Frederic W. Kunig
Jun 27, 2021
Howdy pardner... Well if you're reading this, I've left the Western Dream Ranch and on to the North forty. I arrived on this earth October 6, 1937 & left June 27, 2021. After 83 years I'm off to catch up with parents Fritz & Emma Kunig, brother Robert and in-laws Tony & Katie Merkl. I may even run into...
Johanna Grace Kacsanek
Jun 24, 2021
Johanna G. Kacsanek, 87, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. Johanna was born in Akron on June 6, 1934 to Val and Julia Form. She was a lifelong area resident, a graduate of Garfield High School and retired from Roadway Express. She was also a member of Jednota Club Branch #553. Johanna was a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Patricia Ann Renchkovsky
Jun 23, 2021
Patricia A. Renchkovsky, 71, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Pat was granted her Angel Wings and is at Peace. She is united with her parents after a lengthy illness. She was born and lived in Akron all of her life. She was a sales representative and retired from Tupperware. Pat was a member of...
Richard Kreider
Jun 21, 2021
Richard Kreider, 92, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born in Wadsworth and retired from East Ohio Gas Company. Mr. Kreider was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow and most recently a member of the Chapel in Green. He was a...
Charles (Butch) Lewis Behra
Jun 20, 2021
Charles (Butch) Behra, 70, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Akron City Hospital after a long battle with the effects of Agent Orange exposure during his Army service as a Combat Engineer in the Vietnam War. Butch was born August 12, 1950, to Richard and Ruth (Davis) Behra in Myersdale PA and had been an area...
Mark Francis Pramuka
Jun 19, 2021
Mark Pramuka passed away after a brief illness on June 19, 2021. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 7, 1959 to Frank and Barbara Pramuka. Mark spent his whole life working hard, being direct, honest and providing unconditional love for his family. Mark never wanted to be the center of attention. He did his magic behind the...
Vicki G. (Police) Laslo
Jun 18, 2021
Vicki G. Laslo, 70, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021. Vicki was born on August 14, 1950, to Cappie and Ray Police. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rick, parents and sister Rae Lee Shepherd. She is survived by children Todd (Brigitte), Matt, Misty (Tim) Brown, Mandy...
Robert Lee Yost
Jun 17, 2021
Robert L. Yost, 93, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Bob served in the US Navy during WWII and then worked for B.F. Goodrich, retiring in 1983. He was an avid bowler and past president of the Akron Bowling Association and a member of the Tri-County Hall of Fame. Bob was preceded by his wife Martha; sister Esther Benson;...
Janice L. Mudd
Jun 16, 2021
Janice Lee Vaughan Mudd, an amazing Artist, Loving Wife (Ed, deceased) Loving Mom (Jeanette, Jeff, Laura, Denny deceased, Glenn), Grandma (Jenniffer, Janet, Whitney, Chelsea, Kaitlyn, Brett, Taylor, Harlee), Great Grandma (William, Colby, Emma, Alex), and Great Great Grandma (Liam, Anastasia) has moved on to a new adventure. During her time with us, her thirst for knowledge knew no limits,...
David Paul Capron
Jun 16, 2021
David P. Capron, 63, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Dave was born in Akron on June 5, 1958 to the late Paul and Pauline Capron, and grew up in the Portage Lakes. A graduate of Coventry High School, worked as a mechanic for various area car-dealerships and then as an equipment operator for the City of...
William Christopher Kobbs
Jun 13, 2021
William "Bill" Christopher Kobbs, 54, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Bill was born on March 16, 1967 in Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita, and siblings, Tammy and Larry Jr. He is survived by many who loved him dearly, including his wife, Emily, children, Michael, Gabby, and Katie,...
Adam Christopher Kneram
Jun 10, 2021
Adam C. "Goose" Kneram, 40, died suddenly on Thursday June 10, 2021. Adam was born November 2, 1980 to parents Richard and Debra Kneram. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1999 and earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Akron. He was currently employed at Burning River Adventures. Adam is survived by his...
Loren Douglas Dreier
Jun 8, 2021
Loren "Sonny" Douglas Dreier, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Akron City Hospital. He was born August 31, 1936. Loren is survived by his wife Natalie; son Loren, daughter-in-law Elvira, son Michael, daughter-in-law Kim, grandson Vann, daughter Jill and sweetest granddaughter Ida Rose, daughter Holly; brother-in-law Michael Capes, nephew Mike Capes and niece Julie Hourigan; cousins Sandra...
Franz Bindreiter
Jun 7, 2021
Franz (Frank) Bindreiter North Canton, Ohio- Franz (Frank) Bindreiter, 91, passed away on June 7, 2021. Our dad was born May 11, 1930, in Kirchdorf, Austria. He was the son of Franz Bindreiter and Maria (Ramsimmer) Baumgartner. Franz was a 62-year member of IBEW Local #306 and was a Journeyman Electrician. Franz married Rose (Becker) Bindreiter in...
Renee Marguerite (Bralek) Schillinger
Jun 2, 2021
Renee M. Schillinger (Bralek), 74, was called home in the early morning of June 2, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Irene Bralek of Akron. Renee is survived by her loving husband, and in later years, also her full-time caregiver, Stephen P. Schillinger; sons Stephen J. (Lisa)...
Lauren Renee Oldaker
Jun 1, 2021
Lauren was born in Akron, Ohio on December 19th, 1991 to Ann and Scot Oldaker. She received her Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Akron in 2016 and worked as a bartender in North Canton. Lauren and her boyfriend, Aaron Engel, had 3 rescue fur friends, Carl, Theo and Henry, who they love...
Clora Ruth (Bailey) Craft
May 29, 2021
Clora "Ruth" Oddo Craft, 95, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born in Kent, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Craft retired from Lawson's after 19 years of service. She was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard serving during World War II. Ruth was a member of Broadman Baptist...
Joseph Recktenwald
May 28, 2021
Joseph Recktenwald, 88, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born November 19, 1932 to Joseph and Mary (Rockl) Recktenwald in Dunakomlod, Hungary and came to the United States in 1949. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from The University of Akron and taught...
Earl Edward Rectenwald
May 28, 2021
It is with great sadness the Rectenwald Family announces Earl E. Rectenwald, Jr. of Coventry passed away May 28, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born in Charleston WV to Mary Painter and Earl E. Rectenwald, Sr. Earl brought much joy and laughter to all who crossed paths with him. He will be deeply missed. He did...
Loretta Agnes (Seiler) Roten
May 26, 2021
Loretta Agnes Roten Loretta Agnes Roten, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Inn at University Village in Massillon, Ohio. Loretta was born April 20, 1931 in Akron to Joseph and Hannah (McDonald) Seiler and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a long time and faithful member of St. Bernard Catholic...