Dec 12, 2021

Linda J. Kriska, 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Kriska; and parents Doris and Clarence Inlow. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Bill (Sue) Inlow; her children Nick (Gen) Kriska, Sheri (Mark) Namsick, Kim (Dustin Miller) and Todd Kriska. She also has 11 grandchildren...

Dec 11, 2021

AKRON - Ronald A. Powell, age 86, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1935, in Akron, the son of Prosper and Anna Powell. Ron attended North High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in...

Dec 11, 2021

Betty (Freed) Klever, 93, went to be with God on December 11, 2021. Betty was born on April 21, 1928 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Akron Central High School. She worked at Roadway and retired from there. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leah and Efrid Freed; sister, Barbara Freed; and brother,...

Dec 11, 2021

Theresa (Gross) Kester, 65, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Theresa was born March 15, 1956 to Don and Dorothy (Gresock) Gross in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 2000 from Akron University and a Master's Degree from Walden University in 2007. She was proud...

Dec 11, 2021

Angeline Mary Alexander, 94, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She is survived by her three children: Ann (Patrick) Fisher, Anthony (Becky) Alexander and Joseph (MaryEllen) Alexander; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 Thursday, December 16 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown Street in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Dec 11, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Edna Nicholas, 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2021. Edna was born in Cleveland on June 10, 1941 to the late Wilford & Evelyn Hickin and had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. She had been a member of Graham Rd. Baptist Church since 1969 and worked many...

Dec 11, 2021

Marlene F. Stresnak, 85, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in Lenoir, North Carolina and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Marlene enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and swimming with her friends at the Akron General Wellness Center in Green. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Marlene was preceded in...

Dec 10, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce Jennifer's passing. For more than 16 years Jennifer fought brain cancer with courage, humor, determination, and grace all while thinking of others first and with little regard to her own peril. Jennifer was daughter to Carol (nee Perdziak) and Ben (Jeff); sister of Jessica, Christopher, Rebecca, Karen, Ursula, Juanita, and...

Dec 8, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Sharon Kaye Rhodes, 58, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. Sharon was born on March 21, 1963 to the late Richard & Barbara Rhodes and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981. Sharon loved her family and her children & grandchildren....

Dec 7, 2021

Maria Marz, 91, passed away on December 7, 2021 Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 12, from 2-5 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church 1580 Brown St. in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross...

Dec 6, 2021

Davey Witmer passed away quietly at his home on December 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Davey conquered heart disease, diabetes and stroke with his mantra of "fairly perfect" and by making himself laugh regardless of the situation, thus adding years to his life. Here's what he had to say about himself: "Davey liked everyone he met. His...

Dec 6, 2021

Casey Weaver was born on November 15, 1982 in Akron, Ohio. She went home to the Lord on December 6,2021. She was 39 years old. Casey graduated from The Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2008. Being a fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities she took a job as a Case Manager for medically fragile children. She was...

Dec 5, 2021

Elizabeth 'Liz" Frajer, 36, passed away on December 5, 2021 after a courageous battke with cancer. Elizabeth was born on November 8, 1985 in Yuma, AZ to Edward Frajer & Kitsy Champlin and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 2005 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School. She was kind and caring to all that she...

Dec 3, 2021

Karen (Antro) Wilkinson passed away, on December 3, 2021. She was 71.

Born in Akron, Ohio she was the only daughter of the late Catherine (Biondo) Antro and John Angelo Antro. Preceded in death by her brother Michael, she leaves behind her brothers John and Ron and her beloved nephew Anthony and his dog Miss...

Dec 2, 2021

Irene M. McAvinew, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 2, 2021. Irene was born in Akron to the late Marie & Julius Sterner and was a lifelong area resident. She married Dave Lees in the 50s and was left widowed with two young children in 1962. She later married Kenny Moore and they gave the children many...

Dec 1, 2021

Ronald Dimitrie Smith, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021. Ron was born in Lindora, PA on May 17, 1940 to the late Sam & Helen Smith. He received his Bachelors in Metallurgical Engineering from Grove City College before moving to the Canton area. He retired from Republic/LTV Steel in 1999 with 38 years...

Dec 1, 2021

Terri Shroyer, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was an Ohio State Master Gardner. Terri was the owner and operator of her own landscaping business. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marla Metarko; husband, Barton Shroyer; and sister, Toni Kallenborn. She is survived by her son,...

Nov 29, 2021

Russell VanAmburg, 73, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ravenna. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and obtained his Tool & Dye certification from Barberton, Ohio. He retired from Prospect Mold in 2017 after 48 years of service. Russell was also...

Nov 29, 2021

Charles A. Gustafson, Sr., 85, passed away on November 29, 2021 after a recent battle with cancer. Born in Greensburg, Pa on April 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Roy T. Sr. and Julia Gustafson. Charles "Gus" was a 1955 graduate of Jeannette (Pa.) High School. After high school he entered the Air Force and was...

Nov 29, 2021

Joan Anne Jacobs passed away on November 29th 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Joan will be deeply missed by her three beloved daughters: Electra Jacobs (Rob Buchta), Dayna Jacobs (Nick Onderak), & Nikki Jacobs (Robert Aridano); and her two grandchildren Brianna & Aidan (Dayna & Nick). Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York to Henry &...