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Robert D. "Bob" Keefer

Robert D. "Bob" Keefer

Sep 1, 2022

Bob Keefer, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022 with his family by his side after a long illness. Loving father, grandpa, papa, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 24, 1953, Bob spent his early life and many childhood summers in his family's hometown of Binghamton, New York. His...

Robert Younge Maccutcheon

Robert Younge Maccutcheon

Aug 31, 2022

Bob MacCutcheon died on August 31, 2022 from multiple medical issues. Robert Younge MacCutcheon was born in Schenectady, NY on March 28, 1947. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly lived in Tallmadge and Chagrin Falls. Bob was raised in Shaker Heights. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hawley MacCutcheon and his mother, Rose...

Janice Michele (Binns) Simmons

Janice Michele (Binns) Simmons

Aug 31, 2022

Janice M. Simmons, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Akron on April 2, 1945 to the late Frank & Winnie Binns, Jan was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1963 and went on to be a radiology technician and worked 30 years at...

Odalis (Rodriguez) Rodriguez

Odalis (Rodriguez) Rodriguez

Aug 30, 2022

Odalis Rodriguez, 20, went to be with Lord on August 30, 2022. Of a cheerful and mischievous spirit, she liked to play with children & adults, and was always joking around. She was a loving person and her great character & perseverance helped her overcome many of the difficulties imposed by her illness. Despite her physical limitations,...

Paul J. Stitzel

Paul J. Stitzel

Aug 28, 2022

Paul Joseph Stitzel, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28 at age ninety-four. Born to Paul Sr and Marie (nee Gill), Paul grew up in Rockville Center, NY graduating from Chaminade High School, served in the Army, and then moved to the Akron area with his parents. There he met and married his wife...

Catherine L. Allman

Catherine L. Allman

Aug 28, 2022

Catherine L. Allmän, 87, passed away on August 28. Born in Akron to the late Karl and Lucille Allman, Catherine was a life-long Akron resident and member of Blessed Trinity (St. Martha's) Parish. Cathy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland's St. John University and her Master's from Harvard. A dedicated teacher she retired from Cuyahoga Falls School System and...

James Jeffery

James Jeffery

Aug 26, 2022

James Jeffery, 82, passed away August 26, 2022. Jim was lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from MACTAC after 44 years of service. He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughters Kimberly Jeffery and Lisa (Allen) Emmendorfer; grandchildren Sabrina (fiance Corey Perkins) Jeffery, Alyssa (Matthew) Schaber, and Ian Kuhn; and great-grandchildren Elijah Perkins, Gia and Owen...

Carolyn Joanne (Skinas) Mclaughlin

Carolyn Joanne (Skinas) Mclaughlin

Aug 26, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Carolyn J. McLaughlin, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend. She passed peacefully at the age of 72 surrounded by her family on Friday, August 26, 2022 after a short illness. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Gary McLaughlin, parents Joseph...

Sandra Lee (Hawkins) Suley

Sandra Lee (Hawkins) Suley

Aug 26, 2022

Sandra Lee Suley, 72, passed away August 26, 2022 at her home. Born in Akron on July 19, 1950, Sandy was a lifelong area resident. As a young girl, she received several surgeries on her legs at the Shriner's Hospital in Lexington, KY that helped her live a full life. She retired from the Industrial Commission of...

Stephen Deforeest Clark

Stephen Deforeest Clark

Aug 25, 2022

Stephen DeForeest Clark, 70, unexpectedly left this earth on August 25, 2022 from Parma, Ohio. Before departing he left an indelible mark through a life well lived. Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls by his now deceased parents, DeForeest and Rita Clark, Steve graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1970 and later the University of Akron...

Eileen Ann (Koch) Smith

Eileen Ann (Koch) Smith

Aug 25, 2022

-TOGETHER AGAIN Eileen A. Smith, 90, passed away at home on August 25, 2022. Eileen was born in Middleport, NY on March 5, 1932. Eileen raised her family in Wadsworth, retired to Murrell's Inlet, SC in 1987, and recently moved to the Akron area. She attended LifeSpring Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death...

Patricia Ann Cerrone

Patricia Ann Cerrone

Aug 23, 2022

Patricia A. Cerrone, age 83, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on August 23rd, 2022. Born in Akron, OH on September 30th, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Pukas) and John Cerrone. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms High School. She enjoyed working and was able to showcase her secretarial skills with...

June Marguerite (Stebbins) Rietz

June Marguerite (Stebbins) Rietz

Aug 22, 2022

June Marguerite (Stebbins) Rietz June Rietz was unusually strong in body, mind, and spirit, which allowed her to live with a failing heart for over ten years. But at age 94, surrounded by family and in the home that she loved, she died on Monday, August 22, 2022. June Marguerite Stebbins was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 30,...

Benny L. Hill

Benny L. Hill

Aug 21, 2022

Benny L. Hill (Jan 15, 1934 - August 21, 2022) Benny L. Hill died August 21, 2022 with his children by his side in the quiet peacefulness of his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was the 7th of nine children raised in Colver, Pennsylvania by Bert & Emma (Makins) Hill. As a teenager, he...

Mary Pat Dzatko

Mary Pat Dzatko

Aug 20, 2022

Mary Pat Dzatko, 86, passed away August 20, 2022. She was born on Christmas day in 1935. She is the beloved daughter of Leo Hickey and was preceded in death by her husband, John Dzatko, son, David Dzatko and sister, Margaret Cook. Pat grew up in northern Georgia, then moved to Akron in her teens where she later met and...

Noreen Mary Mcvay

Noreen Mary Mcvay

Aug 19, 2022

Noreen Mary McVay, 76, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Pebblecreek Care Center. Noreen was born December 24, 1945, to Horace and Rose (Romeo) McVay in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She had been employed by the University of Akron in the Bookstore. She was a faithful member of St. Francis...

Samuel Jones

Samuel Jones

Aug 17, 2022

Samuel Jones, 63, of Kent passed away on August 17, 2022. Born in Cleveland the son of the late Neal and Cecilia Jones, Sam was a graduate of Kent State University. He was a long-time member of the New Apostolic Church in Stow where he served as the organist for many years.

His survivors include brother, Clifford...

Milan Abramovic

Milan Abramovic

Aug 13, 2022

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Marko Saponja

Marko Saponja

Aug 12, 2022

Marko Saponja, 65, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. He is survived by his wife Marija; children Jelena & Nikola; granddaughter Viktoria; three brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. Marko was born in Croatia and came to America in 2000. He worked as a machinist at B & C Research. He was a great artist and he liked to build...