Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

AKRON - Daniel F. Salopek, Sr., 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on August 26, 2023, from complications of Covid. Dan was born in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, April 22, 1938 to Thomas and Anna Salopek. He graduated from Penn Hills High School and was a proud graduate of The University of Pittsburgh...

Aug 26, 2023

James L. Byrne, 84, passed away on August 26, 2023. James was born in Cambria County, PA on April 15, 1939 to the late Herman & Theresa Byrne. Jim served his country in the US Army as a Military Police Officer in Germany near the end of the Korean War. Jim worked most of his career for...

Aug 24, 2023

Joseph L. Blake, 78, passed away on Aug, 24, 2023 of renal failure and complications of a stroke. Joe was born on April 25, 1945 to the late Nicholas & Helen Blake. He was a 1963 graduate of Kenmore High School. Joe retired from Pine Valley Golf Club after 20 years of service. He enjoyed collecting model...

Aug 24, 2023

Joey R. Kauslick, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2023. Joey was born in Barberton and was a lifelong area resident. He was a devoted husband, proud father, adoring grandfather & great-grandfather and a true friend. Joey retired as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker for General Motors in 1997. He was a longtime member of...

Aug 22, 2023

Margaret E. Page, 93, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on August 22, just 10 days after her birthday.  Margaret was born in Warren, OH to the late Herbert and Alice Bedlion.

Margaret devoted her life to taking care of others.  For over 50 years, she cared for dozens of children in her home.  Both...

Aug 22, 2023

John R. Huth, 63, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Cathy Ivancic; daughters Jessica & Jules; brother Jim (Sue); John was preceded in death by his son Jacob; and parents Doug and Jolene. John was born in Akron and lived many years in his favorite place,...

Aug 21, 2023

John Zmurk, 85, died peacefully at home, with the full consolation of the sacraments, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 21, after a battle with cancer. John had a brilliant mind, graduating from high school at age 15 and college at 19. He was a graduate of University of Dayton School of Engineering and then earned an...

Aug 15, 2023

Lillian May Hulmes, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home. Lillian was born May 7, 1928, to Herman and Virginia (Carpenter) Craddock in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of South high School and was an LPN for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was a member...

Aug 14, 2023

Joan Semelsberger Rediger-Felton, 97, passed away on August 14, 2023 in White, Georgia. She was born on June 10, 1926 in Akron, OH. Joan was preceded in death by her father Leo Semelsberger, mother Julia Semelsberger (nee Delattre), brother Leo Semelsberger, and 2 sons Dwayne Rediger and Craig Douglas Rediger. Joan is survived by her two sons,...

Aug 13, 2023

David P. Corall, 57, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center. David was a Navy Veteran. He was formally employed at Sonoco Products. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes. David was preceded in death by his parents John and Joanne Corall, brothers-in-law Denny Hubele and John Conley. He is survived by...

Aug 12, 2023

Catherine "Katy" Pachipka, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Pachipka, parents: John(Agnes), brothers - Andrew (Marie), Al (Marion); sister - Helen(Jack). Katy is survived by her children - Mike(Barb), Susan, and Paula; grandchildren - Scott(Aimee), Tricia(Jim), Kelly, Erin(Chuck) and Justin; great-grand...

Aug 12, 2023

John (Jack) Gruska, 91, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home. Jack was born August 3, 1931, to John and Bertha (Kennedy) Gruska in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a 1951 graduate of St. Vincent High School. He worked his way up at Ohio Bell for over 40...

Aug 11, 2023

Dorlene H. DiPaolo, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. Her beloved husband, Bobby, greeted her in Heaven, along with her precious granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth. Dorlene was born in Akron on August 31, 1934, to the late Trefon and Priscilla Sagadencky and was a lifelong area resident. She was a reading...

Aug 9, 2023

Shirley Ann Banko-Felice entered eternity on July 9, 2023. She was born to loving parents, Michael and Anna Banko on July 25,1936, 87 years ago, in a tiny village called West Pittsburgh, Pa. She had a wonderful childhood and referred to her memories there often. She graduated from New Castle High School and attended Youngstown University where...

Aug 8, 2023

Edward Martin Barger (Ed, Eddie), beloved dad, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, cousin, friend, artist and producer/sound engineer, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home in Akron, Ohio. Ed was born May 10, 1949, seven minutes after his beloved twin, Billy. The boys were welcomed by parents Rita (Finnerty) and William Barger, and siblings Maryann and...

Aug 8, 2023

Willis (Wetz or Bill) Babak passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the age of 96. He was born in Meadeville, PA, as the youngest of four siblings to immigrant parents and moved to Akron as a toddler during the Great Depression. He served in WWII in the Pacific Theater, where he...

Aug 8, 2023

Jacques Irving Burrell died in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Harbor Place Assisted Living. He was born on January 21, 1921, in Akron, the son of Edward and Victoria (Kihm) Burrell. He attended St. Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Garfield High School. He then attended Akron University, where he earned...

Aug 7, 2023

Craig Hamilton Woodruff(Woody) was born & raised in Norton, Ohio to his loving parents, Clifford Woodruff, Sr and Ourania "Ray" (Lapidakis)Woodruff, who preceded him in death. He left his earthly home, on August 7th, 2023, at the age of 54. Craig adored his paternal grandfather and loved using his nickname "Woody". He loved life, people, his country...

Aug 6, 2023

Rudy Battistuta, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023. Rudy was born in Akron to the late Anthony and Regina Battistuta and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a fireman for the City of Akron, retiring in the 1990s. He was a member at St. Augustine Parish. Rudy was a selfless man, devoted to...

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph D. Pezzotti, 91, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Ralph leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Catherine; children Ralph (Susan), Dan (Annette) and Rosanne (Gerald) Paridon; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; nephew Marty (Valerie) Caruso. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 11:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church,...