Thaya L. Smith
Nov 23, 2022
Thaya Louise Smith, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home. Thaya was born January 13, 1943 to Evers and Helen (Cook) Waters in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She had been employed by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Thaya is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years,...
Terrence Lee Riddle
Nov 19, 2022
Terrence (Terry) Riddle laced up his Chucks for the last time and walked into Heaven's Gates on November 19, 2022. Terry was born in Akron, Ohio on January 23, 1953 to James Riddle and Barbara Saitta. Terry was a Veteran who met the love of his life, Patty (McMillen) Riddle in Furth, Germany. They later married on...
Jewel Faye (Cromwell) Berns
Nov 18, 2022
Jewel Faye Berns was peacefully called home on November 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born on November 13, 1943 in Oakdale, Tennessee to Vester and Lena Cromwell. Faye, as everyone knew her, made her way to Warrensville Heights in 1966 where she met the love of her life, Richard Berns. Faye and Richard enjoyed vacationing with...
Joseph Michael Pinto
Nov 17, 2022
Joseph Michael Pinto, 72, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022. Joe was born in Akron on August 29, 1950 to the late Mary Theresa & Leonard Pinto and was a proud 1968 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. He graduated from the University of Akron and briefly taught history in Summit County. Joe was a longtime...
James William Vonalt
Nov 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 17th, 2022, James William VonAlt passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 85. James was born and raised in Johnstown, PA where he met his wife of 61 years, Judith A. VonAlt. He moved to Akron, OH in 1961 to find work and subsequently resided in Cuyahoga Falls. James worked...
Frieda E. (Dewey) Newberry
Nov 17, 2022
Frieda E. Newberry, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022.Frieda was born in Madison, Ohio to the late Elsie & Harold Dewey and grew up in Perry/Madison area. She met Jack Newberry and fell in love over Barberton Chicken, marrying in 1969. Frieda enjoyed bowling and she was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. She collected and...
Juanita Florence (Bills) Thompson
Nov 16, 2022
Juanita F. Thompson, 94, passed away November 16, 2022 surrounded by family. Juanita was born in West Virginia to the late Warren and Zelma Bills and came to Akron-area as a young girl. She worked as a secretary for Akron Public Schools. Juanita was a longtime member of the Church in the Falls. She is predeceased by...
Margaret V. (Bernat) Aceto
Nov 15, 2022
Margaret "Meg" Aceto, 64, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022 surrounded by her family. Meg was born in Akron to the late Dan & Olga Bernat and was a lifelong area resident. A 1977 graduate of Garfield high school, she went on to raise two wonderful daughters with her husband Rocco. Meg made friends everywhere she...
Angelo Marko Lambo
Nov 14, 2022
Announcing the falling asleep of Angelo Marko Lambo at the age of 100 years who is now in the Heavenly Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ where he joins his lifelong pals Hank Karwas and Stan Pyciak.
First generation born in the United States of America on 04/22/22, at the house of his parents Marko...
Mary Jacqueline Semonin
Nov 12, 2022
Our Queen is Gone
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Semonin (Herring) went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and back into the arms of her husband John Joseph "Jack" Semonin on November 12, 2022.
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Sarah "Sally" Herring and Stephen Herring on May 26, 1931, she was one of four...
William Yurkowsky
Nov 12, 2022
WILLIAM "BILL" YURKOWSKY JR., WAS BORN IN AKRON, OHIO ON JANUARY 22, 1927 AND DIED NOVEMBER 12, 2022 IN WINTER PARK, FLORIDA. HE WAS 95 YEARS OLD. HE WAS THE SON OF WILLIAM A. AND MARY YURKOWSKY, AND HE AND HIS SIBLINGS GREW UP IN AKRON. AFTER GRADUATING FROM EAST HIGH IN AKRON, BILL SERVED IN THE...
Michael D. Medford
Nov 12, 2022
Michael D. Medford, 67, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born in Akron and was a retired financial planner. He was the owner/operator of NettWorth Financial Services in Green. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mary (Wolonsky) Medford; and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 38...
Suzanne M. Danco
Nov 10, 2022
Suzanne M. Danco (Erslan), passed away November 10, 2022, 3 months shy of her 100th birthday. Born February 19, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Stephan and Grace Erslan; She was a 1940 Graduate of Central High School and Hammel Business College. She was employed at the Akron Chamber of Commerce, American Hard Rubber Company and retired from Ohio Bell...
Mary Catherine (Perrotta) Oravec
Nov 9, 2022
Mary (Perrotta) Oravec was reunited with her late husband Mike on Wednesday November 9, 2022, about 2 weeks before her 102nd birthday. But don't tell anyone her exact age. Mary and Mike had 65 years of marriage and are blessed and happy to be together again to dance a polka and maybe even a jitterbug. Mary leaves...
Ronald Dean Dawson
Nov 9, 2022
Ronald Dean Dawson, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was retired from the City of Green, Ohio. Ronald enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Music, being Outdoors and his Farm in Southern Ohio. He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Nancy (Burkhart) Dawson; sons, Mark (Angela) Dawson and Matthew...
William Michael Shaffer
Nov 6, 2022
William "Mike" Shaffer, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home.Mike was born in Buckhannon, WV to the late Ferris Max & Mary Shaffer, and came to Ohio as a young child. He retired from Ford Motor and was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 420. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Mike loved his...
Ronald "Joe" Fahey
Nov 5, 2022
Born September of 1948 Joe crossed over on November 5, 2022 after surviving GBM brain cancer for 6 years. He was met by his parents, John and Nora Fahey; brothers Mike and Johnny; his son, Joel Matthew Fahey plus many Thomas and Fahey family members. He grew up in Firestone Park, spent many years in New Franklin...
John Thomas Lamont
Nov 4, 2022
"TOGETHER AGAIN" John Thomas Lamont, 89 of Akron/Stow passed away on November 4, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Renee Slaven (Howard) and son Ron Lamont (Jackie) and grandchildren Cortney Slaven (Kenny Roberts), Tyler Slaven (Sami Thomas) and Brent Lamont. John is also survived by his brother Richard Lamont (Bea) sister Barbara Lamont-Berlyak and sister-in-law Dorothy...
Jerry Seifert
Nov 3, 2022
UNIONTOWN - Jerry Arthur Seifert, age 86, died Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born July 17, 1936 in Louisville, Ohio to John and Martha Seifert. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a pilot, a flight instructor, a businessman, and a quintessential innovator. All who knew him were touched by his kindness, optimism and his relentless belief...
Jeannette Marie (Ujcic) Judy
Nov 3, 2022
Jeannette M. Judy, 91, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Jeannette was born in Barberton to the late John & Lucy Ujcic and after high school she attended Barberton School of Commerce. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish, where she participated in the Rosary Makers for many years. Music...
