Evelyn Mae Brown
Sep 29, 2020
Evelyn Mae Brown, age 96, passed away September 29, 2020. She was a native of Akron, Ohio and resided in Tavares, Florida, for 49 years before moving to Wake Forest, NC, to be closer to family in 2017. Evelyn was born on May 30, 1924, to Wallace Bruce and Eva Ferguson. She was married to O. Ray...
Richard Michael Misanko
Sep 25, 2020
Copley - Richard M. Misanko, 72, passed away September 25, 2020 at his home. Richard was born April 2, 1948 to Robert and Mary (Sveda) Misanko in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1966 graduate of Garfield High School and was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was...
Robert Patrick Parks
Sep 24, 2020
Robert Parks Sr. Robert Parks, 78, passed away peacefully September 24, 2020. Bob was born in Emlenton, PA on March 29, 1942. He graduated from Akron East High School in 1960, served in the US Army and married Barbara Haas in 1966. Bob worked 24 years at General Tire & Rubber Co. before starting his own business,...
Mary Tokar
Sep 21, 2020
MARY TOKAR Mary Tokar, 93, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born and raised in Cleveland, Mary worked at General Electric during WWII. In 1948, she married Mike Tokar, and moved to Akron, where she lived the rest of her life. Mom shared a funny story about our parents'...
Lynn Rockwood Vallee
Sep 20, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Lynn Vallee passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home after a three year battle with COPD. He was born in Akron on January 16, 1947 and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1965. Lynn attended Texas Western University and Highland Junior College. He retired from Summit County in 2009 after 33 years...
Nancy Ann (Lamert) Clay
Sep 19, 2020
Nancy Ann (Lamert) Clay, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up on North Hill attending St. Martha Grade School. She graduated from St. Vincent High School. Nancy was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the church Altar and Rosary Society and St. Vincent DePaul Society. She retired...
Slavko Djuric
Sep 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Slavko Djuric announce his passing on September 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Bogdan; mother, Grozda; and brother, Stevan. He is survived by his wife, Nevenka; daughter Vanja (Goran); grandsons Milan and Marko; brother Zdravko (Dobrila); sisters Mara and Zagorka. Funeral service will be held Tuesday,...
Joanne Marie (Mitchin) Kuzmik
Sep 18, 2020
Joanne M. Kuzmik, 88, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Joanne was born February 3, 1932 to Michael and Julia (Butas) Mitchin in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. Joanne was baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member. She is a current member of St. Paul...
Ralph James Garritano
Sep 17, 2020
Ralph J. Garritano "The Barber" Our 'Pop' passed away peacefully Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living. He was born May 28, 1931 to Frank and Nancy (Via) Garritano in Frostburg MD. He served during the Korean War in the US Navy. He was a self employed barber over 60 years at his East Side...
Nancy N. Robinson
Sep 15, 2020
Nancy N. Robinson, 73, unexpectedly passed away on September 15, 2020. Nancy was born on November 7, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV to Richard and Muriel (Satterfield) Neyman. Over her years, Nancy had a variety of hobbies and interests from working on cars to playing bagpipes, golf, and pool. But what she was most known for was her knitting, always...
Cecilia Lynn (Markham) Spalding
Sep 14, 2020
-TALLMADGE Cecilia L. Spalding, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 14, 2020. Cecilia was born in Akron on June 29, 1943 to the late John W. & Lynn E. Markham. She was a 1961 graduate of East High School. She continued her education at the University of Akron, where she earned both a B.S....
Sherry Rose Tigelman
Sep 14, 2020
Sherry Tigelman, 50, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at University Hospital after a brief illness. Sherry was born April 10, 1970 at Richards-Gebaur AFB in Kansas City MO to Frank and Johanna (Floor) Tigelman, moving to Akron OH as a young woman. She was a home health aide for Bayada, Maxum, and Professional Nursing. Sherry is...
Robert James Cookro
Sep 13, 2020
Robert "Bob" J. Cookro, 74, passed away on September 13, 2020 in Akron. Bob was born on September 13, 1946 to the late Roland & Edith Cookro and was a lifelong area resident. He married Rickie Brandt in 1967 and he was a dedicated, hardworking family man to his wife and three sons. A proud member of...
Elizabeth May St. John
Sep 7, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" May St. John, 84, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Betty was raised in Bergenfield, NJ, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Moss. She attended Englewood Hospital School of Nursing and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Case Wester Reserve University where she met her husband Dr....
James Brian Cole
Sep 6, 2020
GREEN - James B. Cole, 63, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Jim was born June 16, 1957 to Robert and Doris (Recker) Cole in Akron and had been a Green resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Green High School in 1976. He worked for...
Carole Irene (Shopper) Merkl
Sep 2, 2020
Carole I. Merkl, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born to Joseph and Ethel (Beres) Shopper on May 6, 1941 in Akron. A lifelong Akron resident, she attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1959. Carole fell in love with...
Darla Jean (Walls) Nemith
Sep 2, 2020
Darla J. Nemith, 68, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. Darla was born August 22, 1952 and grew up in Akron. She graduated from Central High School in 1970. Darla married Joe Nemith Jr. in 1971 and together they raised their son JJ. She was a dedicated sports mom and never missed a softball,...
Charles Lee Clinebell
Sep 2, 2020
Charles Lee Clinebell, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia and was a member of the First Church of the Brethren of Akron. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as a Plant Manager and Consultant. Mr. Clinebell was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the...
Barbara Luella (Cusick) Rhodes
Aug 31, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Barbara L. Rhodes, 81 passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020. Barb was born on October 30, 1938 in Steubenville, OH to the late James P. & Martha E. Cusick. She was a graduate of Steubenville Central Catholic High School and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 50 years. Barb was a longtime parishioner of...
Walter Matthew Daniels
Aug 31, 2020
GREEN, OHIO - Walter Daniels, 94, passed away on August 31, 2020 at his son's home with family by his side. Walter was born August 10, 1926 in Scranton, PA to Simeon and Helen Daniels. He was a Pathologist at Mayview State Hospital, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in...