Obituaries

Oct 27, 2021

Joan Marie Brubach, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born May 31st, 1938, and resided in Akron, Suffield, and Jackson Township. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Dave Brubach, her parents Michael and Rita Gmerek, in-laws Joseph and Gladys Brubach, brothers Bill and Mickey and sisters Betty,...

Oct 25, 2021

Charles T. Spiegle, 75, passed away peacefully on 25 Oct 2021. Charlie apprenticed at Cook Mfg, where he received his journeyman's card as a tool and die maker and retired from Chrysler after 32 years. He is survived by his son, Charles who currently resides in the State of Washington, daughter Cindy who currently resides in Georgia and sister...

Oct 24, 2021

Cynthia Hayes, passed away on October 24, 2021. Born December 15, 1959 to the late Carson and Virginia Hayes, she was preceded in death by brothers, Carson and Charles and niece, Shawny Congrove. Her survivors include; daughter, Virginia Hayes; companion of 22 years, Timothy Womack; siblings, Carol (Ken) Blankenship, Gwen (Philip) Snyder, Paul (Tina) Hayes, Roberta (Clint) Poling, Jonathan Hayes;...

Oct 23, 2021

Joshua B. Jenner, born December 15, 1982 in Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2021. SSG Jenner served in the Army for 10 years; from March 2002 to September 2012, Iraq 2004-2005. He was awarded three Army Commendation Medals; the National Defense Service Medal and many other medals, ribbons, and honors. He was very proud to serve...

Oct 23, 2021

Jennifer Rachel, 44, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 23, 2021 She was born in Akron, on October 29, 1976. Jennifer had pursued many endeavors including modeling, acting, and finally found peace in agricultural fields and animal rescue.

She is survived by fiancé, Steven Kovachick, his daughters Madelyn and Mallory, her son Dante Llorens; parents Ronald...

Oct 22, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Fink, 82, went home to be with the Lord and reunite with the love of her life Fred Fink Jr. on October 22, 2021. Born in Akron, Sandra graduated from Garfield High School in 1957 and lived most of her life in Green. Sandra lived for her family. When she wasn't busy with her family, Sandra was...

Oct 20, 2021

Eva Nuspl, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Eva was born in Hungary on November 4, 1930 to the late Martin & Barbara Riesbeck, and arrived to the Akron area in 1950 after surviving in Europe during World War II. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish and a former member of...

Oct 20, 2021

Andrew C. Phelps, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Andy was born in Akron to the late Donald & Mary Phelps and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Green High School in 1972 and joined the US Navy, serving in Vietnam. Andy married Diane Rakich in 1980, and together raised their son...

Oct 19, 2021

Marilyn LaFollette, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 4, 1932 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1950. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she lived with her family. She was a self-less, loving, caring person to all she met. She loved spending...

Oct 19, 2021

Maureen "Mo" Brand (Owens), 74, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home.Maureen was born in Akron on December 13, 1946, to the late Robert & Rosemary Owens and was a lifelong area resident. Maureen worked at Alside for 15 years and left to become a district sales manager for Avon for...

Oct 18, 2021

Donna Itzoe, 74, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 18, 2021, at her home. Donna was born February, 12, 1947 in New Brighton PA and has been an area resident since 1970. She was a Math Teacher for Akron Public Schools for 28 years retiring in 1997. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and,...

Oct 17, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Bernard Vance Fincham, 95, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 in Sandwich, Illinois. Bernie was born in Bergoo W.V. on March 3, 1926 to the late Orval & Mary Fincham and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1971. He served his country as a member of the US Army 76th Infantry Division during WWII. Bernie retired...

Oct 15, 2021

Stephen Engler, 80, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. Steve was born April 10, 1941, to Jerome and Elizabeth (Welsh) Engler in Akron and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Vincent High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Education...

Oct 15, 2021

Gail Smith, 64, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home. Gail was born June 20, 1957 to Thomas and Linda (McDermitt) Rutledge in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. Gail was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her mother Linda, grandsons Kyle and Jackson and siblings Thomas and Brenda Rutledge....

Oct 14, 2021

Stephanie Lynn Hart, 76, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Akron and was retired from Summit County. She was preceded in death by parents, Stella and Richard D. Hart. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Diane "Dee-Dee" and Jim Davis; brother and sister-in-law, Richard J. and Gwynn Hart; nephews and nieces, Melissa and...

Oct 13, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Dominick Spinelli, 90, passed away on October 13, 2021. Dominick was born in Akron on October 23, 1930 to the late Antonio & Giovanina (Bruno) Spinelli and was a lifetime resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean War. Dominick was a warehouse worker Tramonte...

Oct 12, 2021

-GREEN On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Our Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandmother, Gloria Jean McClain passed peacefully into the light, love, and the way of Heaven. We remain in awe and gratitude of her long life and blessings. Gloria was born on May 28, 1930 in West Virginia to the late Halida & Hasty Adkins and had...

Oct 11, 2021

Sheila Kelliher Lloyd, 64, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, with her family by her side. Sheila was born May 11, 1957, in Washington DC, to the late Anne and Jack Kelliher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Kelliher Wilt and her niece Emily Wilt. She is survived...

Oct 10, 2021

Mark William Sucher was born February 11 1958 in Akron, OH. He grew up in Firestone Park with his grandma, mom and sister. They, along with his aunt and uncle meant so much to him. He resided in Akron the majority of his life, although he did live in Cuyahoga Falls for some time with his wife and kids. He...

Oct 10, 2021

Sam Sisto, 91, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Hudson, Ohio on October 28, 1929. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation Stamping Plant in Twinsburg in 1993 after 36 years of service. Mr. Sisto was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving just after World War II. He was the youngest of eight in his...