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,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, 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 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, 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 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...
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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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....
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...
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...
James 'Jim' Robert Ray, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Russel County, Virginia on July 8, 1938 to the late James & Mary Ray, Jim moved to the Akron area as a young child. He married the love of his life, Judy Reese on June 13, 1959. Jim was a genuinely beautiful person who...
Donald Lloyd Lee, 59, passed away on February 11, 2019 at the Louis Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland. Born July 18, 1959 in Akron to the late Lester & Dorothy Lee, Don had been a lifetime Akron resident. He served his country in the US Army from 1977 to 1982. Don worked as a cook and as a long...
Jeffrey Bird of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jeff was the son of the late Zane and Jean Bird of Canal Fulton, Ohio. Jeff leaves behind long-time companion, Eileen Pamer; sister, Jane Bird; daughters, Jennifer Bird, Missy (Joel Fullerton) Bird and Brenley Bird;...
Alexander Minev, 78 fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and was a member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church where he served as an active volunteer in all services. He enjoyed woodworking, walking and hiking. He was known to be a very kind and peaceful man. He was preceded...
Archpriest John Mason, 90, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Born in Scranton, PA on November 3, 1928 to John & Anna (Rachko) Mason, he graduated from St. Tikhon's Theological Seminary on Memorial Day in 1950. In May of 1951, he married Doris (Daria) Millian of Old Forge, PA. He was...
John L. McCafferty, 58, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center in Akron. Born in Akron on May 25, 1960, John was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a flooring contractor and recently opened his own shop, Ames Flooring and Interior Design. John loved bowling and boating. He had a special place for his Harley...