Howard Clay Ligon
Jun 25, 2019
Howard Clay Ligon, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Barberton Brookdale Assisted Living. Howard was born January 29, 1926 to William and Elsie (Tidwell) Ligon in Niles, OH and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a veteran of US Army during both WWII and the Korean War. He was employed by the...
Lida Margaret Flowers-Brandt
Jun 25, 2019
Lida Flowers-Brandt, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2019. Born March 14, 1948 in Akron, OH to the late Henry & Antonia Flowers, Lida was a 1966 graduate of Woodridge High School. She attended Hammel Actual Business College and went to work for Firestone and retired from Goodrich Aerospace. Lida was an animal lover and loved all types...
Pauline 'Babe' Stajcer
Jun 23, 2019
Pauline Krino Stajcer, better known as "Babe", peacefully died on June 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. A native of Akron, Ohio, and now a resident of John's Island, SC. Babe was 98 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, Emil M. Stajcer; her parents, Mike & Mary Krino; her brothers & their wives, George & Dorthy Krino,...
Mary Elizabeth Toth
Jun 20, 2019
Mary E. Toth, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by husband Frank; parents Joseph and Barbara Varga; brothers Joe & John Varga; and sister Barb Streifender. She is survived by her children Linda (Kenny) Bergdorf, Gary (Roxanne) Toth; Sharon Toth (William "Zeke" Alkire) and Frank Toth Jr; siblings Mike (Bonnie) Varga, Marge...
Jean Semelsberger
Jun 19, 2019
Jean Semelsberger (Vatalaro), 75, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Akron on April 1, 1944, Jean was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from the former St. Mary High School in 1962. She enjoyed playing Mexican Train and cards with her friends. A talented baker, Jean was known as "the Cake...
George "Bill" Ostrander
Jun 17, 2019
George (Bill) Ostrander, 98, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2019. He is survived by his son WIlliam (Jill) Ostrander of Galena, OH; daughter Nancy (Robert) Rice of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Brady, Robyn, Sue, Jody, & Wendy; great-grandchildren Brianna, Allison, Gramm, Garrett, Gracie, Kelly, & Anya; step-daughter Shelly (Robert) Bartholomew of Coral Gables, FL; sister-in-law...
Mary Belle Antognoli
Jun 14, 2019
Mary Belle Antognoli, 90 passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Sunrise Senior Living Care Center of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in Andrews, North Carolina and was the owner/operator of Jerry's Night Out Bar in Cuyahoga Falls working along side of her former spouse, Jerome. She also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Antognoli was...
Anna Marie Miller
Jun 14, 2019
Anna Marie Miller passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2019. Ann was born September 21, 1930 to Stewart and Alta Mae Troxell in Detroit MI. She was raised in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1948. She retired from May Company at Chapel Hill. She was an active member of Greensburg United Methodist Church. Ann loved walking...
Dalton Luther Shipe
Jun 7, 2019
Dalton L. Shipe, 90, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born November 1, 1928 to Herman and Martha Shipe in Fairview, Ohio and has been a Green resident most of his life. He was a Rural Route Carrier for the United States Post Office and founder of Shipe's Landscaping. Dalton served his country as...
George John "Geo" Kacsanek
Jun 6, 2019
George J. (Geo) Kacsanek, 87, passed away from pancreatic cancer Wednesday June 5, 2019. George was born to Andrew and Anna (Grenna) Kacsanek, Sr. in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1949 graduate of Garfield High School, a Golden Gloves Boxer and a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Korean...
James Earl "Jim" Doolittle
Jun 5, 2019
James Earl Doolittle Jr. "Jim", 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Akron on August 2, 1949 to the late James and Deloris Doolittle and was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the US Navy during Vietnam, stationed on the USS Sacramento. He married Linda Holt in 1968...
Fred Dale Boggs
Jun 5, 2019
Fred Dale Boggs, 71 passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Sutton, West Virginia. He had been employed by Teledyne-Monarch. Mr. Boggs was also the former owner of the Falcon Restaurant. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during...
Anna Martyniuk
Jun 4, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, and grandmother, Anna (Chmil) Martyniuk. Born January 11, 1932 in New York City to William and Evdowkia Chmil, Anna and her sister Mary were raised in their Ukrainian community. Anna attended public school in NYC and eventually became an executive secretary at multiple companies. She...
George Stephen Janis
Jun 2, 2019
George S. Janis, 92, of Green, Ohio, has joined the heavenly choir of angels. He was unwavering in devotion to his God, his country, and his family. He served as a Seaman First Class in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Corregidor during World War II. After earning his degree in accounting from The University of Akron, he worked at...
Patricia Anne Mitchen
Jun 1, 2019
Patricia Anne Mitchen, 65, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 after a brief illness. Patricia was born April 26, 1954 to Benjamin and Glenna (Hopkins) Truax in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was employed by the Akron Women's City Club for 20 years, retiring in 2016. She was a member of Southeast Church...
James Snyder Davidson
May 28, 2019
James Davidson, 61, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2019. Born July 22, 1957, Jim was a 1975 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He worked as a custodian with a boiler operator license at Cuyahoga Falls High School, retiring with 30 years of service. Jim loved motorcycles, cold beer, and a good party. He was preceded in death...
Mildred M. Coleman
May 21, 2019
Mildred M. Coleman (nee Hartley), 80, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Mildred was born in Washington, PA on July 19, 1938 and came to the Akron area as a young girl. She graduated from Barberton High School and worked in the office at Sully's Tool Rental. Mildred enjoyed traveling to the various casinos and was a member of...
Helen Hunter
May 18, 2019
Look out Dad, Uncle Mike and Uncle Norm & everyone, Mom is on her way! Helen Hunter, 93, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home. Helen was born March 6, 1926 to Michael and Maria Dameff in Johnstown, PA and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was employed by General Tire and...
Robert Angelo Bonora
May 11, 2019
-CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH Robert A. Bonora, Sr, 89, passed away May 11, 2019, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born in Quecreek, PA on January 8, 1930 to the late Ackille & Ida Bonora, Bob was a 1948 graduate of Somerset HS (PA). He served his country during the Korean Conflict and moved to Cuyahoga Falls...
Michael George Lacasella
May 6, 2019
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Michael LaCasella, 87, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2019. Born in Akron's North Hill neighborhood on April 22, 1932 to the late John & Jenny LaCasella, Mike was a 1951 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the US Marine Corps. Mike was co-owner of...