Lorna Ione (Graham) Helfrick
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...
Lillian V. Massa
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...
Mary E. Pete
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...
Elbert Leslie Thomas
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...
Tillie Capp
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,...
Sandra Kaye (Dickerson) Fisher
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...
Diane Alice (Baker) Perich
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...
Betty Carol Walls
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...
Phillip Leyland Ratcliff
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...
Gene W. Mcclellan
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.
Jeannette Adams
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...
Genevieve Helen (Jusczcak) Turlik
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...
Norma Grace (Chavern) Kopko
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...
Nora Lynn (Pearce) Kelly
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...
George Bursan
Apr 1, 2021
George Bursan, 95, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born in Warren, Ohio and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. George was a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church where he served as Subdeacon, Cantor, Choir Member, Fish Fry Worker and Catering Secretary and...
Michael Patrick Matulavich
Apr 1, 2021
Michael Patrick Matulavich (Mikey) 59, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021. The angels came to carry an innocent soul and spirit to the arms of Jesus where he was made whole. He is overjoyed to see the love of his life, Grandma Beulah Puett. Even though he was born with many challenges, including being nonverbal, Mikey...
Anna M. Di Nuoscio
Mar 31, 2021
Anna M. "Mary" DiNuoscio, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born in Akron, the youngest and only child born in the United States. Mary was a resident of Stow and retired from the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant. She learned to crochet after retirement and belonged to the Catholic Social Services crocheting hats and scarves for the...
Andrew Chounramany
Mar 30, 2021
Andrew Chounramany, 34, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2021. Andrew was born in Akron, OH on October 22, 1986 to Sengchanh Chounramany and Susan K. Walters (Wright). Andrew was free-spirited, creative, and artistic. He had a big heart and a comical sense of humor. He enjoyed music, spending time with family and friends, and was a passionate fan...
Eileen Rose Dunn
Mar 30, 2021
Our much loved mother, grandmother and great grand-mother "GG" passed to eternal life in her 95th year on March 30, 2021. Eileen Rose, the daughter of Christian and Martha (Dimmerling) Schafer left us all a legacy of how to live. Her family was her #1 priority. All who knew her loved her positive attitude and smiling face. She lived most...
Carl "Tony" Anthony Akins
Mar 30, 2021
Carl (Tony) Akins, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home. Tony was born October 29, 1943 to Carl and Delcia (Casto) Akins in Barberton and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed by BWXT as a radiographer for 48 years. He served in the US Army Reserves and was a member of...
