Daniel John Testa
Apr 20, 2026
Retired Akron District Fire Chief, Daniel J. Testa, 90, City of Green, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Dan was born in McAlester, OK on February 3, 1936 to Dan & Margaret (Smith) Testa. Dan graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1955 and attended the University of Akron. He served in the United States Air Force as a Fire/Crash Rescue...
Deborah Frances Miller
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah "Fran" Frances Miller, 75, passed away April 18, 2026 following a long illness.
Fran was born in Akron on November 17, 1950 to Thomas and Judy Thompson.
In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her sister Gayle and twin brother Frank. She is survived by her children Bryan (Ann) Gross, Chris (Dave Perego) Rufener, Jeff (Lisa) Miller,...
Frederick Dale Riley
Apr 14, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Dale Riley, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on April 14th, 2026 at Danbury Woods Memory Care, where he had been lovingly cared for. He was born on May 11th, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Merna Riley.
Fred spent most of his career at Castle Metals and enjoyed hiking, birding, golfing and college basketball. He...
Gunther T. Reppl
Apr 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Gunther Reppl on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Gunther was born in Akron, Ohio to Erna and Tony Reppl and he was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Paul's Grade School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1976. Gunther began his career in the plastic industry working...
Joan Francis Grand
Apr 10, 2026
RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP - Joan Francis Grand, 90, passed away at the Inn at Apple Ridge April 10, 2026. Joan was a longtime resident of Tallmadge. A devoted wife and mother, Joan also worked in several departments of the administration of Kent State University during her 23 year career.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, Eugene...
Patricia Jean Glatz
Apr 10, 2026
Patricia Jean Glatz, age 89, of Portage Lakes, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Patricia was born on March 30, 1937. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered for her strength, kindness, humor, and the love she shared with those around her.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Glatz, and her...
Betty Zane Mesko
Apr 9, 2026
Betty Z. Mesko, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Turner and Annie Saddler, Betty came to Akron in the 1950s, where she met her late husband John Mesko. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She was a faithful member of the...
Margery Lynn King
Apr 8, 2026
Margery Lynn King, 86, passed away on April 8,2026, with her husband Harry at her side. Born in Weston, West Virgina, to Earl and Evelyn Johnston, Marge moved to Akron, Ohio, at age 17, where she began work at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as a secretary. After working hard to earn her accounting degree from the University of Akron,...
Dolores June Walter
Apr 7, 2026
Dolores ("Dee") Walter, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026.
Born and raised in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Dee graduated from Lincoln High School in Midland before moving to Akron, Ohio, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education from The University of Akron, becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree. It was during this...
Donald "Arv" Joseph Arvidson
Apr 6, 2026
Donald 'Arv' Arvidson, 72, passed away on April 6, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, from 5-7 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 17, 10 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 1905 Portage Trail in...
Mary Grace Frisone
Apr 4, 2026
Mary Grace Frisone, 91, passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday April 4, 2026. Mary was born on April 27, 1934 to Frank and Theresa ( Grande) Fanizzi in Akron, Ohio. Mary enjoyed being a wife and mother first and foremost. However she did enjoy a career at JCPenney for many...
Eduardo Altieri
Apr 2, 2026
Eduardo Altieri, 83, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Akron City Hospital.Eduardo was born on June 20, 1942 in Fontegreca, Italy and came to the US in 1971. He had been a Stow resident since 1986. He retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he worked on the assembly line. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...
Janet Marie Brichta
Mar 31, 2026
Janet Marie Brichta was born in Cleveland, OH on September 21, 1948 and passed away March 31, 2026 at the age of 77.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Selma nee Waitekunas and William Cadden, husband Richard, brother Thomas Cadden, and her dear grandson Peyton McCarthy. She is survived by daughter Nichole (Mike) Tople, sister Kathleen Simpson, and brother...
Megan Lynn Gottschalk
Mar 30, 2026
Megan Gottschalk, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026. Megan was born in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Gary and Karen Gottschalk. She graduated from Green High School in 1991 and worked in marketing for Sherwin-Williams.Megan is survived by her sisters Robin (Al) Fleming, Paula (Steve) Tharp and honorary sister Pamela (Bill) Brown. Also surviving are Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, nieces...
Dorothy "Dottie" B. Presnar
Mar 28, 2026
Dorothy "Dottie" Presnar, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Dottie was married for 33 years to the love of her life, soul mate, and best friend, Frank Presnar, who passed away in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her father Walton Linn and her mother, Mildred.
Dorothy leaves behind, daughter of her heart, Becki Haller; Godchild Kathy...
Cordelia Mary Stiner
Mar 28, 2026
Cordelia M. Stiner, 99, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Cordelia was preceded in death by her parents Arby & Florence Marhofer; brothers Reuben & Robert Marhofer; husband Robert Stiner; and daughter Linda Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Martha Ward; grandchildren Bob Ward, David Shenosky, Alicia Antol, and Michael Shenosky; and great-grandchildren Oscar, Daniel, Colton, Lucy, Landon...
Elayne I. Kozy
Mar 27, 2026
Elayne I. Kozy, 78, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Elayne was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She worked in cosmetology for twenty years, and retired from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services with thirty years service.She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Helen Rosemary Wright; and sister Sue Brown....
Timothy Edward Brutto
Mar 27, 2026
Timothy E. Brutto, 59, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 after a long battle with heart failure.
Tim was born on February 25, 1967 in Salem, Ohio to the late Edward and Linda Brutto. A 1986 graduate of Salem High School, he attended Kent State University and went on to work at Little Tikes Inc. for over 30 years. Tim and...
Mary Jean Scarbrough
Mar 26, 2026
Mary Jean Scarbrough , 84 passed away on March 26, 2026.
Mary Jean was born September 15, 1941 in Akron. Mary enjoyed her family & friends, many beloved pets, traveling, and decorating for every holiday. Mary met the love of her life, Donald, in 1960 & married him in 1961. Mary will always be remembered for her ability to make...
Larry Nathaniel
Mar 24, 2026
Larry Nathaniel, a beloved father, grandfather , and friend, passed away 3/24/26 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet wisdom that will live on in all who knew him.
Larry was a man defined not by grand words, but by steady actions. He was the kind of person you could always count on-dependable, hardworking, and deeply devoted to his...
