Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

Betty Ann Kalil died March 15, 2023. Betty had a lively faith in our Lord and a love for our Blessed Mother and the Catholic Church. She depended on God's Providence to meet her needs as her resources were slim. She relied on His protection as she freely walked and rode the bus around Akron. Betty's discipleship was expressed...

Mar 14, 2023

Terry Lee Sommerville, 66, passed away after a short illness in St. Cloud, Florida where he resided for the past 40 years.

Terry was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of East High School in 1976. Terry was a compassionate and loving man with a strong Christian faith. He loved the...

Mar 14, 2023

Sally Ann Starks (Coffman) 90, was born March 18, 1933 and called to the Lord on March 14, 2023. Sally is the daughter of Maxine Jane Burroughs and Otto Coffman. Sally is predeceased by her grandparents Scott and Anna Burroughs, parents, aunts Katie and Helen, and sisters Candy and Melba "Poochie" whom Sally visited in Venice Beach...

Mar 11, 2023

Janice Marie Taber (Engle), 94, passed away on March 11, 2023.  Born in Zanesville to the late Kenneth and Vera Engle, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. Taber; and great grandson, Reed Compher.

Janiice was a graduate of Garfield High School and had attended Ohio State.  Before coming to Akron she had...

Mar 9, 2023

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Burse, 70, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a brief illness. Cathy was born on May 1, 1952 to the late Jeremiah and Virginia Madden and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Vincent High School and retired from the medical field. Cathy loved to travel and anything Mickey Mouse. She...

Mar 9, 2023

Rosemarie H. Muha, 89, passed away on March 9, 2023 after a brief illness.Rosemarie was born on February 12, 1934 and was a lifelong area resident. She was raised in Canal Fulton and worked at Clay's Park as a lifeguard and taught swimming lessons. Rosemarie also worked as a lab technician early in her career. Her favorite job was at...

Mar 7, 2023

Silvija Bozickovic, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Silvija was born August 16, 1953 to Damjan and Olga Galic in Zavidovici, Bosnia and had been an area resident for many years. She was employed by Julia Zoran manufacturing and retired in 2019. She was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Silvija is survived...

Mar 7, 2023

Fr. Ralph V. Coletta, a resident of Richfield, Ohio passed away peacefully into eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 7, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. Born July 5, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, he attended St. Bernard's Elementary School. For high school and undergraduate studies, he attended...

Mar 7, 2023

Carol Matheny, 81, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 7, 2023. Carol was born in Youngstown on December 28, 1941 to Edward and Margaret Miller and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Early in life, she worked as a...

Mar 7, 2023

Donna LaCasella, 86, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023. Donna was born on September 27, 1936. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and later attended Buchtel High School. Donna worked as an accountant at her father Frank DelGreco's hardware store. It was here that she met the love of her life, Michael. They married in 1957....

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,...