Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Donna Mae (Bickerstaff) Itzoe
Oct 18, 2021
Donna Itzoe, 74, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 18, 2021, at her home. Donna was born February, 12, 1947 in New Brighton PA and has been an area resident since 1970. She was a Math Teacher for Akron Public Schools for 28 years retiring in 1997. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and,...
Bernard V. Fincham
Oct 17, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Bernard Vance Fincham, 95, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 in Sandwich, Illinois. Bernie was born in Bergoo W.V. on March 3, 1926 to the late Orval & Mary Fincham and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1971. He served his country as a member of the US Army 76th Infantry Division during WWII. Bernie retired...
Stephen Engler
Oct 15, 2021
Stephen Engler, 80, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. Steve was born April 10, 1941, to Jerome and Elizabeth (Welsh) Engler in Akron and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Vincent High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Education...
Gail Sue (Rutledge) Smith
Oct 15, 2021
Gail Smith, 64, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home. Gail was born June 20, 1957 to Thomas and Linda (McDermitt) Rutledge in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. Gail was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her mother Linda, grandsons Kyle and Jackson and siblings Thomas and Brenda Rutledge....
Stephanie Lynn Hart
Oct 14, 2021
Stephanie Lynn Hart, 76, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Akron and was retired from Summit County. She was preceded in death by parents, Stella and Richard D. Hart. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Diane "Dee-Dee" and Jim Davis; brother and sister-in-law, Richard J. and Gwynn Hart; nephews and nieces, Melissa and...
Dominick Spinelli
Oct 13, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Dominick Spinelli, 90, passed away on October 13, 2021. Dominick was born in Akron on October 23, 1930 to the late Antonio & Giovanina (Bruno) Spinelli and was a lifetime resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean War. Dominick was a warehouse worker Tramonte...
Gloria J. (Adkins) Mcclain
Oct 12, 2021
-GREEN On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Our Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandmother, Gloria Jean McClain passed peacefully into the light, love, and the way of Heaven. We remain in awe and gratitude of her long life and blessings. Gloria was born on May 28, 1930 in West Virginia to the late Halida & Hasty Adkins and had...
Sheila Maureen (Kelliher) Lloyd
Oct 11, 2021
Sheila Kelliher Lloyd, 64, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, with her family by her side. Sheila was born May 11, 1957, in Washington DC, to the late Anne and Jack Kelliher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Kelliher Wilt and her niece Emily Wilt. She is survived...
Mark Sucher
Oct 10, 2021
Mark William Sucher was born February 11 1958 in Akron, OH. He grew up in Firestone Park with his grandma, mom and sister. They, along with his aunt and uncle meant so much to him. He resided in Akron the majority of his life, although he did live in Cuyahoga Falls for some time with his wife and kids. He...
Sam Sisto
Oct 10, 2021
Sam Sisto, 91, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Hudson, Ohio on October 28, 1929. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation Stamping Plant in Twinsburg in 1993 after 36 years of service. Mr. Sisto was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving just after World War II. He was the youngest of eight in his...
Kerry Phil Galliher
Oct 6, 2021
Kerry P. Galliher, 75, passed away on October 6, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer. Kerry was born on January 31, 1946 in Ashland, OH and grew up in Jeromesville, OH. He retired from the Akron Public Schools in 2006 as a teacher with 35 years of service. Kerry was a graduate of Kent State University, attending...
Phyllis Carol (Wilhelm) Birklund
Oct 5, 2021
Phyllis C. Birklund (Wilhelm), 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Phyllis was born on August 6, 1930, to the late Paul and Gladys Wilhelm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Frank, her brother Robert Wilhelm, and daughter-in-law, Renee Birklund. Phyllis is survived by her children Gail...
Albert A. Zimmerman
Oct 4, 2021
Albert A. Zimmerman, 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert E. & Teresa (Zebedis) Zimmerman, wife Catherine (Workman) of 24 years and wife Philomena (Hallam) of 42 years; son-in-law John Kemerer. He is survived by his loving daughters Cathy (Robert) Nahacky & Karen Kemerer; grandchildren Stephen (Jennie)...
Carey James Gill
Oct 4, 2021
Carey James Gill passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on August 29, 1986, he leaves behind to mourn him forever, his mom, Debra Gill; and his dad, James Gill. He leaves his beloved brothers, Zachary (Kelly) Gill and Ryan Gill; and his sister, Jamie (Josh) Evans. He was the best uncle...
Jonathan Bunya Chouchan
Oct 3, 2021
Jonathan Bunya Chouchan, 29, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. Jonathan was born in Long Beach, California and came to the Akron area in the late 90s. A 2010 graduate of Stow High School, Jonathan joined the Army and served in Afghanistan. Known as Jake to his family and Chewy to his friends, Jonathan always had a...
Lois Jean Witsaman
Oct 3, 2021
GREEN - Lois Jean Witsaman, 92, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Aultman Woodlawn Hospice. Lois was born March 15, 1929 to John and Mary (Muntzing) Slawter. She spent her entire life in Green, and graduated in 1947 from Greensburg High School. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Lee Witsaman in 1948 and they raised...
Jairo Manuel Rodriguez
Oct 3, 2021
Jairo Manuel Rodriguez Medina, age 35, passed away on October 3, 2021 after battling a sudden illness. He was born on December 13, 1985 in La Paz, Honduras. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jessie Rodriguez; and their six children, Noah (15), Isaiah (13), Joshua (12), Lucas (10), Liliana (10), and Ezra (8). Jairo worked in the construction industry...
Rae Lou (Ashton) Stickel
Oct 3, 2021
Rae Lou Stickel, 69, passed away October 3, 2021. Born in Akron on June 18, 1952, Rae was the daughter of the late Mearl & Bernice (Ahart) Ashton. Preceded in death by siblings Edward & Lynne, Rae is survived by her children Curtis (Vanessa) Stickel & Jill Metzger; grandchildren Colton, Megan, & Joy and brother Jeff Ashton....
David William Brown
Oct 2, 2021
David William Brown, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was born in Akron on May 30, 1964. A graduate of Kenmore High School and Akron University, he was employed by the City of Akron Water Treatment Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Margaret Brown. He is...
Joseph Borbely
Oct 2, 2021
Joseph Borbely, 69, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. He was born in Dorog, Hungary and was an Akron area resident for most of his life. He played football for and graduated from the University of Notre Dame and instilled a love for the school that lives on through his whole family....


