Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Robert G. Drake, 88, died at home on January 17, 2023, from congestive heart failure and diabetes. Bob was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on December 5, 1934, to Mary Walker Drake Brunner and Buddy P. Drake. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1953. He then served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1955, where he learned survival...

Jan 17, 2023

"TOGETHER AGAIN"- Anthony W. Brandt, owner of Hudson Drive Hardware, our friend, family, therapist, confidant and favorite person in the world left us on 01/17/23. Anthony Brandt "Tony" was born December 3, 1943 and was raised in Cleveland by his dad Walter Brandt who preceded him in death. His other dear friend, Greg Wikiser, who was his...

Jan 17, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of R. Douglas Fitts on January 17. Doug was a simple but brilliant man who put his engineering degree from Case Western to good use for his entire family. He could fix anything in the house, excelled at problem-solving, and even built his family two dance studios. Doug adored...

Jan 17, 2023

Spencer has left the stage. He passed away on January 17, 2023. Born April 15, 1958 to Danilo and Maria Tuczakov and known from that day forward as "The Baby." He was a graduate of Manchester High School where he played in the marching band. He retired from Diebold. He played bass guitar in many area bands...

Jan 15, 2023

George Lloyd Bruner, 81, of Akron, went home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Carol, his parents, Edward and Evangeline (Pohlman) Bruner, and siblings; Willard, Henry, and Rose. George is survived by his three daughters; Georgia (Don Brooker), Charlene (Craig...

Jan 14, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Amrose Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023. Chuck was predeceased by his wife, Claudia, his parents, Charles and Mary, and sisters Charlotte and Colleen. He is survived by his daughter Angela (Jeff), son Chaz (Tricia), grandchildren Ashley (Gary), Cassandra, Alyssa, and Drayton, great grandchildren Jose, Claudia Grace, Gary, Charlotte, and Amelia,...

Jan 14, 2023

Lorraine Johnson, 64, passed away on January 14. Lorraine was born in Akron on March 11, 1958 to the late Joseph and Marilyn Norman. She was a 1976 graduate of Manchester High School and graduated with a Bachelor's of Nursing from the University of Akron. Lorraine worked as a psychiatric nurse for both Community Support Services and...

Jan 13, 2023

Lesia Joyner, 77, joined her husband Jack in Heaven, surrounded by family, on January 13, 2023. Lesia was born on October 23 to the late Karl & Lidia Stanko and immigrated to the US in 1949. She was a graduate of Revere High School and retired from Chicago Title. Her greatest accomplishment came when she earned the...

Jan 11, 2023

Margaret M. Elliott, died January 11, 2023. Born in Buffalo, New York to John and Margaret Brayton in 1937, she lived her adult years in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Elliott, Sr.; brothers, Thomas, Carl and Neil Brayton; and dear friend, Tonda Verdejo. She was a registered nurse and retired after...

Jan 11, 2023

Anna Marie Schleier passed away peacefully in the early evening of January 11, 2023 with her two children, Elizabeth and George, holding her hand. Anna was born on March 22, 1932 in the town of Dombóvár, Hungary to parents Anna (Weiszheit) and Julius Kish. Her mother died shortly thereafter from complications of childbirth, leaving her father alone...

Jan 10, 2023

Leslie Baldwin, 66, passed away on January 10, 2023. Leslie was born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 11, 1956 to the late Willis & Marion Hitchcock and was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Leslie worked for may years at Papa Joe's. She was a 1992 graduate of Walsh College School of Nursing and worked...

Jan 8, 2023

Darrell Brian Butler, 39, departed the earth unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Darrell was born in Akron, Ohio on February 14, 1983 to Darrell and Shirley Ann Butler and was a lifelong area resident. Darrell played football for Buchtel High School and graduated in 2001, and joined and retired from the Navy....

Jan 8, 2023

Richard P. Gatian, 61, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home. Richard was born June 23, 1961 to Robert M and Carole L. (Becker) Gatian. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and at the age of 14 was involved in a serious accident as a spectator during a motorcycle race. Surviving substantial brain damage and in a...

Jan 7, 2023

AKRON - Mark Petrochuk, 65, passed away on January 7, 2023, in Utica, NY. Mark was born on June 3, 1957 to the late Sam & Mary Petrochuk. He was a 1975 graduate of Ellet High School and had been a resident of Utica, NY for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox...

Jan 7, 2023

Edna Charlene Ball, 73, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Charlene enjoyed quilting, cooking, bird watching and the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dietz and Winifred (Halstead) Hunt. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Larry Wayne Ball; sons, Steven Ball (Julie McKelvey) and...

Jan 6, 2023

Ronald E. Prexta, 78, of Akron, Ohio passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 after a brief illness. Ron was born in Akron to the late Michael and Helen Prexta and was a lifelong area resident. A 1962 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, Ron was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the City...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary A. Franz, 101, entered into eternal life, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 6, 2023. Mary was born in Akron on July 15, 1921, to the late Steve & Vilma Likevich. She was a 1939 graduate of South High School. Mary was a longtime faithful parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where she was...

Jan 6, 2023

Thomas Cully, 87, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in Akron and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Thomas enjoyed his grandchildren very much and attended every event that they were in whether it was a sporting game, concert or play. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 5, 2023

David C. "Clutch" Collins, 69, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Akron on June 13, 1953 to the late Bob and Anne Collins, Dave was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1971 and went on to earn a Bachelors and Masters in Education from the University of Akron. Dave...

Jan 3, 2023

Paulette S. Coleman, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born in Akron and was formerly a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. Paul Catholic Church. She retired from Apex Electric after over 25 years in customer service. Paulette enjoyed the food network and spending time with friends and family. She...