obituaries

Sep 8, 2020

Jody Marie Dillard, born October 26, 1960 died September 8, 2020.

She is survived by her parents, Ron and Jackie Dillard; brother Tom (Jodi) Dillard; niece, Claudia Dillard of Los Angeles, California; nephew, Ian (Emma) Dillard; uncles, Dave (Charleen) Dillard and Gary (Judy) Dillard; special cousins, Eve Baker and Cari Li Dillard.

Jody attended Weaver...

Sep 7, 2020

Carolyn Buzzelli (Lombardi), 93, passed away September 7, 2020 following a short illness due to a fall at her residence.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1946, she had lived in Akron Ohio since 1947.   Carolyn held a passionate love for her family, cooking, playing the piano, and arranging...

Aug 31, 2020

Fred Wybenga passed away at home on August 31, 2020, after suffering for several years from occupation-related diseases.  Fred, born June 16, 1934, was the son of Pete and Marie Wybenga.   He was born and raised in the then-small town of Alphen a/d Rijn in the Netherlands.  His father served in the Dutch Merchant Marine and was thus frequently...

Aug 27, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Kraszewski, 88 , died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 27, 2020 . He was born on June 4, 1932 in Akron to the late Stephen & Anne (Malik) Kraszewski and lived most of his life in the area.  Gene graduated from Akron North High School in 1950 and served in the US Air...

Aug 26, 2020

Pasquale Spano, 74, passed away August 26, 2020.

Pasquale was born on July 6, 1946 in San Vito, Italy to the late Rinaldo and Maria Spano. He moved to Switzerland, then Canada and finally settled in Akron in the early 1970s to join his family.  He worked most of his life for Vito Gironda Construction.

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Aug 25, 2020

Jaymie Karnuth, 15, passed away August, 25, 2020.

Born in Akron, Jaymie had lived most of her life in the Akron area. She enjoyed sports and loved spending time with her friends and family.

Jaymie is survived by her mother, Heather (Steven) Mosel of Deland, FL; father, Terry J. (Betsy) Todd, II of Minot, ND;...

Aug 23, 2020

Matthew "Matt" Dotson, 44, passed away August 23, 2020, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH due to complications from a motorcycle accident in 2009.

Born in Akron, Matt had lived in the Tallmadge/Brimfield area for most of his life.  Matt owned Gionino's Pizzeria in Ravenna with his wife, Melissa for twenty-two years. He loved nice cars, motorcycles and sports. ...

Aug 22, 2020

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Theresa Brady Dorricott

Theresa (Malloy) Brady Dorricott, 82, passed away after a brief illness on August 22, 2020. She was surrounded by her children as she met her heavenly Father and Savior.

Theresa was born in Akron, Ohio where she was a life-long resident and graduated from St. Vincent St. Mary and...

Aug 18, 2020

Nancy DeWalt, 81, passed away from Leukemia on August 18, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Nancy had worked many jobs over the years, most recently as a receptionist with Kohart & Co. She was a member of Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for many...

Aug 17, 2020

Ellis P. Solomon II received his "promotion" into heaven on August 17, 2020. Our Ellis passed on quietly at home after a seven-year journey with dementia. As he was known for saying when asked how he was doing…"if I was any better, I'd be in heaven!" and now he is.

Ellis was a uniquely welcoming, kind, patient,...

Aug 16, 2020

Ethelda L. Gilletly (nee Lockard), 82, of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully August 16, 2020.

She was born to the late George Lockard, Sr. and Alexandria Westfall, October 18, 1937 in Akron.  Ethelda graduated from Our Lady of The Elms High School in 1955.  She lived in Akron 80 years before moving to Terre Haute in...

Aug 14, 2020

Dr. Sandra S. Fishel, age 79, of Ohio and Florida passed away at home on August 14, 2020 after an extended illness.  She was born in Akron Oh on October 7, 1940, the daughter of Agnes and Harry Binns.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Sandy graduated from Cuyahoga...

Aug 12, 2020

Candace (Dietz) Cannady

Candace "Candy" Cannady 45, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020.

Candace had a great sense of humor. She loved roller skating, country music, the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy (Isaacs) Cully. She is survived by her husband of six years,...

Aug 11, 2020

Robert A. Finch, 67, passed away August 11, 2020. Born and raised in Ravenna, he had lived in Henderson, Nevada before moving back to Ohio.

Robert was a laborer in the area.  He enjoyed gambling, listening to his police scanner and was an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. He was a member of the Kent Elks and past...

Aug 9, 2020

Violet Spinelli, 102, gracefully passed away August, 9 2020. She was born June 10, 1918.

She was a vivacious, fun spirited, energetic lady who loved her family, friends, and always carried a deck of cards with a bag of coins to play poker anytime or anywhere to win.

Socially belonged to several clubs: Jolly Misers...

Aug 6, 2020

Thomas Lee Joyner, 69, passed away August 6, 2020. He was born and lived his life in the Akron area.

Thomas had worked as a contractor with Joyner Family Limited for over 40 years. He was a member of the Akron Brothers Motorcycle Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Delores...

Aug 2, 2020

Ada Luz Gelpi, 64, passed away August 2, 2020.  Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, she had lived in Akron since 1995.

Ada worked at St. Bernard's Church for over 11 years. She attended St. Bernard's Church and St. Matthew's Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Elisa Resto.

Ada is survived...

Jul 31, 2020

Sharon MacBride, 63, passed away July 31, 2020.

Born in Akron, Sharon had lived in the Akron area all of her life.  She retired in 2009 from Summit County Health and Human Services with over 30 years of service.  Sharon was a member of St. Matthew Parish.

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

Jul 29, 2020

Darrell Ludle, Sr. "Big D" passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 at the age of 82 after a short illness.

Darrell was born on May 20, 1938 to Harold and Dorothy Ludle.  He was a graduate of East High School.  He was a wonderful provider for his family, building tires for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

Jul 27, 2020

David Canavan 71, passed away July 27, 2020. Born on April 2, 1949 to Donald E. and Meryl Canavan. He grew up at Meadowbrook Lake in Stow.

David was a graduate of Stow High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved Cleveland Indian's baseball and Browns Football. David was a beautiful loving soul who...