Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Nell V. Humphries, 84, passed away peacefully February 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Nell was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on August 18, 1938 and came to Akron as a young woman. She worked at Saalfield Publishing, then Albert's Screen Printing, retiring in 2007. Nell was a faithful member of the Kenmore Church of the Nazarene and...

Feb 4, 2023

Norman E. Jones, 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2023 at The Village of St. Edward - Green. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Norm was born September 17, 1927 to Omar and Emma (Graham) Jones. He was a graduate of South High School (1948), and worked at Hygienic Corporation for over 40 years, retiring...

Feb 3, 2023

GREEN - Edward J. Seliga, 99, passed away peacefully at the Gables of Green on February 3, 2023 after a long and happy life. Edward was a lifetime resident of Akron, retiring from Goodyear Aerospace in 1984 after 32 years of service. He served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart for...

Feb 3, 2023

Cecelia Ann Moinette (Messner), 91, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born in Akron, a 1950 alumni of St Mary's HS and was a long-time member of St. Paul's (Akron)Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Anne's(Rittman) & St Andrew's(Norton)Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, a Eucharistic Minister, and was...

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Diane Lowe-Baker (née Bell), 60 - a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio and recent resident of South Chesterfield, Virginia - passed away into the loving arms of the Lord on February 2nd, 2023 at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia following complications arising from an extended stay in the Cardiac ICU for open-heart surgery....

Feb 1, 2023

Milica Orescanin, 69, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. She was born in Karlovac, Croatia and worked for Hyatt Hotels in the United States. She was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Milica was preceded in death by her parents, Stanko and Milka (Alajica)...

Jan 30, 2023

Edward P. Marsh, born November 9, 1953, returned home with the Lord on January 30, 2023. Born in Akron, OH he lived in the Akron & Stow area most of his life. Born to William John and Mary Marsh (nee Mackey). Ed was raised in the Akron area until the age of 13, when he was sent out to...

Jan 29, 2023

Irene Dunn, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 29, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was born as the only child to the late Louis and Alice (Pape) Ulrich, on July 10, 1927. Irene graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1944 at the age of 16. Her teachers let her skip the 4th grade because she...

Jan 27, 2023

Andrew Joseph Kaman of Norton, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 27, 2023. He was 96.

Andrew was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1926 to the late Andrew John and Elizabeth (Yurik) Kaman. After graduating from Johnstown Catholic High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry cum...

Jan 27, 2023

William Edward Davis, Jr., "Bill", passed January 27, 2023, at his Arizona home. Born April 15, 1960 to late William (Bill) Sr. and Patsy Davis, Bill was a proud U.S. Army Vet, who grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, OH graduating from Cuyahoga Falls HS in1978, enlisting in the US Army shortly after. In addition to his parents,...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard Jay DeBerry, age 76, finally accepted the Lord's call home on January 24, 2023 after a courageous and fearless battle with pancreatic lymphoma. He was born June 28, 1946 to the late Vernon and Elizabeth DeBerry. He graduated from Garfield High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army spending most of his service in Okinawa during...

Jan 23, 2023

Helen "Babu" Uhall passed away peacefully at the age of 99. Born July 7, 1923, she was born and raised in Akron. Cooking was one of her passions. Her homemade meals will forever hold a special place in our hearts. She was a life-long animal lover. Her dogs and cats brought her so much love and joy....

Jan 21, 2023

Mary Louise Tice (Phillips), 51, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home. Mary was born March 29, 1971, in Ashland and was raised in Akron. She was a 1991 graduate of Central-Hower High School. Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Michael, children April (Eric) McCown, Jeremiah Tice, Joshua Tice, James Tice, and Abigail Tice;...

Jan 21, 2023

Stefania Woloschyn, 97, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Stefania Woloschyn died as she lived: a fighter, having survived bouts with literal Nazis, poverty, and Covid-19. She was born on May 15,1925 in Zarudechko, Ukraine to Maria and Ivan Masluk. At age 17, Nazi soldiers invaded her town and took her by force to Germany to work...

Jan 19, 2023

Shelly Ann Nemeth, 60, born on May 19th 1962 in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, passed away on January 19th 2023. She was a long-time resident of Akron Ohio. She loved to draw, listen to music, her dog, Wishbone; and most of all, she loved her sons more than life itself. She is survived by son, Joshua Nemeth; brother...

Jan 17, 2023

Robert G. Drake, 88, died at home on January 17, 2023, from congestive heart failure and diabetes. Bob was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on December 5, 1934, to Mary Walker Drake Brunner and Buddy P. Drake. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1953. He then served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1955, where he learned survival...

Jan 17, 2023

"TOGETHER AGAIN"- Anthony W. Brandt, owner of Hudson Drive Hardware, our friend, family, therapist, confidant and favorite person in the world left us on 01/17/23. Anthony Brandt "Tony" was born December 3, 1943 and was raised in Cleveland by his dad Walter Brandt who preceded him in death. His other dear friend, Greg Wikiser, who was his...

Jan 17, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of R. Douglas Fitts on January 17. Doug was a simple but brilliant man who put his engineering degree from Case Western to good use for his entire family. He could fix anything in the house, excelled at problem-solving, and even built his family two dance studios. Doug adored...

Jan 17, 2023

Spencer has left the stage. He passed away on January 17, 2023. Born April 15, 1958 to Danilo and Maria Tuczakov and known from that day forward as "The Baby." He was a graduate of Manchester High School where he played in the marching band. He retired from Diebold. He played bass guitar in many area bands...

Jan 15, 2023

George Lloyd Bruner, 81, of Akron, went home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Carol, his parents, Edward and Evangeline (Pohlman) Bruner, and siblings; Willard, Henry, and Rose. George is survived by his three daughters; Georgia (Don Brooker), Charlene (Craig...