Obituaries

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Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

William Craig Walter

William Craig Walter

Jul 18, 2021

William 'Craig' Walter, 62 passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, surrounded by family. Craig was born on August 13, 1958 to Bill & Ruth Walter of Akron. He was a national salesman for Sealmaster, which allowed him to travel with his family whom he loved dearly. Craig was a lifetime member of Allenside Presbyterian Church in...

Julius P. Heil

Julius P. Heil

Jul 16, 2021

Julius P. Heil, 77, passed away on July 16, 2021 after a long illness. Julius was born on August 3, 1943 in Cleveland, North Dakota to the late Julius H. & Ruth Heil. He joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965. He graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in criminology. He served...

Barbara Ellis

Barbara Ellis

Jul 16, 2021

On Friday, July 16, 2021, Barbara Jean Yovan Ellis, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 82. With the help of some amazing people from hospice and her dedicated family, she was well taken care of until she passed peacefully at her home in Uniontown, Ohio. Barbara was born in 1939 to William and Susan Yovan. She...

Kimberly Ann Esposito

Kimberly Ann Esposito

Jul 14, 2021

Kimberly Ann Esposito, 54, of Stow passed away unexpectedly on July 14. Born in Richmond Heights she is the daughter of William Green, Jr. and Judy Pettit Melton. Along with her parents, she is survived by loving husband, Lou; daughter, Amy Esposito; grandson Ryan Toth; brothers, William Green III, and Bobby Green; sisters, Melissa Liberty Slack and Stephanie Liberty Ogrinc....

Timothy Mccoy

Timothy Mccoy

Jul 14, 2021

Tim McCoy, 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, joined our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Wednesday July 14, 2021, surrounded by the love of his life, Mary Ellen, his wife of 41 years, and his children, Megan Kovac (Tim) and Joe McCoy (Chelsea) at his side. Tim was welcomed into heaven by the arms of his son, Timmy, who preceded him...

Madeline Elizabeth (Germanis) Bartz

Madeline Elizabeth (Germanis) Bartz

Jul 13, 2021

Madeline Elizabeth Bartz, 93, passed peacefully at her home on July 13, 2021. She was surrounded by her daughters and husband. She was born November 12, 1927, the second of four daughters, to Louis and Elizabeth Germanis in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She met James Bartz at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church dance in 1953 and they were married...

Jean Winifred Vondemkamp

Jean Winifred Vondemkamp

Jul 12, 2021

Jean W. Vondemkamp, 91, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on February 18, 1930 to John and Susan McGrath (Dempsey). She attended St. Vincent High School graduating in 1948. As a young girl, Jean always knew she wanted to become a nurse. After graduating high school, she attended St. John's College...

Sean Michael Connelly

Sean Michael Connelly

Jul 12, 2021

Sean M. Connelly October 29, 1982 to July 12, 2021 It doesn't feel real - and it is not right - that we must say that Sean Connelly has died. He was found on July 12 after dying suddenly from a heart problem. He did not suffer. He was 38 years old. Sean was a son, brother,...

Mary Ethelreda (Held) Gonzales

Mary Ethelreda (Held) Gonzales

Jul 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary E. Gonzales, 96, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021. Mary was born in Massillon, OH on September 9, 1924 to the late John & Irene Held. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School and lived in the Akron area since 1947. She worked in the dietary department of St. Thomas Hospital. She was a longtime...

Virginia Megenhardt

Virginia Megenhardt

Jul 7, 2021

Virginia Megenhardt, loving wife, mother and grandmother; 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Albert E. Reeves and Ruth Keller; and sister, Karen Keller. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael; children, Julie...

Frank J. Spinelli

Frank J. Spinelli

Jul 6, 2021

Frank J. Spinelli, 95, passed away on July 6, 2021. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 21, 1926 to the late Frank & Rose Spinelli and had been a Falls resident since 1963. He served his country in the US Army during WWII from 1942 to 1944, earning the Bronze & Silver Star. He always...

Gaetano Fragomeni

Gaetano Fragomeni

Jul 6, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Gaetano Fragomeni, 74, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on July 6, 2021. Gaetano was born on June 20, 1947 in Segni, Italy to the late Vincenzo & Angela Fragomeni and came to the United States in 1970. He had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1989. Gaetano was self-employed as a painter...

Dolores A. (Masturzo) Cicione

Dolores A. (Masturzo) Cicione

Jul 6, 2021

Dolores (Masturzo) Cicione, 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother quietly passed away on July 6, 2021. Born in Akron to Nicola and Mary Masturzo, her joys in life included her grandchildren, word search puzzles, gardening, cooking, baking, and her sweets. She worked at Dixie Ohio Trucking and Alsides. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; and...

Richard George Garbinsky, Sr.

Richard George Garbinsky, Sr.

Jul 4, 2021

Richard "Garbo" Garbinsky Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, died peacefully July 4, 2021, at the age of 81. Dick was born April 26, 1940, in Ambridge, PA and moved to Akron (Firestone Park) at the age of 14 where he lived his entire life. After graduation from Garfield HS in 1958, Dick entered the...

John Jude Barnhart

John Jude Barnhart

Jul 2, 2021

John J. Barnhart, age 70 of Akron, entered peacefully into heaven on Friday, July 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was welcomed by his parents Orland & Madeline (Sumser); brothers Bernard & Floyd; sister Delores Barnhart; and mother-in-law Mary Lou Bheam. John was diagnosed with late-stage ALS in May 2021, and he gracefully & bravely...

Marthia Linee Rieves-Bey

Marthia Linee Rieves-Bey

Jul 1, 2021

Marthia Linee Rieves-Bey found her peace on July 1, 2021 at the age of 46. Marthia was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 22, 1974 to the late Liana & Ernest Rieves-Bey. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with her family and graduated from John Adams High School in 1992. She loved music and poetry. She was...

Richard Karl Peters

Richard Karl Peters

Jul 1, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Richard K. Peters, loving father and grandfather, passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 86. Dick was born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 30, 1934 and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Akron Standard for...

Lee N. Fiedler

Lee N. Fiedler

Jun 30, 2021

Lee N. Fiedler, loving husband and father of five passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Lee was born on November 8, 1941 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph School in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1959, Kent State University in 1963 and the Harvard Business School in...

Hilda (Lerch) Brucker

Hilda (Lerch) Brucker

Jun 29, 2021

Hilda Brucker of Jackson Township, Ohio passed away on Jun 29, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dorothy M. Ash

Dorothy M. Ash

Jun 29, 2021

Dorothy M. Ash (Bamonte), 93, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Pebble Creek Care Center.Dorothy was born August 24, 1927, to Louis and Mary (Florimonte) Bamonte in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a small parts welder for Thermal Engineering and Design for over 25 years. She was a former member of St....