Istvan (Steve) Pal Szijarto
Feb 16, 2022
Istvan (Steve) Szijarto, 48, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2021, at the home of his sister after a brief illness. Beloved son of Joseph (deceased) and Piroska, dear father of Leo, Steven, and Luke, cherished brother of Laszlo (Emily), George (Mary), Joseph and Rita (Jonathan) Kesic and uncle of many nieces and nephews, and valued friend of many. He...
Rosemary Ann Zemlansky
Feb 14, 2022
Rosemary Ann Zemlansky, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 14, 2022. She graduated from Akron U in 1962 with a BA in Science, then moved to Boston to pursue her career with NCR. She was heavily involved with the FROC, enjoyed traveling the world, laughing with friends and loved the Boston Red Sox. She is survived...
Joann Y. (Mcgowan) Sprouse
Feb 14, 2022
Joann Y. Sprouse, 80, died Monday, Februauy 14, 2022. Joann was born in Oak Hill, Ohio and came to the Akron area in 1959. She met Charles Sprouse soon after arriving and got married later that year. Joann retired as a cashier from Giant Eagle in 2010. She liked the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. Joann was preceded in...
Irene Kay Brosch
Feb 12, 2022
Irene Brosch,59,of Munroe Falls was the loving wife of Robert Brosch. The devoted couple were married 27 years. Irene passed away on February 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with severe health issues surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacqueline and Bruce Barker and her brothers Bruce and Arthur Barker. Irene is survived by...
Nelda Jean (Wilson) Wilson
Feb 12, 2022
Nelda Wilson, 81, passed away on February 12, 2022. Nelda was the first born child of Martha and Jim Wilson. Survived by brothers, Bill Wilson (Karen), and Dale Wilson, sister, Nancy Unruh, children, Patrick and Sarah Wilson, and many loving friends and family members. Nelda lived in Ohio all of her life, but her heart was in rural Tennessee...
Timothy Edwin Filing
Feb 10, 2022
Timothy E. Filing, 84, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 with his family by his side.Tim was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, attended St. Joseph for grade school and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked for Goodyear for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. Tim spent time at the Goodyear Boating and Yachting Club playing euchre and...
Sydney Josephine Wickham
Feb 9, 2022
Sydney Josephine Wickham, beloved daughter of Aaron & Valerie Wickham, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the age of 4.Sydney was born in Akron on November 3, 2017, with a rare genetic neurodegenerative condition. Despite her limitations, she let her voice be known. Sydney was deeply loved from the day she was born. She is now...
Ammy Milec
Feb 8, 2022
Ammy Milec departed our lives on February 8th, 2022. Typical of Ammy she died, miraculously avoiding any other of the many special February dates of her family members, so she could have her own special day. According to Ammy, she was the favorite of the Horak children. She knew this and never missed an opportunity to let everyone know it....
Donald Harry Kramer
Feb 6, 2022
-MUNROE FALLS Donald Kramer, 89, passed away on February 6, 2022. Donald was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 30, 1933 to the late Reginald & Laura Kramer. He moved to Valley City, OH in 1979 and had lived in Munroe Falls, OH since 2019. Don served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean...
Harry Michael Lapidakis
Feb 5, 2022
Harry Michael Lapidakis passed peacefully on February 5, 2022. Harry was born in Akron, Ohio on August 31, 1956 to Mary (Andrews) and Constantine "Gus" Lapidakis. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Anthony "Tony" Lapidakis and Lisa Poplos. Harry was a graduate of Copley High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is...
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...
