Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Rosemary Capotosto, 76, passed away on June 21, 2023. Rosemary was born in Akron on December 31, 1946 to the late Stephen & Irene Keplinger. She attended high school in Cleveland before graduating from the University of Akron, where she obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's of Education. Rosemary taught at St. Hilary, St. Paul, St. Peter,...

Jun 20, 2023

Elizabeth Fiehn, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Betty was born March 7, 1934 in Totvazsony, Hungary and raised in Munich, Germany before coming to Akron, Ohio in 1950. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the German Family Society and volunteered for 15 years at the Ronald McDonald House of...

Jun 20, 2023

John R. Tittle, 92, our beloved father, Papa, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. John was born January 9, 1931, and was a lifetime resident of Green. He attended Greensburg High School, and was a member of the US Army, serving in the Korean War. He retired from the Akron Board of...

Jun 20, 2023

Weldon Vincent Emmendorfer, 91, passed away on June 20, 2023 at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. Weldon was born in Perryville, MO on December 12, 1931 to the late Vincent & Elvira Emmendorfer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. Weldon worked in sales for many different companies, retiring...

Jun 20, 2023

Shari Ann (Petroski) Austin, 54, of Stow, passed away on June 20, 2023.

Shari was born to Robert and Diane Petroski on October 15, 1968. After graduating from Lake High School in 1986, Shari attended The Ohio State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1991. During college, Shari began working...

Jun 19, 2023

Wendy Faye Brewer, 74, of Silver Lake, died on June 19, 2023 after a long illness. Wendy was born on May 20, 1949 to Wendley Jacob Stason and Gertrude Mary (nee Thompson) Stason. She greatly enjoyed entertaining, live music, all forms of art, was an incredible cook, and was proud of her adept palate. She was an avid reader,...

Jun 18, 2023

Hermine Kungl (Mühlberg) passed away peacefully to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the early hours of the morning. Hermine was born July 8, 1928, in Kula, Yugoslavia to Peter and Magdalena (Sticksel) Mühlberg and immigrated to the United States and Akron in 1958. Hermine was a dedicated wife, mother, and...

Jun 15, 2023

Together Again: John Joseph Miller, 88, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly in December of 2022, his parents Edward P. and Mary (O'Malley) Miller; brothers Joe, Bill, and Jim Miller; sisters Rosemary Karam, Bernadette Gibson and Nancy Bucksar. John is survived by his sons John (Penny) Miller, Tom Miller, Don...

Jun 15, 2023

Jovo Sladakovic, 70, passed away on June 15, 2023. Jovo was born in Croatia on July 26, 1952 and came to the US in 2003. Jovo worked hard for his entire life to provide for his family. His family meant everything to him. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Jovo is survived...

Jun 14, 2023

Philip (Skip) V. Eidam, 72, passed away on June 14, 2023, with his beloved wife Sandra (Biro) at his side. He succumbed to complications of a hard-fought battle with thyroid cancer. Phil and Sandy married on October 19, 1973, in Grafton, OH, and raised their daughters, Kate and Penny, on five beautiful acres outside of Lisbon, OH....

Jun 14, 2023

Carol Cicci (Boyle), age 80, passed away peacefully with family on June 14, 2023. Carol was born in Ravenna, OH to Harold and Cecilia Boyle. Carol married David Cicci of Morgantown, WV on July 4, 1964 in Suffield, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Laurie Miller and brother Harold L. Boyle. Carol is...

Jun 13, 2023

AKRON - Norma J. Price, 88, passed away on June 13, 2023. Norma was born in Akron on August 1, 1934 to the late Glenn & Hazel Ash and was a 1952 graduate of Copley High School. She worked for Ohio Bell for 32 years, retiring in 1984. Norma was a kind and generous person. She loved...

Jun 12, 2023

Doris A. Nelson, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 12, 2023.Doris was born in New Hope, Alabama and moved to the Akron area as a young girl. She worked as a secretary for Pearl Coffee for many years. She was a wonderful pianist with a love for gospel music. She loved using her...

Jun 12, 2023

Joseph Verderico age 82 of Tallmadge passed away Monday June12, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Akron and Tallmadge. He graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked at Goodyear for 35 years. He helped design the tires on the car of the future on display at Epcot. He was a loving...

Jun 10, 2023

Richard D. Savage, 67, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Richard was born March 9, 1956 to the Joseph and Joan (Yeater) Savage in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was 1975 graduate of Garfield High School. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph Savage and is survived...

Jun 7, 2023

Carolyn T. Sudar, 85, passed away on June 7, 2023. She was born on Nov. 2, 1937, to Charles and Teresa Varga (nee Nyrati). She lived in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Largo, FL in 1995. She met her soulmate Jani in 1957 and were married for 23 years until his passing in 1982. She...

Jun 7, 2023

Hurland Lorenzo Parker, Jr., 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in Akron and was a graduate of the University of Akron with a business degree. Hurland was the manager of the Jednota Club in Akron. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Jednota Club. He...

Jun 2, 2023

Margarite Ann Lloyd, 93, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 after a long illness. Marge was born in Akron to the late Stefan & Rose Sharnsky and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church. Marge was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching gameshows. Most of all, Marge...

Jun 2, 2023

Calvin E. Sabo, 82, passed away surrounded by family on June 2, 2023. Cal was born in Clairton, PA on December 28, 1940 to the late Zolton & Aileen Sabo. In addition to his parents, Cal was preceded in death by his brother Robert and brothers-in-law Gary Osborne & Bob Kline. He is survived by his beloved...

Jun 2, 2023

Madelynne C. Horak, 80, known as "Baba" by her granddaughters, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, in The Villages, FL. Madelynne was born in Akron, OH, to the late Andrew and Helen Kavulla. Her brother, Fred (Nancy) Kavulla, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband and love of over 57 years, Thomas;...