Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

On July 3rd, 2021, Ferdinand left this world in peace with his wife and sons by his side. Ferdinand was born March 8, 1931, in Breznica, Croatia to Frank and Margaret (Schmidt) Kungl. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Raised in Croatia, he survived WWII with his family and immigrated to the USA in 1958....

Jun 30, 2022

Joseph Schlimm, 89 of Silver Lake passed away peacefully Thursday June 30th.

The older of 2 children born to Joseph A Schlimm and Mary (Hogan) He graduated from St Mary's in Akron. From 1951-1954 he attended Kent State and Akron University. Joe entered the army in 1954 and was stationed in Seoul as a member of the...

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas T. Milan, President of Avtek International and life-long resident of Silver Lake, OH, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2022 at the age of 67.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Heiner); daughters, Kathleen (Ryan) Fink, Jeana (Tyler) Lewis and son, David; grandchildren, Mason and Madelyn Fink; sister, Christine Jordan; brother, Gary (Judy) Milan;...

Jun 21, 2022

Lane Wright, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2022. Lane was born in Shirley, WV to the late Richard G. & Nina B. (Davis) Wright on December 19, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of North High School. In addition to his parents, Lane was preceded in death by his brothers Richard, Fred, & Frank Wright....

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

George DeVoe passed away suddenly on June 19,2022, at the young age of 73. He was passionate about being a loving family man. George is survived by his wife Marie , and his four children Denise, Dawn, David and Daniel, his seven grandchildren David, Tyler, Mackenize, Ambria, Blake, Arianna and Daphne, and his two great-grandchildren Bryce and...

Jun 9, 2022

GREEN - Robert "Bob" Baltrinic, 85, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at home with his family at his side. Bob was born August 22, 1936 as the 10th of 11 children of Mike and Mary (Pozderec) Baltrinic in Empire OH. His family relocated to Green and he was a 1954 graduate of Green High...

Jun 8, 2022

Betty Ann Petron, 94, of Stow passed away at home on June 8, 2022. Born in Thompson Number 2, Pennsylvania, she has been a long time resident of Stow and member of Holy Family Parish. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and sweetheart, John Petron; her son, John Ronald Petron; brother, Steven Harvilla; brother and sister-in-law, Robert...

Jun 7, 2022

Carl P. LaMancusa, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at home on June 7, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late William and Concetta LaMancusa. Carl was co-founder of A & C Welding He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 6, 2022

Evelyn J. Smith, 95, passed away on June 6, 2022. Evelyn was born in Reading, PA on September 16, 1926 and had been an Akron & Barberton area resident since 1965. She worked as a claims processor for Travelers Insurance, as well as Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and AETNA Ins. Co. Evelyn was a faithful member...

Jun 5, 2022

Judy L. Ray, 84, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 peacefully at her home in Green. Judy was born to the late Elliot & Leona Reese on October 15, 1937 in Barnesboro, PA and came to Summit County as a young girl. She graduated Cuyahoga Falls High School, making some wonderful lifelong friends while she was there. Judy became...

Jun 4, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Warrington, a resident of Georgetown, Texas, passed away June 4, 2022, on her 89th birthday, after a brief battle with cancer. Born June 4, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, she was a resident of the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area for over 55 years. Mary was retired from the Woodridge School System, as bus driver after 17 years....

Jun 3, 2022

Samuel A. Osgood, 89, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carol. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years Martha; daughters Teresa (Dale) Hedrick, Patti (Paul) Trettel, & Valerie (John) Huddleston; grandsons Samuel, Christian, & Seth Hedrick, and Benjamin Trettel; granddaughter Samantha Huddleston (fiancé Colton Moore); sister...

Jun 3, 2022

Susan (Coleman) Dale,73, passed away on June 3, after a long illness. Susan was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident and was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Susan was preceded in death by her daughter Lori Ann Dale and sister Deborah Fryberg. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William E. Dale; sisters...

Jun 2, 2022

Jac A. Hartney, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2022 surrounded by family.

Jac was born in Akron on April 17, 1934 to the late Martin Sr. and Lillian (Motz) Hartney and was a lifelong area resident. He served faithfully in the Army as a Private First Class and was a recipient Good Conduct...

Jun 2, 2022

Frank H. Otremsky, 95, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his home with his son by his side. Frank lived his life for others. He asked for nothing and only needed his family to be happy. Frank was born October 10, 1926, to John and Mary (Penar) Otremsky in Lyndora PA, served in the US Army during WWII...

Jun 1, 2022

William J Hodson, "Bill", passed away June 1, 2022 after a long illness. In his earlier days, he played football and was an avid bowler. He continued bowling for many more years, earning quite a few trophies. After his kids were older, he enjoyed coaching their Little League baseball and softball teams. Later on, he would delight...

May 31, 2022

Louise Josephine Garbinsky (Accurso), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and friends on May 31, 2022 at the age of 81. Louise was born May 16, 1941, in Akron, OH and lived here most of her life. She graduated from St. Mary's HS in Akron in 1959 where she...

May 30, 2022

Dorothy J. "Dot" McGuinness, 89, passed away on May 30. Born in Barberton she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Corrine Young, A member or St. Martha's (Blessed Trinity) Parish, she had at one time worked as the church secretary. Dot loved to create crafts and work puzzles but she mostly loved spending time with family. Preceded in...

May 29, 2022

In loving memory of Jesse Wayne Mattson, age 69, who went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Alabama on March 19, 1953 and always thought of it as his second home. He also loved traveling to Florida. His pastimes were...