Mar 6, 2022

Gregg C. Grebelsky, age 67, passed away on March 6, 2022. He was born on March 2, 1955, in Akron to the late Harry and Mary Grebelsky. Gregg enjoyed riding his Harley and fishing and boating. Preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Hinzman; he is survived by his daughters, Kelly Grebelsky and Allison Herb; grandchildren, Tauren and Teagan;...

Mar 6, 2022

Bernadette Miller Aaron, age 85 passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph and Agnes Miller. Bernadette married her beloved husband, James Aaron Sr. on May 25, 1958, in Pittsburgh PA, and he also preceded her in death. Bernadette is survived by her son James Jr.; daughter Claudia (Jim) Beard;...

Feb 28, 2022

John Randall Sinnett John (Randy) Sinnett, 42, died February 28, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a lifetime Akron/Highland Square resident. Randy attended Portage Path, Litchfield and Firestone schools. He is survived by his parents, Sandra L. Sinnett Richardson and John M. Sinnett; brothers David and Joseph; wife, Elizabeth and a host of family and friends. Cremation has...

Feb 27, 2022

Erich Pansegrau, age 80, passed away on February 27, 2022. He was born to the late Henry and Emma Pansegrau. Erich was married to his best friend, Anna Pansegrau, for the past 36 years, and she survives. Erich is also survived by his children, Rick Pansegrau, Tina Troisi, Stephen Pansegrau, J.D. (Gwen) Bender, Chris (Lisa) Bender, and Lisa Zoldesy; 14...

Feb 24, 2022

Patrick Duignan, age 75, passed away on February 24th, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Clarence and Marie Duignan. An avid sports fan, Pat loved the Cleveland Indians and Browns and followed their successes and failures throughout his life. In his youth, he worked in the family floral shop on Kelly's Island where he learned...

Feb 23, 2022

Joan Olive Francis Peterson February 25, 1926 - February 23, 2022 (age 95) Having lived life to the fullest, Joan Olive Francis Peterson (nee Delamare) age 95, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Wadsworth, OH, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. Her loving family were by her side. Born on February 25th, 1926, in London,...

Feb 20, 2022

Patricia Ann Najeway 1930 - 2022 (age 91) Patricia Ann Najeway (Pat) died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. She was born April 26, 1930 in Akron, to Ann and John Long. She was a student at St. Sebastian, Our Lady of the Elms and Kent State University, where she was the first female editor-in-chief of the Kent Stater. Pat...

Feb 19, 2022

Marie I. Russell (nee Ihrig), age 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 at Brookdale Montrose, surrounded by family. An only child, Marie was born on August 18, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Akron Central High School in 1943 and received her R.N. from Akron City Hospital's School of Nursing in 1946. She retired as a...

Feb 17, 2022

Katherine "Kitty" Hanna Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Katherine "Kitty" Anitra (Knopp) Hanna, age 92, passed away on February 17, 2022 at Bath Creek Estates nursing home, 186 W. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls 44223, surrounded by family. Kitty was born August 31, 1929 in Parkersburg WV, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls high school in 1947, and completed two years of...

Feb 14, 2022

Mary Lou Zammarrelli, age 77, passed away on February 14, 2022. She was born in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Charles "Don" and Dorothy Wagner. Mary Lou married Richard N. Zammarrelli and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her dear brother, Butch; and sister, June. Mary Lou is survived by her brother Robert Wagner;...

Feb 13, 2022

Thomas "Tom" John McDonough passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on February 13, 2022. He was 79 years old. Tom was born to Della and Vince McDonough in Chicago, IL on December 21, 1942. He was the oldest of four children. He worked as a meat cutter for almost 50 years; at Jewel Stores in Chicago, ACME...

Feb 12, 2022

Josephine "Jo" Williams (O'Brodo), age 77, passed away on February 12, 2022. Born in Barberton, Ohio, she attended Norton High School, class of 1962, and continued her education at the University of Akron, studying finance and real estate. She met her husband, John Williams, when they both worked for First National Bank and were married on February 7, 1970....

Feb 11, 2022

Carol Marinics Rymer passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 11, 2022. Carol was a past member of the Munroe Fall Garden Club and volunteered at Cuyahoga Falls General for over ten years. Carol was also a Mensa Club member. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob, daughters Melissa (James), Michele, Jennifer (Ray), and son,...

Feb 11, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" Michael Geist, age 68, passed away on February 11, 2022 after complications from a stroke. He was born in Cleveland and lived his whole life in Northeast Ohio, but loved to travel. He graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School (Parma, Ohio) in 1971 and Cleveland State University - Fenn College of Engineering in 1976. He...

Feb 10, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Sumpter Wells (58) passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on February 10th, 2022. Born February 5th, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio to Maggie Lee Jones Sumpter and Joe Horton Sumpter, she was the little sister of Joe Horton Sumpter Jr. (Melody) and Andra Jill Sumpter Kennedy (Michael). In 1986, she graduated with honors from...

Feb 10, 2022

Kyjana Oshea Vashawn Gardner was born July 11, 1992 to Ernest Gardner and Dilisa Townsend.

He is survived by his brothers Kyshea Townsend and Kyares Townsend. Grandmother, Francine Winfred. Aunts, Melissa Watson (Latarice), Nicole Moen, Chante Griggs, Shalea Griggs, Cisley Barksdale (William). Uncle, Marlon Person. Dear friends Glen Turner, Jr, Bryan McElroy, and Cecil Pourner. He leaves...

Feb 8, 2022

Betty Lee Bentley, 87, of Wadsworth peacefully went to her eternal home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born in Lincoln County West Virginia to the late Goldie and Ossie Dial, Betty grew up and graduated from Chapmanville High School, as the class valedictorian, in 1953. She met her soul mate and best friend, Noah, in Stone Branch Holler, Logan County...

Feb 8, 2022

Mary Adams Fazio died peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1945, in Akron, to Stella and William C. Hall. Mary attended Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and later studied at Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, and Finch College in Manhattan, earning a degree in English. She lived for some years in...

Feb 7, 2022

Duane P. Hitchcock I, age 74, passed away on February 7, 2022. He was retired from the Army Reserves. Duane was active in Grace Baptist Church in Akron and Choices Community Outreach Center and a retired member of the ADM Board. He loved his crafts, playing with his turtle and dog. Duane loved watching Cleveland Browns football games with...

Feb 6, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Nemeth, age 79, passed away on February 6, 2022 with her sister and her dog, Snowball, at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Frank and Elizabeth Nemeth. Elizabeth was a loving, kind sister and aunt. She had a heart of gold and was always smiling. Elizabeth loved to read, watch TV, loved...