John Martin Strefeler
Sep 26, 2021
John Martin Strefeler, Ph.D, CPA, CMA, CFM, 74, passed away September 26, 2021, in Kailua, Hawaii. John was born July 14 (Bastille Day as he liked to remind everyone), 1947, to Robert and Ruth (Manthey) Strefeler. He graduated from Kent State University in 1968; received his MA and PhD in accounting from the University of Arizona, Tucson...
Theodore "Ted" Kepenash
Sep 23, 2021
Theodore (Ted) Kepenash, 91, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home.Ted was born in Akron on September 11, 1930. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1948. Soon after, he joined the Marine Corp, where he served his country for 4 years. In 1950-1951, Ted saw service in Korea where he received the Purple Heart. Upon his honorable discharge...
David S. Ray
Sep 23, 2021
David S. Ray died on September 23, 2021, in Washington, D.C. He was 58 years old. Dave was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where he attended Garfield High School. Even then, Dave's qualities of comradery and leadership were on display, as he played on the school's varsity soccer team, and served as the 1981 senior class...
Mildred Mae Dekany
Sep 23, 2021
Milly Dekany, 95, of Akron passed away peacefully on September 23, in the arms of her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Milly loved music and dancing. She will be deeply missed by her family and all those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nettie and Calvin Maneval; her...
Donna M. (Almer) Evans
Sep 22, 2021
Donna M. Evans, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Donna is survived by her husband of 36 years, James Evans; sister Doreen Glasgow (James); nephews James & Scott Glasgow; and many other family members. Donna was born in Akron to the late America Almer and Florence Wilson on August 6, 1950. She graduated from Garfield High...
Jadvyga (Pacevicius) Palunas
Sep 22, 2021
Jadvyga Palunas,91, passed away on September 22, 2021. Jadvyga was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on September 15, 1930 and came to the United States in 1952. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Jadvyga was preceded in death by her husband Mecys, daughter Christine, & grandson Stephen. She is survived by children...
Ed Blackwell
Sep 21, 2021
Clarence Edward Blackwell, 67, of Brooksville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 21st 2021. He was born on May 31st 1954 in Akron, Ohio. To the late William C. Blackwell and Willa D. Blackwell. Ed was known for so many things. A talented craftsman, he could build anything and fix anything. No matter the problem,...
Michael Alan Ostervich
Sep 18, 2021
Michael Alan Ostervich, born November 21, 1944 in Akron, passed away on September 18, 2021. Mike was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore High School. He graduated from the University of Akron and later studied at both Exeter and Oxford Universities in England. Mike worked for a time for the Reuters News Service in London. He taught English at the...
Helen Kathryn Swaney
Sep 17, 2021
Helen Kathryn (Moore) Swaney went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward and Hazel Kathrine (Walker) Moore; two brothers, William and Lawrence Moore; and her little bird, Sunshine. Born on August 10, 1942, Helen attended Brimfield...
Walter Goshko
Sep 15, 2021
Walter Goshko, 74, passed away the morning of September 15, 2021 at home from complications of Leukemia and COPD. He was born in Germany to Sophia and John Goshko and grew up in the Akron area. He was an Altar boy at the Ukrainian Catholic Church and attended St. Paul Grade School, Roswell Kent Junior High School and graduated...
John Kempel
Sep 15, 2021
John J. Kempel, of Northbrook, IL, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL. He was born May 9, 1951, in Akron, OH, to Richard "Dick" and Margaret "Peg". Graduate, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He will be fondly remembered as an avid member of the Northbrook community,...
Susan Eileen Mcmorrow
Sep 13, 2021
Susan Eileen McMorrow, 71, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born in Waverly, Ohio. Susan was the store manager at the Village Discount Outlet Store in Cuyahoga Falls retiring after over 30 years of service. She loved her grandchildren, taking care of her family and home and gardening. She was preceded in death by her grandson,...
Susan Marie Valatka
Sep 12, 2021
Susan Marie Valatka lost her fight with Covid on Sunday, September 12th, 2021. Susan was born 5/19/64 in Akron, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marian and Larry Valatka and grandparents Mary and Walter Valatka and Grace and Leonard Rose. She leaves behind her beautiful daughter Samantha (Adam Recklaw), her sister Lori, brother Mark (Debra/Charlie), nephew...
Anna Louise (Pulig) Kmetz
Sep 10, 2021
Anna Louise Kmetz nee Pulig, 100 years old, born in Collier, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Fred Kmetz. She is survived by nieces Carol Leigh, Rita Labbe, and Rosemary (Dan) Barta; and many other loving family members. She was a loving wife...
Mary Alice (Kaufman) Armbruster
Sep 10, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary Alice Armbruster, 91, passed away surrounded by family on September 10, 2021. Mary Alice was born in Akron on June 8, 1930 to the late Marie & John Kaufman and was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She was a faithful parishioner of Immaculate...
Richard K Blocher
Sep 8, 2021
Richard K. Blocher, 94, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19. He was raised in Massillon, attended Ohio University and upon graduation obtained work in Mansfield and then in Akron with the Fred Bock Advertising Agency. In 1980 he started his own agency and continued as a commercial artist into his early eighties....
Barbara Ann (Phillips) Knezevich
Sep 7, 2021
Barbara Knezevich, 80, went home to be with the Lord for eternal rest and peace on September 7, 2021. Barbara was born in Akron on December 14, 1940 to the late Anthony & Helen (Gregoric) Phillips and was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She was employed by Babcock & Schmid in Bath and went on to volunteer many...
Bill W. Garrett
Sep 7, 2021
Bill W. Garrett, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Bill is survived by his children Megan (Brian) Wilson & Aaron Garrett, and their mother Susan Garrett; sister Gayle Eli; and best friend Doug Stobbs. He was preceded in death by his parents Hollis & Earlene; and brothers Roger and Art Garrett. A 1977 graduate of Garfield...
Mark Daniel Hanchett
Sep 7, 2021
Rev. Mark Daniel Hanchett was called to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 57. Mark died peacefully at his home with his wife Kathleen by his side. In addition to his wife Kathleen of 32 years, he is survived by his children Kaitlyn (Rayce) Blackford, Craig and Jacob Hanchett, and...
Carol Sue (Horseman) Burk
Sep 7, 2021
Carol Burk, 78, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021. Carol was born on May 5, 1943 in Akron to the late Harold & Katherine Horseman and was a graduate of Coventry High School. She was a member of Lockwood United Methodist Church. Carol was a member of both the Barberton and Akron City Women Clubs. She enjoyed traveling...