Jon Dain Durigg

Jon Dain Durigg

Aug 20, 2025

Jon Dain Durigg, 86, passed away on August 20, 2025.

Dain was born in Jewett, OH on August 6, 1939 to Chester & Faye Durigg and graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in industrial technology from Kent State University. He taught Shop for Brunswick Public Schools and later worked...

Virginia "Ginger" A. (Swesey) Dewey

Virginia "Ginger" A. (Swesey) Dewey

Aug 18, 2025

Virginia 'Ginger' A. Dewey, 78, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Ginger was born in Akron on March 15, 1947 to the late Francis M. Swesey, II & Lillian (Swesey) Hulmes and attended South High School. Ginger worked her way through school while raising five kids and earned both her Bachelor's and...

Donald Dean Sprowls

Donald Dean Sprowls

Aug 17, 2025

Donald 'Donny' Dean Sprowls, 68, passed away with his family by his side, on August 17, 2025. Donny was born in Akron on July 30, 1957 and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He worked in the printing industry for nearly 40 years. Donny enjoyed painting and gardening and was a suffering Cleveland sports fan. He...

Richard Virgil Green

Richard Virgil Green

Aug 16, 2025

Richard V. Green, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025 with family at his side. Richard was born in Akron to the late Robert and Naomi Green. A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, he went on to work for Continental/General Tire for over 40 years. In his retirement, Richard and his...

William Ray Riffle

William Ray Riffle

Aug 13, 2025

William R. Riffle "Bill" My devoted, loving husband Bill passed away August 13, 2025 at the age of 80. My heart is broken. Bill grew up in New Franklin (Manchester), graduated from Manchester High School, married his high school sweetheart and lived happily ever after with her for 60 years. After school he worked at Akron Equipment...

Thomas Anthony Marziale

Thomas Anthony Marziale

Aug 12, 2025

Born 02/01/1951, Tom passed away August 12,2025 at 74yrs of age. He was the beloved partner in life/spiritual husband of Teresa (Tracy) Balmer. Predeceased in death by his parents Albert Marziale and Jenny Marziale. He is survived by his two sisters Theresa Marziale, and Monica (Thomas) Marcinkoski, his nieces Jena Wright (Kyle) and Alena Postlethwait (Kyle), nephew...

Barbara (Mccaffrey) Plum

Barbara (Mccaffrey) Plum

Aug 8, 2025

GREEN - Barbara June (McCaffrey) Plum, 86, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born May 21, 1939 in Akron to James McCaffrey and Mildred (Kane) McCaffrey Rogers. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Coventry High School. After high school, she attended the University of Akron. She curtailed those studies to marry and start a family....

Thomas Raymond Balchak

Thomas Raymond Balchak

Aug 7, 2025

Thomas Raymond Balchak, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Tom spent much of his life in Akron, where he was a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War Era, embodying...

Ricky "Rick" Warner Esposito Sr.

Ricky "Rick" Warner Esposito Sr.

Aug 7, 2025

Ricky "Rick" Esposito Sr., 63, passed away August 7, 2025. Rick was born April 29, 1962 to Vic and Sally Esposito. He graduated from Copley High School. Rick loved fishing, golfing, playing board games with his family, and watching sports. He was always laughing and having a good time. Rick was preceded in death by his parents....

Marilyn Louise (Hoagland) Tuzzio

Marilyn Louise (Hoagland) Tuzzio

Aug 6, 2025

Marilyn Louise Tuzzio, 90, passed away August 6, 2025, at Normandy Care Center. Marilyn was born September 1, 1934 to Myron and Helen Hoagland in Canton, Ohio. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and had been employed as a Paralegal by Roetzel and Andress. She was a faithful and very active member...

Michael Aaron Giannone

Michael Aaron Giannone

Aug 6, 2025

Michael Aaron Giannone, 70, passed away on August 6, 2025. Mike was born on August 17, 1954, in Lock Haven, PA to Robert Sr. and Charlotte (Beam) Giannone. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Jean (Bidwell), his sister Mary and his brother Tim. He is survived by his wife Julie (Wysocki),...

William G. Moore Jr.

William G. Moore Jr.

Aug 6, 2025

William "Bill" Gerald Moore Jr., 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 6th, 2025 following a recent health battle which he faced with courage and strength. Bill was born in Akron on February 26, 1947, to William and Betty Moore, and spent most of his life in his hometown after a brief period teaching in Colorado...

Lynda Gayle (Payne) Tisch

Lynda Gayle (Payne) Tisch

Aug 4, 2025

Lynda G. Tisch, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and love. Born on August 13, 1942, Lynda was born in Huntsville, Alabama before moving to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where she lived most of her life. She went on to be a successful banker...

Milodrag Zuza

Milodrag Zuza

Aug 4, 2025

Mildorag Zuza, 73, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Milodrag was born in Bosnia & Herzegovina on December 4, 1951 and came to the United States in 1997. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Milodrag's life was defined by his love for family and friends. He was a loving father and...

Ruth Mae (Smith) Little

Ruth Mae (Smith) Little

Jul 30, 2025

With heavy hearts and with a deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Mae Little. On July 30th, 2025, Ruth passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, two months shy of her 70th birthday. Ruth is reunited in Heaven...

Rosalia (Kuehm) Herman

Rosalia (Kuehm) Herman

Jul 29, 2025

Our dear Mother "Oma", Rosalia Herman, passed away peacefully and reunited with herhusband John "Opa" on July 29, 2025 at the age of 98.Born in Ostrosinci, Yugoslavia (Croatia) on September 15, 1926, to Johann and Josefine Kuehm.Rosalia, along with husband John and children John Jr. and Josephine, immigrated to the UnitedStates in 1952. Rosalia worked side by side with husband...

Julia Zdynak

Julia Zdynak

Jul 28, 2025

Julia Zdynak beloved aunt, great aunt and friend passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer disease. She has been a resident of the Gables of Green in Green, Ohio for the past 7 years, relocating to Ohio at the age of 90. She was a resident of Assisted Living for 5 years and then moved to Memory Care...

Elaine Marie (Brauser) Hudak

Elaine Marie (Brauser) Hudak

Jul 28, 2025

Elaine Marie Hudak (Brauser), 88, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 of cancer at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. She was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield High School. She was an exceptional seamstress and doll maker, loved to cook and enjoyed family gatherings. She was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was...

Alda A. (Lucas) Crooks

Alda A. (Lucas) Crooks

Jul 26, 2025

Alda Crooks, age 85 of North Canton, passed away on July 26, 2025. Alda was born on May 22, 1940 in Allegheny, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband William Crooks, her parents Rev. Michael & Margaret Lucas, and all of her siblings. She is survived by her sons Anthony Rossodivito and Robert (Debbie) Craft; her grandchildren...

Wayne Francis Laipert

Wayne Francis Laipert

Jul 26, 2025

Wayne Laipert, a proud New Yorker and lifelong sports fan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with adventure, laughter, and love. Known for his boundless energy and mischievous spirit, Wayne was never one to sit still-always up to something, always keeping busy, and always finding a way to put a positive spin on life's twists...