Luke Arron Vance
Aug 5, 2021
Luke A. Vance, 23, beloved son of Andrew and Kristina Vance, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 5, 2021 following an automobile accident. Luke was born August 12, 1997 in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He was a 2016 graduate of Barberton High School where he excelled in wrestling making it to...
Vincent Edward Blackert
Aug 5, 2021
Vincent E. Blackert, Sr, 58, died suddenly on August 5, 2021 at his home. Vince was born on June 26, 1963 in Barberton and was a lifelong area resident. A 1981 graduate of Coventry High School, Vince joined the US Army after graduation. After 7 years with the Army, he returned to Ohio and worked in construction,...
Jeffrey Duane Lucas
Aug 5, 2021
Jeffrey Duane Lucas, 61, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and was a graduate of Hoban High School. Jeff was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was a fan of LeBron James, the Raiders, and Big Time Wrestling. He was also a huge fan and follower...
James A. Drown
Aug 3, 2021
James A. Drown, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls. James worked for Automated Packaging and Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond H. and Virginia (Bozic) Drown. James is survived by his brothers, Richard (Mary) Drown and William...
John Dominic Perrotta
Aug 3, 2021
John D. Perrotta, 92, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. John was born August 8, 1928 to Joseph and Antoinetta (Vaccarro) Perrotta in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life. He had been employed as a truck part salesman for Kramer Deluxe Auto Parts. He was a member of St....
Mark S. Clark
Aug 3, 2021
Mark Stephen Clark, age 69, of Green, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio and graduated from Coventry High School in 1971. After high school, Mark was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country in Vietnam, earning many decorations and medals, including the Bronze Service Star. Mark enjoyed woodworking...
John Benedict Costigan
Aug 1, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Born in Akron, Ohio on November 27, 1927 John B. "Jack" Costigan died peacefully on August 1 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving daughters. Jack grew up and spent his entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. After graduating from St Joseph Grade School, he attended St. Vincent High School, leaving school to join the...
William Wiley Bresson
Jul 31, 2021
Age 86 of Canton, passed away on July 31, 2021 following a short illness. He was born on March 15, 1935 in Canton, OH. He was the son of Russell and Burdell (Haas) Bresson of Louisville, Ohio, who proceeded in him in death along with his brothers: Maurice, Russell, and Ronnie Bresson. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Central...
Ruth (Ganzer) Mohlmaster
Jul 31, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Ruth Ganzer Mohlmaster passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, at Akron General Hospital. She was born November 10, 1928, in Smithville, Ohio, the child of German Immigrants who settled in Wayne County. Ruth worked for AT&T for 25 years and was a longtime member of Telephone Pioneers, Communications Workers of America and Emmanuel United Church of...
Ljubinka (Marinova) Sabotkovski
Jul 30, 2021
Our beloved mother and Baba, Ljubinka Sabotkovski, born September 6, 1935 in Bitola, Macedonia, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2021. Together with her husband of 51 years, Slobodan, they immigrated to the USA in 1971 where they proudly raised two daughters, Harita (Rich) Spencer and Filoreta (Scott) Allen. Her...
Joan Powell
Jul 30, 2021
Our beloved Joni passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2021. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. As a young child Grandpa Luxeder called her a Rosashonder (Clown). He was right! She was energetic, talked fast and never stopped moving. A teacher once caller her bubbly. She had...
Gary Alan Nagy
Jul 29, 2021
Gary A. Nagy, 66, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. Gary was born on April 9, 1955 to the late Steve & Pearl Nagy. He was a 1973 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Gary lived in Marblehead, Ohio for a number of years before returning to the Portage Lakes. He had a...
Jeffrey Ray Fulmer
Jul 26, 2021
Jeffrey R. Fulmer, 66, passed away peacefully Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Jeff was born on October 4, 1954, to Thomas & Judith Fulmer and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Norton High School in 1973 and went on to run his own businesses until his retirement in 2019. Jeff...
Susan Jones
Jul 24, 2021
Susan Jones, 58, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021. Susan was born in Akron on August 6, 1962 and was a graduate of Lake High School. She was a member of the Chapel in Green. Susan was preceded in death by her husband Greg. She is survived by her son Chris Jones, grandsons Jackson and Ryker,...
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,...