Tallmadge - David John Mathey, age 66, passed away on October 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Alliance, raised in Boardman and settled in Tallmadge, Ohio. Dave graduated from Boardman High School where he played football. He moved to California and started working at General Motors in 1976. He retired...
Nancy J. Starr (nee Potoczny), age 65 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by family until the very end. Nancy was smart, sassy, and genuinely one of a kind. Her big heart remained hidden at first. After getting to know...
Charles Bruce Moore born August 7, 1944 in Livingston Tennessee, passed away October 10th after a courageous battle with PSP (Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy) at his home in the city of Green. Known to his family and close friends as Bruce, "Bootie", or Coach Moore, he dedicated his life to family and his community. He was loving husband,...
Mary E. Lamb, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Akron on March 30, 1933 to the late William and Laura Lemmon and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated Ellet High School in 1951, where she was a cheerleader and voted "Best Personality". She married her high...
Cuyahoga Falls - Robert E. Pickup, Sr., 75, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born November 16, 1946 in Utica, New York to Charles T. and Ruth (Anders) Pickup. Robert was a graduate of Kent State University; a veteran of the U.S. Army; former owner of Midwest Wood Shavings and retired...
Green - Caroline (Carrie) McCoy (Frankina), 95, passed away peacefully October 6, 2022. It is with heavy hearts that we suffer from the loss of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was born April 19, 1927 to the late Sam and Rose Frankina. She was preceded in death by husband, Bert (58 years); brothers, Baby Frankina,...
Norma Jean Zugaro, 92, passed away and reunited with her husband and daughter on October 6, 2022. Norma Jean was born in Randolph Twp. on July 13, 1930 and was a graduate of Randolph High School. She retired from Trump Plastics, where she worked as quality control manager. She was a parishioner St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church...
Melvin (Mel) Noble, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Akron City Hospital. Mel was born January 5, 1940, to William and Naomi (Parkinson) Noble in Dearborn, Michigan. Mel was a Deputy Sheriff for Summit County and was previously a Locomotive Engineer for A.C. and Y Railroad. He was a faithful member of Queen of Heaven...
STOW - Thomas Frank Shuber, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born in Akron and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. Shuber was a Management Trainer for Goodyear, retiring after 25 years, then finished his career at Figgie International. He was a proud veteran of the...
August Joseph Szempruch, 74, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born October 1, 1948 to August Anthony and Virginia Belle (Weinert) Szempruch in Springfield, OH. Of his many accomplishments, Augie was especially proud of the large, inclusive family he created. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mike S. and Paul S., brother-in-law...
William Szabat, 73, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born in Shippenburg, Germany and was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church. William was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam era and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2017 after 28 years of service. He enjoyed horseracing....
Carolyn S. Dibble, 72, passed away Thursday,September 29, 2022 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Carolyn was born April 7,1950 to Clyde and Evelyn (Frye) Short in Barberton and had been an area resident her entire life. She was employed as a Social Worker by the State of Ohio and was dedicated to her profession. Carolyn is survived by her...
Robert J. Hardesty, 74, passed away surrounded by family on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Akron on December 11, 1947 to the late Ralph and Maxie Hardesty. He was a 1966 graduate of Springfield High School and earned his Bachelor's and Master's in education from the University of Akron....
Margaret "Peggy" Feser, 76, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She leaves this life to join her beloved husband Thad in their long-awaited next adventure together. Peggy will be dearly missed by her family. She will be remembered for her kind heart and willingness to always help anyone in need. Peggy loved...
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 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, 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 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 "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 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...