Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Violet C. Sharp

Violet C. Sharp

Nov 13, 2020

On Nov. 13, 2020, Violet was reunited with the love of her life, Jim Sharp. Reaching the age of 95, Violet lived a free life. She and Jim loved to travel and were very involved in their church, Grace Baptist. Always a hard worker, she met Jim in the machine shop where they both worked. After getting married, she...

Lucille Ruth (Smith) Casto

Lucille Ruth (Smith) Casto

Nov 13, 2020

Lucille Casto, 95 passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Altercare of Hartville. Lucille was born May 6, 1925 to Albert and Golda (Trachsel) Smith in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was employed for 19 years by the University of Akron. She was a faithful and longtime member of the Apostolic...

George Saulic

George Saulic

Nov 12, 2020

George Saulic, 81, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born in Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a veteran with the National Guard Reserve. George enjoyed going to Hamburger Station and was known for going there every day. Special thanks to his fantastic neighbors Ron, Nancy, Tom and Marie who always looked...

Walter Grimes

Walter Grimes

Nov 12, 2020

Walter Grimes, Jr. passed away on Nov12, 2020. He was born July 5, 1934 to the union of Walter Lee Grimes Sr. and Hanna (Pinky) Stinson Grimes, who preceded him in death. Moving to Akron, Ohio, he was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company from which he retired. While in Akron, he met and married Nerma Darlene (Patsy) Jackson...

Dusan Bogunovich

Dusan Bogunovich

Nov 12, 2020

DUSAN BOGUNOVICH Born in Grahovo, Bosnia, (Yugoslavia) on April 3, 1938 Dusan, the "kind of person that always looks forward to tomorrow" departed this world on November 12, 2020. Dusan was preceded in death by his father Brane Bogunovich, infant brother Jovan, mother and stepfather Milka and John Treitinger and dear granddaughter Mia Bogunovich. He is survived by his...

Josephine Sweeney

Josephine Sweeney

Nov 11, 2020

Josephine "Jo" Sweeney, 94, went to be with Our Lord on Nov. 11, 2020. Mom was born in the Snydertown section of Barberton on August 7, 1926 to Marion (Mariano) and Linda Mazzagatti. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Brook Sweeney, Sr., she is survived by sons, Brett (Angie) and Brooks (Karen); daughter, Linda Hall; granddaughter, Shianne;...

Timothy G. "Tim" Mcmullen

Timothy G. "Tim" Mcmullen

Nov 10, 2020

Timothy Gerard McMullen was born on November 10, 1952 and passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020. His family and friends were thinking of him throughout his birthday and then that evening he was able to celebrate with his family and friends that were waiting for him in heaven.

Tim was born in Akron, Ohio to Patricia...

Denise S. Cook

Denise S. Cook

Nov 9, 2020

Denise S. Cook, 70, of Canal Fulton passed away on November 9, 2020. She was born in Barberton the daughter of the late Charles and Jeannine Dowell. Her survivors include daughter, April Williams, and son, Adam Williams; bothers, Jeffery and Chuck Dowell, and sister, Wanda Starcher. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be private.

Shirley A. Crabtree

Shirley A. Crabtree

Nov 9, 2020

Shirley Ann Crabtree, 91 of Stow, passed away on Monday Nov 9th 2020 at Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation where she had been a resident for the past 18mos after suffering a stroke in April 2019 along with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Altoona, Pa on Nov 12th 1928 and later moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age....

Wilma Lora Butler

Wilma Lora Butler

Nov 8, 2020

Wilma Lora Butler (95) went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020 after a period of declining health. She was born on November 28, 1924 to the late Grady and Allie Beatrice (Duncan) Ward in Linden, Tennessee. She leaves behind 6 children; Jerry McAfee of Tennessee, Raymond McAfee of New Concord Ohio, Wanda McAfee of Akron Ohio,...

Timothy Edward Reilly

Timothy Edward Reilly

Nov 5, 2020

Timothy E. Reilly, 83, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Akron. Tim was born in Akron on November 26, 1936 to the late Edward & Mary Reilly and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as the manager for printing services at the University of Akron, retiring after 28 years of service. Tim loved Corvettes and all animals,...

Shirley Ann (Garrett) Ondack

Shirley Ann (Garrett) Ondack

Nov 4, 2020

Shirley Ann Ondack, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Akron. Shirley was born in Akron on July 2, 1936 to the late Theodore & Gladys Garrett and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at Firestone Bank for 30 years. Shirley was a church organist for over 35 years. She was also a lifelong member...

Helen Bohar-Cook

Helen Bohar-Cook

Nov 4, 2020

Helen Bohar-Cook (nee Folota), 93, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Helen was born in Akron on May 10, 1927, to Petru and Rosalia Folota (immigrants from Romania) and retired from the Chardon Rubber Company. She married George Bohar, a WWII veteran who participated in the historic D-Day invasion, on October 17, 1948. She was...

Eric R. Voth

Eric R. Voth

Nov 3, 2020

As you read this, rest assured my consciousness has transitioned to another dimension. This occurred on November 3rd, 2020. Cause is attributed to complications from COPD. In 1962 I graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. I began my business career at age 15 as a freelance reporter, selling news tips to various radio stations and photographs to televisions stations and...

Joseph Rudolph Miller

Joseph Rudolph Miller

Nov 3, 2020

Joseph R. Miller, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Joe was born September 17, 1928 to the late Joseph & Margauerite Miller and was a lifelong area resident. He was stationed in Japan during WWII as a member of the US Army and then married Lois Eddy in 1950. Joe worked as a maintenance mechanic for...

Ruth Lynn Thompson

Ruth Lynn Thompson

Nov 3, 2020

GREEN - Ruth Lynn Thompson, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. Ruth Lynn was born October 21, 1947 to Benjamin and Virginia (Bishop) Thompson in Bellevue, PA. She was received a Masters Degree in education from West Virginia University and taught at Marshall County Schools in West Virginia for 33 years retiring in 2004....

Delores J. Speicher

Delores J. Speicher

Nov 1, 2020

Dolores J. Speicher, 82, of Tallmadge passed away on Nov. 1. Born in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Kozma, Dolores has been a Tallmadge resident for nearly 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth. Together they operated Northland Construction Co. She had earned her Bachelor's Degree at the University...

James E. Priebe

James E. Priebe

Nov 1, 2020

-CUYAHOGA FALLS James E. Priebe, 88, passed away on November 1, 2020. Jim was born in Kent, OH on December 23, 1931 to the late Henry & Mary Priebe. He retired from the US Postal Service as a letter carrier with 30 years of service. Jim served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Jim loved...

Donna Rae (Burns) Gramley

Donna Rae (Burns) Gramley

Nov 1, 2020

Donna Rae Gramley, 84, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Greenview Assisted Living. Donna was born November 16, 1935 to Thomas and Mary Burns in Mansfield and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church, Firestone Park Primetimers and Red Hat Society. Donna was preceded in death...

Marylin Jean (Pitkin) Powell

Marylin Jean (Pitkin) Powell

Oct 31, 2020

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Marylin Powell, 89, passed away after a courageous fight with Covid on October 31, 2020. Marylin was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 14, 1931 to the late Alfred & Huldah Pitkin and was a lifetime Falls resident. She was a 1949 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Marylin was a longtime member or Redeemer...