Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Joanne S. (Hooper) Hammond
Sep 9, 2022
Joanne S. Hammond, dear mother of Charles R. (Beth) and Steven (Maria) Hammond; grandmother to Samantha, Charles J. and Justin (Allison) Hammond; great-grandmother to Jack, Parker, & Jordan Hammond, and beloved sister to Thomas Hooper left this world to meet her dear Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022. Joanne was preceded in death by her...
Marcia (Segesman) Jewett
Sep 8, 2022
Marcia Jewett, 86, passed away on September 8, 2022. Marcia was born in Canton on May 25, 1936 to the late Louis & Maryon Segesman and was a graduate of John Lehman High School in Canton. She attended Ohio University, where she met the love of her life John F. Jewett. She earned her bachelors in education in 1974...
Julia Elizabeth Smith
Sep 8, 2022
Julia Elizabeth Smith, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Julia was born in Akron on May 5, 1999 to James and Cherie Smith. She attended Green Schools, graduating in 2017 and going on to major in Marketing at Kent State University. She was a fantastic artist and has her artwork displayed at Akron Children's...
Betty Jane (Carlson) Carlson
Sep 7, 2022
Betty Jane Carlson, 62, passed away on September 7, 2022 after a long illness. Betty was born in Akron on May 17, 1960 to the late Carl & Helen Carlson and was a 1978 graduate of Revere High School. Betty was a professional equestrian who devoted her life to raising and training horses. She was a 1980...
Debra Ann Burns
Sep 7, 2022
Debra A Burns, 53, passed away on September 7th after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She spent the last 14 months of her life fighting for every moment she could spend with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia and stepfather Delmar, her father Bernard, and her brothers Bernie II,...
William Miloscia
Sep 6, 2022
William Miloscia passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2022 after a brief illness. William was born November 12, 1940 in Bronx, NY. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating, he made his career in Chemical Engineering with BP/Standard Oil. Upon retirement, he enjoyed astronomy, birding, wood turning and eating a good rare hamburger. William...
James Dean Smith
Sep 5, 2022
James Dean Smith, 49, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, 247 Stow Ave. (one block North of Portage Trail at 3rd St.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 where Funeral Service Prayers will be offered at 2...
Robert Michael Huber
Sep 5, 2022
Bob Huber, 66, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022. Bob was born in Akron on April 24, 1956 and was a 1976 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He retired from Bico Akron, where he worked for nearly 28 years. He was past president of the United Steel Workers Local 2L. Bob loved the Cleveland Browns...
Elaine B. Ayers (Bergstrom)
Sep 3, 2022
Elaine Ayers, 73, of Stow passed away on September 3, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in West Virginia the daughter of the late Ellery and Evelyn Bergstrom. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 54 years, Dave; daughter, Nicole Ayers; son, David (Jennifer); grandchildren, Madison Bellino, and Hunter Bellino; and brother, Gerald Bergstrom. She...
James A. "Jim" Mcfadden
Sep 1, 2022
James A. McFadden, 82, of Akron passed away on Sept. 1 after a sudden illness. Born in Akron, to the late Paul and Helen McFadden, he was retired from Goodyear and was active in the Retirees Club where he served as secretary. He was also active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, FOPA #6, Army-Navy #102, and the Knights...
Robert D. "Bob" Keefer
Sep 1, 2022
Bob Keefer, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022 with his family by his side after a long illness. Loving father, grandpa, papa, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 24, 1953, Bob spent his early life and many childhood summers in his family's hometown of Binghamton, New York. His...
Robert Younge Maccutcheon
Aug 31, 2022
Bob MacCutcheon died on August 31, 2022 from multiple medical issues. Robert Younge MacCutcheon was born in Schenectady, NY on March 28, 1947. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly lived in Tallmadge and Chagrin Falls. Bob was raised in Shaker Heights. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hawley MacCutcheon and his mother, Rose...
Janice Michele (Binns) Simmons
Aug 31, 2022
Janice M. Simmons, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Akron on April 2, 1945 to the late Frank & Winnie Binns, Jan was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1963 and went on to be a radiology technician and worked 30 years at...
Odalis (Rodriguez) Rodriguez
Aug 30, 2022
Odalis Rodriguez, 20, went to be with Lord on August 30, 2022. Of a cheerful and mischievous spirit, she liked to play with children & adults, and was always joking around. She was a loving person and her great character & perseverance helped her overcome many of the difficulties imposed by her illness. Despite her physical limitations,...
Paul J. Stitzel
Aug 28, 2022
Paul Joseph Stitzel, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28 at age ninety-four. Born to Paul Sr and Marie (nee Gill), Paul grew up in Rockville Center, NY graduating from Chaminade High School, served in the Army, and then moved to the Akron area with his parents. There he met and married his wife...
Catherine L. Allman
Aug 28, 2022
Catherine L. Allmän, 87, passed away on August 28. Born in Akron to the late Karl and Lucille Allman, Catherine was a life-long Akron resident and member of Blessed Trinity (St. Martha's) Parish. Cathy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland's St. John University and her Master's from Harvard. A dedicated teacher she retired from Cuyahoga Falls School System and...
James Jeffery
Aug 26, 2022
James Jeffery, 82, passed away August 26, 2022. Jim was lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from MACTAC after 44 years of service. He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughters Kimberly Jeffery and Lisa (Allen) Emmendorfer; grandchildren Sabrina (fiance Corey Perkins) Jeffery, Alyssa (Matthew) Schaber, and Ian Kuhn; and great-grandchildren Elijah Perkins, Gia and Owen...
Carolyn Joanne (Skinas) Mclaughlin
Aug 26, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Carolyn J. McLaughlin, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend. She passed peacefully at the age of 72 surrounded by her family on Friday, August 26, 2022 after a short illness. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Gary McLaughlin, parents Joseph...
Sandra Lee (Hawkins) Suley
Aug 26, 2022
Sandra Lee Suley, 72, passed away August 26, 2022 at her home. Born in Akron on July 19, 1950, Sandy was a lifelong area resident. As a young girl, she received several surgeries on her legs at the Shriner's Hospital in Lexington, KY that helped her live a full life. She retired from the Industrial Commission of...
Stephen Deforeest Clark
Aug 25, 2022
Stephen DeForeest Clark, 70, unexpectedly left this earth on August 25, 2022 from Parma, Ohio. Before departing he left an indelible mark through a life well lived. Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls by his now deceased parents, DeForeest and Rita Clark, Steve graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1970 and later the University of Akron...


