Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Our beautiful Mom was the courageous leader and matriarch of our small yet precious family. She grew up an only child to two doting parents in Akron, Ohio. As a child, she was often found sitting in a tree, reading books for hours. She became a gifted writer of fiction, short stories, and poetry, winning awards for her work....

Mar 5, 2023

Theodore T. Kost, 66, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away March 5, 2023 surrounded by family. He is survived by wife Lois; daughters Melissa (Lamont Sr.) Ivery, Jaclyn (Mike) Gilbert, and Danielle (Michael) Whitsett; and grandchildren Landen, Elaina, Gabriel, & Isabel Gilbert, Lamont Jr. "Little", & Levi Ivery, and Nile, Finnigan & Alice Whitsett. Funeral services...

Mar 5, 2023

Donna M. Nicholson passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Donna was born in Rittman, OH and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from East High School and worked for Goodyear Aerospace until her retirement. Donna loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach, boating, Broadway shows, and shopping. She always had a camera and loved taking pictures....

Mar 5, 2023

John Ferich, 94, beloved by all his family, passed away March 5, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jeanne, brother, George, and parents Anton & Milina. John is survived by his 6 children, Barbara (Dave) Robinson, Beverly Ferich, Deborah (John) Lauderdale, Diana Ferich, John M. Ferich, Judy Ferich, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great...

Mar 4, 2023

Janet J. Sojka, 81, of Hartville, passed away peacefully with family beside her on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born September 20, 1941 in Cleveland, to the late Theodore and Bessie (Butler) Hall. Janet was preceded in death by husband, Robert; and sister, Joan. She is survived by her son, Brian Sojka; son, Aaron Sojka; grandchildren, Tyler, Alexx,...

Mar 4, 2023

Maryann Zarlengo, 82, passed away March 4, 2023. Maryann was born in Cuyahoga Falls on January 6, 1941 to the late Fred & Vera Allen. She was a graduate of Stow High School. Maryann worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls for over 20 years as a Community Development Administrator. In her younger years, Maryann enjoyed disco...

Mar 3, 2023

James Stasiak, 81, passed away March 3, 2023. Jim was born in Akron on July 3, 1941 to the late Ben and Cecilia Stasiak, was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Robert and sisters Dorothy, Julia, & Catherine....

Mar 1, 2023

Eva Tilenni, 99, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. Eva was born on May 7, 1923 to the late Frank & Theresa Varca. She was a graduate of East High School. She worked for Goodyear building the Corsair as a 'Rosie the Riveter' during WWII. After the war, she and her sisters ran their...

Mar 1, 2023

Joseph M. Blike, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Born in Akron on March 6, 1928, he graduated from Garfield High School and then served in the United States Air Force. He was a machinist with RJS Inc. After obtaining a degree from the University of Akron in Industrial Management, he joined Firestone, then MMI...

Mar 1, 2023

Marion L. (Penny) Gid, 80, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born in Akron and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal as a district manager. She was a graduate of Kent State University and a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church. Marion was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 1, 2023

Mary Jane Monago, 104, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mary was also a lifetime member of the Conversanese Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony. She is...

Mar 1, 2023

Steve Rukstelis, brother, husband, father, and friend passed away on March 1, 2023, after a years long contest with dementia. He grew up in Hudson, Ohio, flourished as a student at Walsh Jesuit High School, earned a psychology degree from Northern Arizona University, and went on to a successful career in sales. Steve and his beloved spouse,...

Mar 1, 2023

Floyd W. Miller, 75, of Barberton, passed away at home on March 1. He was born in Barberton, the son of the late Floyd and Alice Miller. Floyd had been employed at Weaver Industries. His pastimes included bowling and watching cooking shows.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Marilyn Mull, Alice Lusk, and...

Feb 28, 2023

Mary Cecilia (née Dunn) Caston passed away Tuesday morning, February 28. She was 98 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Carl, daughter Maureen, son Joe, son-in-law Fig Jankowski, as well as brothers and sisters. She leaves her sister Jean Casseday, daughters Charlotte (Frank) Osborne, Anne Caston, Bridget (Fig) Jankowski, grandchildren Jim Osborne, Tom (Michele) Osborne,...

Feb 27, 2023

Anna Marie Feltrup, nee Pinkston, 35, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2023, after suffering a stroke on Thursday, February 23rd. She was welcomed by her beloved Bobka, Virginia Lysiak, her Granny Nellie Krantz, father-in-law Al Feltrup, & cousin Jeffrey Lysiak. Anna was born on July 6, 1987 in Barberton to Donald & Virginia...

Feb 27, 2023

Theresa Yeager (Klopack), 86 years old, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1936. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us such beautiful memories. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) to whom she was married to...

Feb 27, 2023

David A. Mezzacapo, 84, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Dave was born in Akron to the late Sam and Irene (nee Stevens) Mezzacapo and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School (now St. Vincent-St. Mary High School), where he played football, and briefly attended The University...

Feb 26, 2023

Dr. Allan Shook, "A.J.," "Andre," passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 26, 2023. Allan was born on June 14, 1972 to the late Kenneth A. and Patricia Shook (Story). He was preceded in death by Grandparents, Mary Story, Kenneth E. Shook, Claire Shook, and Dora Radcliff; Aunt, Barbara Walk; Uncle, Ronald Shook;...

Feb 24, 2023

Roen Philip Effler, the beloved son of Phillip Effler and Abagail Davis, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He is survived by his parents; sisters Lily Effler, Nyliahna Davis, and Nevaeh Davis; grandfather Dave Effler; grandparents Brenda (James) Newport and John (Cheryl) Scarpino; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loved ones. Friends may call on Sunday,...

Feb 23, 2023

John Ward Dunnington Jr, 72, of Akron OH passed away on February 23rd after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his children and his girlfriend Jean. We were blessed with such warm weather in February that we spent as much time as possible outside on his deck or driving in his Jeep to go on nature walks. John...