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David J Owen

David J Owen

Jun 18, 2024

David J. Owen, 77, passed away June 18, 2024.

Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in California. David was a long-time Portage Lakes resident. He retired in 2013 from Instantwhip after 46 years of service, most recently as Vice-President. He was a member of Turkeyfoot Island Club and Congress Lake Club. He was an avid boater and...

Bill B Kostich

Bill B Kostich

Jun 17, 2024

Bill B Kostich of Munroe Falls, Ohio peacefully passed away on June, 17, 2024 after a short illness. He was born on October 31, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to Gus B and Teresa Kostich. On September 2, 1961, Bill married Maryann, his lovely and talented wife for 62 years.

He is survived by Maryann; sons, William T...

Thomas Walter Barton

Thomas Walter Barton

Jun 16, 2024

Thomas Walter Barton, 81, passed away June 16, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice, with his family by his side.

Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Mark Stanley Barton and Zoie Elizabeth Barton.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Willa Jean Barton; his brother, Jesse Stanley Barton;...

Daniel J. Collins

Daniel J. Collins

Jun 16, 2024

Daniel J. Collins, 87, passed away June 16, 2024.

Born in Akron, Daniel had lived in Randolph since 1963.  He retired in 2007 from Bricklayers Local #7 in Akron after 68 years of service. Dan enjoyed family get togethers, attending the children and grandchildren's school and athletic events, but most of all he looked forward to the...

Louise "Lou Ann" (Woodford)  Mooney

Louise "Lou Ann" (Woodford) Mooney

Jun 13, 2024

Louise "Lou Ann" (Woodford) Mooney, 67, passed away June 13, 2024. Born in Cleveland, she lived out the last years of her life in Stow. Louann loved crocheting and baking but most of all loved her family. Her grandchildren were her world.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Rosalie Woodford; sister, Betsy Zimmerman;...

Janie (Brewer)  Stewart

Janie (Brewer) Stewart

Jun 11, 2024

"Retired musician Janie E Stewart (Brewer)'s songs and laughter brought joy to all those who knew her. She was a loving mother, sister, wife, and friend who sadly left this world on June 11th, 2024, at age 85. She was preceded in death by her siblings Velma, Mildred (Dinky), Frank (William Frank), Martha, and Jeanette. She is survived by...

Salvatore Viscomi

Salvatore Viscomi

Jun 11, 2024

Salvatore "Sammy" Viscomi August 9, 1933 - June 11, 2024

The most wonderful husband, father, Nonno, Zio, Salvatore "Sammy" Viscomi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Akron, Ohio.

Born to Giuseppe and Maria Concetta (Procopio) Viscomi, in Soverato, Calabria, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1958 with his...

Virginia A (Jacoby)  Andriette

Virginia A (Jacoby) Andriette

Jun 9, 2024

On June 9, 2024, Virginia Andriette passed peacefully in her sleep. She graced this earth for over 95 years. She spent the last 64 years as a loving and caring mother, a doting grandmother and an "over the top" excited great- grandmother.

Virginia was born on the north side of Akron, better known as North Hill. She...

Helen "Mickey" W (Macmillan)  Karl

Helen "Mickey" W (Macmillan) Karl

Jun 8, 2024

Helen "Mickey" W. (MacMillan) Karl, age 105, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024.

She was born March 30, 1919, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of James and Betsy (Wilkinson) MacMillan. Married to her husband, John Karl, for over 70 years, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. There she...

Attilio Pugliese

Attilio Pugliese

Jun 8, 2024

His life began 97 years ago on January 14, 1927 in Marina di Gioiosa, Calabria Italy a small village on the Ionian Sea. His journey of life ended on June 8, 2024 surrounded by his family at his home in Tallmadge, Ohio where he resided for 65 years.

Attilio was a veteran of the Italian Air Force....

Ashley Thomas

Ashley Thomas

Jun 2, 2024

Ashley Nicole Thomas (32), passed away June 2, 2024 after a long fight with health issues.

Ashley was born in Akron Ohio on August 15, 1991 as the first daughter to Roger and Charlotte (Cris) Thomas. She loved playing softball and was a great student in school. Ashley was a part of the early childhood education program...

Evelyn Sue Bohannon

Evelyn Sue Bohannon

Jun 2, 2024

Evelyn Sue Bohannon, age 85, passed away on June 2, 2024.She was born in Honaker, Virginia. After graduating from Big Creek High School in Bartley, West Virginia, in 1957 she moved to Akron. She retired from the University of Akron in 2000 as an Immigration Specialist in the International Programs department. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Patricia A. Spangler

Patricia A. Spangler

Jun 2, 2024

Patricia A. Spangler, age 80 of Randolph passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.

She was born July 27, 1943, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Dale and Eileen (Bernier) Neal. Pat was a Diploma Graduate of the Akron City Hospital Nursing Program. She worked as a Registered Nurse with Robinson Memorial Hospital for 31 years. After graduation, Pat...

Janet L (Booth)  Booth

Janet L (Booth) Booth

Jun 1, 2024

Janet passed away in comfort with her husband, children, and family by her bedside on June 4th, 2023 at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Grafton West Virginia to parents, James David Booth and Betty Ora Booth on June 18th, 1951, and was 72 years old.

Janet practiced nursing for many years as a Licensed Practical ...

Paula Suzanne Pierce

Paula Suzanne Pierce

May 30, 2024

Paula Suzanne Pierce, 74, passed away May 30, 2024.

Paula was born on September 30, 1949, in Ravenna, Ohio. She graduated from Stow High School in 1967 and went on to study at the University of Akron and the University of Anchorage Alaska. Paula was a police dispatcher and supervisor with over 30 years of employment for...

Gerald Neikirk

Gerald Neikirk

May 26, 2024

Gerald Neikirk, 90, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Gerald had lived in Paden City West Virginia, Tokyo Japan, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Lake Charles Louisiana, and most recently in the Akron Ohio area. He was retired from PPG Industries where he started his career as a Chemical Engineer.

He enjoyed traveling both...

Alexander "Alex" J Maximovich, Jr.

Alexander "Alex" J Maximovich, Jr.

May 25, 2024

Alexander J. Maximovich, Jr., 60, passed away May 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Alex worked 13 years in the Distribution Dept with Acme in Akron, OH from 1986-1998.  After leaving Acme, he started his own...

Rose P (Melaragno)  Venditti

Rose P (Melaragno) Venditti

May 25, 2024

Rose P. Venditti, 98 passed away peacefully May 25, 2024 Born in Ashtabula, Rose lived most of her life in Ashtabula. She attended Our Lady of Peace in Ashtabula.   She was a florist for Venditti Flowers.  She was an active member of Sweet Adelines and Red Hat Society.  She volunteered many hours at the local food pantry. In her...

Rodney R Colbert

Rodney R Colbert

May 24, 2024

Rodney "Rod" Ray Colbert, 70, of Akron, Ohio passed away on May 24,2024 after only two weeks from his stage 4 melanoma diagnosis. Rod was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Rod was one in a million. Described as the kindest, funniest, and most amazing man, he was the life of any party...

Carole J (Sabatini)  Earl

Carole J (Sabatini) Earl

May 23, 2024

Tallmadge - Carole Johanna Angela Earl (Sabatini), 88, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul.

Born in New York City on February 23rd 1936 to her parents Joseph and Gertrude Sabatini, Carole entrusted her life to her Savior Jesus Christ at an early age.  She grew...

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