Obituaries

Varetta Smitherman

Varetta Smitherman

Nov 15, 2021

Varetta Smitherman, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on November 15, 2021. Varetta was born in Akron, Ohio on May 9, 1956 to the late Ralph and Vivian J (Cox) Smitherman. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Damon (Nicole) Miller, Dasha Smitherman, and Melvin (Stefanie Santos) Johnson ll; grandchildren: Kymoira Miller, Ashlyn Nichols, Jaedyn Miller, and Damon...

Pauline Chase

Pauline Chase

Nov 15, 2021

Pauline "Polly" Crouse Chase, 78, of Green, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021. Born in Akron to Roland and Josette Robert, Polly was the middle child in a house of three exuberant girls. She attended St. Peter's Elementary and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1960, continuing to the University of Akron where she earned a...

Dlario "Ellery" "Danny" Daniele

Dlario "Ellery" "Danny" Daniele

Nov 14, 2021

Dlario "Ellery" "Danny" Daniele passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 14, 2021. He was 97. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; infant son, Lawrence; he is survived by daughters, Michele Daniele and Suzanne (Denny) Stoll and grandson, Eric (Tracey) Dufala. A World War II veteran, he trained in the last 124th Horse Calvary Regiment and was shipped...

Patricia Carr

Patricia Carr

Nov 11, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Joanne Carr went home to Jesus on November 11, 2021 at age 78. Patty was born to Herman "Pat" Gates House, Jr. and Joanne Julia Roth on March 7, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. Patty met her husband, Gary Arthur Carr at Evangelical United Brethren church in 1958. Gary was singing in the choir and Patty couldn't take...

Evelyn Riccilli

Evelyn Riccilli

Nov 11, 2021

Evelyn Ricilli (Scarpitti) 97, passed away on November 11, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 14th, 1924 to Frank and Jennie Scarpitti. She graduated from North High School and enjoyed working at the Akron Credit Bureau until retirement. Evelyn married her beloved husband, Larry, on October 2, 1946 celebrating 68 years together. Evelyn will be greatly missed...

George Pirri

George Pirri

Nov 9, 2021

George G. Pirri, loving husband & father went to heaven on November 9. 2021. He is survived by his wife Polly of 52 years; children Lisa (Gary) Close, Jennifer (Steven) Gyorffy and Alan (Crystal) Pirri; grandchildren Jack and Eliza Gyorffy and Ava and Hannah Pirri. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 15, 2021 at 10:30am at...

Ruth McCort

Ruth McCort

Nov 9, 2021

Ruth M. McCort, age 78, passed away on November 9, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1943, to the late Clement L. and Frances C. (Schneider) McCort. Ruth was also preceded in death by her brothers, James E., Raymond A., and Thomas L. McCort Ruth is survived by her brother, Paul D. (Judith) McCort and...

Henry McDougal

Henry McDougal

Nov 9, 2021

Henry Carl McDougal, age 53, passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born in Orrville, Ohio to Henry and Shirley McDougal on May 27, 1968. Henry married Kathryn (Lawrentz) McDougal on July 7, 2007 and she survives. Henry is also survived by his children, Henry McDougal, Katlin McDougal and Kaylee McDougal; his mother, Shirley McDougal; and brother, Stephan...

Liam McLellan

Liam McLellan

Nov 9, 2021

Liam Edward McLellan, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2021. He was born in Whittier, California to Edward Joseph McLellan and Vanessa Diana McCulloch. Along with his parents, Liam is survived on his father's side by his Uncle David Williamson & family, Uncle Eric Dryden, cousins Joshua, Delaney, Zachary, David, Dakota, and Dryden, Grandmother Mary Nixon, and...

Richard Cavileer

Richard Cavileer

Nov 8, 2021

Richard J. Cavileer, Nov. 21, 1989 to Nov. 8, 2021. Our hearts are broken, and it is with great sadness, that we announce the death of our wonderful sweet Richard James Cavileer. Richard attended St. Vincent Grade School, Hoban High School. University of Dayton, and Arizona State. He was employed by Prudential Advisors as a financial planner, a profession that...

Thomas Coyne

Thomas Coyne

Nov 7, 2021

Tom Coyne, of Sullivan, Ohio, passed in peace on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the age of 85. Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather will be deeply missed. Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents John & Dorothy (Marsh) Coyne. He grew up the youngest of four, with his brother John, and sisters Margaret & Mary Ellen....

Valerie Thayer

Valerie Thayer

Nov 4, 2021

Valerie Sue Thayer, nee Kiehl, age 59, passed away at home on November 4, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1962, to Benjamin and Kathleen Kiehl in Akron, Ohio. Valerie was a graduate of Copley High School and the University of Akron prior to beginning her career in photography. She was a member of Lakeview Christian Church. Valarie was...

Sonil Haslam

Sonil Haslam

Nov 2, 2021

Sonil R. Haslam 8/16/1975-11/2/2021 He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kelly (Lilley) Haslam and his two beautiful daughters, Margaret and Sara Haslam. Sonil leaves his mother, Gabriella Haslam, sisters Lylyon Haslam, Lyya Haslam, Leona aka Bonnie Haslam, and his brother Anwar Haslam. He also leaves several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Cheryl Hanna

Cheryl Hanna

Nov 2, 2021

Cheryl A. Hanna, age 75, passed away on November 2, 2021. She was born in Akron, OH on November 9, 1945 to the late John and Evelyn Hanna. Cheryl is survived by her brother, John T. Hanna; and several cousins. Cheryl was a graduate of Central High School in 1963. She worked for AT&T in Akron for over 30...

Claude Breeden

Claude Breeden

Nov 1, 2021

Claude W. (Bill) Breeden, 72, passed away November 1, 2021, following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his parents Claude W. and Gertrude H. Breeden. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Cynthia (Webb) Breeden, sisters Claudette Bennett and Judy (Kenny) Baker. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill honorably served the U.S....

Richard Morris

Richard Morris

Nov 1, 2021

Richard Douglas Morris, age 50, was born on November 11,1970 in Akron and raised in Copley graduating from Copley High School in 1989. Rick passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife by his side at their home on November 1,2021. Newlyweds and lifetime friends, Rick and Michele married October 17, 2021 at Copley United Methodist Church where they had...

Barbara Karr

Barbara Karr

Nov 1, 2021

Barbara J. Karr (Smith), born on September 12, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, was welcomed into eternal life on November 1, 2021. Barb was a graduate of St Mary's High School and attended the University of Akron. She began her long career at the M. O'Neill Company in downtown Akron, Ohio. She was employed as a buyer and in her position,...

Mark Van Horn

Mark Van Horn

Oct 27, 2021

Mark Steven Van Horn, age 71, of Gahanna, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Mark was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 30, 1950 to the late Myron L. and Martha M. (Beckemeier) Van Horn. His infant son, Steven Baer Van Horn, also preceded him in...

Diana Faulconer

Diana Faulconer

Oct 27, 2021

Diana Gail (Legg) Faulconer, 74, of Akron, Ohio, received her Heavenly reward on October 27, 2021 surrounded by her family - such a peaceful transition into Glory! She was born October 25, 1947, in Richland, West Virginia to Edwin Lee Legg and Geraldine Cooper. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years and love of her life H. John...

DiAnne Thomas

DiAnne Thomas

Oct 27, 2021

DiAnne Peterson Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born September 30, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl W. Peterson and Mary L. (Shumack) Peterson. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in elementary education and remained a rabid Hawkeye fan for...

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