Obituaries

Apr 24, 2021

Tyler Andy, 30, beloved son of Michael Andy and Heather Franco (Ron) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Tyler was a gifted athlete and an avid golfer whose smile and personality could light up any room. Tyler, a graduate of Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin School and Kent State University, had a promising career in real estate...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert Hitchings, 73, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2021. Bob was born in Akron on January 28, 1948 to the late William & Bertha Hitchings. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War era. He was a retired tire builder from the B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co....

Apr 21, 2021

Jackie Shama, born as Jacqueline June Smith to Richard and Zelda Smith, passed away too soon at the age of 96, on April 21, 2021. She died at home, where she wanted to be, surrounded by her three daughters, immediately after they all recited the Lord's Prayer.

Jackie was born in Akron, Ohio, on June...

Apr 21, 2021

Betty Pilz passed away peacefully on April 21 from heart complications, surrounded by loved ones and family. She lived for creating strong familial bonds and supporting each other at all times. Betty immigrated into the United States in 1950 with her parents Anton and Anna Leipold, and siblings Anna (Rudy) Stagl, Fred (Betty) Leipold, Horst (Erika) Leipold, and Helga (Otto)...

Apr 20, 2021

Carolyn (Qualters) Case, 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Born on September 20, 1936 to Richard and Genevieve Qualters, she spent the last eleven years courageously undergoing dialysis treatment. Throughout her treatment, Carolyn remained positive and displayed both dignity and strength, as she often entertained her caretakers with pictures and stories of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carolyn...

Apr 11, 2021

Lora Marie "Lori"DiNuoscio, 63, of Green, died unexpectedly on April 11.  Born in Akron, the daughter of Barbara and the late Edward McCord, Lori had recently retired from Chrysler.  A loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend she will be sadly missed by her mother, Barbara McCord; sisters, Sharon (Don) Bahr, and Christine Reels; nieces and nephews, Marc Hornsby, Lisa (Pat)...

Apr 10, 2021

Lorna I. Helfrick, 93, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence at Bath Creek Estates in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was born on September 7, 1927 in Akron to the late Dewey & Dorothy Graham. She was raised with her brother Malcolm who died in 1944 while serving in WWII. Lorna attended...

Apr 9, 2021

Lillian (Lil, Lilly) V. Massa went home to be with the Lord peacefully on April 9, 2021.   She was 87 years old. In 2010 she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Louis Massa, Sr.  She was born in Mount Carmel, PA to the late Samuel and Annie Vukich. Lil and Lou raised their family in Munroe...

Apr 9, 2021

Mary E. Pete, 98, of Akron passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2021. Born in Akron to the late Mato and Ana Franjesevic, she was formerly a member of Christ the King Parish. During World War II she worked as a Rosie the Riveter. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she will be sadly missed by...

Apr 9, 2021

Elbert Leslie Thomas, fondly known as "Al", age 72, passed away April 9, 2021 surrounded by family. Al was born in Cleveland to the late Burton & Dorothy Thomas. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and came home to work for Ford. Al was an avid pool player and bowler, rolling at least one 300...

Apr 8, 2021

Tillie Capp, 101, passed away on April 8, 2021. Tillie was born in Castle Shannon, PA on January 4, 1920. She was a graduate of East High School and retired from General Tire as a rubber worker in 1979. Tillie was preceded in death by her parents Peter & Katherine Chipner and siblings Michael, John, Sam, Mary,...

Apr 6, 2021

Sandra Kaye Dickerson Fisher (64) went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2021. She was born in Akron, OH on August 14, 1956. She married the love of her life Gerald Fisher on December 13, 1974. Sandy began her waitress career at Canterburys and worked for many years at the Waterloo restaurant. She was...

Apr 6, 2021

Diane Perich , 71, passed away surrounded by family, on April 6, 2021 in Cleveland. Diane was born on October 6, 1949 to the late Stanley & Florence Baker and was a graduate of Solon High School. She retired as an escrow officer. Diane enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, fishing, & walking in the park. Diane adored...

Apr 6, 2021

Betty Carol (Cayton) Walls was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world surrounded by her family on April 6, 2021 at age 79. She was born and raised in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and has resided in the Stow – Monroe Falls area for all of her married life. She was proceeded in death by...

Apr 6, 2021

Phillip L. Ratcliff, 95 passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021. Phil was born in Akron, Ohio on June 6, 1925 to Charles and Frances Ratcliff. He attended Coventry High School and went on to be part of the Goodyear Aircraft Squadron, class of 1945 where he worked on the Goodyear Blimp. In 1950 Phil met the...

Apr 6, 2021

Gene W. McClellan, 80, of Akron passed away on April 6, 2021. Born in Northampton to the late Eugene and Laura McClellan, Gene is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dollie; daughters, Michele Grey and Rene Smallwood; sons, Aaron, Brian, Craig, and Kevin; sisters, Jeanette and Barbara; brother, Gerald; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Apr 6, 2021

Jeannette Adams, 86, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021, leaving us memories of her kind heart and lively, upbeat spirit. Jeannette was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, and graduated from East High School. After graduation, she found work as a professional fashion model in the Cleveland area, catching people off guard with her bright blue...

Apr 5, 2021

Genevieve "Gigi" Helen Turlik (née Jusczcak), 97, the beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021, joining the Lord and her loving husband of 64 years, John, who preceded her in death by one year and two days. Gigi was born in Akron on October 5, 1923. A graduate of the Idabelle Firestone School of...

Apr 3, 2021

Norma Grace Kopko unexpectedly passed into eternity on Holy Saturday April 3, 2021, at age 83. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Nicholas and Isabel Chavern. She and her husband Peter were married for sixty marvelous, loving years. They met on their very first day at Duquesne University in the Fall of 1956. Educated as a...

Apr 1, 2021

After lovingly embracing 80 wonderful years, Nora Lynn "Nornie" (Pearce) Kelly passed away on April 1st, 2021. She was born on March 17, 1941 (luck of the Irish!) in Memphis, TN to Marion (Orth) and Kenneth Pearce. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended the Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was a member of the...