Obituaries

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Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen

Jul 20, 2026

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen, 88, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2026 following a brief illness.

Jane was born in Cleveland on December 7, 1937 to the late Charles and Evelyn Teegardin nee Carlson. She graduated from Euclid High School in 1955 and then married her husband Jan on October 6, 1959. Early in her career, Jane worked as a stenographer, later...

Claudia Marie Jurgens

Claudia Marie Jurgens

Jul 18, 2026

Claudia Marie Jurgens, 76, passed away July 18, 2026.Claudia was born in Akron on April 22, 1950 to the late Robert H. & Hannah Maude (Duffey) Jurgens. She worked at B.F. Goodrich and First Merit Bank. She enjoyed, painting, sewing, shopping for bargains, working in her garden, going to family gatherings, and going to Coventry AARP meetings.In addition to her...

Jason Michael Zendlo

Jason Michael Zendlo

Jul 13, 2026

Jason Michael Zendlo, 40, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2026.Jason was born in Texas on July 26, 1985 and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of his life. Jason was a 2003 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was a lover of the arts and for a time owned the Looking Glass, an art boutique located...

Dorothy Joanne Bowman Takacs

Dorothy Joanne Bowman Takacs

Jul 10, 2026

Dorothy Joanne Bowman-Takacs, 86 of Peninsula went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2026.

Dorothy was born on August 2, 1939, to the late Robert and Imogene (Saddler) Griffin.

She was a retired 1st grade teacher from St. Hilary Catholic grade school. Dorothy was a very involved member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. She served on parish council;...

Johnny Mack Brown

Johnny Mack Brown

Jul 6, 2026

Johnny Mack Brown, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 surrounded by family.



Johnny was born on October 8, 1945 in Indore, West Virginia to the late Franklin and Goldie Brown. He worked as a welder for many years. Johnny also enjoyed hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family.



In addition to his parents,...

Kathleen Bagnell

Kathleen Bagnell

Jul 3, 2026

Kathleen Bagnell passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.Kathleen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret McArdle. She moved to the Cleveland area in 1977, but never lost her love of Pittsburgh, especially for the Steelers. Kathleen retired in 2019 from a career in finance and banking. She loved her pug dogs, Murphy and Patrick.In...

Bozidar Jovich

Bozidar Jovich

Jul 3, 2026

Born on January 7, 1956 Old Calendar Christmas, reposed in the Lord on July 3, 2026.

Bozidar's path in life was determined by God in Lackawanna, New York, after being named by visiting Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich, now a Saint of the Serbian Orthodox Church who proclaimed that his name should be Bozidar translated to mean "Christmas gift".

Throughout his entire...

Judith Ann-Marie Owens

Judith Ann-Marie Owens

Jul 1, 2026

Judith Ann-Marie Owens, 74, passed away on July 1, 2026.

Born in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Rosemary (Quinn) Owens on October 21, 1951. Judith was very devoted to children and helping the elderly.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Maureen Brand.

She is survived by her children Vanessa and Adam Owens;...

Patricia Marie Loney

Patricia Marie Loney

Jun 30, 2026

Patricia "Tricia" M. Loney, lovingly known to all as Tricia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, and made her home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, while also cherishing her time in the sun as a resident of Hillsboro Beach, Florida.

Tricia is survived by her devoted...

Michael J. Turby

Michael J. Turby

Jun 29, 2026

Michael J. Turby, age 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.

Mike was born on July 1, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Arthur J. Turby and Genevieve H. Turby. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon A. Turby.

Mike proudly served in the Army National Guard and was a hardworking...

Margaret Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle

Margaret Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle

Jun 29, 2026

Margaret "Marge" Elizabeth Farkas-Hinkle passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, and entered her eternal home in Heaven. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kaye L. Rusov; son, James P. Farkas; daughter-in-law, Patty Horner (Jon); granddaughter, Amanda Brouse (Joseph); grandson, James "Bo" Farkas (Maggie); great-grandson, Theo; great-granddaughters, Zoey Rose and Stevie Marge; and a great-granddaughter expected in November....

Maurice Joseph Bassett

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...

Patricia A. Boyett

Patricia A. Boyett

Jun 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Carroll Boyett passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born in 1940 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to Bill and Virginia Carroll, Pat married the love of her life, Charles Boyett, in 1960. She spent nearly her entire life in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School with the Class...

Donna Marie Wiler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...