Michael Anthony Zulia (1949-2021) Michael Zulia, of Wadsworth Ohio, answered his call from God on January 31, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was a devoted and loving husband to Joanne Gouskos Zulia for 47 years, and proud, loving father to their three children and their partners: Eleni Zulia and Amanda Davis; Anna Maria Zulia...
James A. Conley, born November 6th , 1985, passed away suddenly on January 29th , 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy E Beach; and his grandfather, Gerald E Wallbrown. He leaves behind his parents, David M. and Pamela J. Conley; grandmother, Barbara A. Wallbrown; brothers, Jason M. (Ashley) Conley, Daniel A. (Virginia) Conley...
Mary Margaret (Form) (Frang) Koncz, 97, passed away Friday, January 29, 2020.
Mary was born in Akron on January 23, 1924 to the late Val & Julia Form and was a lifelong area resident. A 1942 graduate of Garfield High School, she married Tony Frang and together they raised their 3 daughters. After Tony's death...
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Johann A. Heller (née Ackerly) died peacefully on January 29, 2021 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at the age of 79. Johann is survived by her husband, William T. Heller; children, Elizabeth (William), David, and Paul (Marilyn); siblings, Carol Priore of Florida, Claire Wright of Arizona and John Ackerly of Florida. She is preceded in death by her...
Kenneth Ross Lucas, 81, fell asleep in the Lord on January 28, 2021. He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania and was a Research Chemist for Bridgestone/Firestone. He received his Doctorate from the University of Illinois and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Pittsburgh. He was currently a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in...
Uniontown - David F. Born, 91, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Dave was born May 29, 1929 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio to Albert A. and Angela H. (Switalski) Born. He was a Stock roker for Butcher and Singer for 35 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic...
-N. Canton Barbara L. Headley, 77, passed away on January 25, 2021. Barbara was born on September 2, 1943, to the late Matthew & Nina Belacic and was a graduate of Springfield High School. She retired from Pepsi Cola with over 20 years of service. Barbara was an avid shopper. She liked to go out to eat...
Kathleen J. Bologa, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on January 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Emil. She is survived by her sons and their families; Robert (Denise) and grandson, Benjamin; and Joseph (Amy) and grandchildren, Luke, Rachel, Abigail, Anna, Mark and Rebecca. Kathy was born in West...
Rosella Pierce, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Rosella was born in Akron, Ohio on December 1, 1929 to the late Bonnie & Stanley Davis. After graduating from Coventry High School in 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Raymond Pierce. She loved sewing and creating clothes and items for her home....
Jerome "Jerry" Engler, 69, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Hospice of Summa. Jerry was born May 8, 1951 to Jerome and Betty (Welch) Engler in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. Jerry graduated from St. Vincent High School and the University of Akron. Jerry was retired from AT&T after 20 years...
Frank Archual, Jr. 92, passed away on January 21, 2021. Frank was born in Redstone Twp., PA on November 11, 1928 to the late Frank, Sr. & Arietta Archual and had been an Akron area resident for over 65 years. He served his country during WWII in the US Navy, aboard the USS Adirondack. He was a...
Ann Bezbatchenko, 98 passed away quietly on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls. Ann was born in Akron, Ohio in her parents' home on 6th Ave in east Akron on December 18, 1922 to the late William and Theodosia (Kucha) Bezbatchenko. She had three brothers; the late John, Michael and William Bezbatchenko. Ann...
John A. Spinelli, 66 passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born in Akron, he attended St. Martha's grade school, graduated from north High and the University of Akron with a degree in History. He worked at J. C. Penny and then began teaching at the Teenage Parent Center Akron, then taught at Ellet High School before retiring....
John D. Moskos, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2021 at Akron City Hospital Hospice Care. John was born July 13, 1928 to John and Katie (Danella) Moskos in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone after 35 years. He was a member of the Green Kiwanis, Jednota Club...
Arthur "Art" Mileski passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, quietly at home. Art was born on January 18, 1925, to Frank and Mary (Olczewski) Mileski. He attended St. Hedwig grade school, North High School and worked for the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for 35 years as well as the Ohio State Department of Liquor Control...
Predrag Strbac, 52, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2021. Predrag was born June 1, 1968 to the late Marica & Milan Strbac in ex-Yugoslavia and came to America in 1999. He worked for Akron Paint & Varnish for over 20 years. Predrag was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. He was a hard worker and a loving...
Joanne Theodore, 88, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 12, 1932 to Allen and Mattie Dever. Joanne was a founding member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, a member and past president of the Orthodox Christian Women's Association, a member of the Christian Orthodox Council of Akron...
Our Mother, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was known as "Ginny" by most people, and everyone who knew her thought she was sweet. She was a very simple woman - she loved her family, Cleveland sports teams and puzzles. Mom was blessed with a long and happy marriage to Robert N....
Helen Mae Square, 95, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2021 at Brookdale Barberton Assisted Living. Helen was born May 25, 1925 to Louis and Ellen (Patchen) Jacobs in Akron. She was a 1943 Graduate of Kenmore High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She was actively involved with her husband Nicholas...
A most beautiful loving light, with a heart of gold, Blenda (Jeannie) Bochette, 77, passed on January 16, 2021, with her best friend and sister, Shirley, by her side. Jeannie was a hostess extraordinaire who lit up every room she entered. She was graciousness personified, and made friends easily with people from all over the world and...