Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Jane ("Toots") DiDonato (Kostelny) loving Sister and Aunt passed away peacefully with family by her side Saturday April 1, 2023, just 4 days shy of her 91st birthday. Proceeded in death by the love of her life of 67 years Tony DiDonato, her Mother Mary Rowley (Kostelny) and her Sister Joan Beers. Jane is survived by her...

Mar 31, 2023

Marilyn Joan Riedinger, 89, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Village of St. Edward at Green. Marilyn was born March 11, 1934 to Harry and Margaret (Bowden) Shoff in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1952 graduate of North High School and married Bernie Riedinger. Marilyn was preceded...

Mar 29, 2023

Leslie Anne (Burke) Reetz, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Summa Health System Akron City Hospital with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Seattle, Washington but lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life. Leslie had a passion for helping children and enjoyed her job as a...

Mar 29, 2023

James Mesko passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 following complications from diabetes due to Agent Orange. He was born June 23, 1948, to Peter and Stella Mesko in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in the Portage Lakes and attended St. Francis de Sales school where he played baseball and basketball. In 1962 he went to Coventry...

Mar 29, 2023

Stephen M. Walker, 58, passed away far too soon on March 29, 2023 after a year of bravely battling ALS. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jane Walker, and his older brother Pat, Steve leaves behind his loving wife Melissa and his adoring daughters Miranda and Meredith; his siblings Chris (Donna) Walker, Karen (John) Mayer,...

Mar 27, 2023

Florence Emily Nutter, 94, was called home by her heavenly Father on March 27,2023.

Florence was born July 13, 1928 in Akron, OH to William and Anna Stanger. She married the love of her life, Charles O. Nutter and subsequently moved to Stow, OH to raise her family.

She will be missed by daughters, Joyce...

Mar 27, 2023

Cletus Dean Thompson, 79, of Stow passed away on March 27, 2023.  Born in Dennison, Ohio to the late Edward and Cora Thompson, Dean was the youngest of five siblings, Beatrice, Edward, Donale, and Richard all of whom preceded him in death.  He was a retired machinist who had 32 years of service at Goodyear.  It was during those...

Mar 26, 2023

Susanne Mary Boland (Schenkelberg), 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 26, 2023. Susanne was born on January 31, 1947 to the late Robert & Dorothy (Murphy) Schenkelberg. She was a 1965 graduate of Beaumont High School. She attended St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana before graduating from John Carroll University with...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" W. Bracey, 61, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023 after a long illness. Bob was born in Akron on June 2, 1961 to the late Edward and Betty Bracey and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1979. Bowling was his passion in life. He was the kindest man...

Mar 24, 2023

Ruby Helen Cline, greatly loved wife, mother and grandmother, was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina on November 28, 1933. Ruby preferred to be called by her middle name, Helen. She was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023. Helen attended High School in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Akron where...

Mar 23, 2023

Rosemary Muckleroy passed away peacefully on March 23,2023. Beloved wife to the late Larry Muckleroy, they married February 5, 1977. Rose enjoyed cooking and made sure no one ever left her house hungry. She enjoyed her grandchildren, and "grand-dogs". She loved to garden, go for walks, and play "machine's" with the "girls". She is survived by her daughter Maryanne...

Mar 21, 2023

Thomas Herceg of Stow, Ohio passed away on Mar 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 18, 2023

Kenneth Pramuk, an extraordinary, beloved man, died on March 18, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle against congestive heart failure and osteoarthritis.

Ken was born on December 2, 1942, and lived his entire life in the Akron area. He was a 1961 graduate of Buchtel High School and earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University...

Mar 17, 2023

Chris went home to be with the Lord on March 16 after a long illness with cancer. Chris was an avid modeler and started "Classic Plastic," an instructional forum, on Facebook as well as a Youtube. Over the years, both forums gathered a large following of viewers and friends. Chris graduated from Kenmore High School in 1977....

Mar 16, 2023

The strongest man we ever knew. Born the son of N. William Seeley and Irene Marsh Near. Joined in Heaven by his stepmother Mary Seeley. Survived by his loving children Sharilyn, Beth Seeley, and Larry Seeley, daughter-in-law April Seeley, grandsons Nathan Millirons and Tyler Seeley, granddaughter Kattie Austin (Lonnie Austin), great granddaughter Emma Austin, along with many...

Mar 16, 2023

Betty Ann Kalil died March 15, 2023. Betty had a lively faith in our Lord and a love for our Blessed Mother and the Catholic Church. She depended on God's Providence to meet her needs as her resources were slim. She relied on His protection as she freely walked and rode the bus around Akron. Betty's discipleship was expressed...

Mar 14, 2023

Terry Lee Sommerville, 66, passed away after a short illness in St. Cloud, Florida where he resided for the past 40 years.

Terry was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of East High School in 1976. Terry was a compassionate and loving man with a strong Christian faith. He loved the...

Mar 14, 2023

Sally Ann Starks (Coffman) 90, was born March 18, 1933 and called to the Lord on March 14, 2023. Sally is the daughter of Maxine Jane Burroughs and Otto Coffman. Sally is predeceased by her grandparents Scott and Anna Burroughs, parents, aunts Katie and Helen, and sisters Candy and Melba "Poochie" whom Sally visited in Venice Beach...

Mar 11, 2023

Janice Marie Taber (Engle), 94, passed away on March 11, 2023.  Born in Zanesville to the late Kenneth and Vera Engle, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. Taber; and great grandson, Reed Compher.

Janiice was a graduate of Garfield High School and had attended Ohio State.  Before coming to Akron she had...

Mar 9, 2023

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Burse, 70, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a brief illness. Cathy was born on May 1, 1952 to the late Jeremiah and Virginia Madden and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Vincent High School and retired from the medical field. Cathy loved to travel and anything Mickey Mouse. She...