Madeline Strauss

Dec 22, 2023

Madeline passsed peacefully at her home on December 22, 2023. She was born to Clarence and Evelyn Workman in Akron, Ohio in 1924. Madeline graduated from St. Vincent High School with high honors. She was a secretary for a prominent investment firm, Dies Electric, and PNC Bank.

Madeline and James were married for 44 years until his passing in 1992....

Kimberly Davis

Dec 20, 2023

Kim Davis passed away on December 20, 2023 at the age of 63. She was just 9 days away from her 64th birthday. She was born December 29th, 1959 to the late Paul Eugene and Vinceen Louise Davis. Kim was one of nine children and the oldest daughter.

Kim was a loyal and loving daughter, an amazing sister and a...

Peggi Yurkschatt

Dec 16, 2023

Peggi Yurkschatt (nee Dente) 70, of Copley, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2023, in Akron. She was born on August 15, 1953, in Akron to the late Richard and Margaret Dente. Peggi was a loving and loyal individual, known for her family first approach to life.

Peggi is survived by her beloved husband, John, and their children: Suzanne...

Patricia Lynn Kirk-Gorbach

Dec 15, 2023

Patty Kirk-Gorbach, 65, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023 with her family by her side in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Born in Akron, Ohio, Patty lived in the area for most of her life. She graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Class of ’76), where she was President of the National Honor Society. She then attended and graduated from the...

Fredericka Hagerty

Dec 15, 2023

Fredericka Ann Hagerty passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born on January 28, 1939, in Steubenville, Ohio. From an early age, Fredericka showed a passion for knowledge and a deep love for reading books. She attended Garfield High School in Akron and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in English at...

Eva Pauline Lauck

Dec 12, 2023

Eva Pauline (Ottogalli) Lauck, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 12, 2023. 

  She was preceded in death by her parents, Romolo & Laura, her three sisters: Theresa, Annie, & Doris, her daughter, Lisa Smith, her daughter-in-law, Sharon Lauck, and the love of her life, her husband, William Lauck. 

  She is survived by her...

Marilyn Graci-Bohling

Dec 10, 2023

Marilyn Graci-Bohling passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Anthony Chudick and Theresa (Vegh) Chudick. Marilyn graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1955 and attended the University of Akron and graduated Hammel Actual Business College and then worked for attorney Bernie Rosen. She was also employed in 1967 as...

William Jacob

Dec 6, 2023

William (Bill) Edward Jacob, a beloved husband, father, and friend, died peacefully on December 6th. Born to John and Mary Jacob, Bill's journey began in Copley, Ohio, where he grew up and graduated from Copley High School in 1961.

Bill served in the Navy and later dedicated 37 years of his life to Goodyear, leaving an indelible mark on both...

Richard Orchosky

Dec 5, 2023

Richard "Rick" Matthew Orchosky, a beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023 at the age of 59. He will leave behind a legacy of kindness and generosity as well as a profound impact on those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Rick is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Louine Orchosky...

Marilyn Spallino

Nov 28, 2023

Marilyn Spallino, age 76, entered into eternal life on November 28, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1947 in Akron to the late Ignatius and Alma Spallino. Marilyn grew up in West Akron and graduated from Our Lady of the Elms. She then attended Marymount College in Florida. Marilyn then went on to become a flight attendant for United...

Peggy Watkins

Nov 24, 2023

Peggy Jean Watkins, 72 years old of Akron Ohio sadly left us on November 24, 2023. She was born in Brookhaven MS. To the late Charles and Mae Etta "Marry" Watkins.

Peggy attended South High "Big Blue "where she graduated in 1969. She was a great cheerleader and was known for her flips, toe jumps,and splits. One of the...

Vincent O'Connor

Nov 22, 2023

Vincent "Vinnie" Joseph O'Connor Jr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, departed this world unexpectedly on November 22nd, 2023, at the age of 69.

Born to Vincent and Margaret O'Connor on August 31, 1954, Vinnie's journey through life was marked by passion, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family. After graduating from Don Bosco High School, he...

Emilie Mesenburg

Nov 14, 2023

Emilie Rose Mesenburg, age 82, passed away on November 14, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Sandusky to the late Leroy and Helen Mesenburg. She graduated from Notre Dame College in Cleveland with her bachelors degree and then earned her masters degree from the University of Akron. Emilie taught for 33 years as a math teacher and...

Cherry Breedlove

Nov 12, 2023

Our beloved Cherry Lynn Breedlove, affectionately known as Cherry, of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2023. She was born to Jewell and Karl Breedlove on August 16, 1959. She was raised in East Akron for the majority of her life. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Her favorite artists were Phyliss Hyman and Tramaine...

Sebastiana Pletcher

Nov 12, 2023

Sebastiana M. Pletcher Obituary

1937-2023

Sebastiana M. Pletcher, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully on November 12, 2023, in the comfort of her home.

Seba was a woman of unwavering faith and love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 16, 1937, to Rose (Musca) and Jim Ferlito. She is survived...

Vinceen Davis

Nov 11, 2023

Caring, sweet, gentle, loving, kind, selfless, humble, brave, funny, happy, beautiful, fertile, friend, and dedicated servant. As the family sat with Vinceen Louise Davis on her last day on earth, these were the words we used to describe our mom. Memories like coming in the door after school every day to the smell of dinner cooking and mom folding clothes...

James Arthur Rudgers

Nov 10, 2023

CARPE DIEM, QUAM MINIMUM CREDULA POSTERO - Horace

'Grampa Jim' died November 10, 2023 of a massive stroke just after sitting down to play poker with his buddies, just how he was hoping to go. He lived his life on his own terms and set the best examples of how to live each day to the fullest and how...

Hisa Oakes

Nov 3, 2023

Hisa Oakes of Akron, Ohio passed away on November 3, 2023 in Akron, Ohio. Hisa was born near Tokyo Japan on June 1924. Hisa Is preceded in death by her husband; Bernard and her daughter; Doris Polansky. She is survived by her son; James (Lynn), daughter; Betty (William), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Hisa always had a smile...

L.A. “Tony” Waickman, MD

Nov 2, 2023

L.A. “Tony” Waickman, MD died on Nov. 2, 2023 at home surrounded by love.

Tony was the oldest of seven siblings born to Frank and Marie Waickman.

After finishing college at Holy Cross and medical school at the University of Rochester, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He then did medical volunteer work in...

Michael J. Petras

Oct 24, 2023

Michael J. Petras, 87, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 13, 1936, to the late Matias and Mary Petras. He graduated from St. John Cantius High School and attended John Carroll University and The Ohio State University. He served in the National Guard from 1956 to 1958. He...