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...
Bogdan Sokolovic
Jan 5, 2022
Bogdan Sokolovic, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Summa Hospital. Bogdan was born November 3, 1953 in Katinovac, Croatia and came to the United States in 1999. He retired from B & C Machine Company and was currently employed at the New Era Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his parents Mihajlo and Marica, his 2...
Bruce A. Barden
Jan 5, 2022
Bruce A. Barden, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a foreman in the finishing department at Ferriot Brothers retiring after 42 years of service. Bruce was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church and a veteran of the Ohio Air National Guard. He was an avid golfer...
Michelle Lynn Francis
Jan 5, 2022
Michelle Francis, 49, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Her journey with Spina Bifida has ended. She was preceded in death by her father, Dan Francis Sr.; and her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Martha; brothers, Dan (Diane) and Michael (fiancé Rachel); nephews, Dan (Christine), Matthew, Kyle and Lucas; and numerous extended family members. In lieu of...
Sean Francis Fagan
Jan 5, 2022
Sean was born on December 29, 1970 in Akron, Ohio to Michael and Karen Fagan (Syroid). He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2022 after a long illness. Sean was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron. He was a lifelong Notre Dame fan and proud of his Irish Heritage....
Josephine Marie (Meredino) Gergosky
Jan 3, 2022
Josephine (Jo) M. Gergosky, 92, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Jo is reunited with her loving husband Bob following 57 years of marriage. Born to Italian immigrants in Akron, 1929, she lived her entire life in the Akron area. Jo's life was defined as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, social director and friend. Jo...
Michael Raymond Wolke
Jan 3, 2022
Michael Raymond Wolke, aka Tat2Mike, was born in Akron, Ohio on August 19, 1974 and passed away suddenly on January 3, 2022. Mike was a very talented artist in many ways but he was known for his tattoos. Michael had a very big heart and loved his family, his dog Osiris and his motorcycle greatly. He was...
Henry Robert Menapace
Jan 3, 2022
Bob Menapace, 94, passed away peacefully January 3 at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson. He was born October 5, 1927, in New Philadelphia to Italian immigrant parents Albert and Emma (nee Panizza) Menapace. He was raised by a loving family on a farm west of New Philadelphia during the Great Depression. He learned the value of hard work and...
Donald Joseph Lane
Jan 2, 2022
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Donald 'Don' Joseph Lane, 85, passed away on January 2, 2022. Donald Lane left his hometown of New York City in 1954 to attend the University of Dayton and play basketball for the Flyers. He began his teaching/coaching career at Mansfield St. Peter's in Ohio (1958-59), followed by Lima (OH) Central Catholic as head basketball coach. In...
Rose Irene Sokira
Jan 2, 2022
Rose Irene Sokira passed away on January 2, 2022. She was born in Johnstown, PA on July 21, 1933 to the late Joseph and Angeline Krull. She was raised in Portage, PA in a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. She had 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with another soon arriving as well as many nieces and...
Joseph Arthur Pillitiere
Jan 2, 2022
Joseph A. Pillitiere, 80, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 after a brief illness. Joe was born on October 5, 1941, in Akron to the late Ignatius and Rose Pillitiere and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Firestone for over 40 years. In his spare time, Joe enjoyed hunting, bowling, riding his motorcycle and golfing;...
