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...
Josef Sensius
Sep 6, 2021
Josef Sensius,86, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born in Sotin, Croatia and came to the United States and Akron in 1955. He was part owner and operator of Triple S Machine for 24 years retiring in 2002. Josef was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the German Family Society. He loved the...
Jane A. O'Connor
Sep 4, 2021
Akron, Ohio - Jane A. (Lieb) O'Connor (February 4, 1921-September 4, 2021) Jane was born into a Catholic family in Sunbury, PA, the sixth of 7 children of Aloysius and Julia (Byrne) Lieb. After earning a degree in dietetics from Saint Joseph College in Emmitsburg, MD, Jane worked as a dietician for several years during World War...
William Edward Syslo
Sep 2, 2021
William E. Syslo, 63, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Western Reserve Hospital. Billy was a member of the Sheet Metal Worker Local 33. He had worked in the HVAC industry and worked for many years for Safeco. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Always one to lend a helping hand when needed and...
Benjamin Vincent Salchak
Sep 2, 2021
Benjamin (Ben) Vincent Salchak,29, lost his battle with addiction Thursday, September 2, 2021. Few fell harder and fewer battled back so bravely. For some, the exhaustion becomes overwhelming, so God interceded with Ben and said, "enough is enough...no more pain or suffering or sighing." Ben was born July 5, 1992, to Mark and Elizabeth (Duff) Salchak in Akron and...
Evelyn Rose Bunnenberg
Aug 30, 2021
Evelyn Rose Bunnenberg, beloved infant daughter of Taylor and Sawyer Bunnenberg, was born Monday August 30, 2021 and spent her brief time here in her parents' arms. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in...
Sebastiana (Bess) Ratcliff
Aug 29, 2021
Bess Ratcliff passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. Bess was born in Akron, Ohio to Natale and Mary Musarra where she was the youngest of three children. Her brothers were Russ and Louie Musarra. Bess was a devoted wife of 69 years to Phil and was a loving, caring mother...