Obituaries
Thomas LaRose
Sep 22, 2022
In paying tribute to loved ones that have passed away, "Celebration of Life" is often used, sometimes misused, to try and soothe the grief of family and friends. There can be no other or better way to speak of Tom LaRose's passing than as a Celebration of Life. If they hand out contracts at our birth on a life plan...
Marlene Amstutz
Sep 21, 2022
Marlene Sue Amstutz, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away at 10:05 pm Sunday, September 21, 2022, at Grace House in Akron, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Jack and Dorothy Alexander. On June 4, 1946, Marlene married Bob Amstutz, who passed away in 2019. Marlene is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Tim)...
Sharon Switzer
Sep 19, 2022
Sharon Jean Switzer (nee Rea) AKRON - Sharon J. Switzer (nee Rea), 75, of Akron, Ohio formerly of New Franklin, Ohio, marched into her version of the afterlife on September 19, 2022, in a fashionable red dress complete with matching lipstick, statement accessories and chic stiletto heels - while sipping on a room temperature chardonnay. Raised in New Franklin, Ohio,...
James Petersen
Sep 17, 2022
Our hero, James Lee Petersen, has died. Born in Akron, Ohio, Lee began shoveling snowy sidewalks as a child, and emerged a philosopher. Among his many accomplishments, Lee graduated from The University of Akron School of Law, and helmed his own law business. He is survived by his wife Sally, his child Austen (Steve), siblings Shirley Schwantes (Gene), Herbert Peterson...
John Milan
Sep 17, 2022
John Frank Milan, lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio passed away Sept, 17,2022 He was born November 12, 1942 to John Milan and Ruby (Lurry) Bailey. John was preceded in death by parents, John Milan and Ruby Bailey; sis, Yvonne Milan; son, Vernon McCalister. He leaves to mourn his children, Victor (Nazaree) Milan, Vaughn (Melissa) McCalister, Vincente McCalister, and Vernard McCalister;...
Frank Casalinuovo
Sep 16, 2022
Mr. Frank A. Casalinuovo Jr., age 79, passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Ann Casalinuovo. Frank is survived by his wife, Jean; and is also survived by his brother Joseph Casalinuovo of Medina. Frank married Jean (Hamann) Casalinuovo on November 5, 1965 at St. Bernard's in Akron, Ohio,...
Olive Daugherty
Sep 14, 2022
Mrs. Olive "Teresa" Daugherty, age 92, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born in Mount Savage, MD to Benjamin and Kate Dorsey. Olive married Cledyth Daugherty and he preceded her in death January 4, 2006. Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Daugherty; and 11 siblings. Teresa...
Anita Slawter
Sep 11, 2022
Mrs. Anita Joyce Slawter, age 92, passed away on September 11, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Chester and Josephine Greene. Anita married Gerald B. Slawter on May 22, 1971 in Akron, and he and his two children survive to cherish her memory. Anita is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Rhodes and Jewel Reynolds; her brother, Charles Greene;...
Mary Miller
Sep 10, 2022
Mary Eileen Miller, 90, passed away September 10th 2022. Eileen married Garth December 1, 1951. Through the years Eileen and Garth ran their family farm and raised three children. Eileen retired after 26 years of driving bus for the Revere school district. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor & Harold Johnson, sister Geraldine, brothers Harold Jr....
Rita Elieff
Sep 9, 2022
Rita Stefan Elieff, 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2022. She was born to parents Frank and Eva (Zimmer) Stefan, on June 26, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. Rita graduated from Hower Vocational High School in 1962 where she studied Cosmetology. She met her husband Bob in high school where he studied Auto Body Collision. They were...
Douglas Bruce
Sep 7, 2022
Douglas Roger Bruce On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Douglas R. Bruce passed away at the age of 66. He was born in Hartford Connecticut to Roger and Doris Bruce. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree and then his doctorate from the University of Iowa. Doug taught classes in the Tim...
Ellen "Penny" Myers
Sep 4, 2022
Penny Myers passed away on September 4, 2022 after an accident 9 days earlier. She is survived by her husband, Joe Pesciotta, her sister Jane Decker, her children Cecily Myers (John Klund), Deborah Johnson (Ron), Kenneth Myers, and Alice Batizy (Lehel), step daughter Jill Sari, step sons Gregg Pesciotta (Mary) and Eric Pesciotta (Anne) as well as 17 grandchildren...
Elsie Prince
Sep 3, 2022
Elsie Mae Prince went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 96. Born on December 16, 1925 in a log cabin in Crooked Oak, Alabama (near Sheffield), she was married to Quinton Prince in 1943. Elsie and Quinton met in elementary school. Recently asked when she fell in love...
Karen Gondor
Sep 2, 2022
Karen Ruth Gondor, 74, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. Karen was born November 11, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Evelyn Clough. She graduated from Charles F. Brush high school in 1966. Karen was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dog mom. She will be missed by her four children, daughters, Kimberly Rich of...
Virginia Fletcher
Aug 31, 2022
Virginia Carol Fletcher (Ginger) 1940-2022 (Ginger) Virginia (née Gray) Fletcher, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living - Montrose, Akron, Ohio. Ginger was born on July 1, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. She spent the majority of her life living in Geneva, Ohio (Harpersfield) and has always regarded that area as her 'home town'. Ginger...
Kelvin Wagner
Aug 30, 2022
Copley- Kelvin O. Wagner, age 70, passed away on August 30, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born on March 29, 1952 in Barberton, Ohio, he was a resident of Copley for the last 35 years. Kelvin retired from the Summit County Engineers Office. Kelvin loved deer hunting and fishing but his biggest passion was his garden. Preceded in death...
Linda Bell
Aug 29, 2022
Linda Ann Bell, age 79, of Tallmadge entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2022. She actively served the Lord at Concordia Lutheran Church by teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, various offices and miscellaneous activities. She attended Akron University and graduated from East High School and was active on the...
Mary Ellen Paulus
Aug 25, 2022
Mary Ellen Paulus, age 87, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1935 in Akron to the late Francis and Helen Paulus. Mary Ellen was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Kent State University. She spent the beginning of her career as a Dominican Order nun...
Thomas Bridgman
Aug 24, 2022
Thomas F. Bridgman, age 85, passed away on August 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 20, 1937, to the late Merle and Pearl Bridgman. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara of 57 years; father to Katherine (Don) Reed, Thomas (Maureen) Bridgman Jr., Alison Bridgman, and Christopher Bridgman; grandfather...
Gene Knierien
Aug 23, 2022
Mr. Gene Knierien, age 92, passed away on August 23, 2022. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to William and Cora Knierien. Gene retired from the Navy with 22 years of service. Gene is survived by his wife, Shirley Knierien of Wadsworth. They were happily married for 37 years. Gene is also survived by step-daughters, Debra (Thomas) Mumaw of...
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