Mary Stupak
Jun 12, 2025
Together again Mary Stupak, 96, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born on September 30, 1928, in Barberton, She was the beloved daughter of John and Caroline Reis of Copley. Mary worked for many years before retiring from Coastal Tank Lines. She and her late husband, Ernie, shared a deep love for dancing,...
Kenneth Paul Overholt
Jun 11, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Overholt of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 1951. Ken was a retiree of Lockheed-Martin at the Orlando, Florida facility and was a financial officer. Ken was a member of the University Carillon Methodist Church in Oviedo, Florida...
Franklin "Frank" Lynville Redd
Jun 10, 2025
Franklin 'Frank' Redd, 89, of Randolph, passed away June 10, 2025.Frank was born in Northampton on December 15, 1935 to the late Lynville & Florence Redd and was a graduate of Woodridge High School. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in Walton Hills in 1990 after 40 years of service. Frank had lived in Atwater since...
Dorothy Mae (Sweatt) Bassett
Jun 10, 2025
Dorothy "Dottie" M. Bassett, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 25, 1934, in New Hampshire, Dottie was the daughter of the late George and Ethel Sweatt. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Dottie...
Michael Edward Lombardi
Jun 9, 2025
Michael E Lombardi passed away June 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born to Janette and the late Robert Lombardi. A 1973 graduate of Central Catholic HS. Mike moved to Arizona shortly after. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Micro Electronic Engineering and worked for many years at Intel. After his...
Boncil (Adkins) Stollar
Jun 7, 2025
Boncil "Cindy" Stollar June 9, 1934 - June 7, 2025 Boncil "Cindy" Stollar, of Akron Ohio passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, just two days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on June 9, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia, and was one of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved twin...
Alan Wade Giles
Jun 7, 2025
Alan Waded Giles of Green passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Alan is now reunited with his loving wife Judith Giles. Alan enjoyed playing golf and gambling with friends. He had a long successful career and retired with Goodyear. Alan spent his final months in the care of loved ones at...
Jerome Pecko
Jun 7, 2025
Jerome Pecko, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was 79. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann Pecko. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Rebecca (Jones) Pecko; siblings Joe (Kathryn) Pecko and Maureen (Mike Esselburn) Prebynski; and many nieces &...
Louis "Bud" Bernard Demarco
Jun 3, 2025
Louis Bernard "Bud" DeMarco, age 75, cruised into eternity on June 3rd, 2025...6-3, just like the infamous '63 split window Corvette. Bud was born on May 1,1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Go Steelers! Bud was many things - strong-willed, charming, loving, stubborn, hilarious, and at times, a little difficult - but never forgettable. Bud is preceded in death by...
Kristin Marie Latchaw
Jun 3, 2025
Kristin Marie Latchaw, 41, passed away peacefully and woke up in Heaven on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was our true miracle child who survived a diagnosis of Medulloblastoma at the age of 5. Kristin went on to lead an amazing life, she was well traveled enjoying many vacations at the beach and other places with her...
Marion A. (Barton) Montabone
Jun 2, 2025
Marion A. Montabone nee Barton, 96, died on Monday, June 2, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. Marion was born in Akron on February 7, 1929 and was a lifelong area resident. She was an active member of St. Paul parish and participated in Silver Sneakers at the Firestone Park YMCA for 30 years. Marion was preceded in...
Manuel James Perella
May 31, 2025
Manuel "Manny" J. Perella, 84, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife of 60 years, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2025. A half-century resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Manny was born in Akron on April 22, 1941, to the late Albert and Mary Perella. He was a 1959 graduate of North High...
Shirley Ann Decheco
May 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann DeCheco on May 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on May 7, 1952, Shirley was truly one in a million-a woman whose warmth, generosity, and spirit touched everyone she met. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack DeCheco, and her beloved son, Nathan. Shirley...
Donald D. Mantel
May 25, 2025
Donald D. Mantel, 78, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Summa Health System. He was born on May 24, 1947, in Utrecht, The Netherlands, to the late Gerhard Rudolf and Johanna (Scheffer) Mantel. Due to the housing shortage in the post-war Netherlands, Donald spent his early childhood on his...
Suzanne Marie (Skapsik) Monago
May 25, 2025
Suzanne Marie Monago, 71, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. Sue was born in Akron on August 4, 1953 and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Green Local School District as a special education aid, and retired in 2017. Sue enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and testing her luck at the casinos. Sue...
Jason Kennedy Carl
May 23, 2025
Jason K. Carl, 51, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Jason was born in Red Oak, Iowa to Charles & Janis Carl and moved to Northeast, Ohio as a young boy. He was a 1992 graduate of Wooster High School and went on to work in IT as a Desktop Administrator most recently for Akron Metro RTA....
Loretta (Lori) Jean (Bogard) Ligon
May 22, 2025
Loretta "Lori" (nee Bogard) Ligon, 68, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home with her husband close by. Lori was born December 20, 1956, to Harry and Ellen (Whalon) Bogard in Barberton and had been a Green & Springfield Twp. resident most of her life. Lori's kindness and warmth will always be remembered, as well as her...
Ernest Albert Stupak
May 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ernest (Ernie) Albert Stupak December 30, 1925 - May 22, 2025 Ernest "Ernie" Albert Stupak, 99, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, entering his eternal home. Born in Yorkville, Ohio, on December 30, 1925, he was the beloved son of the late Michael and Mary Stupak. Ernie proudly served...
Robey Scott Haigh
May 22, 2025
Robey Scott Haigh was born on March 13, 1969 and died way too soon on May 22, 2025 at the age of 56. Preceded in death by his parents Rick and Thelma Kirby, grandparents, especially Hilda Shahan with whom he was especially close and cousins Rocco Gemma and Michele Parsons. He leaves behind many grieving his loss,...
Loretta Angela (Grosso) Walchalk
May 21, 2025
Loretta A. Walchalk, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Loretta was born in Akron to the late Robert and Carrie Grosso and was a lifelong area resident. She found fulfillment in being a homemaker, raising her family and keeping house. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends. Loretta was a member of St....