Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...