Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Lisa Renae (Davis) Davis

Lisa Renae (Davis) Davis

Mar 20, 2022

Lisa Renae Davis, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022. Lisa was born in Canton, OH on March 21, 1969. She received her associate's degree in business administration from Ashland Community College. She was employed by Mark's Cleaning Service in Medina. Lisa loved her Christian faith. She enjoyed working in the yard and the garden planting...

William Harold Paluch

William Harold Paluch

Mar 20, 2022

William Paluch, 71, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. Tikhon Monastery in South Canaan, Pa. He was born October 10, 1950, to Sam and Maria (Trudick) Paluch in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by McKesson. He was a faithful member of St. Elia Orthodox Church and the...

Teresa A. Joseph

Teresa A. Joseph

Mar 16, 2022

Teresa A. Joseph, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born in Massillon, Ohio. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, shopping and rock & roll music. She was also a sports enthusiast. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, John Victor and Harriet (Shaidnagle) Louis; sister, Jeanette Louis; and father-in-law, Herbert Joseph. She is survived by her...

Anton Reppl

Anton Reppl

Mar 16, 2022

Tony Reppl, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving Lord on March 16, 2022 in Akron Ohio. Tony was born in Hungary and came to the United States in 1956. He began his career as a barber and then started his own business in plastics. He enjoyed playing soccer and softball, playing in the senior Silver...

John Gilchrist

John Gilchrist

Mar 15, 2022

John Gilchrist, 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1973 in Akron, Ohio to Joann and Joseph Gilchrist. He was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School Class of 1991 and attended the University of Akron, receiving both his bachelors and master's degree in Business. John was a diehard Browns...

Alan Lawrence Harlock

Alan Lawrence Harlock

Mar 13, 2022

Alan L. Harlock, 52, passed away March 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Alan was born in Colchester, England and came to Akron as a young boy. After attending Firestone High School, he completed his apprenticeship in the late 80s to become a carpenter, working for over 30 years and was a proud member of...

Willie D. Tonkin

Willie D. Tonkin

Mar 13, 2022

Willie D. Tonkin, 85, of Stow went home to be with the Lord on March 13. He was born in Braxton Co. W.Va to the late Willie B. and Genevieve Tonkin. Willie retired from Chrysler after 31 years of service. In 2013 he was preceded by his wife, Lois Jeanne. His survivors include daughters, Laura (Tim) Lamtman, Cheryl (Ted) Crabtree,...

Elizabeth Forsthoefel

Elizabeth Forsthoefel

Mar 13, 2022

Elizabeth (Beth/Betty) Virginia Forsthoefel, our beloved mother and wife of Frederick (Fritz) W. Forsthoefel Jr. (deceased 1977) and daughter of Elizabeth Mihalka (Baran) and Emerich (Emeri) Mihalka (both previously deceased), peacefully passed away on March 13, 2022 in her sleep. She is survived by her eldest daughter Jill T. Grant J.D, (Stow, OH – husband, Tim Grant), grandson Curtis C....

Carole Ruth Francis

Carole Ruth Francis

Mar 13, 2022

Carol R. Francis, 82, passed away March 13, 2022. Carol was born on August 3, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to Sarah Aaron and Delbert Hoffman (Mary Hoffman). Preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald Hoffman, and loving husband Daniel Francis. She is survived by her daughter Debra Francis (Rayna Graham); grandchildren Danueal Francis, Gary Francis, and Tiffani Francis; great-grandchildren...

Betty Jean (Smith) Charles

Betty Jean (Smith) Charles

Mar 12, 2022

Betty J Charles, 77, passed away March 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Hypertension. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with family, camping, travelling, bowling, and golf. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Gene, daughter Cheryl, grandson Michael, brother-in-law Pete Keith, brothers, Sam, Bob, and...

Charles F. Pritt

Charles F. Pritt

Mar 11, 2022

SPRINGFIELD TWP. - Charles F. Pritt, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on March 11, 2022. Chuck was born in Akron, on October 30,1930 to the late Clyde & Augusta Pritt and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He served his country in the US Army 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War. He retired...

John V Volpe

John V Volpe

Mar 11, 2022

John V. Volpe, 87, passed away on Friday, March 11. He was born in Akron the son of the late Vincent and Mary Volpe. After graduating from John Caroll University in 1956 he took a job as a manufacturer's rep. In 1986 he founded Auto Dealer Designs, Inc. John served many years in the Army Reserve retiring as Captain. He...

Nancyann Marie (Rathwell) Lewis

Nancyann Marie (Rathwell) Lewis

Mar 11, 2022

Nancy Ann Lewis (nee Rothwell), 79, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. Nancy was born May 11, 1942, to Fernley and Anna (Ramunno) Rothwell in Youngstown OH and had been an area resident most of her life. She had worked in multiple libraries for Akron Public Schools, taught preschool children at Immaculate Conception and visited the elderly...

Betty Belle (Scott) Oakes

Betty Belle (Scott) Oakes

Mar 10, 2022

Betty Belle Oakes, 92, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her home. Betty was a long- time resident of Akron, Ohio. She was born on April 5, 1929, to Edwin and Myrtle Scott. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Reeder (father of Donald, Donna, and Jeanette), second husband Jack Oakes (father of...

Toun (Phongchalern) Phongchalern

Toun (Phongchalern) Phongchalern

Mar 9, 2022

Toun Phongchalern, 106, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 16 beginning at 12 noon at the Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S Main St in Akron.

Ronald L. Long

Ronald L. Long

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald L. Long, Sr., 71, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born in Barberton and retired from Parker Hannifin. Ronald loved his family very much and was also loved by many. Anyone who met him loved him. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill; sister, Sandy; and granddaughter, Reanna. He...

Michael Harry Morris

Michael Harry Morris

Mar 8, 2022

Michael H. Morris, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home. Michael was born December 28, 1932 to Harry M. and Mary (Chorlton) Morris in England, he spent many years in South Africa, relocating to the United States in the 80's and recently moved to Green OH to be near family. Michael was a Business...

Catherine Lynn (Willey) Pillitiere

Catherine Lynn (Willey) Pillitiere

Mar 8, 2022

Catherine Lynn Pillitiere (née Willey), 66, passed away on March 8, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with Glioblastoma. A life long resident of Akron, OH and a 1973 graduate of Garfield High School, Cathy was a deeply spiritual, nurturing, artistic, funny, yet private person. Throughout her life she was an avid reader, artist,...

Margaret Ann Hreha

Margaret Ann Hreha

Mar 7, 2022

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Margaret Ann Hreha, 89, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. Margaret was born in Washington, PA to the late Charles & Rose Gersna on July 3, 1932 and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1992. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School, where she played clarinet in the Goodyear Band. Margaret was proudly...

Dorothy (Dot) Gustafson

Dorothy (Dot) Gustafson

Mar 5, 2022

Dorothy (Dot) Gustafson from Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on March 5th, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1928 in Jeannette, PA to Agnes Kren and Carl Kramer. She met her husband Roy T (Ted) Gustafson also from Jeannette, PA, married in 1949, then moved to Akron, OH. She initially worked for Goodyear Aerospace, then later...