Christopher Peter Tavolier
Jul 21, 2021
Chistopher Tavolier, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by all of his loved ones on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home after a brief illness. Chris was born February 9, 1953 in Akron to Peter and Mary Alice "Sweetie" (Conway) Tavolier in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1971 graduate...
William Craig Walter
Jul 18, 2021
William 'Craig' Walter, 62 passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, surrounded by family. Craig was born on August 13, 1958 to Bill & Ruth Walter of Akron. He was a national salesman for Sealmaster, which allowed him to travel with his family whom he loved dearly. Craig was a lifetime member of Allenside Presbyterian Church in...
Julius P. Heil
Jul 16, 2021
Julius P. Heil, 77, passed away on July 16, 2021 after a long illness. Julius was born on August 3, 1943 in Cleveland, North Dakota to the late Julius H. & Ruth Heil. He joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965. He graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in criminology. He served...
Madeline Elizabeth (Germanis) Bartz
Jul 13, 2021
Madeline Elizabeth Bartz, 93, passed peacefully at her home on July 13, 2021. She was surrounded by her daughters and husband. She was born November 12, 1927, the second of four daughters, to Louis and Elizabeth Germanis in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She met James Bartz at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church dance in 1953 and they were married...
Jean Winifred Vondemkamp
Jul 12, 2021
Jean W. Vondemkamp, 91, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on February 18, 1930 to John and Susan McGrath (Dempsey). She attended St. Vincent High School graduating in 1948. As a young girl, Jean always knew she wanted to become a nurse. After graduating high school, she attended St. John's College...
Sean Michael Connelly
Jul 12, 2021
Sean M. Connelly October 29, 1982 to July 12, 2021 It doesn't feel real - and it is not right - that we must say that Sean Connelly has died. He was found on July 12 after dying suddenly from a heart problem. He did not suffer. He was 38 years old. Sean was a son, brother,...
Mary Ethelreda (Held) Gonzales
Jul 11, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary E. Gonzales, 96, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021. Mary was born in Massillon, OH on September 9, 1924 to the late John & Irene Held. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School and lived in the Akron area since 1947. She worked in the dietary department of St. Thomas Hospital. She was a longtime...
Virginia Megenhardt
Jul 7, 2021
Virginia Megenhardt, loving wife, mother and grandmother; 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Albert E. Reeves and Ruth Keller; and sister, Karen Keller. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael; children, Julie...
Frank J. Spinelli
Jul 6, 2021
Frank J. Spinelli, 95, passed away on July 6, 2021. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 21, 1926 to the late Frank & Rose Spinelli and had been a Falls resident since 1963. He served his country in the US Army during WWII from 1942 to 1944, earning the Bronze & Silver Star. He always...
Gaetano Fragomeni
Jul 6, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Gaetano Fragomeni, 74, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on July 6, 2021. Gaetano was born on June 20, 1947 in Segni, Italy to the late Vincenzo & Angela Fragomeni and came to the United States in 1970. He had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1989. Gaetano was self-employed as a painter...
Dolores A. (Masturzo) Cicione
Jul 6, 2021
Dolores (Masturzo) Cicione, 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother quietly passed away on July 6, 2021. Born in Akron to Nicola and Mary Masturzo, her joys in life included her grandchildren, word search puzzles, gardening, cooking, baking, and her sweets. She worked at Dixie Ohio Trucking and Alsides. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; and...
Richard George Garbinsky, Sr.
Jul 4, 2021
Richard "Garbo" Garbinsky Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, died peacefully July 4, 2021, at the age of 81. Dick was born April 26, 1940, in Ambridge, PA and moved to Akron (Firestone Park) at the age of 14 where he lived his entire life. After graduation from Garfield HS in 1958, Dick entered the...
John Jude Barnhart
Jul 2, 2021
John J. Barnhart, age 70 of Akron, entered peacefully into heaven on Friday, July 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was welcomed by his parents Orland & Madeline (Sumser); brothers Bernard & Floyd; sister Delores Barnhart; and mother-in-law Mary Lou Bheam. John was diagnosed with late-stage ALS in May 2021, and he gracefully & bravely...
Marthia Linee Rieves-Bey
Jul 1, 2021
Marthia Linee Rieves-Bey found her peace on July 1, 2021 at the age of 46. Marthia was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 22, 1974 to the late Liana & Ernest Rieves-Bey. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with her family and graduated from John Adams High School in 1992. She loved music and poetry. She was...
Richard Karl Peters
Jul 1, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Richard K. Peters, loving father and grandfather, passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 86. Dick was born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 30, 1934 and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Akron Standard for...
Hilda (Lerch) Brucker
Jun 29, 2021
Hilda Brucker of Jackson Township, Ohio passed away on Jun 29, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Dorothy M. Ash
Jun 29, 2021
Dorothy M. Ash (Bamonte), 93, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Pebble Creek Care Center.Dorothy was born August 24, 1927, to Louis and Mary (Florimonte) Bamonte in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a small parts welder for Thermal Engineering and Design for over 25 years. She was a former member of St....
Mary (Komarnitzky) Hittie
Jun 28, 2021
Mary Magdalene Hittie was born November 29,1924 to Nicholas Komarnitzky and Eva (Gamella)Komarnitzky in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. She died June 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Olga Mosyjowski (Michael), Mike, Ann, Theodore, Alec, and John (Jann) Komarnitzky and Vera Gmuca (Richard); and son-in-law John Staley. She leaves behind, daughter, Cheryll Hittie-Staley; grandchildren Andrew...
Betty Jane (Tomanek) Phillips
Jun 28, 2021
Betty Jane Tomanek Phillips, age 90, is now with the Lord, passing away on June 28, 2021. She valued and lived her Catholic faith. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Buchtel High School. She started as a teller at the BFG Federal Credit Union when she was 27 and retired as CEO-President at age 77. Betty...
Zane Ray Thomas
Jun 27, 2021
Zane Ray Thomas, 95, of Tallmadge, OH went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021. Zane was born in Akron on February 18, 1926 to the late William and Mary Thomas and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was separated in 1946. He graduated with...