GREEN - Barbara June (McCaffrey) Plum, 86, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born May 21, 1939 in Akron to James McCaffrey and Mildred (Kane) McCaffrey Rogers. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Coventry High School. After high school, she attended the University of Akron. She curtailed those studies to marry and start a family....
Thomas Raymond Balchak, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Tom spent much of his life in Akron, where he was a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War Era, embodying...
Ricky "Rick" Esposito Sr., 63, passed away August 7, 2025. Rick was born April 29, 1962 to Vic and Sally Esposito. He graduated from Copley High School. Rick loved fishing, golfing, playing board games with his family, and watching sports. He was always laughing and having a good time. Rick was preceded in death by his parents....
Marilyn Louise Tuzzio, 90, passed away August 6, 2025, at Normandy Care Center. Marilyn was born September 1, 1934 to Myron and Helen Hoagland in Canton, Ohio. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and had been employed as a Paralegal by Roetzel and Andress. She was a faithful and very active member...
Michael Aaron Giannone, 70, passed away on August 6, 2025. Mike was born on August 17, 1954, in Lock Haven, PA to Robert Sr. and Charlotte (Beam) Giannone. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Jean (Bidwell), his sister Mary and his brother Tim. He is survived by his wife Julie (Wysocki),...
William "Bill" Gerald Moore Jr., 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 6th, 2025 following a recent health battle which he faced with courage and strength. Bill was born in Akron on February 26, 1947, to William and Betty Moore, and spent most of his life in his hometown after a brief period teaching in Colorado...
Lynda G. Tisch, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and love. Born on August 13, 1942, Lynda was born in Huntsville, Alabama before moving to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where she lived most of her life. She went on to be a successful banker...
Mildorag Zuza, 73, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Milodrag was born in Bosnia & Herzegovina on December 4, 1951 and came to the United States in 1997. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Milodrag's life was defined by his love for family and friends. He was a loving father and...
With heavy hearts and with a deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Mae Little. On July 30th, 2025, Ruth passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, two months shy of her 70th birthday. Ruth is reunited in Heaven...
Our dear Mother "Oma", Rosalia Herman, passed away peacefully and reunited with herhusband John "Opa" on July 29, 2025 at the age of 98.Born in Ostrosinci, Yugoslavia (Croatia) on September 15, 1926, to Johann and Josefine Kuehm.Rosalia, along with husband John and children John Jr. and Josephine, immigrated to the UnitedStates in 1952. Rosalia worked side by side with husband...
Julia Zdynak beloved aunt, great aunt and friend passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer disease. She has been a resident of the Gables of Green in Green, Ohio for the past 7 years, relocating to Ohio at the age of 90. She was a resident of Assisted Living for 5 years and then moved to Memory Care...
Elaine Marie Hudak (Brauser), 88, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 of cancer at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. She was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield High School. She was an exceptional seamstress and doll maker, loved to cook and enjoyed family gatherings. She was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was...
Alda Crooks, age 85 of North Canton, passed away on July 26, 2025. Alda was born on May 22, 1940 in Allegheny, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband William Crooks, her parents Rev. Michael & Margaret Lucas, and all of her siblings. She is survived by her sons Anthony Rossodivito and Robert (Debbie) Craft; her grandchildren...
Wayne Laipert, a proud New Yorker and lifelong sports fan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with adventure, laughter, and love. Known for his boundless energy and mischievous spirit, Wayne was never one to sit still-always up to something, always keeping busy, and always finding a way to put a positive spin on life's twists...
Peter Donald Serri, 65, passed away July 25, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pete was born October 2, 1959 in Akron to Gene and Joan Serri nee Beesing. He was a 1978 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and then attended the University of Akron. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. Pete...
Helen Pekar, 98, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at her home in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio. Helen was one of the first female law officers in Ohio as a Deputy Sheriff with the Summit County Sheriff's Department from the early 1960's until her retirement in 1982. She first served in the Civil...
Vernon "Butch" Shahan Jr., 80, passed away July 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is finally at peace with his Father in Heaven. Butch was born October 3, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Vernon Sr. and Mary Shahan nee Painter and raised in St. George, WV. He graduated from Parsons High School. Butch then...
Michael Evancho, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. Michael was born November 30, 1930 in Monessen, Pa. to John and Sophie (Bizaha) Evancho and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed as a Tool and Die...
On July 21st, Catherine "Katie" Bernadette Julagay Corall passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side. Katie was 87-year-old. She was born in Brooklyn NY on November 30,1937. At the age of 12 her family moved to Cooperstown NY. When she was 19 years old, she moved to Akron, Ohio where she met Bill...
Murray "Ray" D. Daitch, 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Akron Central High School in 1964 and the University of Akron. He retired from Marc's Corporation doing security work in 2011. Murray loved all sports and animals. He...