Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Helen Ann (Woog) Gabric

Helen Ann (Woog) Gabric

Mar 23, 2022

Helen Ann Gabric, 95, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2022 at Rose Lane Villa. Helen was born March 20, 1927 to Mathias and Elizabeth (Saag) Woog in Barberton OH and been a resident of Green since 1954. She and her late husband Lawrence owned and operated Hidden Acres Dairy Farm until retiring in 1991. She and Larry...

Colleen Clair (Cassidy) Puma

Colleen Clair (Cassidy) Puma

Mar 23, 2022

Colleen Clair Puma, 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2022. Colleen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on February 25, 1958. She moved to Florida in her early twenties and moved to Ohio in the early '90s. Most recently she lived in Lake Township, OH. Colleen was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Puma, mother & father Barbara...

Bertalan Louis Szabo

Bertalan Louis Szabo

Mar 22, 2022

Bertalan Louis Szabo ("Bert") passed away on March 22nd, 2022 at 101 years of age. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 4th, 1920. Previously a resident of Hudson, he lived in Munroe Falls, Ohio for the last 45 years. He is survived by four children: Judy (Floyd) Aprill, John (Rosario) Szabo, Suzi (Phillip) Gard, and Mark (Vianna) Szabo;...

Susan Elizabeth (Peacock) Windham

Susan Elizabeth (Peacock) Windham

Mar 22, 2022

Susan E. Windham, 63, passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Susan was born in Kermit, Texas to Robert & Fannie Beth Peacock, and spent her childhood moving around the southwest, eventually settling in Edmond, Oklahoma. She graduated from Edmond Memorial High School and went on to attend Cotty College and University of Central Oklahoma,...

Mark William Mahoney

Mark William Mahoney

Mar 21, 2022

Mark W. Mahoney, 65, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous 9 month battle with cancer. Mark was born April 3, 1956 to John W. and Mary (DeFrank) Mahoney in Canton, OH and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a Graduate of the University of...

Lisa Renae (Davis) Davis

Lisa Renae (Davis) Davis

Mar 20, 2022

Lisa Renae Davis, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022. Lisa was born in Canton, OH on March 21, 1969. She received her associate's degree in business administration from Ashland Community College. She was employed by Mark's Cleaning Service in Medina. Lisa loved her Christian faith. She enjoyed working in the yard and the garden planting...

William Harold Paluch

William Harold Paluch

Mar 20, 2022

William Paluch, 71, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. Tikhon Monastery in South Canaan, Pa. He was born October 10, 1950, to Sam and Maria (Trudick) Paluch in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by McKesson. He was a faithful member of St. Elia Orthodox Church and the...

Teresa A. Joseph

Teresa A. Joseph

Mar 16, 2022

Teresa A. Joseph, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born in Massillon, Ohio. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, shopping and rock & roll music. She was also a sports enthusiast. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, John Victor and Harriet (Shaidnagle) Louis; sister, Jeanette Louis; and father-in-law, Herbert Joseph. She is survived by her...

Anton Reppl

Anton Reppl

Mar 16, 2022

Tony Reppl, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving Lord on March 16, 2022 in Akron Ohio. Tony was born in Hungary and came to the United States in 1956. He began his career as a barber and then started his own business in plastics. He enjoyed playing soccer and softball, playing in the senior Silver...

John Gilchrist

John Gilchrist

Mar 15, 2022

John Gilchrist, 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1973 in Akron, Ohio to Joann and Joseph Gilchrist. He was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School Class of 1991 and attended the University of Akron, receiving both his bachelors and master's degree in Business. John was a diehard Browns...

Alan Lawrence Harlock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.