obituaries

Jan 22, 2016

Eva M. Balogh, 93, passed away January 22, 2016.

Born in Wood Co., West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Eva was a nurses' aid at Country Place in Cuyahoga Falls retiring in 1988 with over 10 years of service. She was a member of VFW Post 3383 Women's Auxiliary...

Jan 20, 2016

Mary Jo O'Shaughnessy, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the company of her lucky family.  She was born on April 8, 1926 to Joseph and Amanda Gardner in Forest Hills, New York.

She was a Registered Nurse graduate of the Nurses Cadet Corp and cared for the developmentally challenged in Staten Island, NY eventually...

Jan 19, 2016

Wayne "Eddie" Biltz, Jr., 57, passed away January 19, 2016.  He was born in Ravenna and lived most of his life in Brimfield.

Eddie was a truck driver for over 30 years, most recently working at Toot & Toot Trucking. He was a member of Akron Bible Church, enjoyed motorcycling and loved football.

Eddie is...

Jan 16, 2016

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Rose Licause (Scafiti), 88, died on January 16, 2016, in Akron, Ohio.

Rose was a lifetime resident of Akron, a retired secretary of the Akron Board of Education and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church.

Rose is survived by her son, Michael (Sherryl) of Georgia; her daughters, Patti (Alan)...

Jan 16, 2016

Bernard Joseph Zendlo (BJ) passed away on January 16, 2016, at the age of 56.

He was born on December 1, 1959, to Bernard and Bridget Zendlo in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1979, and then graduated at the top of his class from the Akron Machine Institute. After working at various...

Jan 14, 2016

Deborah Coleman, 59, passed away January 14, 2016.   She was born and lived in Akron all of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Geraldine Coleman.

Deborah is survived by her partner, Donna Garrett; daughter, Brandi; sisters, Janet (Jim), Diane, Pat; nieces and nephews, Frank, Traci, Eddie, Mike, Jeff, Shereen,...

Jan 14, 2016

Nelson M. Thornhill, Jr. died unexpectedly at home January 14, 2016. He was born, October 7, 1945, in Akron, Ohio to Nelson and Stella Thornhill.

After graduating from Springfield High School, Nelson entered the Air Force September 26, 1965. His bravery during the Vietnam War earned him a number of accommodations including the Purple Heart.

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Jan 14, 2016

Christine U. Tucker, 54 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016.  Christine was born in Cuyahoga Falls to her parents Gerhard and Irma Schley on September 9, 1961.

She lived most of her childhood in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1979.  After graduation she attended the University of Akron where she earned her...

Jan 12, 2016

Thomas M. Mills, 57, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

Tom leaves behind his wife Denice Mills; children, Kenny Mills and Lisa (Dwight) Williamson; mother, Nancy Jones; step-father John Jones; Aunts, Nancy Rickert and Mary Jane (Leon) Wyszynski; Sisters, Kitty (Joe) Fasulko and Liz Mills; along with many other loving family and friends. Almost everyone...

Jan 12, 2016

Genevieve R. Villanova, 96, passed away January 12, 2016. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and lived the last 65 years in Cuyahoga Falls.

Genevieve was very proud of her Polish Heritage. She was a long time member of St. Anthony Church and St. Monica Society. Genevieve enjoyed singing for the Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus.

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Jan 10, 2016

Frederick Mong, 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness January 10, 2016. Born in Franklin, PA, he lived in the Stow/Cuyahoga Falls area for over 50 years. Fred graduated from Franklin High School, received his BS in Chemistry from Grove City College and a Masters in Analytical Chemistry from Michigan State. He retired in 1998 as a chemist...

Jan 7, 2016

Linda Bennett, 70, passed away January 7, 2016.  Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge for the last 39 years.

Linda retired in 2008 with 24 years of service as a medical transcriptionist with Summa Hospitals and a was a member of G.R.I.N.  Linda was an avid football fan, enjoyed art, bingo, fishing and bowling. She was...

Jan 5, 2016

Ronald Wayne Greenleaf, 88, passed away January 5, 2016.

Private Interment.

Jan 3, 2016

Clifford (Jack) Gron passed away peacefully January 3, 2016 of Myelofibrosis.

He was born in Akron on May 10, 1933.  Jack graduated from Garfield High School in Akron in 1951.  He served as 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army, Armored Division and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co with 41 years of service.  Jack was...

Jan 2, 2016

Ronald D. Whited, 77, passed away January 2, 2016.

Born in Northampton, Ronald had resided in Tallmadge since 1981.

Ronald graduated from Boston High School in Peninsula. After 30 years of service as a cabinetmaker he retired from Northcoast Woodsmiths. Ronald is a member of New Apostolic Church and a retired minister and youth leader....

Jan 1, 2016

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Dec 31, 2015

Puk Gabay, 77, passed away December 29, 2015. Born in South Korea, she was a resident of Akron since 1972. She worked as a seamstress for 28 years with the Euclid Garment Mfg, in Kent. Her passion was spending time with her family and gardening.

Puk is survived by her adoring husband, Neil; her daughters, Jasmin, (Bobby),...

Dec 30, 2015

Margaret "Peggy" E. Teeple, 74, passed away December 30, 2015. Born in Carrolltown, PA., she had lived in Suffield since 1968.

Peggy retired in 1970 with 10 years service as a clerk at General Tire. She was a member of St. Matthew Church and enjoyed raising dogs.

She was preceded in death by her brothers,...

Dec 28, 2015

Marisa Spano, 64, passed away December 28, 2015.

Born in San Vito, Italy, she resided in the United States and the Akron area since 1974.

Marisa was a member of St. Anthony Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her father, Giuseppe Prunesti.

Dec 27, 2015

Glayds George, 94, passed away December 27, 2015.

Private Interment.