Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

James M. Bowen

James M. Bowen

Aug 21, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Jim Bowen passed away on August 21, 2021, following a long courageous battle from complications of a stroke. Jim was born in Canton, Ohio on November 4, 1936, to Jim and Justine Bowen. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Arlene Bowen, daughters Cindy Thompson (Brian), Debbie Mottice (Craig), sons Jim Bowen (Denise), Mike...

Mary Katherine Takacs

Mary Katherine Takacs

Aug 18, 2021

Mary Katherine (Ladich) Takacs, 102, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. Mrs. Takacs was a registered nurse for Summa Akron City Hospital for 47 years working in the nursery and neonatal unit retiring in 1981. She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in...

Marcelene (Bell) Stewart

Marcelene (Bell) Stewart

Aug 17, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Marcelene Stewart, 83, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021. Marcie was born in Akron on June 20, 1938 to the late Eliseo & Carmella Bell and was a lifetime area resident, with 16 years living in Florida. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School. Marcie was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where...

Vicki Lynn (Takacs) Fleeman

Vicki Lynn (Takacs) Fleeman

Aug 17, 2021

Vicki Lynn (Takacs) Fleeman, 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home. Vicki was born October 3, 1953 to Frank James and Betty Mathilda (Bart) Takacs in Ravenna, Ohio and had been a Green resident for many years. Vicki is survived by her children Adam, Cory, Justin and Benjamin Schweigert and sister Valeri Takacs. In addition...

Mary L. (Cirullo) Jermont

Mary L. (Cirullo) Jermont

Aug 16, 2021

Tallmadge - Mary (Cirullo) Jermont passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. Mary was born August 20, 1928 to Antonio Carmen and Cerafina Flora (Billotti) Cirullo in Clarksburg, WV. She was a wonderful wife to the late Tony Jermont and a loving mother to daughter Toni Jermont. She was employed for 13 years at the McDonalds...

Patricia Pauline (Davis) Heisser

Patricia Pauline (Davis) Heisser

Aug 15, 2021

Patty Heisser, 60, passed away on August 15, 2021 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born on April 10, 1961 to the late Bill & Patsy Davis, Patty grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Patty worked for many years as a tutor at the...

Ida Louise Jones

Ida Louise Jones

Aug 15, 2021

Ida Louise Jones, 89, of Norton, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Middlebourne, West Virginia on July 12, 1932 and was a 1952 graduate of Tyler County High School in Middlebourne. Ida Louise was a member of the Brown Street Church of Christ in...

Lucille Yvonne (Genet) Genovese

Lucille Yvonne (Genet) Genovese

Aug 12, 2021

Lucille "Teebo" Y. Genovese passed away among her close family members August 12, 2021. She was surrounded by love and prayer as her beautiful life transitioned to be with Jesus. Lucille was born in Akron to the late Frank & Josephine Genet. She was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. Lucille had a wonderful smile and...

Douglas D. Teeple

Douglas D. Teeple

Aug 11, 2021

Douglas D. Teeple, 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 11th. He was born in Royal Oak, MI to the late Chester and Margaret Teeple. Doug was retired as District Sales Manager for the Demag Crane Co. where he had over 34 years of service. During the Vietnam era, he spent four years in the United...

Phyllis Nadine (Pitcock) Parks

Phyllis Nadine (Pitcock) Parks

Aug 10, 2021

ALLIANCE - Phyllis Nadine Parks, 73, passed away August 10, 2021. Phyllis was born in Pennsylvania on October 6, 1947 to the late Viola & Gerald Pitcock and came to Ohio as a young girl. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Phyllis was a great storyteller and she loved her many grandchildren. She also loved animals...

James R. Dolson

James R. Dolson

Aug 9, 2021

Jim Dolson, 68, passed away on August 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jim was born in Rochester, NY on October 21, 1952 to the late Thomas Sr. and Helen Dolson. Jim had been a resident of Stow and surrounding areas for most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School...

Calvin Alfred Fleming

Calvin Alfred Fleming

Aug 9, 2021

Calvin A. Fleming II, 61, beloved husband of Kathryn (Freimuth) passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home. Calvin was born December 3, 1959, to Calvin A. and Betty (King) Fleming in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by Coca Cola Bottling as a Merchandiser. In addition to his wife, he...

Marion Kruty

Marion Kruty

Aug 7, 2021

Marion Kruty (nee Vjecha), 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2021 surrounded by loving family members. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Bob Kruty, Sr., her daughter Kim Kruty, her great granddaughters Aly and Emma Johnson, parents Victor and Antonia Vjecha, sister Marge Kovalik and brother...

William R. Bell

William R. Bell

Aug 7, 2021

William Ronald Bell, BRE. (A.K.A. Buffalo Bill, the gray-haired hippy, the Hawaiian shirt guy). Demographics: Born April 7, 1948, died August 7, 2021 Grew up in Parma, Ohio, moved to Suffield, Ohio Survived by wife of 30 years, Barbara, daughter Billie, stepdaughters Sandra and Jennifer, and sister Marilyn. Plus nephews, grandchildren, and many, many friends. Career/Jobs: Leathersmith for over 50...

Marie Adele (Delsignore) Bednarik

Marie Adele (Delsignore) Bednarik

Aug 7, 2021

Marie Adele Bednarik, 96, passed away on August 7, 2021. She was born on Feb. 9, 1925 in Dearth, PA to the late Chranze & Dominica (Scarpone) DelSignore. After graduating from Uniontown High School, Marie married Edward Bednarik and moved to Akron, where they raised three Children: Edward, Janee`, & Gary. During her life, Marie was very involved in...

Richard Duane Williams

Richard Duane Williams

Aug 7, 2021

Richard "Rick" Williams, 59, was born on August 2, 1962 to Sandra and Charles Williams in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on August 7, 2021. He was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, and future grandfather. He successfully ran AAA Rick's Rooter and Plumbing for 30 years, and later worked with the family business founded by his dad, Charlie....

Angela Saccone

Angela Saccone

Aug 6, 2021

Angela Saccone (Oriti), 94, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on August 6, 2021. Angie was born in Akron on March 10, 1927 to Sam and Marianna Oriti. She graduated from Garfield High School and married Francis Saccone; later moving to Pennsylvania where she raised her three children. In the mid-80s she returned to Ohio and spent the rest...

Luke Arron Vance

Luke Arron Vance

Aug 5, 2021

Luke A. Vance, 23, beloved son of Andrew and Kristina Vance, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 5, 2021 following an automobile accident. Luke was born August 12, 1997 in Akron and had been a Barberton resident all his life. He was a 2016 graduate of Barberton High School where he excelled in wrestling making it to...

Judy L. Zuzak

Judy L. Zuzak

Aug 5, 2021

Judy L. Zuzak, 82, passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born in Denver, CO, the daughter of the late Clarence and Bernice Cummings. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and "G.G." Judy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Louis L., daughter, Susan (David) Boros; son Louis J. ( Donna); grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Boros, Matthew (Holly) Boros,...

Vincent Edward Blackert

Vincent Edward Blackert

Aug 5, 2021

Vincent E. Blackert, Sr, 58, died suddenly on August 5, 2021 at his home. Vince was born on June 26, 1963 in Barberton and was a lifelong area resident. A 1981 graduate of Coventry High School, Vince joined the US Army after graduation. After 7 years with the Army, he returned to Ohio and worked in construction,...