Russell S. Bender
May 13, 2021
Russell S. Bender, 64, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on May 13. He was born in Akron, the son of the late William and Katherine Bender. Russ had retired as a professional waiter and had worked at several Five Star restaurants in the Washington D.C. area. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Greg. His survivors...
Marilyn Theresa Darago
May 11, 2021
Marilyn Theresa Darago, 1945-2021, was a life-time Akronite. Even with a long life (76 years) she remains "Forever 39". She died suddenly May 11, 2021 from a massive stroke. MARILYN ALWAYS DID IT HER WAY, and chose a time too soon, to go. She loved a good (and sometimes heated) discussion, but was a bulldog to make sure her...
Katherine (Schuster) Hoffman
May 11, 2021
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Katie Hoffman, 100, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on May 11 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Akron on July 11, 1920. At the age of 3, her parents returned to the old country, to Gasinci, Yugoslavia. There she grew up, married and had 2 children. Her husband was killed during WWII in 1943...
George Dean Kight
May 10, 2021
George Dean Kight, 75, of Akron passed away on May 10, 2021, while residing at Wyant Woods Nursing Home. Born on August 8, 1945, Mr. Kight was retired from the Morton Salt Company. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.) where friends may call one hour prior to...
Abraham J. "Abe" Gild
May 8, 2021
Abraham Joseph D'Ermenegildo, Age 91, passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2021, in Akron, Ohio.
Born June 16, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Annita (nee D'Amico) and Marco D'Ermenegildo, where he spent his early years. Together with his family, he moved to Akron as a young adult when his father became employed at the Quaker Oat...
Theresa Bettes
May 6, 2021
Theresa Bettes, 89, of Akron passed away on May 6, 2021. She was born in Austria in 1931. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Parish and the German Family Society of Brimfield. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Anton; her parents Franz and Maria Hirsch; sister, Marie; and granddaughter Christina. Her survivors include her children Alfred...
David Arthur Dick
May 4, 2021
David Arthur Dick, age 74, died on Tuesday, May 4,2021. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, a son of Belle (Fuller) and Ernest Dick. Dave graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 519th Transportation Battalion, Thailand. Dave loved to play Taps...
Roger Michael Trudeau
May 4, 2021
Roger Michael Trudeau, 80, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born in Mason City, Iowa to the late Willard and Rosalyn Trudeau, Roger was a long time area resident. He had served honorably in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of the University of Akron. He was retired from First Energy. Roger was also...
Gerard Pierre Colavecchio
May 3, 2021
Gerard (Gerry) Colavecchio passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Mark) Fultz, son Anthony (AJ) of Arizona and brother Paul (Diana) of Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Henriette (Paulette) of Painesville and his sister Marguerite (Ron) Klepcyk. Gerry loved baseball and was the umpire in chief...
Charles J. Drongoski
May 3, 2021
Charles J. Drongoski, 89, passed away peacefully May 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born in Akron on May 24, 1931. After graduation, he joined the US Navy, served in the Korean War, and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, retiring in 1968 with 21 years of service. He went on to teach NROTC at...
Henry Alan Miller
May 2, 2021
Henry Alan Miller, 73, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and was operations manager at Lockheed Martin for 35 years. Henry was of the Episcopal Faith. He enjoyed golf, camping and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Kathryn E. Miller. He is survived by his wife of...
Ruth Mae Uhalley
May 1, 2021
Ruth Mae Uhalley, 87,passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home. Ruth was born April 27, 1934 to the late Carl and Verna (Cummings) Stover in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Ruth was preceded in death by...
Richard Carter Zahn
Apr 30, 2021
Richard C. Zahn, M.D., 86, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy, and his brother, Darwin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda, of 26 years; his 8 children, Aaron (Erica), Veronica, Sara (Derek), Mary, David (Sue), Molly (Jim), Marily and Margaret (Hal); as...
Gerald F. Robinson
Apr 30, 2021
Gerald F. Robinson Sr., know to loved ones and friends as "Zeb" passed away April 30th, 2021 at his home in Canal Fulton, OH at age of 72. Zeb was born on November 28,1948 in Hillsboro, IL to the late Chidester and Grace Ann Robinson. In addition to his parents, Zeb is preceded in death by his siblings Ray, Ann...
Janet L. Canning
Apr 30, 2021
What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. Janet Canning, 69, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away of heart disease. She was the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Canning of Akron, Ohio and grew up in the Kenmore neighborhood, where she made lifelong...
Maryann (Gergosky) Klein
Apr 29, 2021
Maryann Klein, 64, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a yearlong illness. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Michael; her much loved children Nicole and Robert & his wife Vanessa; and her loving mother Josephine. Maryann will be missed by many friends and family. Per her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Donations may be...
James Edmond Cavanaugh
Apr 28, 2021
James E. Cavanaugh, 85, passed away on April 28, 2021 from complications of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The only son of the late Edmund & Ann Cavanaugh, Jim was born on December 30, 1935. He attended high school at St. Gregory in Cincinnati and graduated from the University of Akron in 1963 with a degree in Business Administration. Jim was employed...
Mary Jane Mcmullin
Apr 27, 2021
Mary Jane (née Lyons) McMullin, 76, born and raised in Philadelphia, was the middle child and only daughter of John V. and Mary (née McGonigle) Lyons. Mary Jane attended St. Bridget's grade school and Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School, where she excelled in talking, enjoying herself and raising the ire of the nuns. She then matriculated to St. Joseph's College...
Shannon Marie Wesson
Apr 27, 2021
Shannon Marie Wesson, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born in Rockingham, North Carolina and was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School in Rockingham. Shannon was employed by Summa Health System Akron City Hospital Campus in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Wesson; grandmother, Bea Wesson; son, Haven McConnell; sister,...
Randy Lee Newman
Apr 27, 2021
Randy Lee Newman, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a NASCAR Fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; his grandmother and grandfather; and father-in-law, George Schumacher. Randy is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dawn Newman; mother, Maryjane; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Lee and Brittany Newman;...
