Maryann Zarlengo, 82, passed away March 4, 2023. Maryann was born in Cuyahoga Falls on January 6, 1941 to the late Fred & Vera Allen. She was a graduate of Stow High School. Maryann worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls for over 20 years as a Community Development Administrator. In her younger years, Maryann enjoyed disco...
James Stasiak, 81, passed away March 3, 2023. Jim was born in Akron on July 3, 1941 to the late Ben and Cecilia Stasiak, was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Robert and sisters Dorothy, Julia, & Catherine....
Eva Tilenni, 99, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. Eva was born on May 7, 1923 to the late Frank & Theresa Varca. She was a graduate of East High School. She worked for Goodyear building the Corsair as a 'Rosie the Riveter' during WWII. After the war, she and her sisters ran their...
Joseph M. Blike, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Born in Akron on March 6, 1928, he graduated from Garfield High School and then served in the United States Air Force. He was a machinist with RJS Inc. After obtaining a degree from the University of Akron in Industrial Management, he joined Firestone, then MMI...
Marion L. (Penny) Gid, 80, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born in Akron and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal as a district manager. She was a graduate of Kent State University and a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church. Marion was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary Jane Monago, 104, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mary was also a lifetime member of the Conversanese Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony. She is...
Steve Rukstelis, brother, husband, father, and friend passed away on March 1, 2023, after a years long contest with dementia. He grew up in Hudson, Ohio, flourished as a student at Walsh Jesuit High School, earned a psychology degree from Northern Arizona University, and went on to a successful career in sales. Steve and his beloved spouse,...
Anna Marie Feltrup, nee Pinkston, 35, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2023, after suffering a stroke on Thursday, February 23rd. She was welcomed by her beloved Bobka, Virginia Lysiak, her Granny Nellie Krantz, father-in-law Al Feltrup, & cousin Jeffrey Lysiak. Anna was born on July 6, 1987 in Barberton to Donald & Virginia...
Theresa Yeager (Klopack), 86 years old, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1936. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us such beautiful memories. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) to whom she was married to...
David A. Mezzacapo, 84, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Dave was born in Akron to the late Sam and Irene (nee Stevens) Mezzacapo and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School (now St. Vincent-St. Mary High School), where he played football, and briefly attended The University...
Dr. Allan Shook, "A.J.," "Andre," passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 26, 2023. Allan was born on June 14, 1972 to the late Kenneth A. and Patricia Shook (Story). He was preceded in death by Grandparents, Mary Story, Kenneth E. Shook, Claire Shook, and Dora Radcliff; Aunt, Barbara Walk; Uncle, Ronald Shook;...
Roen Philip Effler, the beloved son of Phillip Effler and Abagail Davis, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He is survived by his parents; sisters Lily Effler, Nyliahna Davis, and Nevaeh Davis; grandfather Dave Effler; grandparents Brenda (James) Newport and John (Cheryl) Scarpino; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loved ones. Friends may call on Sunday,...
Floyd Drummond (Hometown, Lil Brother) was 76 years young. His sun rose on May 26, 1946, and his sun suddenly set on February 21, 2023. Floyd was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He retired from the Brick Yard. He had a love for the blues, the Perry Mason show, Western shows, and watching the sorry ass...
Carol Jean Leigh, 77, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary & John Vargo. She is survived by her children David Stull, Douglas Stull, & Heather (Scott) Roberts; grandchildren David J. Stull & Kaleigh Roberts; sister Rita Labbe, as well as many other loving family and friends. Carol...
Theresa Rose Presler, 99, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023. Theresa was born in Columbus, OH on March 24, 1923 to the late Donato and Angelina Columbro. She had lived in the Akron area for over 15 years and was a former resident of Tallmadge Acres. Theresa was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in...
Meuan Sisouphanh was born on May 3, 1938. Meuan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at age 84 on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital. Preceded by death, Sa and Phom Sisouphanh, Bane Pakthouay, Tasseng Pakthouay, Muoang Paksane, Khuoeng Borikanh, Kongsi. Meuan is a loving brother of 3 older brothers and 2 older...
Mark S. Anthony, 74, passed away on February 13, 2023. Born in Akron on May 6, 1948 to the late Harley & Miriam Anthony, Mark attended Buchtel High School and then Central Hower High School before enlisting in the US Marine Corps in 1966. A decorated war veteran, Mark served as a Radiotelephone Operator, completing two tours of duty...
Gloria Gene Roepke, 95, passed away peacefully February 12, 2023 with her family by her side. Gloria was born September 26,1927 in Patton, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John Edwin Marsh and Lill Amber Long. She graduated from Patton High School and moved to Akron, Ohio where she met Clarence (Al) Roepke, Jr. her husband of 49 1/2...
Esther M. Storm, 79, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 after a brief illness.Esther was born in Brownsville, PA to the late Andrew and Margaret Moser. She was working for Social Security in Washington, DC when she met the love of her life, Darrell Storm, getting married in 1964. They settled with their young family in Akron, where Esther was...
Albert (Al) G. Shaefer (94) peacefully passed into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 11th after a brief illness. Al, beloved son of the late +Michael and the late +Mary (nee Gungle) Schaefer, and loving brother of the late +Louise (Zimmerman) was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was pre-deceased...