Obituaries

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,...

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...