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Mary E. Casebier

Mary E. Casebier

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Casebier, 71, passed away July 22, 2024.

Born in Akron, Mary had lived in the Akron area all of her life. She loved flowers and working in her lawn.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey; parents, Alfred and Juanita Heiser; sister, Cindy Rich, and brother, Wayne Heiser.

She is...

Mildred "Millie" (Kuss)  Mcguire

Mildred "Millie" (Kuss) Mcguire

Jul 20, 2024

Mildred "Millie" McGuire, 84, passed away July 20, 2024 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

She will join her late husband, Dale "Mick" and son, Kevin in heaven.

Among many nieces and nephews, she leaves her niece and caregiver, Jill Smith; nephews, Kim and Todd Arnold.

Burial took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024...

Sophia Helen Mylonas

Sophia Helen Mylonas

Jul 19, 2024

Nitsa

Unknown she was, with a sweet and generous heart.

Ask Sophie, great memory-quiz show kid she was.

Loved food, fun and winning prizes.

We'd talk, laugh, and cuddle, a bit,

as music came from the grand piano.

Hard life, hellish mental misery this last year.

...

Lois Jean (Lovelace)  Beane

Lois Jean (Lovelace) Beane

Jul 17, 2024

Lois Jean Beane, 88, passed away July 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Lois lived most of her life in Mogadore.

She loved to travel, camp, and snack on the boat but most of all, Lois loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and...

Carl Ulrich Rettberg

Carl Ulrich Rettberg

Jul 12, 2024

Carl Ulrich Rettberg was born in Clifton, New Jersey on August 3, 1933, to Carl F. Rettberg and Gertrude (nee Seidel). After graduating in 1951 from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, he apprenticed as a butcher, quickly becoming a journeyman and working for Grand Union Supermarket. While visiting his uncle Ludwig in Detroit, Michigan in 1954, he met...

Doris Ann Swartz

Doris Ann Swartz

Jul 10, 2024

Doris Ann Swartz (89) left this world after a short illness on July 10, 2024, and entered into the arms of her heavenly father.

She was born on March 04, 1935, in Girard, Ohio, being the seventh of 10 children. The family moved to the Hudson, Ohio area for a short time as her father (Harry Swartz)...

Robert S. Giet

Robert S. Giet

Jul 10, 2024

Robert Stephen Giet, 67, better known as "Bob from Ohio", quietly passed away July 10, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 23, 1957 to Carl and Dorothy Giet of Stow, OH. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynda, who was his high school sweetheart. He is...

Dolores M. (Seckman)  Baldwin

Dolores M. (Seckman) Baldwin

Jul 9, 2024

Dolores Baldwin, age 90, passed away July 9, 2024, after a yearlong struggle following a stroke.

Do lived her entire life in Tallmadge but she and partner, Beryl enjoyed spending winters with her sister in Clearwater, FL. After retiring from a career as a bank teller, family and friends were her priority. She maintained many friendships through...

John J. Moran

John J. Moran

Jul 8, 2024

John J. Moran, 89, passed away July 8, 2024.

John was born on December 22, 1934, and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls high school.

John worked as a maintenance mechanic for General Tire and retired from Chrysler. Upon retirement he worked part-time at the Tallmadge Rec Center where he was a member of the "Rec-a-Peers."...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hulda (Feierabend)  Kubicki

Elizabeth "Betty" Hulda (Feierabend) Kubicki

Jul 7, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Hulda Kubicki, (nee Feierabend), passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at the age of 89, on July 7, 2024, of natural causes in Florida. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and lived over the past decade in Marshallville, Ohio.

Elizabeth was an amazing and beautiful Wife, Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was...

Mary Lee (Burrows)  Cromley

Mary Lee (Burrows) Cromley

Jul 6, 2024

Mary Lee Cromley, 87, was called to heaven July 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  She was born November 13, 1936, in Grantsville, West Virginia, to Cecil and Edith Burrows, the eldest of five children.  She moved with her family to Akron, Ohio during World War II, as her dad was employed building tires. All of her siblings called...

Henry Stanley Dobersztyn

Henry Stanley Dobersztyn

Jul 4, 2024

Henry Stanley Dobersztyn, 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024.

A lifelong resident, Henry graduated from North High School in 1949 and then attended Kent State University where he received a Bachelors Degree. He served in the U.S. Army for two years before starting at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He retired in 1995...

David J. Keller

David J. Keller

Jul 2, 2024

David J. Keller, 58, passed away July 2, 2024.

Born in Akron, David had lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He was employed with Wilson Garage as a mechanic for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura; parents, Jacob and Nancy Keller; sister, Janet Shepherd, and brother,...

Mary "Mollie" Malloy

Mary "Mollie" Malloy

Jun 30, 2024

Mary "Mollie" Malloy, 90, passed away June 30, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born and raised in London, England before making her home here in Northeast Ohio. Mollie had a passion for tennis, bowling, water aerobics, and playing Scrabble. She was a devoted member of Blessed Trinity and the British Commonwealth Club where she made many lasting...

John Francis Stanley

John Francis Stanley

Jun 30, 2024

John Francis Stanley passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2024 surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John & Delores Stanley; siblings, James, William and Rosemary.

John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janet (Evans) Stanley.  He was a proud father of his...

Zachary Steven Robertson

Zachary Steven Robertson

Jun 28, 2024

Zachary Steven Robertson, born on February 3, 1993, in Warren, Ohio, passed away on June 28, 2024, at the age of 31 in Fairlawn, Ohio.  He leaves behind a legacy of joy, kindness, and a vibrant spirit that touched everyone he met.

Zachary was a beacon of light with an infectious love for life and adventure. His...

Sarah Ellen "Sally" Bowers

Sarah Ellen "Sally" Bowers

Jun 28, 2024

Sarah Ellen "Sally" Bowers, 87, passed away June 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born at home in Clinton, OH on February 22, 1937. Sally was the only child of Bud and Elizabeth Combs.

She grew up in Akron and graduated from Central High in 1954. In 1956 she married her childhood sweetheart,...

Maude L (Prosser)  Montella

Maude L (Prosser) Montella

Jun 25, 2024

Mom, Grandma, Aunt Maude, age 92 passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2024 one day after her birthday. She is reunited with her husband, Bernie Montella who passed away in September 2000 after 50 years of marriage.

In addition to her husband, mom was preceded by infant daughter, Ruby; parents, Albert and Ruby Prosser; sisters,...

Rosie Gwendolyn Meade

Rosie Gwendolyn Meade

Jun 24, 2024

Rosie Gwendolyn Meade, 94, better known to most people as "Mamaw" passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 24, 2024. Born in Snowflake, Virginia, she lived most of her life in Akron, before moving to California.

Rosie was a member of the Apostolic Temple of Cuyahoga Falls. She loved her family and throughout her life...

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Watson, Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Watson, Jr.

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Watson, Jr., 63 of Akron passed away on June 23, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Ola Watson, Sr., he attended North High School.

He was an avid entrepreneur dedicated to service and operations of his many rental homes, The Budget Muffler Shop of Kent, The Northside Saloon, and The American Chuck...

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