Kerry Phil Galliher
Oct 6, 2021
Kerry P. Galliher, 75, passed away on October 6, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer. Kerry was born on January 31, 1946 in Ashland, OH and grew up in Jeromesville, OH. He retired from the Akron Public Schools in 2006 as a teacher with 35 years of service. Kerry was a graduate of Kent State University, attending...
Phyllis Carol (Wilhelm) Birklund
Oct 5, 2021
Phyllis C. Birklund (Wilhelm), 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Phyllis was born on August 6, 1930, to the late Paul and Gladys Wilhelm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Frank, her brother Robert Wilhelm, and daughter-in-law, Renee Birklund. Phyllis is survived by her children Gail...
Albert A. Zimmerman
Oct 4, 2021
Albert A. Zimmerman, 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert E. & Teresa (Zebedis) Zimmerman, wife Catherine (Workman) of 24 years and wife Philomena (Hallam) of 42 years; son-in-law John Kemerer. He is survived by his loving daughters Cathy (Robert) Nahacky & Karen Kemerer; grandchildren Stephen (Jennie)...
Carey James Gill
Oct 4, 2021
Carey James Gill passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on August 29, 1986, he leaves behind to mourn him forever, his mom, Debra Gill; and his dad, James Gill. He leaves his beloved brothers, Zachary (Kelly) Gill and Ryan Gill; and his sister, Jamie (Josh) Evans. He was the best uncle...
Jonathan Bunya Chouchan
Oct 3, 2021
Jonathan Bunya Chouchan, 29, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. Jonathan was born in Long Beach, California and came to the Akron area in the late 90s. A 2010 graduate of Stow High School, Jonathan joined the Army and served in Afghanistan. Known as Jake to his family and Chewy to his friends, Jonathan always had a...
Lois Jean Witsaman
Oct 3, 2021
GREEN - Lois Jean Witsaman, 92, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Aultman Woodlawn Hospice. Lois was born March 15, 1929 to John and Mary (Muntzing) Slawter. She spent her entire life in Green, and graduated in 1947 from Greensburg High School. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Lee Witsaman in 1948 and they raised...
Jairo Manuel Rodriguez
Oct 3, 2021
Jairo Manuel Rodriguez Medina, age 35, passed away on October 3, 2021 after battling a sudden illness. He was born on December 13, 1985 in La Paz, Honduras. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jessie Rodriguez; and their six children, Noah (15), Isaiah (13), Joshua (12), Lucas (10), Liliana (10), and Ezra (8). Jairo worked in the construction industry...
Rae Lou (Ashton) Stickel
Oct 3, 2021
Rae Lou Stickel, 69, passed away October 3, 2021. Born in Akron on June 18, 1952, Rae was the daughter of the late Mearl & Bernice (Ahart) Ashton. Preceded in death by siblings Edward & Lynne, Rae is survived by her children Curtis (Vanessa) Stickel & Jill Metzger; grandchildren Colton, Megan, & Joy and brother Jeff Ashton....
David William Brown
Oct 2, 2021
David William Brown, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was born in Akron on May 30, 1964. A graduate of Kenmore High School and Akron University, he was employed by the City of Akron Water Treatment Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Margaret Brown. He is...
Joseph Borbely
Oct 2, 2021
Joseph Borbely, 69, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. He was born in Dorog, Hungary and was an Akron area resident for most of his life. He played football for and graduated from the University of Notre Dame and instilled a love for the school that lives on through his whole family....
James William Stroud
Oct 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill, James William Stroud III, announces his passing in Akron, OH, on October 1, 2021, at the age of 67. He was known as Bill, Billy, Uncle Bill, Dad, and perhaps his favorite moniker, Grandad. He was born in Houston, TX and spent time in both Seattle and...
Richard Henry Lang
Sep 28, 2021
Richard "Dick" Lang, 84, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Dick was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended St. Matthew Grade School and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1956. After graduating Dick planned to attend Dayton University, but applied and was hired by Ohio Edison. Dick was still...
Marion Agnes (Herbst) Warner
Sep 27, 2021
Marion A. (Herbst) Warner, 98, died September 27, 2021 at Summa Hospital, Akron, of Covid 19. She was born in Akron January 3, 1923, daughter of Phillip Herbst and Anna (Delus) Herbst. After graduating Garfield High School, she was employed by Goodyear Aircraft during WWII. She traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas to marry her high school sweetheart,...
Richard R. Hrdlicka
Sep 27, 2021
Richard R. Hrdlicka, 85, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born in Akron and was employed by Ruhlin Construction Company, Key Bank and retired from JP Morgan Chase. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian; son, Scott; brother, William; and son-in-law, Timothy Eakin. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Ann Eakin and...
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...