Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Helen D'Amico

Helen D'Amico

Oct 30, 2020

Helen D'Amico, age 75, beloved wife of the late Joseph D'Amico, passed away October 30, 2020. Helen, also known as "Mrs. D" and "The Cookie Lady", is survived by her son, James (Joanie) D'Amico; grandchildren, Jordan and Anthony D'Amico; and siblings, Steve Kelleman and Charlotte Serfass. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen (Dunkler) Kelleman; father, John Kelleman;...

Charles Michael Cacioppo

Charles Michael Cacioppo

Oct 30, 2020

Charles Michael Cacioppo, 69, passed away October 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Michael was born June 2, 1951 to Joseph and Erla (Dankin) Cacioppo in Akron and had been a Green resident most of his life. He graduated in the top ten of his class of 280 from Green High School in 1969 and attended both the University...

Victor James Joseph

Victor James Joseph

Oct 27, 2020

Victor James (Butch) Joseph, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Victor was born September 23, 1947 to Victor and Elizabeth (Bradach) Joseph in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Vincent High School. He was employed as a Machinist by S&S Machine and was a member...

Ann Louise (Pagac) Burskey

Ann Louise (Pagac) Burskey

Oct 27, 2020

Ann L. (Pagac) Burskey, 96, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Green Village. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Stephen in 2015; her daughter Barbara Burskey Westover in 2008 and siblings Betty Pagac, Polly Varga, Sr. Alice Marie and Mary Lou Bheam; granddaughter Lori Westover; and cousin Helen Rish. She is...

Michael J. Rienzi

Michael J. Rienzi

Oct 24, 2020

Michael J. Rienzi, 76, passed away Saturday Oct 24, 2020. Michael was born in Akron and lived in the area all his life. He served honorably in the Vietnam War and worked 30 years for The City of Akron Highway Maintenance Dept. After retiring he enjoyed helping his neighbors and family. Proceeded in death by his parents, Pasquale and Julia...

David Bernard Weigand

David Bernard Weigand

Oct 22, 2020

David Bernard Weigand, 75, went home to be with the Lord October 22, 2020. David was born July 20, 1945 to Victor and Genevieve (Bernard) Weigand in Akron and had been an area resident most of his life. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful Member of Queen of Heaven...

James R. Howe

James R. Howe

Oct 21, 2020

James R. Howe Jr., of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away in the AM on October 21, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1962. James suffered from multiple medical issues over the past 2 years. Jim will be cremated and his ashes entombed at Holy Cross Cemetery in a private graveside ceremony. Jim was preceded...

Sandra A. Ricks

Sandra A. Ricks

Oct 20, 2020

Sandra A. Ricks Sandra A. Ricks, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Altercare of Western Reserve. Sandra was born February 24, 1936 to Charles and Ann (Dwinell) Ricks in Cuyahoga Falls. She was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in the mail room. She was a faithful member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Sandra is survived...

Esther Eileen (Carson) Harnack

Esther Eileen (Carson) Harnack

Oct 19, 2020

Esther Eileen (Carson) Harnack, 88, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, her residence since December 2018. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona and worked for National City Bank, retired 12/3/1993. She was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and enjoyed her friends there and at...

Robert Zellefrow

Robert Zellefrow

Oct 19, 2020

Robert Vensel Zellefrow, 66, passed away October 19, 2020 after an extended illness. Bob was born on September 11, 1954 to the late Milton & Dorothy (Vensel) Zellefrow and was a lifelong resident of the Portage Lakes. A 1972 graduate of Coventry High School, Bob was a talented custom cabinet maker and took great pride in maintaining...

Lucy Ann (Mallardi) Yareff

Lucy Ann (Mallardi) Yareff

Oct 17, 2020

Lucy A. (Mallardi) Yareff, born on March 12, 1915, was 105 years old when she went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by infant brother, Eduardo; her parents, Dominic and Rose (Procaccio) Mallardi; and brothers, Onofrio (Victor), Louis, William, Arthur, Ernesto (Chuck), Emilio (Mimi), Richard, Daniel; and sister, Teresa. She had...

Helen E. Oreskovich

Helen E. Oreskovich

Oct 17, 2020

Helen Oreskovich (Syppko), 95, passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1925 in Salem, Ohio and resided in Akron most of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nick; and devoted daughter, Janine; grandson, Jerry; sisters, Genevieve Altomare and Frances Delfavero; brothers, Henry, Bill and John Syppko. Left to grieve her...

Chi Yeh Koo

Chi Yeh Koo

Oct 17, 2020

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Chi Yeh Koo, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at 86 years old. He was born in China but immigrated to the United States where he graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in agricultural economics and statistics. With his technical skills, he moved and became a computer programmer with the Goodyear...

Daniel L. Gradisher

Daniel L. Gradisher

Oct 16, 2020

Daniel L. Gradisher, 77, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Akron, was a Coventry/Portage Lakes resident for 41 years, and retired from UPS. He was a well renowned Akron Artist. Daniel was a member of the former St. Hedwig Catholic Church and Annunciation Catholic Church. He was known for his humor and...

Tracey J. Doolittle

Tracey J. Doolittle

Oct 16, 2020

Tracey J. (Beers) Doolittle, 45, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 24,1975 where she was a resident all of her life. She was a graduate of North High School in 1994 where she studied early childcare and development. She loved working with children. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Robert Lee Mcclure

Robert Lee Mcclure

Oct 14, 2020

Robert McClure, 83, passed away peacefully to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth, his daughter Kim, and his sons Mark (Bonnie) and Matt (Andrea). Robert was born on September 9th, 1937 in Tennessee where he was the oldest of 9 children....

Patricia A. Camp

Patricia A. Camp

Oct 13, 2020

Patricia A. Camp, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2020. Pat was born in Akron on December 22, 1933 to the late Michael & Mary Labriola. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School. Pat had a career in the insurance industry and was self-employed. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church....

Ann Marie (Parks) Hall

Ann Marie (Parks) Hall

Oct 13, 2020

Ann Marie Hall, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. Ann was born April 13, 1941 to Robert and Dorothy (Kiehart) Parks in Oil City PA and had been an area resident for most of her life. She served the Green community as a cub scouts and brownies leader, a sports mom, and as...

George M. Horchler

George M. Horchler

Oct 11, 2020

George M. Horchler, 74, of Akron passed away on October 11, 2020. Born in Meyersdale, Penn. to the late John L. and Edra J. Wilson, he had been an area resident for most of his life. A member of the U.A.W. he was retired from Goodyear Aerospace. During the Vietnam Era, he served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. His...

Amy Louann Harouny

Amy Louann Harouny

Oct 9, 2020

Amy Louann (Stewart) Harouny, 47, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born June 9, 1973 to Sandy and Bruce Stewart in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a North High graduate class of 1992. She had been employed by Akron Children's Hospital for...