Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Anita Peters

Anita Peters

Oct 8, 2022

Anita Peters (née Duchaine), born July 1, 1930 in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada, passed peacefully on the night of October 8, 2022.

After moving from Canada to Ohio in 1955, Anita created a beautiful, full life with her husband Raymond Peters (before becoming widowed and raising a family on her own at a young age). She was a...

Linda Kay Ridenbaugh

Linda Kay Ridenbaugh

Oct 8, 2022

Linda Kay Ridenbaugh of Stow, Ohio, passed away after a short illness. Linda was born in 1951 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio; daughter of Homer and Irene Doyle. Linda lived most of her life in Mt. Vernon and was employed by the Mt. Vernon Post Office. Linda married James on March 21, 1970 and they had a daughter Autumn in...

Betty Kate Parker

Betty Kate Parker

Oct 7, 2022

Betty Kate Parker. 83, was born June 8, 1939 to the late Herman and Elizabeth Petty in Carthage, TN. She went home to heaven on October 7, 2022.

She and her family moved to Akron, Ohio and she graduated from Ellet High School in 1957.

Betty was married to Albert Kent Parker and was a...

Robert E. Pickup

Robert E. Pickup

Oct 7, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls - Robert E. Pickup, Sr., 75, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born November 16, 1946 in Utica, New York to Charles T. and Ruth (Anders) Pickup. Robert was a graduate of Kent State University; a veteran of the U.S. Army; former owner of Midwest Wood Shavings and retired...

Caroline A. Mccoy

Caroline A. Mccoy

Oct 6, 2022

Green - Caroline (Carrie) McCoy (Frankina), 95, passed away peacefully October 6, 2022. It is with heavy hearts that we suffer from the loss of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was born April 19, 1927 to the late Sam and Rose Frankina. She was preceded in death by husband, Bert (58 years); brothers, Baby Frankina,...

Norma Jean (Fassnacht) Zugaro

Norma Jean (Fassnacht) Zugaro

Oct 6, 2022

Norma Jean Zugaro, 92, passed away and reunited with her husband and daughter on October 6, 2022. Norma Jean was born in Randolph Twp. on July 13, 1930 and was a graduate of Randolph High School. She retired from Trump Plastics, where she worked as quality control manager. She was a parishioner St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church...

Melvin Austin Noble

Melvin Austin Noble

Oct 5, 2022

Melvin (Mel) Noble, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Akron City Hospital. Mel was born January 5, 1940, to William and Naomi (Parkinson) Noble in Dearborn, Michigan. Mel was a Deputy Sheriff for Summit County and was previously a Locomotive Engineer for A.C. and Y Railroad. He was a faithful member of Queen of Heaven...

Thomas Frank Shuber

Thomas Frank Shuber

Oct 4, 2022

STOW - Thomas Frank Shuber, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born in Akron and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. Shuber was a Management Trainer for Goodyear, retiring after 25 years, then finished his career at Figgie International. He was a proud veteran of the...

August (Augie) Joseph Szempruch

August (Augie) Joseph Szempruch

Oct 1, 2022

August Joseph Szempruch, 74, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born October 1, 1948 to August Anthony and Virginia Belle (Weinert) Szempruch in Springfield, OH. Of his many accomplishments, Augie was especially proud of the large, inclusive family he created. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mike S. and Paul S., brother-in-law...

William Szabat

William Szabat

Oct 1, 2022

William Szabat, 73, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born in Shippenburg, Germany and was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church. William was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam era and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2017 after 28 years of service. He enjoyed horseracing....

Clifford A. Johnson

Clifford A. Johnson

Sep 30, 2022

Clifford A. Johnson, M.D., of Silver Lake, passed away at the age of 98 on September 30, 2022. He was the loving husband of Hazel (deceased) for 67 years and dear father of Clifford (Angela), Steven (Henrietta), Gary (Leonette), David (Diane), Alan (Doreen), Carol Young (Doug) and Michael. He was the grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 17. Cliff...

Carolyn S (Short) Dibble

Carolyn S (Short) Dibble

Sep 29, 2022

Carolyn S. Dibble, 72, passed away Thursday,September 29, 2022 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Carolyn was born April 7,1950 to Clyde and Evelyn (Frye) Short in Barberton and had been an area resident her entire life. She was employed as a Social Worker by the State of Ohio and was dedicated to her profession. Carolyn is survived by her...

Robert Ross

Robert Ross

Sep 29, 2022

Robert J. Ross, after a brief illness, passed away on September 29, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 29,1957.

Bobby served in the army after high school, and particularly enjoyed his time in Alaska. He went on to be a sword fisherman on an international fishing boat. During his long trips at sea, he never...

Robert James Hardesty

Robert James Hardesty

Sep 27, 2022

Robert J. Hardesty, 74, passed away surrounded by family on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Akron on December 11, 1947 to the late Ralph and Maxie Hardesty. He was a 1966 graduate of Springfield High School and earned his Bachelor's and Master's in education from the University of Akron....

Margaret Ann (Schueneman) Feser

Margaret Ann (Schueneman) Feser

Sep 26, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Feser, 76, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She leaves this life to join her beloved husband Thad in their long-awaited next adventure together. Peggy will be dearly missed by her family. She will be remembered for her kind heart and willingness to always help anyone in need. Peggy loved...

Mark Alan Beane

Mark Alan Beane

Sep 25, 2022

Mark Alan Beane, 60, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning. He was born on July 18th, 1962 to Ernie H. and Suzanne (Brenn) Beane in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1980. After high school, he attended the University of Akron where he earned an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, he briefly worked for both...

Mary Helen (Green) Koch

Mary Helen (Green) Koch

Sep 24, 2022

Mary H. Koch, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mary survived by her daughter Darlene (Bill) Rice; brother Butch Green; sister Nancy Cole; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold & Helen Green; son Charles Koch; and siblings Richard Green, Leroy Green, Raymond Green, Harold Green Jr, and...

Joan (Luxeder) Hodson

Joan (Luxeder) Hodson

Sep 24, 2022

Joan M. Hodson, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, after a long illness. Joan was born in Akron to the late Mary & Anthony Luxeder, was a graduate of St. Mary High School, and briefly worked for Ohio Edison. Joan volunteered for the Cuyahoga Falls School System, and went on to work for the district...

John Albert Mills

John Albert Mills

Sep 23, 2022

John Albert Mills, 94, of Uniontown, went to be with Jesus Friday, September 23, 2022 in the comfort of his own home with his loved ones by his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary (Zahirsky) on Dec. 6, 1998; his parents William and Gladys; and brothers Jim & Robert. He worked as...

David Luke Ayers

David Luke Ayers

Sep 22, 2022

David Ayers, 52, of Stow passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Born in Akron he is the son of Dave and the late Elaine Ayers. David worked as repair technician for CVS Health Care.

He was a sports enthusiast especially when it came to the Browns, Guardians, or Cavs.

His survivors include wife, Jennifer;...