Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Thomas Alexander Antal
Jan 24, 2022
Tom Antal Sr, 73, died Monday, January 24, 2022 due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Janet; children Tom (Coni Krim) Antal, Melissa Antal (Patrick Palmer), Craig (Dr. Laurie) Wagner, & Cory Wagner (Amy Calliari); grandchildren Alexandra & Cameron; brothers Dan (Hannelore Jackson Gard), George (Cathy), Mike, Paul (Doris) and his...
Don Allan Carr
Jan 24, 2022
Don Allan Carr, 69, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 at his home due to kidney failure. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Rhonda; daughters Kelci (Nate) Rayl and Kehla (Chris) Norris; grandchildren Kaelyn, Everett, Liam and Mason; sister Kitty (Merle) Zody; and many other loved ones. He was an amazing dad,...
Ronald Johnson
Jan 23, 2022
Ronald Johnson, 83, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and lived his entire life in the Springfield/Uniontown area. Ron was in the printing industry all of his adult life and started JW Color in 1977 which he was still active in until 2020. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S....
Arvid Uitto
Jan 23, 2022
Arvid Kaleva Uitto, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2022. Arvid was born in Warren, OH on February 20, 1927 to the late Carl & Mary Uitto and was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he played basketball. He served his country during WWII as a member of the US Navy. He...
Carolyn J. (Evans) Gier
Jan 23, 2022
Carolyn J. Gier (Evans) went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. Carolyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 9, 1940. She loved to sing especially songs that praised God. Her faith in God was unwavering no matter the trials or tribulations she went through. She is proceeded in death by her...
Amy Gene (Mullens) Mcghee
Jan 20, 2022
Amy Gene McGhee, 68, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General after a brave and long battle with breast cancer. Amy was born August 7, 1953 to the late Eugene and Anna (Rowe) Mullens in Akron. Amy grew up in Green and was a graduate of Green High School. She became an LPN...
Marie Elizabeth (Rogers) Richardson
Jan 18, 2022
Obituary Marie Elizabeth Richardson passed away on January 18, 2022, at the home of her son in Green, Ohio. She was born December 7, 1940, in Manhattan, New York, the 3rd child and only daughter of Henry and Kathryn (nee Kane) Rogers. Marie grew up in Woodside, Queens and graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Manhattan. She married Robert...
Mary Lou (Munn) Cooper
Jan 18, 2022
Mary Lou Cooper, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Robert; and her brother James Munn. She is survived by her son Bob (fiancé Cindy Hughes) of Akron; daughter Susan (Dave) Jones of Farmington Hills, MI; grandson Robert (Kelly) and their daughter Brooklyn; brother-in-law Jim Cooper;...
Patricia Ann (Eberling-Forte) Jemson
Jan 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Jemson, 83, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born in Akron and graduated from St Mary's Catholic High School. She met John at a night club where they enjoyed music and dancing. We are sure they are dancing together now! She had a brief career in furniture sales and as a realtor. She was a...
Louise Marie (Lengyel) Mojzer
Jan 15, 2022
Louise Marie (Lengyel) Mojzer of Munroe Falls, age 90, fell asleep in the Lord on January 15, 2022, on the 18th anniversary of her husband's passing. Louise lived her entire life in the Akron area and was a life-long member of her beloved St. Nicholas Orthodox Church where she served in many roles during her lifetime. She also spent...
Michael Patrick Vegh
Jan 14, 2022
Michael P Vegh Jr., 84, passed away peacefully Friday,January 14, 2022 after a long, courageous battle. Michael was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1937 to Michael P Vegh Sr. and Helen Vegh(Gaydash). Michael was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring after 42 years of service. Michael is survived by Clara(Lamonica), his wife of 64...
Larissa Anne Freude-Newman
Jan 14, 2022
Larissa Anne Freude-Newman (June 15, 1981-January 14, 2022) passed away in Miami FL after valiantly battling health complications for many years. Her loving husband, David Newman, was by her side.Larissa was born to Rev. Fr. Don and Donna (Drakage) Freude in Johnston PA. She was baptized at St. Michael Orthodox Church in Portage, PA on July 25, 1981 by His...
Thelma Eileen (Horgan) Esker
Jan 14, 2022
Thelma Eileen Esker, 97, passed away on January 14, 2022. Beautiful, smart, sweet, funny, generous, and modest to a fault... Known as Pennie, Red, Thel, Mom... this little red-haired girl was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1924. Her parents, the late Denis & Madeline Horgan, were a pretty entertaining pair, but those stories will have...
Mary Jane (Paoletti) Belany
Jan 12, 2022
Mary Belany (Paoletti), 90, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Mary's first job was as a candy girl at the Palace Theater. She had many jobs, but found true enjoyment working 27 years at Kistler's Bakery as office manager and later at St. Vincent Grade School as school secretary for 20 years. After her retirement, she was very...
Hilda Rosina Goetzinger
Jan 11, 2022
Hilda Rosina Goetzinger (Oswald) of Stow passed away on January 11, 2022. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Ruma, Yugoslavia to the late Martin and Maria Oswald. Hilda was preceded in death by her brother Horst Oswald. She emigrated from Austria to the United States in 1951 and became a U.S. citizen. For 25 years, Hilda was employed...
Smiljana (Blanusa) Katanic
Jan 10, 2022
Smiljana Katanic, 79, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 10, 2022 in Akron. She is survived by her son Milovan (Tatiana); daughter Milica (Djordje) Bozickovic; grandchildren Vasilije, Lazar, Nikolina, Jelena, Jovana, Milica, & Ilija Katanic, & Nikola & Zora Bozickovic; sisters Mira Alavanja & Maria Bourgeois; brother-in-law Slobodan (Mira) Katanic & Nikola Rnjak; sister-in-law Mara Katanic & Nevenka...
Mary Alice Hardman
Jan 10, 2022
Mary Alice Hardman passed away January 10, 2022 at the age of 81. Born on July 21, 1940 in Grafton, WV to the late Harry and Wilma Parker. Preceded in death by her husband Charles and two granddaughters, Heather and Allyson; brother, Ronald Haislip. She leaves behind her children, Lynn (Bill) Jones, Chuck (Diane), Bill (Rosina), Bob (Susan) and Sheri;...
Olivera (Devus) Gutshall
Jan 9, 2022
Olivera Gutshall, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 9, 2022. Olivera was born in Bitola, Macedonia on June 4, 1952 to the late George and Nada Devus. She came to the United States in 1966 and eventually settled in Akron. Olivera was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School and graduated from the St....
Robert Hermann Klocker
Jan 7, 2022
Robert (Bob) Hermann Klocker, 78, passed away January 7, 2022. Bob was born March 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. He attended St. Paul Elementary School. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Bob was a long-time Altar Server at both parishes. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School, where he was the Editor of the...
Melvin Lee Duncan
Jan 6, 2022
Melvin "Mel" Duncan passed away peacefully January 6th, 2022 at the age of 93. He remained very active until the very end, even golfing late into the fall. Mel was not a fan of lengthy obituaries which seems very fitting if you knew him. With that in mind, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his...


