Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jeffrey Duane Lucas
Aug 5, 2021
Jeffrey Duane Lucas, 61, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and was a graduate of Hoban High School. Jeff was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was a fan of LeBron James, the Raiders, and Big Time Wrestling. He was also a huge fan and follower...
James A. Drown
Aug 3, 2021
James A. Drown, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls. James worked for Automated Packaging and Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond H. and Virginia (Bozic) Drown. James is survived by his brothers, Richard (Mary) Drown and William...
John Dominic Perrotta
Aug 3, 2021
John D. Perrotta, 92, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. John was born August 8, 1928 to Joseph and Antoinetta (Vaccarro) Perrotta in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life. He had been employed as a truck part salesman for Kramer Deluxe Auto Parts. He was a member of St....
Mark S. Clark
Aug 3, 2021
Mark Stephen Clark, age 69, of Green, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio and graduated from Coventry High School in 1971. After high school, Mark was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country in Vietnam, earning many decorations and medals, including the Bronze Service Star. Mark enjoyed woodworking...
John Benedict Costigan
Aug 1, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Born in Akron, Ohio on November 27, 1927 John B. "Jack" Costigan died peacefully on August 1 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving daughters. Jack grew up and spent his entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. After graduating from St Joseph Grade School, he attended St. Vincent High School, leaving school to join the...


