Carol Joan Bradshaw
Mar 20, 2026
Carol Joan Bradshaw of Akron, OH, became our guardian angel on March 20, 2026.
Carol was born in July of 1965, in Akron as the seventh child & youngest daughter of Frank & Jean Dort. Growing up the child of a Firestone Rubber machinist & US Navy veteran of World War II & registered nurse, Carol enjoyed her family &...
Joseph Michael Chiaramonte
Mar 20, 2026
Joseph Chiaramonte, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness.
Born on January 23, 1950, in Akron, Joseph was the cherished son of Joseph and Peggy (Williams) Chiaramonte. His life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege...
Rev. Fr. Leo Michael Carley
Mar 19, 2026
Rev. Father Leo Carley, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel passed away at the age of 91 on March 19, 2026, in the rectory next to his beloved church. Father Carley was born on October 17, 1934 in Honesdale, PA, to the late William and Margaret C. (Haggerty) Carley. He graduated from Honesdale Catholic High School in...
Paul Simon Gruic
Mar 17, 2026
Paul S. Gruic, age 84, passed away March 17, 2026. Born October 19, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, Paul lived a life that was as full of warmth and laughter as it was of quiet, generous purpose. To know Paul was to love him, and to be ready to settle in for a great story.Paul grew up in the greater Akron...
Marie Estelle Mohamed
Mar 16, 2026
Marie Estelle Mohamed, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Helen (Tenner) Danser.
Marie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who cherished time with her family. She will be remembered for her gentle nature and the love she shared with those closest to...
Mark Steven Eckley
Mar 16, 2026
Mark Steven Eckley, 67 of Stow passed away peacefully on March16, 2026.
Mark was born in Alliance Ohio on August 18, 1958, to the late Harry and Maxine (Wyss) Eckley. He was a graduate of Sebring High School where he played basketball. After high school, Mark went on to graduate from the Cincinnati Academy of Commercial Art and pursued a...
Lucien (Luciano) DeLuca
Mar 10, 2026
Lucien "Luciano" DeLuca passed away March 10, 2026.
Luciano was born in Magnolia Ohio on December 19, 1934 as the youngest of eight children to Luciano and Rose DeLuca.
In 1969, he married his loving wife Renata who always took special care of him for 56 years and was by his side to the very end.
A lifelong resident of...
Richard John Wittman
Mar 8, 2026
Richard J. Wittman, age 77 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on March 8, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. After serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War, Richard worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills, Ohio. Richard loved playing golf, planting and tending to his beautiful flowers, was a huge Ohio State fan,...
Frank Thomas Livigni
Mar 7, 2026
Frank Thomas Livigni, 82, passed away March 27, 2026.A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 PM at the Lakemore Lighthouse Community Church, located at 2783 Ithaca Avenue, Akron, OH 44312. Frank has been laid to rest at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Rose Ferrise
Mar 7, 2026
Rose Ferrise, 95, passed away on March 7, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls.Rose was born in Akron on January 24, 1931 to the late Antonio and Celeste Cotturo and was a 1949 graduate of West High School. After high school, she worked at the Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Rose was also a founding member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.
She...
Judith Ann Karadin
Mar 6, 2026
Judith Ann Karadin (nee Kulton), age 85, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Born on May 2, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to the late John E. and Catherine Kulton, Judith grew up in a large, close-knit family that would shape the warmth and generosity she carried with her throughout her entire life.
Judith was a devoted...
Thomas Frank Souza
Mar 6, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Frank Souza (born November 30, 1942) was received into the loving arms of God on March 6, 2026. Tom was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Frank and Gladys (nee McElroy) Souza while his father was stationed at a United States Army German P.O.W. camp. The family remained in Mississippi until he was a toddler, when they returned to...
Rev. Fr. David John Halaiko
Mar 4, 2026
Rev. Fr. David Halaiko, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Father David was born April 3, 1941. To Andrew and Esther (Kline) Halaiko in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He attended St. Vincent and St. Sebastian Grade Schools, St. Vincent High School, Maryknoll Minor Seminary, Borromeo College and St. Mary Seminary. He was ordained...
Dennis A. DeLuca
Mar 3, 2026
Dennis A. DeLuca, 79, passed away March 3, 2026 following a long illness.
Dennis was born June 5, 1946 in Akron to Angelo and Violet DeLuca. He graduated from Buchtel High School and then served in the National Guard. Dennis worked for Goodrich until his retirement.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Ellen Meade...
Carl Steve Mashek
Mar 3, 2026
Carl S. Mashek, 88, passed away on March 3, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born on May 18, 1937, to the late Steve & Ethel Mashek and was a 1955 graduate of North High School. He served his country as a member of the US Army prior to the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Captain. He...
Mark Walter Slanta
Mar 3, 2026
Mark W. Slanta, 66, passed away on March 3, 2026.Mark was born in Akron on April 24, 1959 to Walter & Martha Slanta and was a 1977 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's in Business Adminstration, before working for Goodyear for 5 years. Mark went into business with his father,...
Geraldine Marie Kansa
Mar 3, 2026
Geraldine, (Gerry), Marie Kansa of Akron, Ohio has joined the lord and
her husband Michael R Kansa on March 3rd, 2026.
Born in Youngstown on September 24th 1940, daughter of Steve and
Helen Tkach, sister of Raymond and wife Susan. She leaves behind her
two married sons, Robert and Mary kansa, and Dave and Judy Kansa. her
family includes married...
David Albert Yeater
Mar 1, 2026
David Albert Yeater, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away on March 1, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, JoAnn; sons Michael, Brian, Matthew; grandchildren Maxwell, Ella, Henry, Cora, Theodore, and Laura; sisters Rilla and Eve; and many nieces and nephews.
David is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lucille; siblings Betty,...
Anna Michael Zulia
Feb 27, 2026
Anna Michael Zulia passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2026 at the grand old age of 97. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1928 to Michael and Katherine Tourlakis who immigrated from Melos Greece and raised her in the rich culture of their homeland. She grew up in an apartment above her father's restaurant, Milos...
Marcine Gail Grispin
Feb 27, 2026
Marcine G. Grispin, 89 of Akron, passed away on February 27, 2026.
She was born on April 22, 1936, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Ethel (Taylor) Doyle.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Grispin.
Marcine is survived by her four children Charles W. (Vicki) Grispin, Kimberly (Michael) Gray, Christopher (Joan) Grispin and Cindi...
