Obituaries
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Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Richard R. "Dick", "Robbie" Robert
Mar 5, 2022
Richard Raymond Robert Although born in Akron in 1923, Dick 'Robbie' Robert lived his early formative years in Gadsden, Alabama. It was at the Gadsden Country Club that his skill and lifelong passion for golf began, seeing him win numerous awards in the 1930's throughout the state of Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University in 1943 with a BSc...
Mark J Forsthoefel
Mar 2, 2022
Mark J. Forsthoefel, our beloved brother, dear son of Beth Forsthoefel & Frederick W. Forsthoefel Jr. (deceased 1977), peacefully passed away on March 1, 2022 in his sleep. He is survived by the eldest sister Jill T. Grant J.D, (Stow, OH – husband, Tim Grant) and her son Curtis C. Grant (Chagrin Falls, OH, wife Amy & Cora, great niece),...
Mark Wayne Shaw
Mar 2, 2022
Mark W. Shaw, 59, passed away on March 2, 2022 of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. He entered this world on January 23, 1963 in Joliet, IL, born to Linda (Shelton) and Danny Shaw. Mark was raised in Centralia, Illinois by his mother, Linda. His paternal grandparents, Bob and Veneta Shaw, were a loving support in his life...
Christopher Jay Murphy
Mar 1, 2022
GREEN - Christopher Jay Murphy, 72, died with his beloved wifeby his side on March 1, 2022. Chris was born in Akron on October 12, 1949 to the late George & Dorothy Murphy. He was a 1967 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Chris owned and operated Murphy's Golf in Akron for over 35 years. He was...
Предраг (Симо) Јовановић
Feb 26, 2022
Тужна срца обавјештавамо родбину,кумове,пријатеље и познанике да нас је у суботу 26. фебруара у својој 59. години изненадно напустио наш драги отац,супруг и брат Предраг Јовановић- Брацо. Тијело нашег Предрага ће бити изложено у Цркви Светог Арханђела Михајла у уторак 1. марта између 10-11 часова након чега ће се служити опјело. Погреб ће се одржати након завршетка опјела на...


