Brian Paul Jackson
Jan 28, 2022
Brian P. Jackson, 48, passed away January, 28, 2022 due to complications of AFIB. He was born in Akron on June 13, 1973 to Carole and Paul Jackson and was a lifelong area resident. A 1992 graduate of Green High School/PLCC where he was a member of Junior AFROTC. Brian trained as an electrician and was a proud 25...
Thomas Edward Keplinger
Jan 27, 2022
Thomas E. Keplinger, 71, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 30, 1950 to the late Stephen & Irene Keplinger and was lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield Highschool and served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom worked for the USPS, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...
James Earl Moore
Jan 27, 2022
James E. Moore, 92, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in Mayfield, KY until 1950. He worked for Aircraft Braking Systems, retiring as a supervisor in 1991. He was a member of the Top Ten Club during his tenure. With his strong work-ethic, James continued...
John Charles Casto
Jan 27, 2022
-CUYAHOGA FALLS John C. Casto, 64, passed away after a hard fought, 10 year battle with Leukemia. John was born in Akron on November 8, 1957 to the Charles & Virginia Casto. He was a 1976 graduate of Stow High School. He completed degrees at both Kent State and the University of Akron. John worked for First Energy for...
John James Rainieri
Jan 25, 2022
John James Rainieri Jr. of Green, born February 5, 1960 to John & Billie Rainieri, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2022 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. John graduated from Lake High School in 1978 and the University of South Florida in 1981. He worked from the age of 12 in the family golf...
Dilma Nissel
Jan 25, 2022
Dilma Nissel, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and upon completion of High School she enlisted in the U.S. Army as a medic. While stationed at Fort Richardson in Alaska, she met her husband of 38 years, Brian. She enjoyed volunteering at her children's...
Joan (Shumaker) Kasburg
Jan 24, 2022
Joan Kasburg, 84, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at University Hospital-Portage. Joan was born February 13, 1937, to Carl and Mary (Duhon) Shumaker in Akron and was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Hammel Business College. She was a secretary for Field High School, Junior High, Library and principal for 22 years. She became the...
Thomas Alexander Antal
Jan 24, 2022
Tom Antal Sr, 73, died Monday, January 24, 2022 due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Janet; children Tom (Coni Krim) Antal, Melissa Antal (Patrick Palmer), Craig (Dr. Laurie) Wagner, & Cory Wagner (Amy Calliari); grandchildren Alexandra & Cameron; brothers Dan (Hannelore Jackson Gard), George (Cathy), Mike, Paul (Doris) and his...
Don Allan Carr
Jan 24, 2022
Don Allan Carr, 69, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 at his home due to kidney failure. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Rhonda; daughters Kelci (Nate) Rayl and Kehla (Chris) Norris; grandchildren Kaelyn, Everett, Liam and Mason; sister Kitty (Merle) Zody; and many other loved ones. He was an amazing dad,...
Ronald Johnson
Jan 23, 2022
Ronald Johnson, 83, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and lived his entire life in the Springfield/Uniontown area. Ron was in the printing industry all of his adult life and started JW Color in 1977 which he was still active in until 2020. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S....
Arvid Uitto
Jan 23, 2022
Arvid Kaleva Uitto, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2022. Arvid was born in Warren, OH on February 20, 1927 to the late Carl & Mary Uitto and was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he played basketball. He served his country during WWII as a member of the US Navy. He...
Carolyn J. (Evans) Gier
Jan 23, 2022
Carolyn J. Gier (Evans) went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. Carolyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 9, 1940. She loved to sing especially songs that praised God. Her faith in God was unwavering no matter the trials or tribulations she went through. She is proceeded in death by her...
Amy Gene (Mullens) Mcghee
Jan 20, 2022
Amy Gene McGhee, 68, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General after a brave and long battle with breast cancer. Amy was born August 7, 1953 to the late Eugene and Anna (Rowe) Mullens in Akron. Amy grew up in Green and was a graduate of Green High School. She became an LPN...
Marie Elizabeth (Rogers) Richardson
Jan 18, 2022
Obituary Marie Elizabeth Richardson passed away on January 18, 2022, at the home of her son in Green, Ohio. She was born December 7, 1940, in Manhattan, New York, the 3rd child and only daughter of Henry and Kathryn (nee Kane) Rogers. Marie grew up in Woodside, Queens and graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Manhattan. She married Robert...
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...