Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Margaret Ruth Rose
Jun 22, 2024
Margaret Ruth "Margie" Rose, 69, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church and TOPS in Akron, Ohio. Along with her husband Wayne, she was a member of the Northeast Ohio Santa's Group. She was a longtime "Mrs. Claus" for the Polar Express. Margie...
Daniel Clair Ansell
Jun 22, 2024
Daniel Clair Ansell originally of Akron, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Absolute Hospice, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at the age of 57.
He was born on September 6, 1966, in Akron, Ohio. Dan was the youngest of four children born to James and Georgina (Beardsley) Ansell. He was...
Numtip (Saetae) Vang
Jun 22, 2024
Numtip Vang of Akron, Ohio passed away on Jun 22, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Wanda M. (Andrews) Stone
Jun 19, 2024
Wanda Stone, 66, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Wanda was born in Akron on August 19, 1957 to the late Julia and David 'Wes' Andrews and attended Central-Hower High School. She retired from Giant Eagle on Waterloo Rd. after over 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by...
Ronald Merle Reynolds
Jun 11, 2024
Ronald M. Reynolds, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024. Ron was born in Akron on March 7, 1942 to the late Bernard & Donna Reynolds. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the City of Akron Water Department in 2002 after 37 years. He also served as a Stow...
Carol Muriel Allio
Jun 10, 2024
Together they are singing harmony, dancing and laughing among God's angels. Carol Muriel Allio of Akron passed away on June 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at People's Hospital (Akron General). She was the first of two children of Gwendolyn and Carroll Wright Rutan. Carol attended...
James A. Baker
Jun 10, 2024
James A. Baker, Jr., 83, passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2024. Jim was born on November 27, 1940 in Uniontown, PA to the late James A., Sr. & Anna Baker and was a 1959 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He retired after 36 years from Mactac, where he worked as a production supervisor....
Harold P. Keeling
Jun 10, 2024
Harold 'Beeb' Paul Keeling Harold 'Beeb' Keeling, 91, passed Monday June 10, 2024. Beeb was born on June 27, 1932 in Akron, and lived his whole life in the Akron area. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Keeling, December 11, 1955. They were married for 53 years before her passing in 2009. Beeb and...
Justin Walter
Jun 8, 2024
Justin B. Walter Jr. (Judd) 72, a devoted husband and loving father of four, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Judd was born on October 16, 1951 to Justin B. and Martha Walter, at Akron City Hospital and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, where he would build a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering...
Frederick Forbes Vannan
Jun 8, 2024
Frederick Forbes Vannan, Jr, 80, passed away on June 8, 2024 after a sudden illness. Rick, as he was known, was born in Harrisburg, PA. He was the much-loved son of the late Frederick and Marguerite Vannan. Rick retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 37 years of service. Rick was an accomplished and gifted...
Ernest "Ernie" Martin Wolke
Jun 8, 2024
Ernest "Ernie" Martin Wolke 2/3/40 - 6/8/24 After a long fight with a Traumatic Brain Injury 11 months ago, Ernie peacefully passed away at home with family. He was born and raised in New Jersey. Ernie was a Korean Army Veteran. He moved to Akron, Ohio and worked for Consolidated Freightways. Ernie enjoyed his time with his...
Jean Betty (Smiljanich) Meidlinger
Jun 5, 2024
Jean B. Meidlinger, 93 passed away peacefully on June 5th at the Justin Rogers Hospice. She was a lifelong Akron resident born to Erma (nee Ferency) and Joseph Smiljanich. Her first job was at Woolworth's and she worked at Polsky's and Yankee Truck Lines. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Eastern Star and...
James Edward Kuder
Jun 4, 2024
James E. Kuder II, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024. In his final days, he was surrounded by many of his cherished family and friends. James was born November 22, 1954 to James and Margaret (Pachipka) Kuder in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1973 graduate of Archbishop...
Darlene Mehalko
Jun 1, 2024
Darlene Mehalko passed away on
Saturday June 2024 at the age of 83. A graduate of Garfield High School Darlene was a life long resident of Akron and her beloved Firestone park neighborhood. Darlene owned and operated Crisp Floral until her retirement in 2012. Preceded in death by husband, John M. Mehalko, she is survived by son,...
Eleanor Catherine Gaydos
Jun 1, 2024
Eleanor 'Marty' Gaydos, 98, passed away on June 1, 2024. Eleanor was born on June 30, 1925 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anna & John Marcinko. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Willoughby. In addition to her husband John and her parents, Marty was preceded in death by her brothers John and Paul and...
Kenneth Ricker
Jun 1, 2024
Kenneth Ricker, 98, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024.
Ken was born in Greeneville, TN on November 1, 1925. He was a Navy veteran and retired from Firestone after 45 years of service.
Ken was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Angela, oldest son Kenny, and youngest son Bruce. He is survived...
Patricia Sue Duff
May 28, 2024
Patricia Sue Duff, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 after a brief illness. Patricia was born in Akron to the late John and Alberta Glatz and was a lifelong area resident. Patricia was the consummate caregiver for everyone in her family. She worked at Akron General for 20+ years as a nursing assistant. Patricia...
Earl J. Federer, Jr.
May 27, 2024
He got the biggest Heyyyy EARRRL, when his wife of 69 years called him home. At age 94, Earl Federer, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away May 27th surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on January 9th, 1930 in Fayette City, PA to the late Earl and Anna Federer Sr. He was a strong willed,...
James William Angel
May 26, 2024
James (Jim) William Angel of Green, Ohio, 89, passed away at home with family on May 26, 2024. Jim was born on May 20, 1935, in Jellico, TN to Lewis Claude and Mary Ruth Angel. He was raised in Akron, Ohio and attended David Hill Elementary, graduated from Garfield High School, and attended the University of Akron...


