Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Betty Stitzel, a beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12 at age ninety-three. Born to Agnes and Henry Reidy, Betty grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and then met her husband of 72 years Paul Stitzel. Betty and Paul raised their 7 children in Stow, moved to Indianapolis...

Dec 11, 2023

Charles (Chic) Reed passed away on his 81st birthday, Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born in 1942 to Charles (Chic) and Mary (Bailey) Reed in Akron. He was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1964 and an MBA in 1970 from the University of Akron. He...

Dec 10, 2023

The Rev. Robert E. Pahler, 94, died peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Regina Health Center, Richfield, OH. Fr. Pahler was a priest in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for 66 years. Beloved son of Herman B. (deceased) and Sarah A. Pahler (nee Gill, deceased); cherished brother of Kathryn M. Kaiser (deceased), Norman T. (deceased), Donald B. (deceased),...

Dec 10, 2023

William J. LaMancusa, Jr., 81, passed away on December 10, 2023. Born in Akron to the late William J., Sr. and Concetta (Rinaldo), Bill was a life-long resident of Akron. He was a retired sheet metal worker from A&C Welding where he worked with his late brother, Carl LaMancusa. He was a former member of St. Sebastian Parish and...

Dec 7, 2023

Joseph A Santos age 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, proudly served in the military during the Korean war and remained in the surrounding area for many years. Joe was a carpenter by trade and the founder of Santos Contemporary Construction. He was the life of...

Dec 7, 2023

Jon T. Miller, 42, son, brother, uncle, and friend, born January 15, 1981, passed away unexpectedly on December 7th, 2023. Jon was a long time resident of Clinton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by grandparents and brother, Jason E. Miller. He is survived by his father, Thomas Miller and his mother Stephanie Stephens; brothers and sisters, Charity (Scott)...

Dec 6, 2023

Barbara Egan passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born in Titusville, PA to the

late Norman and Arloene (VanTassel) Looker, she was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton Business College. Prior to her marriage she had been employed in the accounting department at Quality Motors in Titusville. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. In 2007...

Dec 4, 2023

Rosemary A. (Oprian) Hogue of Green, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Rosemary was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved baking at Presentation of Our Lord Church for festivities. She was an...

Dec 2, 2023

Joann Mary Velickoff née. Nemeth passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. Joann was born on April 12, 1936. She had a full, happy life. Joann made many fond memories over her 35 years as a 5th grade teacher at Greensburg Elementary/Kleckner School.She enjoyed camping at Cape Hatters SC with her husband and daughter, and they had a...

Dec 2, 2023

Hazel B. Moffatt, aged 105, passed away at home Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was blessed to live a long life surrounded by family and friends. Hazel was a member of Grace UCC and First Grace UCC churches. Hazel was preceded by husband Eldon Moffatt and is survived by son Warren Moffatt and daughter Marilyn Patterson; grandsons...

Dec 2, 2023

Rob Davis, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2023. Devastated by this loss is his twin brother, Ric. We will all miss his wicked wit and funny sarcasm. Rob was born in Cuyahoga Falls on April 17, 1964 to the late Bill & Patsy Davis and was a 1982 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School....

Dec 2, 2023

On Saturday December 2nd, 2023, Kevin S. Ricks, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Susan, and his children Gabrielle (Justin) and Seth; as well as his three brothers Emliss (Cathy), Doug, and Barry as well as his sister Shirely....

Dec 2, 2023

Mary Lou Patton Hiebsch of Stow, formerly of Akron, 88, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 with her family by her side. Mary Lou, daughter of Farmer Patton and Nora Kersey Patton, was born in Ashland, Kentucky on October 20, 1935. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1941 and to Granger, Ohio in Medina County in...

Dec 1, 2023

Elizabeth Horvath, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Hungary and came to America when she was 16 with her mother and father, Barbara and Konrad Pilz, and brother Joseph Pilz. Elizabeth was an amazing cook and seamstress, and an active member of the German Family Society. She was a devoted mother...

Nov 30, 2023

Terry Alan Porter (70), born January 26, 1953, died suddenly in his home on November 30, 2023. He leaves behind a loving wife of 50 years Marsha (nee Deger) Porter and three children Christina (James) Belbute, Tara Porter and Matthew Porter (Michael Primm) as well as grandchildren Cailor Slack and Victor Bitzel. He is survived by his...

Nov 29, 2023

Jim Duncan Jr.,79, of Hudson, Ohio passed peacefully with his children present on November 29, 2023.

Jim was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and patriarch of his family.

Jim was a successful businessman serving Hudson and the surrounding communities for over 30 years by way of mulch or snowplowing and everyone knew Jim and his...

Nov 29, 2023

Jean Morris, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 29th 2023. Jean was born on January 7, 1934 in Bolton, England, to Nicholas and Elsie Fish. She married the love of her life Michael and started their adventure together by moving to Africa, later moving to the United States in the 80's. She shared a successful consulting business with...

Nov 25, 2023

Frank Thomas Podojil, born on December 8th, 1988, died unexpectedly on November 25th, 2023. Frank is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Podojil; his grandparents, Clifford and Marie Podojil and Milton and Dorothy Marten; as well as several beloved aunts and uncles. Frank is survived by his wife, Kourtney Podojil (Suggs); his mother, Elizabeth Podojil (Marten); his sisters,...

Nov 19, 2023

Rev. Mr. Frank R. Lonteen, 86, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Frank was born October 27, 1937, in Peoria, Ill. to Abraham and Ana Chacon. After serving three years in the US Navy, he enrolled in the Akron Art Institute in 1958. He married the love of his life, Jean Halleck in...

Nov 19, 2023

Richard A. Zito, 75, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, after a brief but brave battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron and retired from Ohio Edison in 2009. Rick was active in his union where he served as the President of UWUA Local 126 for thirty years. He was...