Obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

Maria Marz, 91, passed away on December 7, 2021 Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 12, from 2-5 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church 1580 Brown St. in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross...

Dec 6, 2021

Anthony (Tony) S O'Keefe, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on December 6, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Long Island, New York to the late George and Rina O'Keefe. In 1989, Tony moved to Stow, Ohio where he met the love of his life and best friend, Pam. Tony was a gifted musician who...

Dec 6, 2021

Davey Witmer passed away quietly at his home on December 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Davey conquered heart disease, diabetes and stroke with his mantra of "fairly perfect" and by making himself laugh regardless of the situation, thus adding years to his life. Here's what he had to say about himself: "Davey liked everyone he met. His...

Dec 6, 2021

Casey Weaver was born on November 15, 1982 in Akron, Ohio. She went home to the Lord on December 6,2021. She was 39 years old. Casey graduated from The Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2008. Being a fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities she took a job as a Case Manager for medically fragile children. She was...

Dec 5, 2021

Elizabeth 'Liz" Frajer, 36, passed away on December 5, 2021 after a courageous battke with cancer. Elizabeth was born on November 8, 1985 in Yuma, AZ to Edward Frajer & Kitsy Champlin and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 2005 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School. She was kind and caring to all that she...

Dec 4, 2021

Concetta Cipollone, 94, of Stow passed away on December 4, 2021. Born in Fontegreca, Italy. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Preceded in death by her husband, Domenico; parents; sister, Carmela Balasco; brother, Thomas Iemma; and great grandson, Gino Altieri. Her survivors include daughter, Maria (Eduardo) Altieri; son, Anthony (Judy); grandsons, Peter, Domenic (Gina), and Massimo (Dayna); and...

Dec 3, 2021

Karen (Antro) Wilkinson passed away, on December 3, 2021. She was 71.

Born in Akron, Ohio she was the only daughter of the late Catherine (Biondo) Antro and John Angelo Antro. Preceded in death by her brother Michael, she leaves behind her brothers John and Ron and her beloved nephew Anthony and his dog Miss...

Dec 2, 2021

Irene M. McAvinew, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 2, 2021. Irene was born in Akron to the late Marie & Julius Sterner and was a lifelong area resident. She married Dave Lees in the 50s and was left widowed with two young children in 1962. She later married Kenny Moore and they gave the children many...

Dec 1, 2021

Ronald Dimitrie Smith, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021. Ron was born in Lindora, PA on May 17, 1940 to the late Sam & Helen Smith. He received his Bachelors in Metallurgical Engineering from Grove City College before moving to the Canton area. He retired from Republic/LTV Steel in 1999 with 38 years...

Dec 1, 2021

Terri Shroyer, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was an Ohio State Master Gardner. Terri was the owner and operator of her own landscaping business. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marla Metarko; husband, Barton Shroyer; and sister, Toni Kallenborn. She is survived by her son,...

Nov 29, 2021

Russell VanAmburg, 73, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ravenna. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and obtained his Tool & Dye certification from Barberton, Ohio. He retired from Prospect Mold in 2017 after 48 years of service. Russell was also...

Nov 29, 2021

Jim Duncan of Hudson, Ohio passed peacefully with his children present on November 29, 2023.

Jim was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and patriarch of his family.

Jim was a successful businessman serving Hudson and the surrounding communities for over 30 years by way of mulch or snowplowing and everyone knew Jim and his special...

Nov 29, 2021

Loren Jared Lyons, 52 was born July 28, 1969 in Akron, OH and passed away November 29, 2021 at his home in Alexandria, VA. He graduated from East High School and Akron University. Loren was the youngest of 3 brothers. The most up to date fashions were important to him. He knew he had to go out to work at...

Nov 29, 2021

Charles A. Gustafson, Sr., 85, passed away on November 29, 2021 after a recent battle with cancer. Born in Greensburg, Pa on April 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Roy T. Sr. and Julia Gustafson. Charles "Gus" was a 1955 graduate of Jeannette (Pa.) High School. After high school he entered the Air Force and was...

Nov 29, 2021

Joan Anne Jacobs passed away on November 29th 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Joan will be deeply missed by her three beloved daughters: Electra Jacobs (Rob Buchta), Dayna Jacobs (Nick Onderak), & Nikki Jacobs (Robert Aridano); and her two grandchildren Brianna & Aidan (Dayna & Nick). Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York to Henry &...

Nov 29, 2021

Dorothy E. Robinson, 89, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Dorothy was born December 8, 1931 in Akron to the late Stephen & Nellie Yokum and was a lifelong area resident. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Uniontown. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her grandson and traveling with her family & friends. She was...

Nov 29, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Arthur Thompson Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021. Arthur was born on March 6, 1926 in Beaverdale, PA to the late Arthur & Nellie Thompson and had lived in Cuyaghoga Falls for most of his life. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII, fighting in the invasions of Okinawa...

Nov 28, 2021

Martin K. McNeill of Green, Ohio died November 28, 2021. He was born November 9, 1957 to the late Barbara and Gerald McNeill of Akron, Ohio. Marty graduated from Coventry High School in 1976. He went on to obtain his pharmacy degree from the Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy in 1981. Marty worked for Gray Drug, owned Doylestown...

Nov 28, 2021

Barbara J. Jansen-Oakes, 70, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Barbara was born November 12, 1951, to Frank and Jane (Comparda) Fedorovich in Akron and was an area resident most of her life, graduating from Field High School (1969) and Kent State University (1973) and raising her four children in Stow. Barbara...

Nov 27, 2021

Linda Duda, 70, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave; mom, Betty Davis; dad, Harry Davis; brother, Jerry Davis; and sister, Sherry Turneur. She is survived by her sons, Keith (Melissa) Duda and Richard Jeter; grandchildren, Shelby and Mariah Jeter; great-granddaughter, Celeste; brother, Rick (Bonnie) Davis; brother-in-law, Walt (Carol) Duda; brother-in-law,...