Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Michael M. Bukuts, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home. Michael was born October 1, 1963 to Roberta Mosey and Virgil Bukuts in Massillon Ohio. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at the Anthony Funeral Home, 1990 S. Main St., Akron OH 44301. A...

Dec 25, 2023

Boun Om "Paul" , passed away peacefully, on December 25, 2023. Boun Om was born in Ban Nong-Gnama, Champone, Savannakhet, Laos, on October 2, 1941. He is the 4th out of 6 children of Hom and Tookpomay Sengsourichanh. He served in the Laos People's Army. He entered as an Officer Cadet in military college in 1959, graduated...

Dec 21, 2023

Dorothy G. Black, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Dorothy was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Fay and Clyde Rardin. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Black, and sister, Marjorie Hollingsworth. She is survived by children Pam (Anthony) Primovero, Kim Strong, Rodney Black, and Ronald (Wal) Black; grandchildren Ashley (Jamie)...

Dec 19, 2023

Lisa Esther Emmendorfer, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church. Lisa enjoyed cooking and loved Christmas Elves.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Patricia (Bowen) Jeffery. Lisa is survived by her husband of 14 years, Allen; their golden retriever, Wrigley; sons,...

Dec 19, 2023

Jack Paul Rouser, 80, of Akron passed away on December 19, 2023. Jack was born in Akron OH, the son of the late Forrest and Frances Rouser. He was retired from Akron General Medical Center for more than 66 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by both his parents & his brother, Michael E. Knisely. His...

Dec 18, 2023

Daniel J. Kelly, 76, passed away tragically on December 18, 2023 during a car accident. Dan was born on April 24, 1947 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident. He worked as a professional barber for over 50 years, most recently at Uniontown Barbershop. Dan had a great faith and he was a member at...

Dec 17, 2023

Cecelia A. Woicehovich (Baba), 95 passed away peacefully on December 17,2023. Cecelia was born in Toronto, Ohio on June 13, 1928 to Kajmiera (Konska) and Vincent Klocko. Cecelia served in The Women's Air Force for 4 years at Lackland AFB as a tactical instructor during the Korean Conflict. Shortly after, Cecelia received her beautician license at Riggs...

Dec 17, 2023

Kathy Diane Moore, 74, of Akron, OH died at home peacefully on December 17th after a battle with a long-term illness that she courageously fought until the end. Kathy was born in Akron on October 20th, 1949, to the late Mervin and Effie Schaar and she lived in Akron for the majority of her life. Kathy graduated...

Dec 16, 2023

Patricia Marlene Bauer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Patty was born in north Akron and attended North High School. She met and fell in love with her husband of 58 years, Tom Bauer, when she was sixteen years old. They married and together had 5...

Dec 16, 2023

Danny Thomas Overton, 65, of Ravenna past away on Dec. 16, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1958 to the late Eugene and Katherine Overton.

Danny is survived by sister and guardian, Nancy Yaneff; and other sisters, Rita Spangler, Debbie Lemon, and Judy Overton.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday,...

Dec 15, 2023

Daniel Raymond Adkins, 66, went home to be with the lord on December 15, 2023. Dan was born January 5,1957 in Akron Ohio and was a resident of New Franklin, OH. He was a police officer with Norton, OH serving over 25 years. Dan married the love of his life Shirley in September of 1975, spending 49...

Dec 14, 2023

Carol Mary Smith, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023. She was born in Akron on December 17, 1935 to Harold and Catherine Rolph. Carol and her husband of 64 years, Charles "Chuck", lived in Atlanta, Georgia for a number of years before returning to Akron after his retirement....

Dec 14, 2023

Francisco Paul Ninni, 98, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 8, 1925 and was raised on Akron's North Hill. He attended North High School, before enlisting in the US Army (83rd Infantry) in 1943, receiving the Purple Heart of injuries received during the Battle of the Bulge. Upon...

Dec 13, 2023

Mary Nancy Dietrich (Codispoti), 86, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.Mary was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Vincent 1955 and married James Dietrich on July 11, 1959. She worked many different jobs throughout her career- librarian, telephone operator, grade school gym teacher, caterer, pharmacy technician, and finished her career...

Dec 12, 2023

Betty Stitzel, a beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12 at age ninety-three. Born to Agnes and Henry Reidy, Betty grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and then met her husband of 72 years Paul Stitzel. Betty and Paul raised their 7 children in Stow, moved to Indianapolis...

Dec 11, 2023

Charles (Chic) Reed passed away on his 81st birthday, Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born in 1942 to Charles (Chic) and Mary (Bailey) Reed in Akron. He was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1964 and an MBA in 1970 from the University of Akron. He...

Dec 10, 2023

The Rev. Robert E. Pahler, 94, died peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Regina Health Center, Richfield, OH. Fr. Pahler was a priest in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for 66 years. Beloved son of Herman B. (deceased) and Sarah A. Pahler (nee Gill, deceased); cherished brother of Kathryn M. Kaiser (deceased), Norman T. (deceased), Donald B. (deceased),...

Dec 10, 2023

William J. LaMancusa, Jr., 81, passed away on December 10, 2023. Born in Akron to the late William J., Sr. and Concetta (Rinaldo), Bill was a life-long resident of Akron. He was a retired sheet metal worker from A&C Welding where he worked with his late brother, Carl LaMancusa. He was a former member of St. Sebastian Parish and...

Dec 7, 2023

Joseph A Santos age 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, proudly served in the military during the Korean war and remained in the surrounding area for many years. Joe was a carpenter by trade and the founder of Santos Contemporary Construction. He was the life of...

Dec 7, 2023

Jon T. Miller, 42, son, brother, uncle, and friend, born January 15, 1981, passed away unexpectedly on December 7th, 2023. Jon was a long time resident of Clinton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by grandparents and brother, Jason E. Miller. He is survived by his father, Thomas Miller and his mother Stephanie Stephens; brothers and sisters, Charity (Scott)...