Thomas F. Dye
Feb 2, 2022
Thomas "Thom" F Dye, 73, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 after a long battle from complications of Covid. Thom was a proud US Navy Veteran. He served honorably on the USS Saratoga during Vietnam. Thom, who loved his Irish Heritage, was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a good neighbor and friend. He was always...
Lynda Marie Slater
Feb 2, 2022
Lynda Marie Slater, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
She was born in Akron, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Paul LaBarre whose bond she shared with was extra special; children, Sara Slater (BriJo Clowser), Mandy Slater...
Margaret Geralann (Colant) Wichman
Feb 1, 2022
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Margaret 'Peggy' Wichman, 59, passed away on February 1, after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Peggy was born in Akron on September 20, 1962 to Joe & Margaret Colant and was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. She obtained her Bachelor's of Accounting from the University of Akron. Peggy began her...
Donna Marie Bungo
Jan 31, 2022
Donna Marie Bungo, 73, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Donna was a team leader in Cuyahoga Falls for the Saint Paul Street Evangelization Team. She enjoyed Photography, Hungarian Cooking, Nature, the Metro Parks, and Genealogy. She was preceded in...
Carl Anthony Garafolo
Jan 31, 2022
Carl Anthony Garafolo, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022. After a very healthy and blessed life, his heart had simply worn out. His time had come. Carl was born April 27, 1928 to Salvadore and Antonina (Crimaldi) Garafolo in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by General Tire & Rubber...
Maria (Schlothauer) Schramm
Jan 31, 2022
Maria Schramm, 90, passed away on January 31, 2022. Maria was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and lived in Yugoslavia before moving to the United States with her husband and son in 1952 to start a new life. She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was devoted to her family. Maria's hobbies included cooking,...
Tracy Lynn Thomas
Jan 30, 2022
Tracy Lynn Thomas, 52, passed away January 30th 2022. Tracy was a 1992 graduate of Weaver School and Workshop in Tallmadge. Despite her challenges, she led a full and happy life. In earlier years she participated in the Special Olympics of Ohio, locally and in Columbus, always finishing in the top three. Tracy had a love for music and you...
Katherine L Harper
Jan 30, 2022
Katherine L Harper, 94, passed away January 30, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Katherine (nee Jones) McLaughlin. She was a member of American Legion # 464, 8 and 40 of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and past president. She was a founding member of the Summit County Democratic Club and the Stow Democratic Club. Katherine...
Patrick Joseph Smith
Jan 30, 2022
Patrick Joseph Smith passed away unexpectedly on January 30. Born March 11, 1953 to Patrick and Mary Smith. Patrick grew up in the west side of Akron and attended St. Vincent Elementary School. He was a 1971 graduate of Arch-Bishop Hoban High School, and attended the University of Akron. Patrick worked for Omnova Soulutions Inc. as a Laboratory Technician. He...
Olga (Ross) Vanchoff
Jan 29, 2022
Olga (Ross) Vanchoff, 91, passed away peacefully at Greenfield Estates Special Care Center on January 29, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Jim and Hilda (Maron) Ross. Mom was a long time resident of the Firestone Park area and worked at the Pflueger Factory. She was a member of the PTA at Leggett Elementary...
Brian Paul Jackson
Jan 28, 2022
Brian P. Jackson, 48, passed away January, 28, 2022 due to complications of AFIB. He was born in Akron on June 13, 1973 to Carole and Paul Jackson and was a lifelong area resident. A 1992 graduate of Green High School/PLCC where he was a member of Junior AFROTC. Brian trained as an electrician and was a proud 25...
Jimmie L Allen
Jan 27, 2022
Jimmie L. Allen, 76, passed away on January 27, 2022. Jimmie was born in Georgia on April 4, 1945. She was a resident of Akron her whole life. Jimmie was preceded in death by her daughter, Vickie Allen. She will be buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, OH.
Thomas Edward Keplinger
Jan 27, 2022
Thomas E. Keplinger, 71, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 30, 1950 to the late Stephen & Irene Keplinger and was lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield Highschool and served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom worked for the USPS, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...
James Earl Moore
Jan 27, 2022
James E. Moore, 92, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in Mayfield, KY until 1950. He worked for Aircraft Braking Systems, retiring as a supervisor in 1991. He was a member of the Top Ten Club during his tenure. With his strong work-ethic, James continued...
John Charles Casto
Jan 27, 2022
-CUYAHOGA FALLS John C. Casto, 64, passed away after a hard fought, 10 year battle with Leukemia. John was born in Akron on November 8, 1957 to the Charles & Virginia Casto. He was a 1976 graduate of Stow High School. He completed degrees at both Kent State and the University of Akron. John worked for First Energy for...
Josephine Robison
Jan 26, 2022
Josephine Robison (Santangelo) entered heaven Wednesday, January 26, 2022. "Jo" supported the war effort during WW2, first working at Goodyear Aircraft, then onto a long career with Ohio Bell. Jo was active in many charitable and other organizations including Telephone Pioneers of America, Special Olympics and the Akron Sicilian Club. Also, she was past Secretary/Treasurer of her retiree's union. Jo...
John James Rainieri
Jan 25, 2022
John James Rainieri Jr. of Green, born February 5, 1960 to John & Billie Rainieri, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2022 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. John graduated from Lake High School in 1978 and the University of South Florida in 1981. He worked from the age of 12 in the family golf...
Dilma Nissel
Jan 25, 2022
Dilma Nissel, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and upon completion of High School she enlisted in the U.S. Army as a medic. While stationed at Fort Richardson in Alaska, she met her husband of 38 years, Brian. She enjoyed volunteering at her children's...
Joan (Shumaker) Kasburg
Jan 24, 2022
Joan Kasburg, 84, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at University Hospital-Portage. Joan was born February 13, 1937, to Carl and Mary (Duhon) Shumaker in Akron and was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Hammel Business College. She was a secretary for Field High School, Junior High, Library and principal for 22 years. She became the...
Susan Nicole "Nikki" Purtz (Bostick)
Jan 24, 2022
Susan Nicole Purtz (Nikki)
"Every real story is a never ending story." ~The Neverending Story
Susan "Nikki" Nicole Purtz, 51, of Ellet, passed away on January 24, 2022. She was born in Akron on October 15, 1970 to Jim and Fran Bostick. She was married to Carl Purtz for 27 years. Nikki had worked for...
