Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Shirley Boldin, 75, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Shirley was born and raised in East Cleveland and was a 1966 graduate at Shaw High School. She married, moved to Canton to raise her two sons, and helped run the family Putt-Putt business. After her sons had grown, she graduated from the University of Akron and...

Jan 19, 2024

George Robert Dugan, 87, passed away on January 19th 2024. Born on January 13, 1937, in Akron Ohio to the late Susan Kathleen and George E. Dugan. George (Bob) was a graduate of Garfield High School and a 1961 graduate from the University of Akron. Married to his lifelong love, Tari-Ann (Kerr) for over 54 years, Bob...

Jan 18, 2024

John Anthony Simko Sr., 73

A devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on January 18, 2024.

John was born on January 7, 1951, to the late Frank and Rose (Gage) Simko in Akron, Ohio.  He grew up in Akron and moved...

Jan 15, 2024

Charles W. Pulskamp, 60, of Stow passed away on January 11, 2024. Born in Akron to the late Charles E. and Mary Margaret Pulskamp, he is also preceded in death by his brother, John. Charles worked as a technician for the Matheson Gas Co, He also served the U.S. Army. He was a member of Holy Family Parish.

Jan 14, 2024

Mogadore - John Keblesh, 90, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Kentridge Senior Living. John was born April 27, 1933, to John and Anna (Polachek) Keblesh in Barnesboro, PA and has been an Akron resident since 1952. He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. He was a truck driver and dock...

Jan 13, 2024

Robert O. Brown, Jr., 84, was called to heaven on January 13, 2024. He was born in Akron to Robert O. Brown, Sr. and Margaret (Marhevsky) Brown. Left on earth to honor his memory include his wife, Dorothy "Dottie", son, Tim (Heidi); daughters Kimberly, Kelly (Max), and Erin (Jeff); sisters, Patricia Callahan, Anne Marie Brown-Wood, Margaret Kaverman, and Mary...

Jan 12, 2024

Robert A. Oziomek, 85, of Stow passed away on January 12, 2024. Born in Akron to Stefan and Anna Oziomek, Bob was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary; daughter, Anna; and twin brother, William. For many years, Bob had worked as a funeral director and embalmer for Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home. He will be remembered for his kindness...

Jan 10, 2024

Donald Carl Flaker, Sr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio graduating from Kenmore High School. Post-high school, he served in the Naval Reserve. He was a Railroad Engineer on the Akron Barberton Belt Line Railroad. He then started his own business as an...

Jan 9, 2024

Sister Evelyn Mary Gearhart, DSD, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Regina Health Center in Richfield, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio, on July 12, 1935, Sr. Evelyn attended Ohio Dominican College in Columbus, Ohio. Upon graduation, she entered the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs in Columbus. She taught school for 15 years in...

Jan 8, 2024

On Monday, January 8th, 2024, Rose Margida, 95, loving wife and mother, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her faith in God, her unconditional love and sacrifice for her family, cherished friendships, and the countless lives she touched. Rose was born on July 24, 1928, in Akron,...

Jan 7, 2024

Betty Ann Hicks, 94, passed away on January 7, 2024. Betty was born in Akron on April 7, 1929 to the late Michael & Mary Magoulick and was a 1948 graduate of South High, before attending the Hammel Business College. Betty retired from Akron City Hospital. Betty was a longtime member of the former St. Michael Byzantine...

Jan 7, 2024

Mildred M. Zenner, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Millie was born in Akron on March 29, 1936 to the late George and Josephine Jakubisin. She married Frederick Zenner in 1958 and raised 3 children together. Millie enjoyed cooking and sewing. She was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist church, the Jednota...

Jan 4, 2024

Lorraine graduated from Connellsville, PA High School in June of 1944. Her major was Business and the clubs she belonged to were Drama, Dance, Girl Reserves, Bridge and Etiquette.

After high school she moved to Akron where she was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber. She was a data operator on a computer optical paper tape machine...

Dec 31, 2023

Hazel C. Rienzi, 79, of Uniontown passed away on December 31. Born in Jamestown, NY, Hazel lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rienzi and daughter, Dawn Munguia. her survivors include daughter, Brenda (Bob) Lampe; son, Jim Youngson; grandchildren, Katie (Clay), Jimmy, Nicholas, Hannah, Kirk, Erik, Nerissa, Matt,...

Dec 31, 2023

Rev. John George Eiwen woke up in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on December 31, 2023.

John was born November 6,1942 in New York City to Edward and Martha Eiwen. Devoted husband of over 55 years to Patricia (Huge) Eiwen and loving father of Rebecca, Joanna, and Mark Eiwen, he is also survived by brother...

Dec 28, 2023

Patricia Jean Arabia (nee Gass) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Patricia was born on July 30, 1930, in New Kensington, PA to the late George and Eleanor (Peg) Gass. She married the love of her life, Joseph Arabia, on January 28, 1950, and they settled in Akron Ohio. Pat was a devoted mother of...

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,...