James William Stroud
Oct 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill, James William Stroud III, announces his passing in Akron, OH, on October 1, 2021, at the age of 67. He was known as Bill, Billy, Uncle Bill, Dad, and perhaps his favorite moniker, Grandad. He was born in Houston, TX and spent time in both Seattle and...
Joan M Brown
Sep 30, 2021
Joan (Crimi) Brown, 97, passed away peacefully on, Thursday, September 30th. Born in Akron, Joan lived in Stow since 1955. She worked at Goodyear Tire and later Goodyear Aerospace. Joan enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Pietro and Pasqua Crimi; her husband Paul J. Brown of 42 years. Her...
Thomas H Miller
Sep 29, 2021
Thomas H. Miller went home to be with Lord on September 29, 2021, He was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1947. He lived in the Akron/Barberton area most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Miller; brother, Harry (Harriett) Miller; nephew Roger (Anastasia) Miller; brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews...
William C. Wilmoth
Sep 28, 2021
Bill Wilmoth of Akron, Ohio died on September 28,2021 at the age of 57 after battling colon cancer.Bill is survived by his sister, Debbie (Rick) Heimbaugh, and his lifelong partner, Jim Flanagan. Bill is further survived by his niece and nephew, Rikki and John; Uncle Bill and Aunt Rita; and multiple close family members and friends. He was preceded in...
Richard Henry Lang
Sep 28, 2021
Richard "Dick" Lang, 84, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Dick was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended St. Matthew Grade School and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1956. After graduating Dick planned to attend Dayton University, but applied and was hired by Ohio Edison. Dick was still...
Marion Agnes (Herbst) Warner
Sep 27, 2021
Marion A. (Herbst) Warner, 98, died September 27, 2021 at Summa Hospital, Akron, of Covid 19. She was born in Akron January 3, 1923, daughter of Phillip Herbst and Anna (Delus) Herbst. After graduating Garfield High School, she was employed by Goodyear Aircraft during WWII. She traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas to marry her high school sweetheart,...
Richard R. Hrdlicka
Sep 27, 2021
Richard R. Hrdlicka, 85, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born in Akron and was employed by Ruhlin Construction Company, Key Bank and retired from JP Morgan Chase. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian; son, Scott; brother, William; and son-in-law, Timothy Eakin. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Ann Eakin and...
Rosalie C. Poe (Costa)
Sep 27, 2021
Rosalie C. Poe, 98, of Silver Lake passed away on Sept. 27, 2021. Born in Rivesville, WV to the late Dominick and Catherine Costa, she has been an area resident for most of her life. She was retired from Howell-Viggers where she worked as a very successful Real Estate Agent for many years. Rosalie was an avid Cleveland Indians...
Kurt Nathan Wise
Sep 27, 2021
Kurt passed away unexpectedly Monday, 09/27/2021, at his residence in Stow, Ohio. Kurt grew up in Peninsula and Stow and graduated from Stow High School. He was currently employed with Falls Welding and Supply in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, but was a "damn good mechanic" most of his career. Kurt loved his Lord, family, concerts, country music, and his trucks. He...
John Martin Strefeler
Sep 26, 2021
John Martin Strefeler, Ph.D, CPA, CMA, CFM, 74, passed away September 26, 2021, in Kailua, Hawaii. John was born July 14 (Bastille Day as he liked to remind everyone), 1947, to Robert and Ruth (Manthey) Strefeler. He graduated from Kent State University in 1968; received his MA and PhD in accounting from the University of Arizona, Tucson...
Theodore "Ted" Kepenash
Sep 23, 2021
Theodore (Ted) Kepenash, 91, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home.Ted was born in Akron on September 11, 1930. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1948. Soon after, he joined the Marine Corp, where he served his country for 4 years. In 1950-1951, Ted saw service in Korea where he received the Purple Heart. Upon his honorable discharge...
Ruth A Hrib
Sep 23, 2021
Ruth Agnes Hrib, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021. Ruth was born Dec 27, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew and Agnes Schmidt. She was married to the love of her life, John Hrib, for over 50 years. John preceded her in death in 2016. Ruth was a devoted churchgoer who loved to volunteer in the community. ...
David S. Ray
Sep 23, 2021
David S. Ray died on September 23, 2021, in Washington, D.C. He was 58 years old. Dave was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where he attended Garfield High School. Even then, Dave's qualities of comradery and leadership were on display, as he played on the school's varsity soccer team, and served as the 1981 senior class...
Mildred Mae Dekany
Sep 23, 2021
Milly Dekany, 95, of Akron passed away peacefully on September 23, in the arms of her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Milly loved music and dancing. She will be deeply missed by her family and all those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nettie and Calvin Maneval; her...
Donna M. (Almer) Evans
Sep 22, 2021
Donna M. Evans, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Donna is survived by her husband of 36 years, James Evans; sister Doreen Glasgow (James); nephews James & Scott Glasgow; and many other family members. Donna was born in Akron to the late America Almer and Florence Wilson on August 6, 1950. She graduated from Garfield High...
Jadvyga (Pacevicius) Palunas
Sep 22, 2021
Jadvyga Palunas,91, passed away on September 22, 2021. Jadvyga was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on September 15, 1930 and came to the United States in 1952. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Jadvyga was preceded in death by her husband Mecys, daughter Christine, & grandson Stephen. She is survived by children...
Ed Blackwell
Sep 21, 2021
Clarence Edward Blackwell, 67, of Brooksville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 21st 2021. He was born on May 31st 1954 in Akron, Ohio. To the late William C. Blackwell and Willa D. Blackwell. Ed was known for so many things. A talented craftsman, he could build anything and fix anything. No matter the problem,...
Lauren Whited
Sep 18, 2021
Lauren Whited (Cagey) 64, of Akron passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on September 18, 2021. Laurie was born on January 28, 1957 to Norman and Beulah Cagey. She was life-long Akron resident, Laurie will be fondly remembered as a strong, hard working person who never complained regardless of what struggles came her way. A dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother,...
Michael Alan Ostervich
Sep 18, 2021
Michael Alan Ostervich, born November 21, 1944 in Akron, passed away on September 18, 2021. Mike was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore High School. He graduated from the University of Akron and later studied at both Exeter and Oxford Universities in England. Mike worked for a time for the Reuters News Service in London. He taught English at the...
Helen Kathryn Swaney
Sep 17, 2021
Helen Kathryn (Moore) Swaney went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward and Hazel Kathrine (Walker) Moore; two brothers, William and Lawrence Moore; and her little bird, Sunshine. Born on August 10, 1942, Helen attended Brimfield...
