Dolores Banwart Coviak
Sep 11, 2021
Dolores "Dodie" Coviak, age 91, died peacefully in the early morning hours of September 11, 2021, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Dodie was born in Ferndale, Michigan, to Elmer and Cecelia (Markl) Banwart. Her beloved husband Norbert Coviak died in 1993. Dodie is survived by her sister Shirley Thornton of Florida; son Robert Coviak (Stephanie) of Ohio; daughter Sharon Coviak (Patrick)...
Anna Louise (Pulig) Kmetz
Sep 10, 2021
Anna Louise Kmetz nee Pulig, 100 years old, born in Collier, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Fred Kmetz. She is survived by nieces Carol Leigh, Rita Labbe, and Rosemary (Dan) Barta; and many other loving family members. She was a loving wife...
Mary Alice (Kaufman) Armbruster
Sep 10, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary Alice Armbruster, 91, passed away surrounded by family on September 10, 2021. Mary Alice was born in Akron on June 8, 1930 to the late Marie & John Kaufman and was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She was a faithful parishioner of Immaculate...
Richard K Blocher
Sep 8, 2021
Richard K. Blocher, 94, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19. He was raised in Massillon, attended Ohio University and upon graduation obtained work in Mansfield and then in Akron with the Fred Bock Advertising Agency. In 1980 he started his own agency and continued as a commercial artist into his early eighties....
Barbara Ann (Phillips) Knezevich
Sep 7, 2021
Barbara Knezevich, 80, went home to be with the Lord for eternal rest and peace on September 7, 2021. Barbara was born in Akron on December 14, 1940 to the late Anthony & Helen (Gregoric) Phillips and was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She was employed by Babcock & Schmid in Bath and went on to volunteer many...
Bill W. Garrett
Sep 7, 2021
Bill W. Garrett, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Bill is survived by his children Megan (Brian) Wilson & Aaron Garrett, and their mother Susan Garrett; sister Gayle Eli; and best friend Doug Stobbs. He was preceded in death by his parents Hollis & Earlene; and brothers Roger and Art Garrett. A 1977 graduate of Garfield...
Mark Daniel Hanchett
Sep 7, 2021
Rev. Mark Daniel Hanchett was called to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 57. Mark died peacefully at his home with his wife Kathleen by his side. In addition to his wife Kathleen of 32 years, he is survived by his children Kaitlyn (Rayce) Blackford, Craig and Jacob Hanchett, and...
Carol Sue (Horseman) Burk
Sep 7, 2021
Carol Burk, 78, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021. Carol was born on May 5, 1943 in Akron to the late Harold & Katherine Horseman and was a graduate of Coventry High School. She was a member of Lockwood United Methodist Church. Carol was a member of both the Barberton and Akron City Women Clubs. She enjoyed traveling...
Josef Sensius
Sep 6, 2021
Josef Sensius,86, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born in Sotin, Croatia and came to the United States and Akron in 1955. He was part owner and operator of Triple S Machine for 24 years retiring in 2002. Josef was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the German Family Society. He loved the...
Jane A. O'Connor
Sep 4, 2021
Akron, Ohio - Jane A. (Lieb) O'Connor (February 4, 1921-September 4, 2021) Jane was born into a Catholic family in Sunbury, PA, the sixth of 7 children of Aloysius and Julia (Byrne) Lieb. After earning a degree in dietetics from Saint Joseph College in Emmitsburg, MD, Jane worked as a dietician for several years during World War...
William Edward Syslo
Sep 2, 2021
William E. Syslo, 63, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Western Reserve Hospital. Billy was a member of the Sheet Metal Worker Local 33. He had worked in the HVAC industry and worked for many years for Safeco. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Always one to lend a helping hand when needed and...
Benjamin Vincent Salchak
Sep 2, 2021
Benjamin (Ben) Vincent Salchak,29, lost his battle with addiction Thursday, September 2, 2021. Few fell harder and fewer battled back so bravely. For some, the exhaustion becomes overwhelming, so God interceded with Ben and said, "enough is enough...no more pain or suffering or sighing." Ben was born July 5, 1992, to Mark and Elizabeth (Duff) Salchak in Akron and...
Evelyn Rose Bunnenberg
Aug 30, 2021
Evelyn Rose Bunnenberg, beloved infant daughter of Taylor and Sawyer Bunnenberg, was born Monday August 30, 2021 and spent her brief time here in her parents' arms. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in...
Sebastiana (Bess) Ratcliff
Aug 29, 2021
Bess Ratcliff passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. Bess was born in Akron, Ohio to Natale and Mary Musarra where she was the youngest of three children. Her brothers were Russ and Louie Musarra. Bess was a devoted wife of 69 years to Phil and was a loving, caring mother...
Alleda (Lunden) Seders
Aug 26, 2021
Alleda Seders, 93, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021 after a short illness. Alleda was born on February 7, 1928 in Brownsville, PA to the late Anne & Richard Lunden and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1964. She was a longtime member of the former Cuyahoga Falls Baptist Church. Alleda was all about family and cherished the...
James Blinn "Jim" Messmore
Aug 26, 2021
James (Jim) Blinn Messmore died peacefully on August 26, 2021. He was 96 years old. Jim resided at the Danbury in Hudson where he was loved and well cared for by numerous medical professionals, staff, and fellow residents. He grew up in Akron and graduated in 1943 from St. Vincent high school. If you knew him, you knew that...
Thomas James Gall
Aug 26, 2021
Thomas J. Gall, 64, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 26, 2021. Tom was born to the late Paul & Helen Gall on April 19, 1957 in Parma, Ohio. A 1976 graduate of Normandy High School in Parma, Tom went to Alderson Braudous College in WV on a basketball scholarship and he graduated with a business degree. He joined...
Michael Hogston
Aug 24, 2021
Michael Dewayne Hogston of Portage Lakes was born on April 13, 1962, and passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was 59 and died much too young. Mike is survived by his loving family that includes his children; son Michael (Holly) Hogston; daughters, Lora Griffith, Malinda Bayes, Michelle Hogston, and Briana...
Joseph Nicodemus Cacioppo
Aug 22, 2021
Joseph N. Cacioppo II, 88, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. Joseph was born July 25, 1933 to Joseph N. and Catherine (Montabano) Cacioppo in Akron. He was a graduate of West High School in 1951 and attended Kent State University until he had to leave when his father died unexpectedly and he became...
Joseph J. Yost
Aug 22, 2021
Joseph J. Yost, 45, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born in Ohio and enjoyed fishing and four-wheeling. He also liked the outdoors and working on his boat. Joseph loved spending time with family and friends. He was also known for having a big heart. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon...
