Denise Irene (Messner) Stone
Nov 25, 2020
Denise Stone, 56, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home. Denise was born March 29, 1964 to Gilbert and Beverly (Schell) Messner in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. Denise was a member of the Buckeye Woodworkers and Wood...
Judith Ann Schueller
Nov 22, 2020
Judith Schueller, 67, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home. Judith was born May 23, 1953 to Jack and Vernetta (Flora)Moore in Akron. She was a 1971 graduate of Garfield High School, received her Bachelor Degree in Special Education from the University of Akron and her Masters in Education from Kent State University. She was employed...
Dennis John Stefanek
Nov 21, 2020
Dennis John Stefanek, 76, of Kent passed away suddenly on November 21, 2020. Born in Cleveland to the late Aloysius and Florence Stefanek, Denny was a Stow resident since 1985 having just recently moved to Kent. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow where he was a Eucharistic Minister and usher. He retired from TNT Holland...
Patricia Ann (Outland) Rodgers
Nov 21, 2020
-GREEN Patricia Rodgers, 88, passed away on November 21, 2020. Pat was born on August 11, 1932 in Akron to the late Orland & Ruth Outland. She attended South High School, then Akron General School of Nursing, and was licensed as a Registered Nurse in 1956. Pat worked at Akron General Medical Center, Barberton Hospital, and the...
Judith Anne Terhesh
Nov 20, 2020
Judith Anne Terhesh, 76, was reunited with her beloved husband George on November 20, 2020. Judy was born in Akron on December 12, 1943 to the late Earl & Elsie Harris. She was a 1962 graduate of Coventry High School. Judy was a faithful member of Presentation of Our Lord Romanian Orthodox Church. She worked for over 30 years...
John C. Gossett
Nov 19, 2020
John C. Gossett, 87, of Munroe Falls passed away at his home on November 19, 2020. Born in Fredericktown, PA to the late Frank and Anna Gossett, John had lived most of his life in this area. He was retired from Goodyear Tire after 42 years of service. During the Korean Conflict he served honorably in the U.S. Army. He...
Jeffery Wayne Dowell
Nov 19, 2020
Jeffery Wayne Dowell of New Franklin died on Thursday, November 19th at his home.  He was beloved by all who met him – especially his nieces and nephews.  He was the fun uncle who taught them how to drive stick shift in the middle of a frozen corn field or down Stump Lane. Jeff graduated from Manchester High School where...
John Jackson Hicks
Nov 19, 2020
John J. Hicks, age 92, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. John was born to the late John & Nora Hicks of South Akron. He spent his entire life in the city he loved so much, leaving only to serve his country in both WWII and the Korean War. Upon his return, he dedicated 38 years of service to...
Rudie Michael Pozonitz
Nov 18, 2020
Rudie Michael Pozonitz, 81, went home peacefully on November 18, 2020, joining his wife Opal on what would have been their 59th wedding anniversary. Dad was surrounded by his loving family and was in the thoughts and prayers of many who loved him. Dad was an avid golfer. He loved playing and working bingo and walking at...
Baffour K Takyi
Nov 18, 2020
Dr. Baffour K. Takyi, a professor of sociology age 64, passed away on November 18, 2020. Dr. Takyi was born on October 19, 1956 in Duayaw Nkwanta, Ghana. He was educated in his native Ghana and the United States. He earned a B.A. in Sociology with honors, at the University of Ghana, Legon in 1978. After a period of...
David Michael Long
Nov 18, 2020
David Michael Long passed away in the presence of his loving family and entered heaven on November 18, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio and worked for Kohn Beverage and Tramonte until retirement in 1994. David was a loyal patriot, who was proud to serve his country during the Korean war. To all his fellow Marines, Semper Fi....
Tim "Tk O'Grady" Gourley
Nov 17, 2020
Tim Gourley, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Akron, Ohio.Tim, AKA TK O'Grady, spent nearly 50 years as an on-air radio personality and quite the personality he was. A native of Mexico, Missouri, Tim found his passion as a junior in high school during a radio class. He became the main host of the weekly broadcast for his...
Robert Lee Carlisle
Nov 17, 2020
Robert L. Carlisle September 12, 1940-November 17, 2020 Robert Carlisle was quietly called to the hand of God Nov 17, 2020. An incredible husband, father, and grandfather (affectionately known as Bobby C., Daddy Bob and Papa) his unselfish, giving heart will be missed by many. A lover of all things outdoors, he was fond of fishing, hunting,...
Robert Allen Saxon
Nov 16, 2020
Robert A. Saxon, Sr. Robert Saxon Sr. age 90, left this earth to join his wife of 66 years and his brothers and sister, his parents and many other friends and relatives in heaven. He was the second of 5 children born to Michael and Anne Saxon. Bob grew up in Barberton, Ohio, graduated from Barberton High School in...
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
