Obituaries

Nancy Patton

Nancy Patton

Nov 1, 2011

Nancy Jean Patton passed away on November 1 2011. She was born in Grand Rapids MI on April 18 1927 and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1949. She moved to Akron in 1949 but also spent time in Buenos Aires and Memphis TN before returning to Akron in 1965. She taught Special Education children in the Akron Public...

Mary Kantorowski

Mary Kantorowski

Oct 27, 2011

Mary Kantorowski 86 passed on Thursday October 27 2011. She will be remembered by her family and all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.

Frank Sabo

Frank Sabo

Oct 26, 2011

Frank Joseph Sabo 73 of Copley passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 26 2011. He was born on April 18 1938 in Pittsburgh to Frank and Elizabeth Sabo. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Barbara Sabo; children Douglas Jeffrey (Jean) Pamela (Jacob) Kline and John; grandchildren Matthew (Elizabeth) Annie Joseph Andrew Tyler MorgAnn Thomas Curtis...

Eileen McKeever

Eileen McKeever

Oct 26, 2011

Eileen Marie McKeever 90 passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday October 26 2011. She was born on October 19 1921 in Alliance and lived in northeast Ohio all of her life. Eileen has been reunited with her husband John A. McKeever. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 29 2011 12 PM Hummel Funeral Home...

Jean Pritchard

Jean Pritchard

Oct 26, 2011

Jean Pritchard 92 of Akron passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 26 2011. Jean along with her husband Tom and son David were owners of Pritchard Dairy Products. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom and several sisters and brothers. Jean is survived by her son David daughter-in-law Robin granddaughter Lori (David) Holsinger great-grandson Austin Holsinger and sister...

Peter Ponos

Peter Ponos

Oct 23, 2011

Peter Ponos age 69 died at Hospice & Palliative Care Akron on Sunday October 23 2011 following a nine- week courageous battle with the rare carcinoid tumor syndrome. He was born on 12-30-1941 in Akron Ohio to the late Chryssoula (Polyzoi) Ponos and Tom Ponos. He is survived by son Jeffrey Thomas (Lisa) Ponos and children Niko and Nathan; daughter...

Terry Mazzocco

Terry Mazzocco

Oct 18, 2011

Terry Mazzocco 81 of Akron passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 18 2011. Funeral Services will be held AT 10 AM on Saturday October 22 2011 at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St Akron. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the funeral home for one hour prior to Terry's service.

Andrew Loraditch

Andrew Loraditch

Oct 17, 2011

Andrew Joseph Loraditch 79 of Akron passed away on Monday October 17 2011. He was born on April 29 1932 in Athens Ohio. Andrew lived his life in Lancaster and Akron Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Ellen (Trentman) Loraditch; children Mike (Becky) Martha Jane (Mark) Swinderman Patty (Bernie) Smith Tom (Sue) Rita (Shawn) Robinette Roger (Trish) Rose...

Sharon Petersen

Sharon Petersen

Oct 17, 2011

Sharon Petersen 70 of Lodi passed away peacefully on Monday October 17 2011. She was a longtime resident of Lodi and worked at Miller Brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Petersen. Sharon is survived by her son Doug (Tiffany) Petersen and 5 grandchildren Donny Danny Abby Annie and Tom. Cremation has taken place.

Nick DelMatto

Nick DelMatto

Oct 11, 2011

Nick J. DelMatto 87 of Akron passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 11 2011. Nick was born in Akron on June 6 1924 and lived here all his life. He was a graduate of North High School in 1942 and attended the University of Akron. Nick was a member of St. Martha's Church and was active in the St. Vincent...

Jean Antenucci

Jean Antenucci

Oct 11, 2011

Jean M. Antenucci née Searles 79 passed away peacefully Tuesday morning October 11 with her children present. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Rocco; son Pete; parents James and Florice Searles; and brothers James Glen and Robert Searles. Jean is survived by her children: Leslie (Slavko) Ostojich Lynn (Ashley) Shelton Michael Antenucci and Vincent (Sandra) Antenucci; and...

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

Oct 8, 2011

Our beloved Carol went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 08 2011. Carol passed away after a long six-year battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Clifford R. and Imogene Miller brother Ralph E. Miller and aunt Patricia Myers. She leaves behind a very special significant other Sam Neal; sons Donald 'DJ' and...

Steven Janigian

Steven Janigian

Oct 7, 2011

Steven Michael Janigian 60 of Fairlawn passed away peacefully on Friday October 7 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Michael Janigian. Steve is survived by his children Alexander Nicholas Dustin Eva and their mother Jessica Rush; mother Edna Janigian; brother Jack (Laura) Janigian; niece Hannah; nephew Griffin; and other family and friends. Mass of Christian burial will...

John Collins

John Collins

Oct 7, 2011

John J. Collins 59 of Stow (formerly of Ellet) passed away peacefully on Friday October 7 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth Collins. John is survived by his wife Annette (Sues) Mitzel-Collins; sisters Sarah (Chuck) Klein Jean Ann (Ed) Smith and Christine (Bob) McMillan; children Robert and Rachel Mitzel; father-in-law Ted Kodish; numerous nieces...

Ted Tang

Ted Tang

Sep 30, 2011

TANG - Ted H. M.D. 64 of Akron passed away at home on Friday September 30 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born June 8 1947 in Shih Chih Taiwan Ted was the youngest of eight siblings. He graduated from Chung-Shan Medical College in 1972 and subsequently immigrated to the United States in 1975 to fulfill his lifelong dream...

Donald Carpenter

Donald Carpenter

Sep 30, 2011

Donald L. Carpenter 81 of Akron passed away peacefully on Thursday September 29 2011. Donald was born on January 16 1930 in Akron to the late Raymond and Thelma (Brubaker) Carpenter. He served as a MP in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed in Fort Monroe VA. Don retired as a Lieutenant from the...

Harry Gray

Harry Gray

Sep 26, 2011

Harry D. Gray 79 of Akron beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on Monday September 26 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife Jane Gray. Harry is survived by his children Mary Kay Fleet Janice (George) Cabaniss Michael Gray and Frank Gray; grandchildren Chad Lampe and Todd Fleet; and 2 great-grandchildren. He retired from the Akron Police...

Evelyn Reidy

Evelyn Reidy

Sep 25, 2011

Evelyn Marie Reidy 92 passed away September 25 2011. Born on November 4 1918 in Akron she attended Sacred Heart Academy and St. Mary High School and graduated from the University of Akron. On June 2 1943 she married her college sweetheart Robert J. Reidy and dedicated her life to marriage motherhood two different careers and service to others. Those...

Earl Feeney

Earl Feeney

Sep 24, 2011

Earl Feeney passed away September 24 2011. He leaves his loving wife of 31 years Elizabeth; sons Patrick and Mark (Meredith) both of Akron grandson Justin the families Wojno Mier Nemer Harkins and many relatives and dear friends. Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of Earl's extraordinary life will be held at a later date. Memorials in his honor...

Frank Bertsch

Frank Bertsch

Sep 23, 2011

Frank Joseph Bertsch 88 of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday September 23 2011. He is survived by brother Albert Bertsch; sister Margaret Whitehair; nephews Todd Dave Johnny and Andy Bertsch; and niece Anita Lozier. Frank was a devoted Catholic and long-time attendee at Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge. A private internment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.