Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Maurice Joseph Bassett
Jun 29, 2026
Maurice Joseph Bassett, 92, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.
Born in Boscawen, New Hampshire, on March 29, 1934, Maurice was the son of the late Edward and Kathleen (Lynch) Bassett. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a radioman aboard a minesweeper. After returning home, he built a successful career in...
Donna Marie Wiler
Jun 28, 2026
Donna Marie Wiler, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Donna was born in Akron to the late William and Helen Perusich and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from St. Paul Grade School, and attended Archbishop Hoban High School, before graduating from Garfield High School in 1977. Donna worked for Bridgestone-Firestone for many years as a secretary.
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Douangvanna Daravongsouk
Jun 22, 2026
Douangvanna Daravongsouk, 91, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Douangvanna was born in Vientiane, Laos on January 25, 1935, and was raised with his little brother and three little sisters. He served in the Royal Lao Armed Forces during the 1960s and 70s, where he would come to meet his wife, My, selling fruits and vegetables at her family's...
Carolyn Dyarmett
Jun 22, 2026
Carolyn Dyarmett, 79, passed away on June 22, 2026.Carolyn was born in Akron on January 13, 1947 to the late Harold & Julia Grigsby and was a 1965 graduate of Manchester High School where she was a cheerleader. Carolyn was a stay at home mom. She enjoyed baking Christmas Cookies. Carolyn loved celebration events: weddings, graduations, funerals, etc. She was...
Charles Eddie Bennett
Jun 21, 2026
Charles Eddie Bennett, a beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the Stow community, passed away peacefully on June, 21, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1935 in Dunmore, WV to the late Flick and Estella Bennett.
Charles and his late wife, Barbara were members at Stow Fellowship Alliance Church for many years. He was preceded in death by...
Ernest Jefferson Cargould
Jun 20, 2026
Ernest "Ernie" Jefferson Cargould passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 6, 1945, to Milan and Freda Cargould, Ernie lived a life defined by quiet strength, independence, and a steady, stoic rebellion that shaped everything he did.
Ernie graduated from Hudson High School, where his determination and grit made him an accomplished wrestler. He...
David J. Sestokas
Jun 19, 2026
David J Sestokas passed away peacefully June 19, 2026, at the age of 99.
He was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA. He joined the Army / Air Corp and served during WWII in Germany. After the war and upon his return to Pittsburgh, he met his first wife Beatrice at a dance. David loved to dance and listen to...
Dolores Marie Horschak
Jun 19, 2026
Dolores M. Horschak, age 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was a graduate of Garfield High School, retired from B.F. Goodrich, and was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
​She was the beloved wife of the late John Horschak. Dolores was also preceded in death by her mother, Adele Goebel; her...
James Westley Bare
Jun 18, 2026
James W. Bare, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Jim was born in Akron on October 18, 1942, and was raised with his brother Larry & sister Sandy and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam from December 28, 1961 to April 22, 1966. Jim married his wife Mary on May 24, 1986...
Rachel Doris Kapper
Jun 16, 2026
Rachel Doris Kapper (Young) passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 88 in Canal Fulton, Ohio, surrounded by her family with Elvis playing softly in the background.
Born on April 14, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Rachel lived a life defined by resilience, laughter, devotion to family, and an unwavering love for the people fortunate enough to...
Thomas Stasiak
Jun 9, 2026
Thomas Stasiak, 95, passed away June 9, 2026.Thomas was born September 15, 1930 to the late Ben and Cecilia Stasiak and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls.In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by brothers Robert and James and sisters Dorothy, Julia, & Catherine. He is survived by his sister Jeanette Schlimm and numerous nieces & nephews.Thomas...
Margaret Elizabeth Paulus
Jun 9, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Paulus, 79, passed away June 9, 2026.Margaret was born in Akron to the late John & Rose Ringeis and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at Lawsons and was an Avon representative for over 40 years. Margaret dedicated her life to taking care of others, whether is was caring for her parents, her husband, or sitting for...
Robin J. Shively
Jun 9, 2026
Robin Jo Shively of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on June 9 at the age of 70. Born in Akron to Harold and Donna Ratchford, Robin graduated in 1974 from Cuyahoga Falls High School, where she was a member of the marching band. She received a bachelor of science degree from Alderson Broaddus University in Philosophy and Religious Studies in 1979....
Susan Marie Heltsley
Jun 6, 2026
Susan Heltsley went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Born August 12, 1950 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Kane, Susan was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1968, and then from Stark State in 1994. Susan retired from Manor Care Akron as a physical therapy...
Marsha L. Fusco
Jun 6, 2026
Marsha Lee Fusco, 88, of Akron and Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, creativity, faith, and devotion to those she loved.Marsha is survived by her former husband, Ron Fusco; her children, Jeff Fusco and his wife, Helen; Victor Fusco; Steve Fusco and his children, Victoria, Christian,...
John Joseph Abbott
Jun 6, 2026
John J. Abbott, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 surrounded by his family.John was born on October 2, 1938 to the late William and Elizabeth Abbott and was a lifetime resident of Green, Ohio. He was a member of the Army Reserve and was stationed at Ft. Knox. John worked for General Tire for over 22 years...
Barbara Lee Husk
Jun 5, 2026
Barbara "Barbie" Lee Husk, 73, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Barbie was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia, to Gilbert Husk and Evanglee McGlothin.
Barbie loved crocheting, caring for animals, playing bingo, and spending time with her beloved babies, Ricky and Marie.
She was preceded in death by her father Gilbert Husk; brothers Rick Husk and Eddie...
Timothy Walter Zilman
Jun 3, 2026
Timothy W. Zilman, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026 after a brief illness. Tim was born on November 7, 1957 the Walter and Helen Zilman (deceased). He graduated from Barberton High School in 1975. Tim loved music and playing piano. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Tom Zilman. He is survived...
Brenda Lee Martin
Jun 1, 2026
Brenda Lee Martin, 69, passed away on June 1, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born on March 13, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, to John "Bill" and Doris nee Shingleton Antonetti. She graduated from Crestwood High School and was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Brenda dedicated more than 30 years of her life to nursing,...
Charles Roger Judy
May 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charles "Roger" Judy
Charles Roger Judy, 96, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.
Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who led a life marked by integrity, generosity, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Roger graduated from Garfield High School and earned a degree in Business...


