Lisa Marie Von Gunten
Mar 14, 2019
Lisa Marie Von Gunten, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2019. Born in Akron to Curtis & Evelyn Von Gunten, Lisa grew up in Tallmadge and was a 1978 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She was employed by Summa Health System as a manager in housekeeping for over 42 years. Lisa loved the outdoors and...
Dona Lee Bischoff
Mar 14, 2019
Dona Lee Bischoff, 87, passed away March 14, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, at 12pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 2101 17th St. SW in Kenmore, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park in Akron. (Anthony Funeral...
Anthony Charles Burbridge
Mar 13, 2019
Anthony Charles Burbridge was born in West Virginia April 14, 1947 to Glenn Sr. and Alice Burbridge. He grew up within the southern parts of Akron, OH. He is survived by his brother David (Brenda) Burbridge; brother-in-law Don Kubec, sister-in-law Helen Burbridge and wife of 50 years, Jeanne. They had 4 beautiful children: Melanie, Allyson, Dana, and Nicholas who...
John Hans Hirnikl
Mar 11, 2019
John Hirnikl, 88, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Greenview Inn. John was born January 20, 1931 to Joseph and Maria (Geiser) Hirnikl in Slatinik, Croatia and came to the United States and Akron in 1952 with Three Dollars in his pocket and a cuckoo clock. He began working in the parts department of City Chevrolet until...
Betty L. Schadl
Mar 10, 2019
Betty L Schadl, of Green, "put away (her) labor and (her) leisure too" and bravely exited this life on March 10, 2019 in Youngstown OH. Betty's fierce independence belied her incredibly social nature, and she balanced the two serving the public while kayaking, trail riding, camping, biking, and driving - often with phone to ear. She connected with friends...
Joseph Robert "Slo Joe" Sitosky
Mar 9, 2019
Joseph Robert Sitosky (Slo Joe), 65 passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Akron and attended East High School. Joe loved riding his Harley. He owned Race Horses and enjoyed the Race Track at Thistledown. He took great pride in his boxing skills and was an avid...
Julia Elizabeth Gaida
Mar 1, 2019
Julia Elizabeth (Vargo) Gaida, 94, peacefully passed into eternity in the loving arms of her daughters on March 1, 2019, at her home in Wadsworth, Ohio. She will forever be remembered by all for her kind heart, infectious smile, and joyful laughter. Julia was born in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Vargo. She dedicated...
Mary Louise Foutty
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Louise Foutty,78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Joey and brother Marion. She is survived by sisters Joan (Bill) and Barbara; daughters Sherry and Debby (Dave) sons John (Debbie) and David; 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren....
Helen M. Payerle
Feb 28, 2019
Helen M. Payerle, 71, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Margaret Payerle; sister Marie McNeill; and brother-in-law Robert Hoffner. She is survived by brothers George (Donna) and Paul (Liz) Payerle; sisters Teresa Payerle, Margaret Hoffner, & Ann (William) Ancona; brother-in-law Tom McNeill; and many nieces & nephews. Helen graduated...
James Millard Gregg
Feb 28, 2019
James M. Gregg, 83, passed away on February 28, 2019. He worked for many years at Austin GMC Truck Sales as a mechanic. After the closing of GMC Truck Sales, he finished his career at Coventry Local Schools as a bus mechanic and later as the Supervisor of the Coventry Bus Garage. He served in the Army from 1958-1960....
Mary Ann Panchak
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Ann Panchak, 84, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Mary Ann was born in Akron on November 28, 1934 to the late John & Katherine Orzes and was a lifelong area resident. She married William Panchak in 1955 and together they raised their four children. She was an amazing cook and a wonderful wife, mother & grandmother. Mary...
Francis Barry Jacobs
Feb 27, 2019
Francis Barry Jacobs passed away February 27, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, England during WWII. His father Jack Jacobs, developed new Radar technology, and also worked for Timex Watches. His mum, Esther, was native to London England. Francis Barry had one older brother, Tony. Barry was a lifelong entrepreneur. His passion for businesses started with model airplanes, as...
Arla Whittemore Todd
Feb 21, 2019
AKRON- Arla Whittemore Todd, 88 formerly of Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson, OH passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Her death breaks a union of 65 years with her beloved husband Robert V. Todd. Arla was born September 23, 1930 along with her identical twin sister Alma, in Ogdensburg, NY to Van C. and Bessie G. Whittemore. Arla was...
Ann L. Burgan
Feb 20, 2019
Ann L. Burgan, 86 passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born in Spencer, Ohio and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and the Master Works Chorale of the Summit Choral Society. Ann was a cancer survivor. She attended the University of Cincinnati, went on to Akron General Medical Center's School of Nursing...
Richard John Kuzmo
Feb 20, 2019
Richard John Kuzmo, was born in 1927. He lived through Ford Model T's, Snow White, Color TV's, the Atomic Bomb, McCarthyism and he served in World War II as a paratrooper and the Korean War. He married his wife, Jeanette. He saw LP's., Hawaii and Alaska joined with the United States, the birth of his daughter, Diane, John F...
Gloria R. Barnes
Feb 16, 2019
Gloria R. Barnes, 85 passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 and is now together again with her husband, Bruce "Bud" Barnes who passed away in 2011. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Gloria was also preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Rose (Samuels) Lamb. She is survived by her...
Charles Edward Williams
Feb 15, 2019
Charles E. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Sandy Williams, of 60 years; sons Duke (Patsy), Rick, Kevin (Theresa) and Robby "Toad" (Rebecca); sister, Frieda Cingle; and grandkids, Ryan, Stephanie, Bryan, Dustin, Brittany, Ian, Logan, Ashley, & Caylee. Charles and Sandy were the owners of ABC...
Damon Michael Toth
Feb 14, 2019
Damon Michael Toth, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday February 14th, 2019, after a long battle with Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy (A.A.G.). Damon is deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Ruth. Son, Corey Toth (Caitlyn Cade and daughter, Sophie Cade), daughter Chelsea Toth (Matthew Deeken), and his special little ray of sunshine, granddaughter Salem Deeken....
James E. Doney
Feb 12, 2019
Jim E. Doney, 64 passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Barberton and was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Jim had a lifetime of emotional and especially physical disabilities following a devastating car accident at the age of 13. We find our hearts heavy, yet relieved that he has been called to a new...
Robert Joseph Spay, Sr.
Feb 12, 2019
GREEN - Robert J. Spay, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Summa Hospice after a hard-fought battle with bladder cancer. Robert was born December 12, 1937 to Joseph S. and Catherine (Tremko) Spay in Struthers, OH and had been a Green resident since 1968. He was a veteran of the Navy. He was employed by Goodyear...