Obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

Fred M. Fister III, 92 of Akron, Passed September 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Fred M. Fister Jr. and Willa Slattery Fister. Before receiving his chemical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, he was a graduate of Marist Military Academy in Atlanta, GA and a...

Sep 21, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Brian Benson, 74, passed away September 21. Richard was born in Akron on August 6, 1948 to the late Irene and Harold Benson. He was a 1966 graduate of Mogadore High School. Richard retired early from General Motors, where he worked as a tool and die maker for 33 years. He is a member of the former...

Sep 21, 2022

Mileva Rabljenovic passed away on September 21, 2022. Mileva was born in the former Yugoslavia on May 5, 1934. She came to Ohio from Croatia in 1991. Mileva worked for 10 years at the Loyal Oak Tavern in Norton. She was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. Mileva was preceded in death by her husband Slavko; parents...

Sep 21, 2022

David Ralph Blasdel, transformed into Heaven on 9/21/22 at 9:21am after passing away of natural causes. He received his first embrace from God, then ran into the arms of his parents, the late Kenneth and Betty Blasdel! The 3 Musketeers are back together again! David was born July 11, 1950 and is the 4th of 10 children!...

Sep 20, 2022

Saverio "Sam" Barbieri, 93, of Munroe Falls passed away on September 20, 2022. Born in San Vito, Calabria, Italy to the late Francesco and Rosa Barbieri, Sam came to this country in 1957. He was self employed as a carpenter/contractor and was a member of Holy Family Parish.

In 2014 he was preceded in death by his...

Sep 20, 2022

Marian Christopher, 96 of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2022, with her daughter by her side.  She was born February 16, 1926, on a farm and raised in Bay Village, Ohio,  where she was a Charter member of Bethesda-on-the-Bay Lutheran Church and graduated from Bay High School in 1944.  Marian earned a Bachelor...

Sep 17, 2022

Dr. Nicholas V. Rimedio, Sr. went to final rest on Saturday, September 17, 2022, a few months before he planned to celebrate another Buckeye win over arch rival Michigan.  Known as "Doc" by thousands, he is best remembered in his many roles as Doctor, Friend, Son, Papa, and Father. Our Dad will rejoin his parents James and Evelyn (Toriello),...

Sep 17, 2022

Renee' Yvonne Good (nee Hruby), age 62, went to be with her heavenly family and friends on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was a beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Good, Jr. Renee' devoted her life to her daughter, Joyce and "Gi Gi" to her absolute love, her granddaughter, Francessca. She was a cherished daughter to...

Sep 16, 2022

Phillip Duane Hochstetler passed away Friday 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a 19 month courageous battle with brain cancer (GBM). Phillip was born February 28th, 1971 to Eli (Bev) Hochstetler and Patricia Hochstetler in Massillon, Ohio. He was the eldest of his four brothers. Phillip grew up in Green, Ohio and graduated...

Sep 16, 2022

Coventry Township - Richard W. Brower, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 19, 1951. Richard was an avid lover of music, and played several instruments. He was a graduate of Field High School Class of 1969. He loved watching his Buckeyes, Browns and...

Sep 15, 2022

Dorothy M. Hawkins,95, passed away on Sept. 15. Born in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Rose McCauley, she had lived most of her life in the Akron area. Dorothy retired from Reiter Dairy and had been quite active in the Reiter Retirees Club. She was a long-time member of Summit Wesleyan Church.

Preceded...

Sep 13, 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN Sonny Peake, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 13, 2022. Sonny was born in Bluefield, WV on July 4, 1930 and had been an area resident for nearly 70 years. Sonny worked as a conductor for B&O Railroad (later Chessie System) and after retirement, worked as a starter for Turkeyfoot Golf Course....

Sep 10, 2022

James A. Turns, 75, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2022 due to an automobile accident. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Grace Turns; parents-in-law William & Rita Beadling; his sister-in-law Suzanne(Kevin)Self; brothers-in-law Bruce Beadling, Dr. Harry Bjornstad, and Kevin Self; and brothers William DeMeio and Bill Turns. He is survived by his...

Sep 9, 2022

Gregory Louis Walker passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning on September 9th 2022. He was born October 24th 1952 in Akron OH, to the late Kay & Paul Walker. Preceded In death by his Sister Paula Walker, and Sister-In-Law Janet Walker; brother-in-law Larry Gwinn & his Best Friend Jeff Davis.. He leaves to mourn,...

Sep 9, 2022

RICHFIELD - John J. Safar, 93, passed away September 9, 2022. John was born in Akron, Ohio on June 25, 1929 to Julius and Katie Safar and lived his entire life in the Akron area until June of 2019 when he moved to The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield after his beloved wife, Mary, passed away.John was a Sergeant...

Sep 9, 2022

Joanne S. Hammond, dear mother of Charles R. (Beth) and Steven (Maria) Hammond; grandmother to Samantha, Charles J. and Justin (Allison) Hammond; great-grandmother to Jack, Parker, & Jordan Hammond, and beloved sister to Thomas Hooper left this world to meet her dear Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022. Joanne was preceded in death by her...

Sep 8, 2022

Marcia Jewett, 86, passed away on September 8, 2022. Marcia was born in Canton on May 25, 1936 to the late Louis & Maryon Segesman and was a graduate of John Lehman High School in Canton. She attended Ohio University, where she met the love of her life John F. Jewett. She earned her bachelors in education in 1974...

Sep 8, 2022

Julia Elizabeth Smith, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Julia was born in Akron on May 5, 1999 to James and Cherie Smith. She attended Green Schools, graduating in 2017 and going on to major in Marketing at Kent State University. She was a fantastic artist and has her artwork displayed at Akron Children's...

Sep 7, 2022

Betty Jane Carlson, 62, passed away on September 7, 2022 after a long illness. Betty was born in Akron on May 17, 1960 to the late Carl & Helen Carlson and was a 1978 graduate of Revere High School. Betty was a professional equestrian who devoted her life to raising and training horses. She was a 1980...

Sep 7, 2022

Debra A Burns, 53, passed away on September 7th after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She spent the last 14 months of her life fighting for every moment she could spend with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia and stepfather Delmar, her father Bernard, and her brothers Bernie II,...