Jan 9, 2019

Frances Helen Budd Carver was born on August 28, 1918 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron , Ohio to parents William and Emma Budd, the third of their five children. The Budd family lived at 573 N. Howard Street.. " 573," an special number to Mom! Mom attended Samuel Finley Kindergarten. Until last year, she could tell us that...

Jan 5, 2019

Ronald Carlisle Hagans, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 05, 2019 with his daughter by his side. Born on January 29, 1923 to the late Carl & Jessie Hagans, Ron was a lifelong area resident. Ron always loved movies and while growing up in Kenmore, he would spend his weekends at the Rialto Theatre in the projection booth....

Jan 3, 2019

Anna (Makara)(Salasz)-Bohacz Anna (Makara) Bohacz, 98, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019. Anna, one of 4 children was born on June, 26, 1920 to Theodore and Katarina Makara in Belkhivka ,Poland, a small village located in the western region of the Carpathian mountains. In March of 1940, Anna at the age of 19 was forcibly taken from her...

Jan 3, 2019

James O. Griggy, 88, passed away Thursday, January 03, 2019 in Akron. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rosemary; parents, Harry & Gladys Griggy; and sister Ruth Englehart. He is survived by his son James R. Griggy and brother & sister-in-law Gerald and Joyce Griggy. James graduated from Rootstown High School in 1948. He joined the...

Jan 3, 2019

Beatrice 'Bee' McLean, 104, passed away January 3, 2019 at Maplewood Care Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Ravenna on May 20, 1914 to the late John & Sarah Starkey, Bee lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the last 102 years. She was a longtime member of the Church in the Falls. Bee was a longtime volunteer for Meals on...

Jan 2, 2019

Visitation at Funeral Home

11:00 am - 11:30 am Saturday, January 12, 2019

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Funeral Service

11:30 am Saturday, January...

Jan 2, 2019

Michelle I. Spallino, 59, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Born in Akron to the late Ben & Ida (Strongoli) Spallino, Michelle was a 1977 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She graduated from the University of Akron in 1994 and was a lifelong member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (formerly St. Martha).  She worked for the Ohio...

Dec 31, 2018

Mary Farkas, 81, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care. Mary was born August 13, 1937 to Carl and Edna (Seib) Messner in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was educated as a sister by the Sisters of Notre Dame. She was employed by Roadway Express and most enjoyed her...

Dec 31, 2018

Rudy DiDonato was 85 when he passed away surrounded by his loving family. He ended the year peacefully and entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2018, after a life devoted to family, faith, and service to others. Rudolph Nicola DiDonato was born to Italian immigrants on December 7, 1933. He lived in Akron his entire life, graduating from...

Dec 25, 2018

Dorothy B. Hampton, 95 passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of her life. She was employed by and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during World War II. Mrs. Hampton was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of...

Dec 23, 2018

James R. Colant, 64, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Jim was born September 3, 1954 to Thomas and Anna (Mazur) Maxwell in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Anna, his foster father Joseph...

Dec 23, 2018

Rosemarie Angela Webb, 64, passed away without consulting anyone on December 23, 2018. Born in Akron on August 13, 1954 (under the stars of Leo) to Raymond C. & Paula A. (Scianna) Schmitt, Rosemarie was a 1972 graduate of Barberton High School. She was retired from being self-employed. Rosemarie was a woman of strong faith and a caregiver to...

Dec 22, 2018

Catherine Shushura Molenaur, Born August 7, 1919, died December 22, 2018. Born in Scranton, PA, the middle child of 8 sisters and also 2 brothers that died at infancy. She was preceded in death by her father John Shushura in 1930 and her mother Catherine Sikula Shushura in 1939. At that time she and her younger sisters moved to...

Dec 18, 2018

Anna Cassell, 93, passed away on December 18, 2018. Born in Monett, MO on Feb. 19, 1925 to the late David & Elizabeth Barolin, she had been an Akron area resident for over 73 years. Anna retired from General Tire as a switchboard operator. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron. In addition to her...

Dec 18, 2018

Samuel D. Rufener, DDS, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Samuel was born February 10, 1934 to Fred and Vesta (Thackwell) Rufener in Massillon, OH and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Dentistry and opened his Orthodontic Office in Akron in...

Dec 15, 2018

Hubert Paul Witte departed this life and entered into the presence and grace of God on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. Born on June 28, 1927 in Milo, West Virginia to Carl and Harriet Witte, Hubert was a humble man that lived an extraordinary life. He was a graduate of South High School (Class of 1945) and...

Dec 15, 2018

Farrell J. Marquardt, 85 passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a Real Estate Broker after retiring as a Supervisor from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Farrell was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. He was a trustee for the...

Dec 15, 2018

Kenneth R. Serdinak, 75, passed away December 15, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Barberton on February 23, 1943 to the late Joseph & Mary Serdinak, he was a 1961 graduate of Kenmore High School. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for 15 years, as well as a machinist in the foundry industry. In addition to...

Dec 12, 2018

Stephen Hoedt, beloved son of Dave and Vita Hoedt, and brother of Michael, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mecys; grandmother, Betty; and Aunt Jane. He left behind a family whom he loved and who deeply loved him. Among those who will miss his kind smile and generous laughter are his...

Dec 12, 2018

Arnold Douangpanya born on August 25, 1997 passed away on December 12, 2018. He was the son of Anoha Douangpanya and Khamphouthone Vaene; and brother to Bruce Lee Vaene and Newton Praseuth. He was a beloved caring son and a spirited adventurous brother. Arnold cared about everyone he came into contact with and truly carried a unique spirit. Always...