George Lawrence Mcwilliams
Apr 19, 2025
George McWilliams, 21, beloved son and brother, has gone home to Heaven with Jesus. George was born December 26, 2003 in Akron to Larry and Helen McWilliams. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. While he passed before finishing his recreation, park, and tourism management degree, he was...
Gregory Thomas Shook
Apr 17, 2025
Gregory T. Shook, 63, passed away on April 17, 2025. Greg was born on September 18, 1961 to Tom & Joanne Shook and was a 1979 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. Greg worked most of his career as a salesman in the industrial knife industry, criss-crossing the country while building multiple businesses over 30-plus years. He closed his...
Theresa Marie (Lavery) Naska
Apr 15, 2025
Theresa Marie Naska, 71, passed away peacefully, in her daughter's arms, on April 15, 2025. Theresa was born on October 8, 1953 in Akron to the late James & Delores Lavery, and was a 1971 graduate of Kenmore High School. She was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 years. Theresa married the love of her...
Alfred Joseph Magoline, Jr., Md
Apr 14, 2025
Alfred "Fred" Joseph Magoline Jr., MD passed away peacefully on April 14, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend, Fred's life was a masterclass in kindness, humility, and generosity. Born on August 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to Alfred and Anna Rose Magoline, Fred...
Robert Lee Burse
Apr 14, 2025
Robert Lee Burse, 77, passed away April 14, 2025. Robert was born August 28, 1947 in Akron to William and Hazel Burse. He graduated from Copley High School. Robert co-owned Ohio Mechanical Handling Company with his brother William "Bud." He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of many...
Jessica Ann Lachowski
Apr 14, 2025
Ms. Jessica Ann Lachowski, age 42, passed away on April 14, 2025. Jessica was a true light and a solid voice of guidance for everyone she was around. She was wise beyond her years and always made kids comfortable being kids. She treated all of them as if they were her own and they loved GaGa. She...
Ronald Nicholas Santoro
Apr 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ronald Nicholas Santoro, Jr. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Ron was born on April 6, 1962 in Port Chester, New York to the late Ronald Sr. and Nancy Santoro. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1980 graduate of Woodridge High School. Ron...
Frank Joseph Taormina
Apr 11, 2025
Frank "Frankie" Joseph Taormina, II, 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025. Frankie was born in Akron to Frank and Ethel Taormina and graduated from Garfield High School in 1989, where he played baseball and other sports. He was very loved by many, and his infectious laugh and smile were unforgettable. In addition to his parents,...
Philomena Ann Herold
Apr 11, 2025
Philomena Ann Herold (Stribbling), passed away on April 11, 2025 after a brief illness at the age of 92. Ann was born in Leicester England on January 17, 1933 to John and Mary Stribbling and was the seventh child of eight children. She attended Saint Peter School in Leicester and Holy Cross School. During her school years...
Janet Santos
Apr 10, 2025
Janet Santos passed away peacefully in Raleigh NC on April 10, 2025. She was born in Munroe Falls Ohio on March 22, 1933. Janet and her husband Joe lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for over 80 years prior to moving to NC to be closer to her daughter and their grandchildren. Janet was the Matriarch of...
Elaine (Lumley) Ratzer
Apr 8, 2025
Elaine was a loving wife to Bill and a loving mother to daughter Shannon (David Lubin) and son Tony (Allen) and grandmother to Zenny, Zion, and Zuri and Scott. She is survived by her husband, her two children, their spouses, sisters Debi (Jeff) and Nancy (Keith), sister-in-law Pam (Ralph), brothers-in-law Larry (Marla), Joe (Becky), John (Sarah), Jon (Chiu Min),...
Robert Wayne Burns
Apr 7, 2025
Robert Wayne Burns, 61, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 due to natural causes. Bob was born in Akron to the late Donald and Ann Burns and lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1981 and went on to work in the trucking industry. Bob loved spending his free time fishing, hunting and...
Carl Leonard Schuckert
Apr 6, 2025
Carl L. Schuckert "Uncle", 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Carl retired from Giant Eagle Barberton after spending his life in the grocery business and managing many local grocery stores for over 35 years. He attended Springfield Baptist Church. Carl was known for his love of gardening, and he loved...
Marilyn Jean (Miller) Huddleston
Apr 5, 2025
Marilyn Jean Huddleston (Miller), 88, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1936, to the late Harry and Anna (Brown) Miller. Marilyn lived her entire life in the Akron area near family and lifelong friends. She retired from Roadway Express Trucking Company after a 35-year career. Marilyn enjoyed many interests over...
Harry Aldo Vezzani
Apr 4, 2025
Harry A. Vezzani, 72, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. Harry was born on January 16, 1953 to the late Harry and Lena Vezzani and was a 1971 graduate of Hoban High School. He obtained degrees in accounting and business administration from the University of Akron. Harry was a devoted parishioner of St....
Dennis Allen Von Forell
Apr 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Allen Von Forell, age 71, of Green, Ohio, on April 4, 2025. Dennis passed away after a life filled with hard work, love, watching sports, and music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis was born on December 6, 1953, in Denver, Colorado,...
Thomas Mike Lehner
Apr 4, 2025
Thomas M Lehner age 95 died peacefully on April 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Akron; he was a graduate of Buchtel High School where he participated in track. He enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1948 and was honorably discharged in October of...
Joyce L. (Helmkee) Bender
Apr 3, 2025
Joyce L. Bender, 89, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Newark, Ohio in 1936 to the late Donald and Grace Helmkee, Joyce worked for the City of Akron for 40 years as clerk of City Council. She was a member of Lifespring Christian Church where she served on the Church...
Douglas Eugene Herbert-Doing
Apr 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Douglas Eugene Herbert-Doing (42) announces his passing on April 1st, 2025. Born June 25th 1982 in Warren Ohio. Growing up Doug was constantly moving. An accomplished roller skater having won the title of National Paris Roller Skating Champion and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is...
Martha Louise (Smith) Francis
Mar 27, 2025
Martha Louise Francis (Smith), age 78, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in West Virginia, Martha spent most of her life in Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She also briefly lived in Florida, Maryland, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., alongside her beloved husband, who served in the...