Obituaries

Nov 18, 2023

Virginia Lee Sens, 81, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Akron and retired from Regina's Pizza in 2013 after 27 years of service. Virginia enjoyed crocheting and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lena (Joseph) Sprouse; husband, Emery; and brother, Thomas....

Nov 16, 2023

Russell G. Welch, 84, passed away on November 16, 2023. Russ was born on September 10, 1939 in Shakopee, MN to the late Russell & Harriet Welch. He was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School and served his country as a member of the US Navy from 1959-1963. Russ worked in the vending industry as a...

Nov 16, 2023

Betty L Molnar, 92, of Akron OH passed away on November 16, 2023. Born March 12, 1931 to Harry Denious and Edith (Huckels) Denious. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber. She was member of Immaculate Conception Church. She will be remembered for her incredible love, generosity, strength and...

Nov 16, 2023

Robert "Bob" Mileski passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Bob was born on December 11, 1963, to Art and Rosemary (Gersna) Mileski. He attended St. Paul's grade school, Hoban High School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1982. Bob also graduated from NIT and Stark State College, and also attended the University of Akron. He...

Nov 13, 2023

Sylvia Tisch, 94, passed away on November 13, 2023. Born in Akron on December 14, 1928 to the late Samuel & Myrtle Hawkins, Sylvia had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life. She was a 1946 graduate of North High School. Sylvia was a member of the First Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls...

Nov 11, 2023

Melva L. Fish, 95, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born in Akron on March 30, 1928. Melva is survived by her children Joel (Lisa) Woolard, Jennie (Ed) Gruska & Timothy (Kim) Fish; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery.

Nov 11, 2023

Tun Oung, 56, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home. He was born January 6, 1967, in Kawbin Myanmar and came to the US and Akron in 2008. He survived by his wife Aye Mow; children Min Aung Kontar Oung; many cousins and friends. He was a member of the Mon Community of Ohio. Funeral...

Nov 10, 2023

Steve passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023 after a courageous fight with Myelofibrosis. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Zora, Alex, and Lona Ristich. He is survived by his brother Alex (Connie) Ristich; nieces Elizabeth (Eric) Yousey, Victoria (Mike) Rosato, and nephew, Alex III (Racheal) Ristich and their families; half brother Dan (Charlotte) Kovacevich....

Nov 9, 2023

Spiros Yatras, 94, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in Zakynthos, Greece, on June 17, 1929, and retired from the Akron Equipment Company. Spiros was a member of the Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Baba was known to have a green thumb and was a Master Gardener. He was the recipient of the...

Nov 8, 2023

Martha Louise Hazelett, 86 of Stow, passed away on November 8 after a brief illness. Born in Akron to the late Ben and Rose Kovacich, Martha lived most of her life in Stow. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, of 58 years, Alfred Homer Hazelett; and her son, Alan R. Hazelett. Her survivors...

Nov 7, 2023

Joseph 'Joe' A. Novak, 84, passed away on November 7, 2023. Joe was born on May 30, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph & Anna Novak and was a longtime resident of Munroe Falls. He retired as an OTR truck driver from Roadway Express in 2003. He was a former member of St. Eugene Catholic...

Nov 6, 2023

On the 6th of November, 2023, Mitchell Hershberger of East Canton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Mitchell was born to Elmer and Becky Hershberger in 1955. His lifelong dedication to Public Service never wavered, retiring from East Canton Police Department in January of 2022. Mitchell loved spending time with...

Nov 6, 2023

Jerry F. Lee, 93, passed away on November 6, 2023 after a brief illness. Jerry was born in Akron on May 13, 1930 to the late Kenneth & Viola Lee. He was a 1948 graduate of Central High School and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1958.. Jerry served his country as a member of the US...

Nov 5, 2023

John M. McKoski, 70, of Akron passed away on November 5, 2023.

Born in Akron to the late John and Mary McKoski. Also preceded in death by sister, Mary Ann Bower and brothers, David and Richard.

John worked 40 years at Fence World where he made countless friendships. On weekends, he escaped to the family...

Nov 4, 2023

Green - Patricia (Pat) Guzy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 4th at the age of 96. She was born on September 12,1927 to the late Freda and John Rusinko in Akron, Ohio. Pat graduated from East High School. She met the love of her life, Ted, when he was home on leave...

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Schneckenburger, age 71, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly November 4, 2023. Mary was born on March 28, 1952, Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Josephine (Bamonte) Schneckenburger. She will be remembered as a big sister, aunt, great-aunt, niece, and good friend to all that knew her. She was full of life and enjoyed being...

Oct 31, 2023

Roberta 'Penny' Marquette, 78, passed away on October 31, 2023. Penny was born on February 1, 1945 in the Bronx, New York City. She grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 1966 with a degree in Broadcasting. She earned her Master's in Accounting from The University of Akron and her Doctorate of...

Oct 31, 2023

Together Again... Elizabeth (Betty) Glass, 91, passed away October 31, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary Hamilton. Betty retired from the Summit County Prosecutor's Office, a job she enjoyed. Betty deeply loved her family and spending time with them. She will live in their hearts forever. Betty was preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Joseph Edward Maybury passed away peacefully in his Deland, Florida home on Oct. 31, 2023. He was two days shy of his 95th birthday.

Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., on Nov. 2, 1928, Joseph epitomized the American dream.

A devout Catholic, he attended parochial school through grade 12. After high school, he attended Potomac...

Oct 31, 2023

Lloyd 'Ron' Cool, 79, died on October 31, 2023. Ron was born in Akron on April 12, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Ruth Cool. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School and The University of Akron. He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber until 1971 then for the Firestone T & R Co. until 1991....