Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Marian Christopher
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...
Dr. Nicholas V. Rimedio
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),...
Renee Yvonne Good
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...
Phillip Duane Hochstetler
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...
Richard Warren Brower
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...
Dorothy M. Hawkins (Mccauley)
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.
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Sonny James Peake
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....
James Allan Turns
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...
Gregory Louis Walker
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,...
John Joseph Safar
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...
Joanne S. (Hooper) Hammond
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...
Marcia (Segesman) Jewett
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...
Julia Elizabeth Smith
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...
Betty Jane (Carlson) Carlson
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...
Debra Ann Burns
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,...
William Miloscia
Sep 6, 2022
William Miloscia passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2022 after a brief illness. William was born November 12, 1940 in Bronx, NY. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating, he made his career in Chemical Engineering with BP/Standard Oil. Upon retirement, he enjoyed astronomy, birding, wood turning and eating a good rare hamburger. William...
James Dean Smith
Sep 5, 2022
James Dean Smith, 49, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, 247 Stow Ave. (one block North of Portage Trail at 3rd St.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 where Funeral Service Prayers will be offered at 2...
Robert Michael Huber
Sep 5, 2022
Bob Huber, 66, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022. Bob was born in Akron on April 24, 1956 and was a 1976 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He retired from Bico Akron, where he worked for nearly 28 years. He was past president of the United Steel Workers Local 2L. Bob loved the Cleveland Browns...
Elaine B. Ayers (Bergstrom)
Sep 3, 2022
Elaine Ayers, 73, of Stow passed away on September 3, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in West Virginia the daughter of the late Ellery and Evelyn Bergstrom. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 54 years, Dave; daughter, Nicole Ayers; son, David (Jennifer); grandchildren, Madison Bellino, and Hunter Bellino; and brother, Gerald Bergstrom. She...
James A. "Jim" Mcfadden
Sep 1, 2022
James A. McFadden, 82, of Akron passed away on Sept. 1 after a sudden illness. Born in Akron, to the late Paul and Helen McFadden, he was retired from Goodyear and was active in the Retirees Club where he served as secretary. He was also active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, FOPA #6, Army-Navy #102, and the Knights...


