Mary Lou (Munn) Cooper
Jan 18, 2022
Mary Lou Cooper, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Robert; and her brother James Munn. She is survived by her son Bob (fiancé Cindy Hughes) of Akron; daughter Susan (Dave) Jones of Farmington Hills, MI; grandson Robert (Kelly) and their daughter Brooklyn; brother-in-law Jim Cooper;...
Patricia Ann (Eberling-Forte) Jemson
Jan 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Jemson, 83, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born in Akron and graduated from St Mary's Catholic High School. She met John at a night club where they enjoyed music and dancing. We are sure they are dancing together now! She had a brief career in furniture sales and as a realtor. She was a...
Louise Marie (Lengyel) Mojzer
Jan 15, 2022
Louise Marie (Lengyel) Mojzer of Munroe Falls, age 90, fell asleep in the Lord on January 15, 2022, on the 18th anniversary of her husband's passing. Louise lived her entire life in the Akron area and was a life-long member of her beloved St. Nicholas Orthodox Church where she served in many roles during her lifetime. She also spent...
Michael Patrick Vegh
Jan 14, 2022
Michael P Vegh Jr., 84, passed away peacefully Friday,January 14, 2022 after a long, courageous battle. Michael was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1937 to Michael P Vegh Sr. and Helen Vegh(Gaydash). Michael was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring after 42 years of service. Michael is survived by Clara(Lamonica), his wife of 64...
Larissa Anne Freude-Newman
Jan 14, 2022
Larissa Anne Freude-Newman (June 15, 1981-January 14, 2022) passed away in Miami FL after valiantly battling health complications for many years. Her loving husband, David Newman, was by her side.Larissa was born to Rev. Fr. Don and Donna (Drakage) Freude in Johnston PA. She was baptized at St. Michael Orthodox Church in Portage, PA on July 25, 1981 by His...
Thelma Eileen (Horgan) Esker
Jan 14, 2022
Thelma Eileen Esker, 97, passed away on January 14, 2022. Beautiful, smart, sweet, funny, generous, and modest to a fault... Known as Pennie, Red, Thel, Mom... this little red-haired girl was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1924. Her parents, the late Denis & Madeline Horgan, were a pretty entertaining pair, but those stories will have...
Mary Jane (Paoletti) Belany
Jan 12, 2022
Mary Belany (Paoletti), 90, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Mary's first job was as a candy girl at the Palace Theater. She had many jobs, but found true enjoyment working 27 years at Kistler's Bakery as office manager and later at St. Vincent Grade School as school secretary for 20 years. After her retirement, she was very...
Smiljana (Blanusa) Katanic
Jan 10, 2022
Smiljana Katanic, 79, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 10, 2022 in Akron. She is survived by her son Milovan (Tatiana); daughter Milica (Djordje) Bozickovic; grandchildren Vasilije, Lazar, Nikolina, Jelena, Jovana, Milica, & Ilija Katanic, & Nikola & Zora Bozickovic; sisters Mira Alavanja & Maria Bourgeois; brother-in-law Slobodan (Mira) Katanic & Nikola Rnjak; sister-in-law Mara Katanic & Nevenka...
Olivera (Devus) Gutshall
Jan 9, 2022
Olivera Gutshall, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 9, 2022. Olivera was born in Bitola, Macedonia on June 4, 1952 to the late George and Nada Devus. She came to the United States in 1966 and eventually settled in Akron. Olivera was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School and graduated from the St....
Robert Hermann Klocker
Jan 7, 2022
Robert (Bob) Hermann Klocker, 78, passed away January 7, 2022. Bob was born March 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. He attended St. Paul Elementary School. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Bob was a long-time Altar Server at both parishes. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School, where he was the Editor of the...
Bogdan Sokolovic
Jan 5, 2022
Bogdan Sokolovic, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Summa Hospital. Bogdan was born November 3, 1953 in Katinovac, Croatia and came to the United States in 1999. He retired from B & C Machine Company and was currently employed at the New Era Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his parents Mihajlo and Marica, his 2...
Bruce A. Barden
Jan 5, 2022
Bruce A. Barden, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a foreman in the finishing department at Ferriot Brothers retiring after 42 years of service. Bruce was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church and a veteran of the Ohio Air National Guard. He was an avid golfer...
Michelle Lynn Francis
Jan 5, 2022
Michelle Francis, 49, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Her journey with Spina Bifida has ended. She was preceded in death by her father, Dan Francis Sr.; and her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Martha; brothers, Dan (Diane) and Michael (fiancé Rachel); nephews, Dan (Christine), Matthew, Kyle and Lucas; and numerous extended family members. In lieu of...
Sean Francis Fagan
Jan 5, 2022
Sean was born on December 29, 1970 in Akron, Ohio to Michael and Karen Fagan (Syroid). He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2022 after a long illness. Sean was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron. He was a lifelong Notre Dame fan and proud of his Irish Heritage....
Josephine Marie (Meredino) Gergosky
Jan 3, 2022
Josephine (Jo) M. Gergosky, 92, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Jo is reunited with her loving husband Bob following 57 years of marriage. Born to Italian immigrants in Akron, 1929, she lived her entire life in the Akron area. Jo's life was defined as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, social director and friend. Jo...
Michael Raymond Wolke
Jan 3, 2022
Michael Raymond Wolke, aka Tat2Mike, was born in Akron, Ohio on August 19, 1974 and passed away suddenly on January 3, 2022. Mike was a very talented artist in many ways but he was known for his tattoos. Michael had a very big heart and loved his family, his dog Osiris and his motorcycle greatly. He was...
Donald Joseph Lane
Jan 2, 2022
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Donald 'Don' Joseph Lane, 85, passed away on January 2, 2022. Donald Lane left his hometown of New York City in 1954 to attend the University of Dayton and play basketball for the Flyers. He began his teaching/coaching career at Mansfield St. Peter's in Ohio (1958-59), followed by Lima (OH) Central Catholic as head basketball coach. In...
Joseph Arthur Pillitiere
Jan 2, 2022
Joseph A. Pillitiere, 80, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 after a brief illness. Joe was born on October 5, 1941, in Akron to the late Ignatius and Rose Pillitiere and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Firestone for over 40 years. In his spare time, Joe enjoyed hunting, bowling, riding his motorcycle and golfing;...
Kenneth O. Zeigler
Dec 31, 2021
Kenneth O. Zeigler, 90, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2021. Ken was born November 6, 1931, to the late Kenneth O. Sr. and Helen Glass Zeigler in Salem Ohio. After earning a business degree from Heidelberg and spending two years in the army, Ken settled in Akron and worked at Goodyear for 20 years before starting his own business....
Anthony Dominic Didonato
Dec 30, 2021
Anthony Dominic DiDonato, known to most as "Tony", passed away peacefully December 30, 2021 just a few weeks shy of celebrating his 90th birthday. Born January 10, 1932, Tony lived his entire life in the Akron area, graduating from Garfield High School in 1950 and the University of Akron in 1954 earning a B.S. in Business Administration....