Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Phyllis Ballou, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Our sister was a faithful Catholic, bearing witness to God her whole life and was a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Parish. Always there for her family and friends, Phyllis experienced Medjugorie, loved playing cards, Hersey chocolate and RC Cola! She was preceded in death by her son...

Apr 14, 2023

Benny Donham, age 55, passed away on April 14, 2023. Benny was born in Florida to Benny Donham and Floy (Sheffield) Anderson. Benny later moved up to the Akron, OH area to be with partner Linda Fox. Benny had a huge heart when it came to animals. He had many cats and dogs including all the neighborhood...

Apr 14, 2023

Marjorie Alice Smith, 89, passed on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. Marge was born in Akron to the late Harold and Lettie Crew and was a lifelong area resident. She worked with her husband at their business "Dave's Aluminum and Remolding" for many years. Marge was a lifelong member of the Arlington Church of...

Apr 13, 2023

Samantha (Sam) Tipton (née Senter) of Akron, joined her Savior on April 13th 2023 while at home, surrounded by loved ones. She fought many battles with cancer over the years, and rejoiced when the Lord finally called her home. Her wit, beauty, loving manner, and generous nature will be deeply missed.Born in St. Louis, Samantha traveled the country as her...

Apr 13, 2023

Rose Marie (Ruza) Vronick nee Wilsac passed away on Holy Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on October 26, 1939 at home in Wolf Run, Ohio. She married Martin Vronick in 1962 and their marriage spanned over 60 years. They have two girls, Kyra Grathwohl and Mia (Steve) Rohweder, of whom...

Apr 13, 2023

John F. Conahan, 41. Our beloved son and brother passed away on April 13, 2023. John was born at Akron, OH to Patrick and Mary (Kuntzman) Conahan.

John was not a follower. He walked his own path and loved the life God had given to him.

Being active in the Boy Scouts he received his...

Apr 12, 2023

GREEN -Teresa Marie (Racz) Case, 61, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Teresa was born April 29, 1961, to George and Rose (Rokop) Racz in South Bend, IN, was raised in Stevensville, MI and was a 1979 graduate of Stevensville High School. She became a licensed beautician. She married her...

Apr 11, 2023

Judith (Judi) Ann Adam (Chase) - beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, Mammy, Mimi, aunt, Ya-Ya and friend - passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at age 76. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert; her children, Marc (Felicia) and Matt (Dani) Adam; her grandchildren Rylee, Marc, Holly, Chloe, Emma, Aiden, Taylor, Evan and Maddy;...

Apr 11, 2023

Sarah "Sally" Mallory, 87,  passed away on April 11, 2023 at Parma. A daughter of the late Willie and Grace (Nee Parton) Sherrill. Sally was a 40 year resident of Monroe Falls.

Born and raised in Akron she was passionate about claiming her southern roots from Tennessee the home of her family. Her joys including entertaining and...

Apr 10, 2023

Kay Ellen (Trent) Mullins passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, at the age of 91. Born in Logan County, WV on August 22, 1931, Kay was married to Dewey Lee Mullins in 1952 and they shared a wonderful life together until Dewey's passing in 1993. Kay was a loving and devoted mother to her four children,...

Apr 8, 2023

The Reverend William H. Severt, Senior Priest-Retired died Saturday, 8 April 2023, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.

William H. Severt was born on 16 July 1948. His parents were the late Howard and Rose (Yost). He was educated at St. Vincent Elementary, Akron, Borromeo Seminary High School, Wickliffe, Borromeo Seminary College,...

Apr 8, 2023

John Markovich, born in 1943, to Joan (nee Vitrano) and John Markovich, died on April 8th, just a couple of months shy of his eightieth birthday. He died at home with hospice care. John lived his life as he died, surrounded in love. He loved his wife, he loved his family, he loved fishing, he loved traveling, he loved...

Apr 8, 2023

Ethel Thompson, 91, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 8, 2023.Ethel was born in Akron to the late Albert and Barbara Fekete and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud daughter of Hungarian immigrants, and her father was the founder of the Hungarian Magyar Home. Ethel attended the Chapel in Akron and volunteered for Green...

Apr 6, 2023

Terri Ann Haddox "TT" (Buffa), aged 69, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home. Terri was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Loretta Buffa on April 4, 1954. She graduated from Central Hower High School in 1972. Terri earned a certificate in Dental Assisting and worked as a dental assistant and office manager...

Apr 5, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Candace R. Dean. She died on April 5th, 2023, at the age of 74 due to Parkinson's Disease, which she courageously battled for 17 years. Candace died peacefully at home in her husbands' arms with family by her side. Candace was born March 7, 1949...

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,...