Deanna Jean Enold
Oct 5, 2018
Deanna departed from this life on October 5. Born on Dec. 5, 1942 and raised in New Philadelphia, she lived in North Canton most of her adult life. Deanna enjoyed her art, gardening and playing Scrabble. After raising her daughters, she found joy in volunteering particularly serving as a docent for the First Ladies Library in Canton. It truly...
Juanita Gayle Spada
Oct 3, 2018
Juanita Gayle Spada, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Juanita was born November 14, 1946 to Gilbert and Juanita (Cathell) Huth in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and had been employed as a customer service representative by FirstMerit Bank for over...
Donald Lawrence Boss
Sep 30, 2018
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Don Boss, 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Akron on February 4, 1932 to the late Lawrence & Emma Boss, Don was a 1950 graduate of Buchtel High School. Don worked as an electrical motor repairman, retiring from Magnetek as shop foreman in 1996. Don...
Gary Lee Parvin
Sep 28, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Gary Parvin on September 28, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Gary passed over peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and listening to Willie Nelson. He was 74 years old. Gary was born October 22, 1943 in Monahans, Texas while his dad, Mason Parvin, was serving in the...
Dianne (Powers) Phelps
Sep 28, 2018
Dianne K. Phelps (Powers), 71, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. She is survived by her husband Glen and beloved dog Marley. Per Dianne's wishes, private family graveside services will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Mary Pauline Broske
Sep 25, 2018
Mary Pauline Broske, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her home. Pauline was born March 9, 1933 to Aloysius and Elizabeth (Hendershot) Pahl in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1951. She was a homemaker, a school crossing guard at St. Paul School for 23...
Elizabeth Irene Garritano
Sep 22, 2018
ELIZABETH IRENE (HORVATH) GARRITANO 86 of Akron passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Elizabeth "Liz" was born on April 2, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Susan (Kovach) Horvath. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent cook, loved working in her flower garden and feeding the birds, chipmunks...
Mary E. Sanders
Sep 20, 2018
MARY E. HARVEY SANDERS Our beloved Mary Edith Harvey Sanders passed away on September 20, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, New York on the twelfth day of march 1928, Mary lived in several states during her formative years. She was among the 1946 graduating class of Beaver High School in Beaver, Pennsylvania. After graduation she attended Case Western Reserve...
Gloria Elizabeth Boyd
Sep 17, 2018
Gloria Elizabeth Boyd, 68 passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. She was born in Cleveland and was a member of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Church in Broadview Heights where she was an active church and choir member. Mrs. Boyd was a Registered Nurse retiring from University Hospital. She then worked for the Akron Metropolitan...
Adele Marie Errington
Sep 17, 2018
Adele Errington, 56, passed away on September 17, 2018. Born in Cleveland on August 19, 1962, Adele grew up in Peninsula and went to Woodridge High School. She graduated from Brown-Mackie College and worked for the Akron Public Schools as a teacher's aide. Adele was a volunteer for CORE. Adele was preceded in death by her parents Charles &...
Michael Lawrence Watkins
Sep 16, 2018
Michael L. Watkins, 24, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Barberton to John & Jeris Watkins, Michael was a lifelong Barberton resident. He worked for Akron Electric as a machinist starting in 2011, before graduating from Barberton High School in 2012. Michael was a generous man, always willing to help anyone in need. He loved his...
Frank J. "Cheech" Genet
Sep 15, 2018
Frank J. Genet, Sr. (Cheech), 99 years old, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. Born April 11, 1919 in Stockport, NY to Italian immigrant parents, Anthony & Theresa (Savero) Genet, Frank moved to Akron when he was 10 years old. He was a proud WWII Army veteran, having served from 1941-1945. Frank retired from Anderson Motor Freight and went...
William Stimler
Sep 15, 2018
William "Bill" Edward Stimler, age 58, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away September 15, 2018. Bill was born on November 22, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in Stow, Ohio with his parents, William G. and Alfreda Stimler, his brother and three sisters. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1978 and attended The University of Akron, where...
Carl Edward Morlan
Sep 10, 2018
Carl left this earth peacefully on September 10, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 2, 1949 and was the third of 5 children to Paul and Myrtle Morlan. He is preceded in death by his father, his sister Ellen and his daughter Heather. Carl leaves behind his high school sweetheart and...
Victoria Taras
Sep 10, 2018
Victoria Taras, 95, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Vickie was born August 9, 1923 to Joseph and Catherine (Kopylczak) Taras in Weaver PA and had been an Akron resident most of her life. She was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for over 37 years, retiring in 1980. She was a faithful member of...
Judith Lynn Grna
Sep 8, 2018
Judith L. Grna, 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2018 with her loving husband, Paul, by her side. She will be sorely missed by her husband of 49 years, whose little red-haired girl is gone. Judy was a great lady who lived for the happiness of others. She was an avid sports fan who loved the...
Marianne Sandra Ash
Sep 7, 2018
Marianne Sandra Ash, 80, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Marianne was born in Los Angeles, California on November 30, 1937 and was raised by her mother Marian Ash. She lived in California most her life and earned degrees in Anthropology (UC Riverside) and computer science. She worked for the State of Idaho as a...
Zdenko Jankovic
Sep 7, 2018
Zdenko Jankovic, 55 fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born in Croatia and was employed by System Seals. Zdenko was preceded in death by his parents, Bosko and Milica (Lazic) Jankovic. He is survived by his companion, Wanda Wilson; brother; cousins; and friends. Calling hours will be held Monday, September 10, 2018 from...
David Dornack
Sep 6, 2018
David (Dave) Dornack, age 64, passed away September 6, 2018 after a brief illness. When Dave was a child, he was always fascinated with automobiles. He used to build model cars and trucks and then line them up to resemble a car lot. In 1990, he opened Akron Auto Sales in Ellet, and was the owner and operator for...
Kenneth Lou Pastor
Sep 5, 2018
Ken (Kenny) Pastor, 72 beloved husband, father and grandfather peacefully left this world on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio. Ken was born on December 18, 1945 to Louie and Maryan (Fromhertz) Pastor and was raised on Buckeye Road in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a Boy Scout and attended John Adams High School....