Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Mary Ann (Merkle) Kunig
Dec 16, 2021
Mary Ann Kunig passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 80. Mary Ann never met a stranger that did not become a friend. She was always giving and would do anything to help. She was born on August 29, 1941 to Tony and Kate (Muslek) Markle. After graduating from Barberton High School,...
Dorothy Faith Ebling
Dec 15, 2021
Dorothy Faith Ebling (Newman), born on April 27, 1957 passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2021 at her home in Stow. Dorothy was born in Fort Dix, NJ to the late Gerald and Carlene (Adams) Newman. Dorothy moved to Ohio where she grew up in Medina County and graduated from Brunswick High School. From there she moved to Streetsboro where...
Anna M. Woytovech
Dec 15, 2021
Anna M. Woytovech, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where funeral service prayers will begin at 10:15 a.m. Funeral service will then continue at 11 a.m. at Holy Ghost Ukrainian...
Maryann (Mariola) Cook
Dec 15, 2021
MaryAnn (Mariola) Cook, 96, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family at home, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. MaryAnn was born July 27, 1925 to Angelo and Florence (Lawrence) Mariola in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She had been employed as a Legal Secretary for several firms including Buckingham, Doolittle and Burrows. She...
Marguerite Parish (Parish) Codian
Dec 13, 2021
Marguerite (Parish) Codian, 97, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born on May 30th, 1924 to Joseph and Lucia (Scarpetti) Parish in Akron Ohio and had been an area resident her entire life. She had a lengthy career as the Business Manager of the College of Business at the University of Akron. Marguerite was preceded in death...
Linda Joyce (Inlow) Kriska
Dec 12, 2021
Linda J. Kriska, 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Kriska; and parents Doris and Clarence Inlow. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Bill (Sue) Inlow; her children Nick (Gen) Kriska, Sheri (Mark) Namsick, Kim (Dustin Miller) and Todd Kriska. She also has 11 grandchildren...
Ronald Angelo Powell
Dec 11, 2021
AKRON - Ronald A. Powell, age 86, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1935, in Akron, the son of Prosper and Anna Powell. Ron attended North High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in...
Betty Josephine Klever
Dec 11, 2021
Betty (Freed) Klever, 93, went to be with God on December 11, 2021. Betty was born on April 21, 1928 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Akron Central High School. She worked at Roadway and retired from there. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leah and Efrid Freed; sister, Barbara Freed; and brother,...
Theresa Marie (Gross) Kester
Dec 11, 2021
Theresa (Gross) Kester, 65, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Theresa was born March 15, 1956 to Don and Dorothy (Gresock) Gross in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 2000 from Akron University and a Master's Degree from Walden University in 2007. She was proud...
Angeline Mary (Lombardo) Alexander
Dec 11, 2021
Angeline Mary Alexander, 94, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She is survived by her three children: Ann (Patrick) Fisher, Anthony (Becky) Alexander and Joseph (MaryEllen) Alexander; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 Thursday, December 16 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown Street in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Autumn L Hyder
Dec 11, 2021
Autumn Hyder (Ridenbaugh), 51, of Stow. born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on October 4, 1970 passed away on December 11, 2021. She was employed with Progressive Insurance for 23 years. Autumn was a beautiful woman with an amazing heart. She had a knack for bringing people together adding light and laughter to the room. She always made the best of...
Edna Blanche (Hickin) Nicholas
Dec 11, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Edna Nicholas, 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2021. Edna was born in Cleveland on June 10, 1941 to the late Wilford & Evelyn Hickin and had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. She had been a member of Graham Rd. Baptist Church since 1969 and worked many...
Marlene F. (Carter) Stresnak
Dec 11, 2021
Marlene F. Stresnak, 85, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in Lenoir, North Carolina and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Marlene enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and swimming with her friends at the Akron General Wellness Center in Green. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Marlene was preceded in...
Jennifer Ann Buchanan
Dec 10, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce Jennifer's passing. For more than 16 years Jennifer fought brain cancer with courage, humor, determination, and grace all while thinking of others first and with little regard to her own peril. Jennifer was daughter to Carol (nee Perdziak) and Ben (Jeff); sister of Jessica, Christopher, Rebecca, Karen, Ursula, Juanita, and...
Sharon Kaye (Rhodes) Rhodes
Dec 8, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Sharon Kaye Rhodes, 58, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. Sharon was born on March 21, 1963 to the late Richard & Barbara Rhodes and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981. Sharon loved her family and her children & grandchildren....
Maria (Fickert) Marz
Dec 7, 2021
Maria Marz, 91, passed away on December 7, 2021 Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 12, from 2-5 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church 1580 Brown St. in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross...
Anthony S O'Keefe
Dec 6, 2021
Anthony (Tony) S O'Keefe, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on December 6, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Long Island, New York to the late George and Rina O'Keefe. In 1989, Tony moved to Stow, Ohio where he met the love of his life and best friend, Pam. Tony was a gifted musician who...
David Michael Witmer
Dec 6, 2021
Davey Witmer passed away quietly at his home on December 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Davey conquered heart disease, diabetes and stroke with his mantra of "fairly perfect" and by making himself laugh regardless of the situation, thus adding years to his life. Here's what he had to say about himself: "Davey liked everyone he met. His...
Casey J. (Castner) Weaver
Dec 6, 2021
Casey Weaver was born on November 15, 1982 in Akron, Ohio. She went home to the Lord on December 6,2021. She was 39 years old. Casey graduated from The Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2008. Being a fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities she took a job as a Case Manager for medically fragile children. She was...
Elizabeth (Frajer) Frajer
Dec 5, 2021
Elizabeth 'Liz" Frajer, 36, passed away on December 5, 2021 after a courageous battke with cancer. Elizabeth was born on November 8, 1985 in Yuma, AZ to Edward Frajer & Kitsy Champlin and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 2005 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School. She was kind and caring to all that she...


