Feb 2, 2022

Lynda Marie Slater, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

She was born in Akron, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and she will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her husband, Paul LaBarre whose bond she shared with was extra special; children, Sara Slater (BriJo Clowser), Mandy Slater...

Feb 1, 2022

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Margaret 'Peggy' Wichman, 59, passed away on February 1, after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Peggy was born in Akron on September 20, 1962 to Joe & Margaret Colant and was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. She obtained her Bachelor's of Accounting from the University of Akron. Peggy began her...

Jan 31, 2022

Donna Marie Bungo, 73, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Donna was a team leader in Cuyahoga Falls for the Saint Paul Street Evangelization Team. She enjoyed Photography, Hungarian Cooking, Nature, the Metro Parks, and Genealogy. She was preceded in...

Jan 31, 2022

Carl Anthony Garafolo, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022. After a very healthy and blessed life, his heart had simply worn out. His time had come. Carl was born April 27, 1928 to Salvadore and Antonina (Crimaldi) Garafolo in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by General Tire & Rubber...

Jan 31, 2022

Maria Schramm, 90, passed away on January 31, 2022. Maria was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and lived in Yugoslavia before moving to the United States with her husband and son in 1952 to start a new life. She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was devoted to her family. Maria's hobbies included cooking,...

Jan 29, 2022

Olga (Ross) Vanchoff, 91, passed away peacefully at Greenfield Estates Special Care Center on January 29, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Jim and Hilda (Maron) Ross. Mom was a long time resident of the Firestone Park area and worked at the Pflueger Factory. She was a member of the PTA at Leggett Elementary...

Jan 28, 2022

Brian P. Jackson, 48, passed away January, 28, 2022 due to complications of AFIB. He was born in Akron on June 13, 1973 to Carole and Paul Jackson and was a lifelong area resident. A 1992 graduate of Green High School/PLCC where he was a member of Junior AFROTC. Brian trained as an electrician and was a proud 25...

Jan 27, 2022

Thomas E. Keplinger, 71, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 30, 1950 to the late Stephen & Irene Keplinger and was lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield Highschool and served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom worked for the USPS, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...

Jan 27, 2022

James E. Moore, 92, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in Mayfield, KY until 1950. He worked for Aircraft Braking Systems, retiring as a supervisor in 1991. He was a member of the Top Ten Club during his tenure. With his strong work-ethic, James continued...

Jan 27, 2022

-CUYAHOGA FALLS John C. Casto, 64, passed away after a hard fought, 10 year battle with Leukemia. John was born in Akron on November 8, 1957 to the Charles & Virginia Casto. He was a 1976 graduate of Stow High School. He completed degrees at both Kent State and the University of Akron. John worked for First Energy for...

Jan 25, 2022

John James Rainieri Jr. of Green, born February 5, 1960 to John & Billie Rainieri, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2022 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. John graduated from Lake High School in 1978 and the University of South Florida in 1981. He worked from the age of 12 in the family golf...

Jan 25, 2022

Dilma Nissel, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and upon completion of High School she enlisted in the U.S. Army as a medic. While stationed at Fort Richardson in Alaska, she met her husband of 38 years, Brian. She enjoyed volunteering at her children's...

Jan 24, 2022

Joan Kasburg, 84, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at University Hospital-Portage. Joan was born February 13, 1937, to Carl and Mary (Duhon) Shumaker in Akron and was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Hammel Business College. She was a secretary for Field High School, Junior High, Library and principal for 22 years. She became the...

Jan 24, 2022

Tom Antal Sr, 73, died Monday, January 24, 2022 due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Janet; children Tom (Coni Krim) Antal, Melissa Antal (Patrick Palmer), Craig (Dr. Laurie) Wagner, & Cory Wagner (Amy Calliari); grandchildren Alexandra & Cameron; brothers Dan (Hannelore Jackson Gard), George (Cathy), Mike, Paul (Doris) and his...

Jan 24, 2022

Don Allan Carr, 69, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 at his home due to kidney failure. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Rhonda; daughters Kelci (Nate) Rayl and Kehla (Chris) Norris; grandchildren Kaelyn, Everett, Liam and Mason; sister Kitty (Merle) Zody; and many other loved ones. He was an amazing dad,...

Jan 23, 2022

Ronald Johnson, 83, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and lived his entire life in the Springfield/Uniontown area. Ron was in the printing industry all of his adult life and started JW Color in 1977 which he was still active in until 2020. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S....

Jan 23, 2022

Arvid Kaleva Uitto, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2022. Arvid was born in Warren, OH on February 20, 1927 to the late Carl & Mary Uitto and was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he played basketball. He served his country during WWII as a member of the US Navy. He...

Jan 23, 2022

Carolyn J. Gier (Evans) went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. Carolyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 9, 1940. She loved to sing especially songs that praised God. Her faith in God was unwavering no matter the trials or tribulations she went through. She is proceeded in death by her...

Jan 20, 2022

Amy Gene McGhee, 68, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General after a brave and long battle with breast cancer. Amy was born August 7, 1953 to the late Eugene and Anna (Rowe) Mullens in Akron. Amy grew up in Green and was a graduate of Green High School. She became an LPN...

Jan 18, 2022

Obituary Marie Elizabeth Richardson passed away on January 18, 2022, at the home of her son in Green, Ohio. She was born December 7, 1940, in Manhattan, New York, the 3rd child and only daughter of Henry and Kathryn (nee Kane) Rogers. Marie grew up in Woodside, Queens and graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Manhattan. She married Robert...