Feb 25, 2022

Jean (Jeannie) C. Weisman, 77, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 after a long illness.Jean was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Buchtel High School and worked as a bank teller for over 20 years. Jean loved her friends and family, talking with them and telling stories.She was preceded in death by her parents Fred...

Feb 24, 2022

Rodney (Rob) R. Stone, Jr, 65, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 after short battle with cancer. Rob graduated from Springfield High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was always tinkering with something. He loved his dog, Susie. Rob could always make you laugh. He was preceded in death by his son Michael; parents Rodney & Audrey;...

Feb 21, 2022

Irene Paul Theodore, 89, fell asleep in the Lord, surrounded by family, on February 21, 2022, just weeks shy of her milestone birthday. Irene and her loving husband Ted were married just short of 70 years. Irene was born in Cleveland to the late Charles and Clara Paul and predeceased by brothers Harry and Robert Paul. After graduating from...

Feb 21, 2022

Coventry Twp - Juanita D. Miller, 90, fell asleep in the Lord on February 21, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Frances & Ernest Durieux, Sr. on December 30, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Jack Morrison Sr, Robert W....

Feb 20, 2022

After a lifelong battle with Cleveland Sportsitis, Jimmy went home to the Lord where memories of the Curse of Colavito and The Drive could no longer trouble him. Born in Akron in 1950, Jimmy attended both Garfield and Ellet; graduating from Ellet in 1968. Jimmy served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring, he moved back...

Feb 19, 2022

On February 19, 2022, our family matriarch left us to join those she missed who passed away before her. She was born and raised in West Virginia. She lived in Baltimore before moving to Ohio. Linda was a Mom, Aunt, Sister, Grammy, Chichi and Fierce Friend to many. Her family, friends and cats meant everything to her....

Feb 16, 2022

Istvan (Steve) Szijarto, 48, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2021, at the home of his sister after a brief illness. Beloved son of Joseph (deceased) and Piroska, dear father of Leo, Steven, and Luke, cherished brother of Laszlo (Emily), George (Mary), Joseph and Rita (Jonathan) Kesic and uncle of many nieces and nephews, and valued friend of many. He...

Feb 14, 2022

Rosemary Ann Zemlansky, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 14, 2022. She graduated from Akron U in 1962 with a BA in Science, then moved to Boston to pursue her career with NCR. She was heavily involved with the FROC, enjoyed traveling the world, laughing with friends and loved the Boston Red Sox. She is survived...

Feb 14, 2022

Joann Y. Sprouse, 80, died Monday, Februauy 14, 2022. Joann was born in Oak Hill, Ohio and came to the Akron area in 1959. She met Charles Sprouse soon after arriving and got married later that year. Joann retired as a cashier from Giant Eagle in 2010. She liked the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. Joann was preceded in...

Feb 12, 2022

Nelda Wilson, 81, passed away on February 12, 2022. Nelda was the first born child of Martha and Jim Wilson. Survived by brothers, Bill Wilson (Karen), and Dale Wilson, sister, Nancy Unruh, children, Patrick and Sarah Wilson, and many loving friends and family members. Nelda lived in Ohio all of her life, but her heart was in rural Tennessee...

Feb 10, 2022

Timothy E. Filing, 84, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 with his family by his side.Tim was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, attended St. Joseph for grade school and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked for Goodyear for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. Tim spent time at the Goodyear Boating and Yachting Club playing euchre and...

Feb 9, 2022

Sydney Josephine Wickham, beloved daughter of Aaron & Valerie Wickham, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the age of 4.Sydney was born in Akron on November 3, 2017, with a rare genetic neurodegenerative condition. Despite her limitations, she let her voice be known. Sydney was deeply loved from the day she was born. She is now...

Feb 6, 2022

-MUNROE FALLS Donald Kramer, 89, passed away on February 6, 2022. Donald was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 30, 1933 to the late Reginald & Laura Kramer. He moved to Valley City, OH in 1979 and had lived in Munroe Falls, OH since 2019. Don served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean...

Feb 5, 2022

Harry Michael Lapidakis passed peacefully on February 5, 2022. Harry was born in Akron, Ohio on August 31, 1956 to Mary (Andrews) and Constantine "Gus" Lapidakis. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Anthony "Tony" Lapidakis and Lisa Poplos. Harry was a graduate of Copley High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is...

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...