Vincent Paul Rowland
Oct 8, 2020
Vincent Paul Rowland, 62, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Vince was born on January 11, 1958 to the late Gene & Rosemary Rowland and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1976, going on to attend the University of Akron. Vince was with the Hilton Inn West for over...
C. Joseph Durbin
Oct 7, 2020
"C. Joseph (Joe) Durbin, Jr., 89, of Stow, died October 7 in Akron General Hospital after a brief illness. Two days before his death, Mr. Durbin celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary with the love of his life, the former Marjorie Mehigan, whom he married October 5, 1957. Mr. Durbin was born January 9, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of...
Virgene Ann (Suntheimer) Looney
Oct 6, 2020
Virgene Ann Looney, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Virgene was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio on September 16, 1927 to the late Virgil and Estella Suntheimer. She was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church, where she sang with the Mother Singers. Virgene enjoyed her volunteer work at Akron City Hospital and as a poll worker. She...
Gloriana Perren
Oct 5, 2020
Gloriana Perren, 90, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at her home. She went home to be with her sweet Savior whom she loved and served her entire life. Gloriana was born October 24, 1929 to Walter and Frances (Fixary) Fricke in Akron and had been an Akron resident most of her life. In addition to her parents, she...
Dorothy Frances (Hajoway) Bigelow
Oct 4, 2020
Dorothy Frances Bigelow, 91, was taken by the Heavenly Angels to life ever after on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Dorothy was an avid "shop til you drop" gal and a devout Catholic. She now is joining her beloved husband Elmer Lee, parents Frances and Stephen Hajoway and son Steve at the Heavenly banquet table. She is survived...
Ronald J. Tonkovich
Oct 3, 2020
Ronald (Gene) Tonkovich, 79, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born in Alliance, Ohio. Ronald was a Hoban High School Graduate. He retired from Sales at Akron Auto Wrecking and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Ronald, known as Gene to his friends was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was...
Denise (Lawson) Ferrell
Oct 3, 2020
The Angel's Choir of Heaven was singing today. Denise Lawson Ferrell, returned to the arms of her loving husband on Saturday October 3, 2020. She was born July 7, 1952. She was beautiful enough as a baby to make all of us believe in angels. Denise was the daughter of Carl Reece Lawson and Frances LaBell Thomas...
Joseph Fred Bauer
Oct 2, 2020
Joseph F. Bauer, 70, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. Joe was born November 10, 1949 to Jack and Margaret (Wells) Bauer in Akron and had been an Akron area resident all of his life. Joe earned his Bachelor's of Science in 1976 from the University of Akron followed by a successful career in...
Donald Max Broadhurst
Oct 1, 2020
Donald Max Broadhurst, 71, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Highland Park. He was a Kenmore High School Class of 1969 graduate and retired from the Akron Public School System in 1999 after 30 years of service. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during...
Joan M. Wright
Oct 1, 2020
Joan M. Wright (nee Sturmi), 90, of Stow passed away on October 1, 2020. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the area. She attended St. Sebastian Elementary School and Our Lady of the Elms High School. She graduated from St. John College of Cleveland in 1953 with a nursing degree. She was a member...
David R. Ternosky
Sep 30, 2020
In loving memory of David R. Ternosky, affectionately known by family and friends as "Daddy T". He is preceded in death by his father Alfred R. and his mother Alice Stapleton. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Quigley) his two sons David M. (Sou) and Alan R. (Joanna) and by his grand children Tyler, Andrew, and David. He...
Evelyn Mae Brown
Sep 29, 2020
Evelyn Mae Brown, age 96, passed away September 29, 2020. She was a native of Akron, Ohio and resided in Tavares, Florida, for 49 years before moving to Wake Forest, NC, to be closer to family in 2017. Evelyn was born on May 30, 1924, to Wallace Bruce and Eva Ferguson. She was married to O. Ray...
Doris M. Prochnow
Sep 27, 2020
Doris M. Prochnow, 89, of Pinehurst Rd. in Munroe Falls passed away September 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Barrett of Stow and was born July 26, 1931. Mrs. Prochnow lived an active life centered around her husband, their large family, and her parish. If she could help someone she encountered or just listen...
Richard Michael Misanko
Sep 25, 2020
Copley - Richard M. Misanko, 72, passed away September 25, 2020 at his home. Richard was born April 2, 1948 to Robert and Mary (Sveda) Misanko in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was a 1966 graduate of Garfield High School and was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was...
Robert Patrick Parks
Sep 24, 2020
Robert Parks Sr. Robert Parks, 78, passed away peacefully September 24, 2020. Bob was born in Emlenton, PA on March 29, 1942. He graduated from Akron East High School in 1960, served in the US Army and married Barbara Haas in 1966. Bob worked 24 years at General Tire & Rubber Co. before starting his own business,...
Mary Tokar
Sep 21, 2020
MARY TOKAR Mary Tokar, 93, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born and raised in Cleveland, Mary worked at General Electric during WWII. In 1948, she married Mike Tokar, and moved to Akron, where she lived the rest of her life. Mom shared a funny story about our parents'...
Lynn Rockwood Vallee
Sep 20, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Lynn Vallee passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home after a three year battle with COPD. He was born in Akron on January 16, 1947 and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1965. Lynn attended Texas Western University and Highland Junior College. He retired from Summit County in 2009 after 33 years...
Nancy Ann (Lamert) Clay
Sep 19, 2020
Nancy Ann (Lamert) Clay, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up on North Hill attending St. Martha Grade School. She graduated from St. Vincent High School. Nancy was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the church Altar and Rosary Society and St. Vincent DePaul Society. She retired...
Slavko Djuric
Sep 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Slavko Djuric announce his passing on September 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Bogdan; mother, Grozda; and brother, Stevan. He is survived by his wife, Nevenka; daughter Vanja (Goran); grandsons Milan and Marko; brother Zdravko (Dobrila); sisters Mara and Zagorka. Funeral service will be held Tuesday,...
Joanne Marie (Mitchin) Kuzmik
Sep 18, 2020
Joanne M. Kuzmik, 88, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Joanne was born February 3, 1932 to Michael and Julia (Butas) Mitchin in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. Joanne was baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member. She is a current member of St. Paul...
