Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Barbara Egan
Dec 6, 2023
Barbara Egan passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born in Titusville, PA to the
late Norman and Arloene (VanTassel) Looker, she was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton Business College. Prior to her marriage she had been employed in the accounting department at Quality Motors in Titusville. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. In 2007...
Rosemary A. Hogue
Dec 4, 2023
Rosemary A. (Oprian) Hogue of Green, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Rosemary was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved baking at Presentation of Our Lord Church for festivities. She was an...
Joann Mary (Nemeth) Velickoff
Dec 2, 2023
Joann Mary Velickoff née. Nemeth passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. Joann was born on April 12, 1936. She had a full, happy life. Joann made many fond memories over her 35 years as a 5th grade teacher at Greensburg Elementary/Kleckner School.She enjoyed camping at Cape Hatters SC with her husband and daughter, and they had a...
Hazel Bertha (Johnson) Moffatt
Dec 2, 2023
Hazel B. Moffatt, aged 105, passed away at home Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was blessed to live a long life surrounded by family and friends. Hazel was a member of Grace UCC and First Grace UCC churches. Hazel was preceded by husband Eldon Moffatt and is survived by son Warren Moffatt and daughter Marilyn Patterson; grandsons...
Robert Michael Davis
Dec 2, 2023
Rob Davis, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2023. Devastated by this loss is his twin brother, Ric. We will all miss his wicked wit and funny sarcasm. Rob was born in Cuyahoga Falls on April 17, 1964 to the late Bill & Patsy Davis and was a 1982 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School....
Kevin S. Ricks
Dec 2, 2023
On Saturday December 2nd, 2023, Kevin S. Ricks, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Susan, and his children Gabrielle (Justin) and Seth; as well as his three brothers Emliss (Cathy), Doug, and Barry as well as his sister Shirely....
Mary Lou Hiebsch
Dec 2, 2023
Mary Lou Patton Hiebsch of Stow, formerly of Akron, 88, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 with her family by her side. Mary Lou, daughter of Farmer Patton and Nora Kersey Patton, was born in Ashland, Kentucky on October 20, 1935. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1941 and to Granger, Ohio in Medina County in...
Elizabeth (Pilz) Horvath
Dec 1, 2023
Elizabeth Horvath, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Hungary and came to America when she was 16 with her mother and father, Barbara and Konrad Pilz, and brother Joseph Pilz. Elizabeth was an amazing cook and seamstress, and an active member of the German Family Society. She was a devoted mother...
Terry Alan Porter
Nov 30, 2023
Terry Alan Porter (70), born January 26, 1953, died suddenly in his home on November 30, 2023. He leaves behind a loving wife of 50 years Marsha (nee Deger) Porter and three children Christina (James) Belbute, Tara Porter and Matthew Porter (Michael Primm) as well as grandchildren Cailor Slack and Victor Bitzel. He is survived by his...
James Edwin Duncan, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Jim Duncan Jr.,79, of Hudson, Ohio passed peacefully with his children present on November 29, 2023.
Jim was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and patriarch of his family.
Jim was a successful businessman serving Hudson and the surrounding communities for over 30 years by way of mulch or snowplowing and everyone knew Jim and his...
Jean (Fish) Morris
Nov 29, 2023
Jean Morris, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 29th 2023. Jean was born on January 7, 1934 in Bolton, England, to Nicholas and Elsie Fish. She married the love of her life Michael and started their adventure together by moving to Africa, later moving to the United States in the 80's. She shared a successful consulting business with...
Frank Thomas Podojil
Nov 25, 2023
Frank Thomas Podojil, born on December 8th, 1988, died unexpectedly on November 25th, 2023. Frank is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Podojil; his grandparents, Clifford and Marie Podojil and Milton and Dorothy Marten; as well as several beloved aunts and uncles. Frank is survived by his wife, Kourtney Podojil (Suggs); his mother, Elizabeth Podojil (Marten); his sisters,...
Francis Raymond Lonteen
Nov 19, 2023
Rev. Mr. Frank R. Lonteen, 86, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Frank was born October 27, 1937, in Peoria, Ill. to Abraham and Ana Chacon. After serving three years in the US Navy, he enrolled in the Akron Art Institute in 1958. He married the love of his life, Jean Halleck in...
Richard Alan Zito
Nov 19, 2023
Richard A. Zito, 75, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, after a brief but brave battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron and retired from Ohio Edison in 2009. Rick was active in his union where he served as the President of UWUA Local 126 for thirty years. He was...
Virginia Lee (Sprouse) Sens
Nov 18, 2023
Virginia Lee Sens, 81, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Akron and retired from Regina's Pizza in 2013 after 27 years of service. Virginia enjoyed crocheting and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lena (Joseph) Sprouse; husband, Emery; and brother, Thomas....
Russell Gene Welch
Nov 16, 2023
Russell G. Welch, 84, passed away on November 16, 2023. Russ was born on September 10, 1939 in Shakopee, MN to the late Russell & Harriet Welch. He was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School and served his country as a member of the US Navy from 1959-1963. Russ worked in the vending industry as a...
Betty Molnar
Nov 16, 2023
Betty L Molnar, 92, of Akron OH passed away on November 16, 2023. Born March 12, 1931 to Harry Denious and Edith (Huckels) Denious. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber. She was member of Immaculate Conception Church. She will be remembered for her incredible love, generosity, strength and...
Robert John Mileski
Nov 16, 2023
Robert "Bob" Mileski passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Bob was born on December 11, 1963, to Art and Rosemary (Gersna) Mileski. He attended St. Paul's grade school, Hoban High School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1982. Bob also graduated from NIT and Stark State College, and also attended the University of Akron. He...
Sylvia May (Hawkins) Tisch
Nov 13, 2023
Sylvia Tisch, 94, passed away on November 13, 2023. Born in Akron on December 14, 1928 to the late Samuel & Myrtle Hawkins, Sylvia had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life. She was a 1946 graduate of North High School. Sylvia was a member of the First Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls...
Melva Lois (Poch) Fish
Nov 11, 2023
Melva L. Fish, 95, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born in Akron on March 30, 1928. Melva is survived by her children Joel (Lisa) Woolard, Jennie (Ed) Gruska & Timothy (Kim) Fish; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery.


