. Grimes and was a 1975 graduate of Coventry High School. He graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Architecture. Dan worked for various firms...
Rev. Michael B. Smith
Jul 18, 2024
The Reverend Michael B. Smith, 77, priest of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception of Mary Parish, Akron, died Thursday, 18 July 2024 with the prayerful consolation of The Sacraments. Michael Brien Smith was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was educated at St. Ann Parish School, Cleveland Heights OH, and Rocky River, OH...
Paul Edward Young
Jul 17, 2024
Paul Edward Young, age 85, was called home to be with our Lord peacefully, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 with family in attendance in the Village of Saint Edward in Fairlawn. Paul succumbed to Parkinson's Disease that he had been battling for the last several years. Paul was born in Akron on August 18, 1938 to Harry...
Khamla Vatthanatham
Jul 16, 2024
Khamla Vatthanatham, 78, beloved husband and father passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Khamla was born in Muang Nan, Luangprabang, Laos on March 3, 1946 to Phai and Noy Vatthanatham and resided in Akron, Ohio since 1987. He is survived by his wife, Amkha; son, Phimpha (Sysamone); daughter, Chittana (Korakam); grandchildren, Summer, Kamdyn, Kailyn, and Alina;...
Jacob Peter Rak
Jul 16, 2024
Jacob Peter Rak, 54, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Jake, also known as Pete, was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Lake High School in 1988 and attended the University of Akron. He went on to work for SGS-Kyocera. Jake's greatest...
Margaret Ann (Brunner) Williams
Jul 13, 2024
On Saturday evening, July 13th, Margaret Ann Williams (Brunner) added her voice to the heavenly chorus. Her gentle spirit and exuberant personality created a treasure trove of memories for all who knew her. She was born the third of five children on March 14, 1952, to parents who instilled in her an abiding faith in God and...
Mary Josephine Padula
Jul 11, 2024
Mary J. Padula
April 12, 1934 - July 11, 2024
Mary Josephine Padula was born to Rafael Padula and Lucia Bucci in Pescolanciano, Italy on
April 12, 1934. Mary was the sister to Domenico Padula (Filomena) and Micheal Padula (Rosa).
After completing her mandatory schooling in Pescolanicano, she attended and graduated...
George Frank Balogh
Jul 9, 2024
George F. Balogh, 76, passed away surrounded by family on July 9, 2024. George was born on July 4, 1948 in Lorain, OH to the late George & Jean Balogh and graduated from Amherst Steele High School in 1966. He was a graduate of the University of Akron. He worked as a research chemist for the Goodyear...
Nancy Marie Martin
Jul 9, 2024
Nancy Marie Martin, 54, of Akron passed away on July 9, 2024 after an extended illness. Born in Somerset, Kentucky, Nancy was loved and will be missed by many. She loved her road trips, planting flowers, and taking in strays (animal and human).
Her survivors include her husband, Walter Harold; daughter, Jasmine Martin-Harold; sons, Willie (Angel) Harold,...
John Barton Williams
Jul 6, 2024
Bart Williams, 54, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2024.Bart was born on December 15, 1969 to the late John and Dori Williams and was raised in Solon, Ohio. A 1988 graduate of Solon High School, he began working for Roberts Steel before starting TriAmerica Steel in Akron, Ohio. He was a successful businessman and a renowned golfer, known for...
John Peter Federonick
Jul 5, 2024
John P. Federonick, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 after a prolonged illness.John was born in Akron on July 5, 1956 to the late Peter and Helen Federonick and was raised in Suffield. He was a 1974 graduate of Field High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science from Kent State University. Throughout his...
Rita F. (Rowles) Cianciola
Jul 5, 2024
Rita F. Cianciola, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 26, 1939, to the late Ray and Thelma Rowles. She graduated from Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and later the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic...
Hailey Rae Roberts
Jul 1, 2024
Hailey Rae Roberts (Slaven) beloved daughter of Ken and Cortney (Slaven) Roberts, granddaughter of Sue Ann Webb and Howard and Rene Slaven and niece and cousin to many, was born prematurely Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Summa Hospital and died Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Akron Children's Hospital. Cremation has taken place and...
Robert Heimbaugh
Jul 1, 2024
Robert Heimbaugh, 93, of Barberton, passed away on July 1, 2024. Born in Barberton to the late John Henry and Grace Heimbaugh, one of eight children.
Mr. Heimbaugh was retired from the City of Barberton Street Dept. where he worked as a carpenter and laborer.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Colgan) as well...
Lope Clarabal Estonina
Jun 30, 2024
Lope Clarabal Estonina, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Lope was born in Bohol, Philippines on September 25,1940 to Tomas and Priscilla (Clarabal) Estonina. He received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Adamson University and later immigrated to the United States in 1970. He had a long-time career working in...
James Nicholas Bartz
Jun 28, 2024
James Nicholas Bartz, 91, passed away from complications with pneumonia at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road. He was surrounded by his daughters. He was born January 10, 1933, the youngest of four sons to Nicholas and Zoe Bartz in Jackson, Michigan. He met Madeline Germanis at the St. Nicholas...
Edward J. Pollard
Jun 28, 2024
Edward 'Eddie' J.Pollard, Jr., 65, passed away on June 28, 2024. Eddie was born on August 7, 1958 to the late Edward & Louise Pollard and was a 1976 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School. He served his country for 9 years as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS Nimitz, and was part of...
Frank D. Steidl
Jun 24, 2024
Frank Steidl, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully after a sudden, unexpected illness on June 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Frank moved to Akron in 1950 from east central Illinois, after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in chemistry. During World War II, Frank served in the US Navy as a Seaman...
Wanda Eileen Vesely
Jun 23, 2024
Wanda E. Vesely (nee Willaman), died on June 23, 2024, due to complications from COPD and congestive heart failure, which she endured for many years. Wanda was born to Fern and Rhea Willaman on November 11, 1938, and graduated from Timken High School. From there, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in 1959 and was stationed...
Kathleen Ann (Mccahan) Shaw
Jun 22, 2024
Kathleen Ann Shaw, 82, of Livonia, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with her sisters at her side. Kathy was born in Altoona, PA and was raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1960 and graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She married...
