Obituaries

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.

Nov 11, 2023

Tun Oung, 56, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home. He was born January 6, 1967, in Kawbin Myanmar and came to the US and Akron in 2008. He survived by his wife Aye Mow; children Min Aung Kontar Oung; many cousins and friends. He was a member of the Mon Community of Ohio. Funeral...

Nov 10, 2023

Steve passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023 after a courageous fight with Myelofibrosis. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Zora, Alex, and Lona Ristich. He is survived by his brother Alex (Connie) Ristich; nieces Elizabeth (Eric) Yousey, Victoria (Mike) Rosato, and nephew, Alex III (Racheal) Ristich and their families; half brother Dan (Charlotte) Kovacevich....

Nov 9, 2023

Spiros Yatras, 94, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in Zakynthos, Greece, on June 17, 1929, and retired from the Akron Equipment Company. Spiros was a member of the Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Baba was known to have a green thumb and was a Master Gardener. He was the recipient of the...

Nov 8, 2023

Martha Louise Hazelett, 86 of Stow, passed away on November 8 after a brief illness. Born in Akron to the late Ben and Rose Kovacich, Martha lived most of her life in Stow. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, of 58 years, Alfred Homer Hazelett; and her son, Alan R. Hazelett. Her survivors...

Nov 7, 2023

Joseph 'Joe' A. Novak, 84, passed away on November 7, 2023. Joe was born on May 30, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph & Anna Novak and was a longtime resident of Munroe Falls. He retired as an OTR truck driver from Roadway Express in 2003. He was a former member of St. Eugene Catholic...

Nov 6, 2023

On the 6th of November, 2023, Mitchell Hershberger of East Canton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Mitchell was born to Elmer and Becky Hershberger in 1955. His lifelong dedication to Public Service never wavered, retiring from East Canton Police Department in January of 2022. Mitchell loved spending time with...

Nov 6, 2023

Jerry F. Lee, 93, passed away on November 6, 2023 after a brief illness. Jerry was born in Akron on May 13, 1930 to the late Kenneth & Viola Lee. He was a 1948 graduate of Central High School and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1958.. Jerry served his country as a member of the US...

Nov 5, 2023

John M. McKoski, 70, of Akron passed away on November 5, 2023.

Born in Akron to the late John and Mary McKoski. Also preceded in death by sister, Mary Ann Bower and brothers, David and Richard.

John worked 40 years at Fence World where he made countless friendships. On weekends, he escaped to the family...

Nov 4, 2023

Green - Patricia (Pat) Guzy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 4th at the age of 96. She was born on September 12,1927 to the late Freda and John Rusinko in Akron, Ohio. Pat graduated from East High School. She met the love of her life, Ted, when he was home on leave...

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Schneckenburger, age 71, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly November 4, 2023. Mary was born on March 28, 1952, Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Josephine (Bamonte) Schneckenburger. She will be remembered as a big sister, aunt, great-aunt, niece, and good friend to all that knew her. She was full of life and enjoyed being...

Oct 31, 2023

Roberta 'Penny' Marquette, 78, passed away on October 31, 2023. Penny was born on February 1, 1945 in the Bronx, New York City. She grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 1966 with a degree in Broadcasting. She earned her Master's in Accounting from The University of Akron and her Doctorate of...

Oct 31, 2023

Together Again... Elizabeth (Betty) Glass, 91, passed away October 31, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary Hamilton. Betty retired from the Summit County Prosecutor's Office, a job she enjoyed. Betty deeply loved her family and spending time with them. She will live in their hearts forever. Betty was preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Joseph Edward Maybury passed away peacefully in his Deland, Florida home on Oct. 31, 2023. He was two days shy of his 95th birthday.

Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., on Nov. 2, 1928, Joseph epitomized the American dream.

A devout Catholic, he attended parochial school through grade 12. After high school, he attended Potomac...

Oct 31, 2023

Lloyd 'Ron' Cool, 79, died on October 31, 2023. Ron was born in Akron on April 12, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Ruth Cool. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School and The University of Akron. He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber until 1971 then for the Firestone T & R Co. until 1991....

Oct 27, 2023

Staci Dyan (Palmer) Serra, 41, of North Canton, Ohio passed away October 27,2023 after a lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer. Staci was born October 20,1982 in Akron, Ohio to George E. Palmer and Diana J. (Palmer) Siegenthaler. Staci graduated from Jackson High School in 2001. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Stark State College of...

Oct 26, 2023

William C. Choate, 74, passed away after a brief illness Thursday, October 26, 2023. William was born in Logan, Ohio on November 3, 1948, to James and Clara Choate. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his three brothers, John, Michael, and Norman Choate. He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy...

Oct 26, 2023

Roseann M. Mauk (Rosie), 40, joined her beloved brother in Heaven on October 26, 2023 the result of a motorcycle accident. She was born and raised in Akron and was a graduate of Coventry High School Class of 2001. She was a wonderful server at Bob Evans for many years. She enjoyed coaching girls softball, helping with cheerleading, attending...

Oct 26, 2023

Roy Davis - world traveler, reader of books, and mower of lawns - passed away quietly surrounded by family on Oct 26 after a brief illness. A long-time resident of Coventry Township, Roy was born in Akron, Ohio to Ola Idora and Harold Pierce Davis in 1938. After graduating from Garfield High School, Roy spent time in California, where...

Oct 26, 2023

Robert (Bob) Lampert (72), of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 26th after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born on December 9, 1950 to Otto and Marie Lampert of Parma, Ohio. Bob graduated from Valley Forge High School in 1969 and worked as a printer for Hiney Printing Company for over 30 years until...