Mary Helen (Green) Koch
Sep 24, 2022
Mary H. Koch, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mary survived by her daughter Darlene (Bill) Rice; brother Butch Green; sister Nancy Cole; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold & Helen Green; son Charles Koch; and siblings Richard Green, Leroy Green, Raymond Green, Harold Green Jr, and...
Joan (Luxeder) Hodson
Sep 24, 2022
Joan M. Hodson, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, after a long illness. Joan was born in Akron to the late Mary & Anthony Luxeder, was a graduate of St. Mary High School, and briefly worked for Ohio Edison. Joan volunteered for the Cuyahoga Falls School System, and went on to work for the district...
John Albert Mills
Sep 23, 2022
John Albert Mills, 94, of Uniontown, went to be with Jesus Friday, September 23, 2022 in the comfort of his own home with his loved ones by his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary (Zahirsky) on Dec. 6, 1998; his parents William and Gladys; and brothers Jim & Robert. He worked as...
Fred Marion Fister
Sep 22, 2022
Fred M. Fister III, 92 of Akron, Passed September 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Fred M. Fister Jr. and Willa Slattery Fister. Before receiving his chemical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, he was a graduate of Marist Military Academy in Atlanta, GA and a...
Richard Brian Benson
Sep 21, 2022
Richard "Ricky" Brian Benson, 74, passed away September 21. Richard was born in Akron on August 6, 1948 to the late Irene and Harold Benson. He was a 1966 graduate of Mogadore High School. Richard retired early from General Motors, where he worked as a tool and die maker for 33 years. He is a member of the former...
Mileva (Milkovic) Rabljenovic
Sep 21, 2022
Mileva Rabljenovic passed away on September 21, 2022. Mileva was born in the former Yugoslavia on May 5, 1934. She came to Ohio from Croatia in 1991. Mileva worked for 10 years at the Loyal Oak Tavern in Norton. She was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. Mileva was preceded in death by her husband Slavko; parents...
David Ralph Blasdel
Sep 21, 2022
David Ralph Blasdel, transformed into Heaven on 9/21/22 at 9:21am after passing away of natural causes. He received his first embrace from God, then ran into the arms of his parents, the late Kenneth and Betty Blasdel! The 3 Musketeers are back together again! David was born July 11, 1950 and is the 4th of 10 children!...
Renee Yvonne Good
Sep 17, 2022
Renee' Yvonne Good (nee Hruby), age 62, went to be with her heavenly family and friends on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was a beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Good, Jr. Renee' devoted her life to her daughter, Joyce and "Gi Gi" to her absolute love, her granddaughter, Francessca. She was a cherished daughter to...
Phillip Duane Hochstetler
Sep 16, 2022
Phillip Duane Hochstetler passed away Friday 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a 19 month courageous battle with brain cancer (GBM). Phillip was born February 28th, 1971 to Eli (Bev) Hochstetler and Patricia Hochstetler in Massillon, Ohio. He was the eldest of his four brothers. Phillip grew up in Green, Ohio and graduated...
Richard Warren Brower
Sep 16, 2022
Coventry Township - Richard W. Brower, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 19, 1951. Richard was an avid lover of music, and played several instruments. He was a graduate of Field High School Class of 1969. He loved watching his Buckeyes, Browns and...
Sonny James Peake
Sep 13, 2022
TOGETHER AGAIN Sonny Peake, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 13, 2022. Sonny was born in Bluefield, WV on July 4, 1930 and had been an area resident for nearly 70 years. Sonny worked as a conductor for B&O Railroad (later Chessie System) and after retirement, worked as a starter for Turkeyfoot Golf Course....
James Allan Turns
Sep 10, 2022
James A. Turns, 75, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2022 due to an automobile accident. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Grace Turns; parents-in-law William & Rita Beadling; his sister-in-law Suzanne(Kevin)Self; brothers-in-law Bruce Beadling, Dr. Harry Bjornstad, and Kevin Self; and brothers William DeMeio and Bill Turns. He is survived by his...
Gregory Louis Walker
Sep 9, 2022
Gregory Louis Walker passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning on September 9th 2022. He was born October 24th 1952 in Akron OH, to the late Kay & Paul Walker. Preceded In death by his Sister Paula Walker, and Sister-In-Law Janet Walker; brother-in-law Larry Gwinn & his Best Friend Jeff Davis.. He leaves to mourn,...
John Joseph Safar
Sep 9, 2022
RICHFIELD - John J. Safar, 93, passed away September 9, 2022. John was born in Akron, Ohio on June 25, 1929 to Julius and Katie Safar and lived his entire life in the Akron area until June of 2019 when he moved to The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield after his beloved wife, Mary, passed away.John was a Sergeant...
Joanne S. (Hooper) Hammond
Sep 9, 2022
Joanne S. Hammond, dear mother of Charles R. (Beth) and Steven (Maria) Hammond; grandmother to Samantha, Charles J. and Justin (Allison) Hammond; great-grandmother to Jack, Parker, & Jordan Hammond, and beloved sister to Thomas Hooper left this world to meet her dear Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022. Joanne was preceded in death by her...
Marcia (Segesman) Jewett
Sep 8, 2022
Marcia Jewett, 86, passed away on September 8, 2022. Marcia was born in Canton on May 25, 1936 to the late Louis & Maryon Segesman and was a graduate of John Lehman High School in Canton. She attended Ohio University, where she met the love of her life John F. Jewett. She earned her bachelors in education in 1974...
Julia Elizabeth Smith
Sep 8, 2022
Julia Elizabeth Smith, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Julia was born in Akron on May 5, 1999 to James and Cherie Smith. She attended Green Schools, graduating in 2017 and going on to major in Marketing at Kent State University. She was a fantastic artist and has her artwork displayed at Akron Children's...
Betty Jane (Carlson) Carlson
Sep 7, 2022
Betty Jane Carlson, 62, passed away on September 7, 2022 after a long illness. Betty was born in Akron on May 17, 1960 to the late Carl & Helen Carlson and was a 1978 graduate of Revere High School. Betty was a professional equestrian who devoted her life to raising and training horses. She was a 1980...
Debra Ann Burns
Sep 7, 2022
Debra A Burns, 53, passed away on September 7th after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She spent the last 14 months of her life fighting for every moment she could spend with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia and stepfather Delmar, her father Bernard, and her brothers Bernie II,...
James Dean Smith
Sep 5, 2022
James Dean Smith, 49, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, 247 Stow Ave. (one block North of Portage Trail at 3rd St.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 where Funeral Service Prayers will be offered at 2...