obituaries

May 21, 2014

Leonard B. Bolden, Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

Len was born Sept. 19, 1928 to Agnes Ethel Ross Bolden and Leonard Berle Bolden.  A lifelong Akron resident, he served in the US Army as a medic during the Korean War. Len founded and was president of Advertising Supply Company, and was active in several...

May 21, 2014

Glenn I. Logue entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2014.  Pursuant to his wishes, there will be no services.

May 16, 2014

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John J. Udvari, 67, passed away May 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Akron and lived in the area all of his life.

He graduated from Hoban High School in 1964 and was recently employed by Roadway. John was a computer and Ham Radio enthusiast, he talked to...

May 15, 2014

We lost a great one. Patricia A. Conway 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 15, 2014 after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. Pat's family meant the world to her.  Pat raised 6 children and loved being a stay at home mom.  She personalized her every task.  It was not uncommon to get a note on...

May 15, 2014

Giuseppina "Pina" Aiello

Akron—Giuseppina "Pina" Aiello, 78, passed away on May 15, 2014.

She was the beloved sister of Elia Aiello, who so lovingly cared for her until her death, and Mario Aiello (Mirella), both of Akron and she is preceded in death by her sister Antonetta Militano (Cantanzaro, Italy).  She was the devoted Aunt...

May 11, 2014

"One, Once More"

Ruth Mary Lees (Baer)

Ruth Mary Lees (Baer), 78, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014.

She was born on June 26, 1935 in Akron to George and Esther Baer (deceased). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lees in January of 2010.  She was one of three...

Apr 22, 2014

Robert James Prete II, 21, passed away.

On April 22nd God was lucky enough to receive a wonderful young man well before his time.  And while his presence on this earth was all too short, his was a life that will forever leave so many others a lifetime's worth of joy and love. We all love you...

Apr 6, 2014

Nick (Nicolo) Starvaggi, 88, died April 6, 2014 after battling cancer for many years.  He joins his wife, Angie of 58 years.  Nick was born May 4, 1925 to Antonio and Vincenza Starvaggi Cucuzza in Akron, Ohio.  At the age of 5, his family returned to Gioiosa Marea, Sicily where he lived until 1946 when he returned to Akron. ...

Apr 5, 2014

Mary Margaret Flasco, LPN, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  She is the daughter of Charles (Whitey) and Mary Jane Donohoe.  Born September 27, 1949 in Akron, OH, she graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1968 and then the Akron School of Practical Nursing.  She served most of her career as a Licensed...

Mar 26, 2014

Patricia Curtis Lundstrom (nee Hannley) passed away March 26, 2014.

She was born in Akron to the late Francis and Martha Hannley on January 5, 1927 and lived most of her life here.  Pat graduated from St. Vincent High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and an All American Swimmer.  She volunteered...

Mar 24, 2014

Anna Sue Katanic (Polefrone) Sue Katanic, age 94, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014.   Born on December 21, 1919  to Italian immigrants Phillip and Catherine (Bolognue) Polefrone, Sue was one of nine children.  She spent all of her childhood and most of her adult life on North Hill.  Born on Lods Street, Sue grew up above her father's neighborhood...

Mar 20, 2014

I. Rose Summers (Aunt Rosie), 93, passed away on March 20, 2014 at home, she was born October 20, 1920 and lived her life in Akron, Ohio.

She retired after 37 years as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. Aunt Rose enjoyed her life and her family Immensely. She spent many years with her husband, Uncle...

Mar 16, 2014

Madelynn M. Barbieri, 95, passed away peacefully March 16, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life. Madelynn spent her whole life loving and taking care of her extended family. She was a great cook and loved to feed her family (mangia, mangia).

Preceded in death by her...

Mar 7, 2014

Alexander J. Coburn

Alexander J. Coburn went home to be with the Lord March 7, 2014 after a long illness while surrounded by his family. He graduated in 1960 from Hower Vocational School. Al was a lifelong Akron area resident and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He retired from the Akron Police Department and...

Feb 25, 2014

Leah G. Conway (McCartney), 50, passed away February 25, 2014.

She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived most of her life in Stow and Cuyahoga Falls. Leah enjoyed the company of her family and friends along with cooking. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls.

She was preceded in...

Feb 19, 2014

John Edward Mitchell, 64, of Stow, passed away February 19, 2014.

He was born June 8, 1949 in Huntington, W. Va. John was a salesman and was passionate about the plight of service veterans. He served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War. He was an aerial reconnaissance photographer. John received many medals including a Purple...

Feb 17, 2014

Regina S. Kaminski, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Barberton Hospital on February 17, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Kaminski; grandson, Scott A. Kaminski; parents, Frances and Edward Schalmo; brothers, Richard, Vince, Howard, James and Leo Schalmo; sisters, Hermine Cincinat Meeting, Zita Ochenduszko and Jane Majsterik. Regina is...

Feb 16, 2014

At 94, Donna passed into Glory as a child of the Living God on Feb. 16. Her cherished husband, Jack, of 69 years, passed two years ago.

Donna survived three siblings, Gene, Audrey and Carolyn. In addition to many friends and sister-in-law, Jane.

Aunt Donna will be fondly missed by nine nieces and nephews and...

Feb 5, 2014

Wesley V. Bergdorf, 85, of Peninsula, passed away February 5, 2014.

He was born August 25, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated Copley High School in 1946. He proudly served his country in the Army Signal Corps from 1946-1948. Wes earned his degree from Kent State University in 1953 and married Lois Ann Ball on December 10,...

Feb 4, 2014

Michael Limosono, 84, of Akron died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, peacefully at his home.

Mike was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a lifelong resident of Akron. He worked in the dental lab industry, retiring from his own lab in the mid-1990′s. Mike enjoyed dancing, cooking, big band music and spending time outdoors....