obituaries

Oct 26, 2014

Gregory Adam Lawrentz, 30, passed on from this world on October 26, 2014. He was born in Akron and lived his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Mogadore.

Our Greg was a wonderful person and was always there when you needed him.  He was a very loving father to Mia and Adam and a loving son to his...

Oct 17, 2014

Abraham Jebber, born May 29, 1922 in Akron, OH passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at Akron City Hospital.

Abe served in the U.S. Military during WWII and the Korean Conflict.  He was a loving father and grandfather.

Preceded in death by his parents, Toofey and Barbara Jebber; wife, Betty; sisters, Ada Sokol and Helen...

Oct 16, 2014

We mourn the loss of Helen Berenyi who went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with illness.She was a wonderful woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve Berenyi; her loving children, George (Mary) Berenyi, Veronica (John) Finch, Mary (Richard) Pace, Teresa (Fred) Steward and...

Oct 11, 2014

James "Jay" Scarpitti , 81, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2014. Jay was born and lived in the Akron area all of his life.  He was a loving husband and father.  Jay was a very giving person who put others needs ahead of his own.  He was a happy person with many friends.  He will be sadly missed. He was...

Oct 9, 2014

Angelo P. Ciavarella, age 89, passed away October 9, 2014.  He was born on July 22, 1925.  Angelo was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.

Angelo retired from B.F. Goodrich after 43 years, was a World War II vet, and an avid golfer with three lifetime hole-in-ones. He was an all-round sportsman in basketball, football, baseball, softball,...

Oct 5, 2014

Barbara L. Padgitt-Sheehan, 76, passed away October 5, 2014.

Born on October 9, 1937, Barbara was a lifelong resident of Akron. She retired from the City of Akron in 1996 as a Tax Auditor with 28 years of service. Barbara was a member of St. Martha's Church (known now as Blessed Trinity).

She was preceded...

Sep 27, 2014

George Junior Wilson peacefully passed away on September 27, 2014.

George was born on December 15, 1923 in Sebring, Ohio, the son of the late George W. and Helen R. (Crowl) Wilson.

George is survived by three children, their spouses and seven grandchildren: Greg and Diane (Farmer) Wilson of Wadsworth, Ohio and their three sons,...

Sep 16, 2014

Margherita I. Parise, age 78, died peacefully September 16, 2014 at Akron City Hospital after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Marge was born February 18, 1936 in Akron Ohio, daughter of Mary Teresa and Frank Fanizzi.

As a resident of North Hill in Akron, Ohio, her whole life, Marge had many friends that she loved dearly. ...

Aug 27, 2014

Ronald A. Perella, 69, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 at his home in The Villages, Florida surrounded by family.

He retired from the Akron Police Department in 1997 after 26 years of dedicated service. During his service he was honored to receive the 1994 Akron Optimist Club's Philip G. Barnes Police Officer of the Year Award....

Aug 25, 2014

Evelyn Marcella (Hall) Paratore 1929 - 2014 Evelyn Marcella (Hall) Paratore, born February 12, 1929, passed from this earth peacefully Monday, August 25, 2014, with her family by her side. Her parents, siblings and sons, Vincent Steven Paratore and Martin Brian Paratore preceded Evelyn in death. Evelyn is survived by her children, Deborah Leigh Paratore of Washington, D.C., Andrea...

Aug 23, 2014

Charles A. Towsley, 88, of Tallmadge , passed away peacefully on August 23, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 14, 1925 in Akron . Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Towsley and Claudia Cassidy; brothers, Phillip Towsley and David Cassidy he is survived by his loving wife of nearly 67 years, Ann; sons,...

Aug 12, 2014

Charles Thomas Pfeil Born 12/11/1935 Died 8/12/2014 Charles Pfeil died peacefully on August 12, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Chuck will be missed greatly by his loving wife of 54 years and best friend, Dororthy Pfeil and all of his family and friends. Chuck loved all and was loved by all. He was born and raised...

Aug 10, 2014

Jack W. Dorricott

Born: April 23, 1927

Died: Aug. 10, 2014

Jack W. Dorricott, 87, passed away August 10, 2014 after a 12 year journey with Alzheimer's disease.

He was born in Akron, served in the Unites States Navy, and attended the College of Wooster, UCLA, and Kent State University. He...

Jul 18, 2014

An obituary is not available at this time for Philip Clepper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2014

Russell Wayne Ilg, "Uncle Russ," age 70, went home to be with the Lord June 28, 2014.

Russell was born and lived in Tallmadge most of his life. He was a member of Faith Family Church in Canton. Russell was dedicated to Tallmadge Little League Baseball and served in all aspects of the game. He was inducted...

Jun 21, 2014

Mary R. McKoski, 100, died after a brief illness on June 21, 2014, three months prior to her 101st birthday.

One of seven children born to Pasquale and Assunta Bell, she lived her entire life in the North Hill area of Akron and was a lifetime member of St. Martha Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife,...

Jun 10, 2014

Palmer N. Flasco died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 10, 2014.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1923. He graduated from Akron North High School and served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a Linotype operator at Firestone Tire for many years and also...

Jun 1, 2014

Martin "Marty" Brian Paratore, born November 15, 1956, passed from this earth peacefully Sunday, June 1st, with his family by his side. His brother, Vincent Steven Paratore, preceded Marty in death.

Marty is survived by his parents, Evelyn Hall Paratore and James (Helen) Paratore, his long time partner in life Tammy Frizek, his sons Steven Allan Paratore...

May 30, 2014

Samuel F. Merendino, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2014.  He is survived by his loving wife Vilma of 62 years, and was "the dearest husband in the world."

Sam and Vilma met at the Carovillese Club where he was performing at a dance she attended with a girlfriend.  After seeing her...

May 25, 2014

Gloria C. Marconi, 88, of Akron, Ohio died Sunday, May 25, after a short illness.

Gloria's deep faith kept her strong and courageous in her final hours as it had throughout her long and joyful life. She had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and wished to share that devotion in her obituary via the Hail...