OBITUARIES

Sep 2, 2011

Jim passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 02, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by Patricia, his beloved wife. He is survived by his daughters, Shelly (Michael) Rumschlag and Danielle Catania; grandchildren, Heather Morgan, Nicholas (Kendra) Rumschlag, Nathaniel Morgan, Joseph (Ashley-Fiance) Rumschlag; great-grandchildren, Blake Rumschlag and soon to be Evan Rumschlag. Private services will be held at the convenience of the...

Sep 2, 2011

Edith M. Leonardi, 79, born Sept., 9, 1931 passed away Sept. 2, 2011. Edith was a lifelong resident of Ohio. She retired from Roadway Express where she made many lifelong friends. She was an incredible and loving grandparent, devoted mother and friend to many. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Rose DeSeptis; brother and sister-in-law, Carl...

Aug 31, 2011

Michael Vinciguerra passed away on August 31, 2011. Michael was born in Akron and lived in the area most of his life. He worked and retired as a teacher in Industrial Arts and Wood Shop for Cuyahoga Falls School Board and served in the Navy during World War II. He enjoyed wood working and radio controlled airplanes. Michael is survived...

Aug 29, 2011

Tom Patrick, 51, of North Hill, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2011. He was born on Dec. 20, 1959. He lived his entire life on North Hill and in Cuyahoga Falls. He attended St. Martha's Grade School and North High School. He was one of the lucky few who got to make a loved hobby...

Aug 26, 2011

Mark S. Wallace Sr., 59, passed away August 26, 2011. Mark was born in Akron, Ohio and lived here all his life. He graduated from North High School (football and wrestling) in 1971 and from Hammel Business College with an Assoc. Degree in engineering in 1973. He worked for Automative Packaging for 31 years as an engineer. Mark was a...

Aug 18, 2011

Irene C. Palumbo, age 87, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 18, 2011 of natural causes, surrounded by family. Irene was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. She was a graduate of North High School. She worked at Goodyear as a secretary, and was a Real Estate Agent for Howell & Viggers. She and her husband were the owner-operators of Palumbo's...

Jul 15, 2011

Gordon Parker went into God's loving arms with his devoted wife of 50 years, Anne and daughter Lynn by his side on July 15, 2011 after a long and arduous 18 year battle from a stroke and its complications. Although he was paralyzed on one side and couldn't speak, he never lost his sense of humor, compassion and love for...

Jul 10, 2011

Laura Denise (Lulu) Meier passed away peacefully on July 10, 2011 Born November 20, 1952 was a lifelong resident of Akron and was a member of St. Martha Church. Ms. Meier attended Weaver School and enjoyed working for many years at the Weaver Workshop. She loved her work, music and attending the Weaver Wednesday night dances. She was preceded in...

Jun 15, 2011

Richard A. Clauss, 74, passed away June 15, 2011. Richard was born on April 28, 1937 to the late August and Grace Clauss. He graduated from Coventry High School in 1958 and the University of Akron in 1963 with his degree in education. He is survived by sister Helen Marino, niece Grace (Ronald) Joseph, and nephew Bob (Rose) Scaduto. Richard...

Jun 1, 2011

Lois Irene Kelly, 82, passed away June 1, 2011. She was born April 14, 1929 in Ambia, IN to the late Justus and Maude Newminster where she resided until December 13, 1949 when she married Robert (Bob) F. Kelley, Jr. and moved to Akron. Lois was married to Bob for 47 years until he passed away August 4, 1996. Lois...

Jun 1, 2011

Florence, SC - Ruth Marie Gordon McAlonan, 80, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. McAlonan was born in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late John S. and Antionette Poiraudeau Gordon. She was the widow of Thomas Paul McAlonan. Mrs. McAlonan attended Hopewell Presbyterian Church, and for the last 20 years was an...

May 27, 2011

George Louis Hennigin, 79, died May 27, 2011. George served from 1949 thru 1952 in the USMC on the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea and later the 6th Marines. He served as a union organizer and elected officer of UFCW Local 880 and its predecessors. George is preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Hennigin; and brother, William Hennigin. He...

May 19, 2011

May 3, 2011

Carmela Demasi (Frajia), 76, loving wife, mother, sister and aunt passed away at her residence after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on May 3, 2011. Carmela was devoted to St. Anthony and a member of St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in San Nicola, Italy on August 5, 1934 to the late Vincenzo and Angela (Cursaro)...

May 1, 2011

Neil P. Duffy, 67, passed away May 1, 2011. Neil was born in Bellevue, Iowa to the late John and Bertha (Nelson) Duffy but grew up in Carlton, MN. He lived in Carlton until he joined the US Air Force at the age of 20. While in the Air Force he met his future wife Rosalie Lepera and they were...

Apr 18, 2011

Mary Louise Smanto, 81, departed this life April 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mary was born Jan. 17, 1930 in Sherman WV. She worked as a seamstress for Specialty Drapes and loved to garden, sew and most of all spend time with her family. Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Joseph Smanto; parents,...

Apr 17, 2011

Edith J. Hastings Zutavern, nee Mullins, 89, died April 17, 2011. Edith is preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Hastings in 1968; second husband, Kenneth Zutavern in 1993; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Helwig of Akron and Kathi Lamtman of Strongsville; sons, Larry (Doris) Hastings of Ravenna and Darrell...

Apr 11, 2011

John W. Bennett was born Aug. 18, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Chester M. Bennett and Dorothy Kerr Bennett. John passed away at home peacefully. John graduated from North High and received a bachelor's of science in psychology and a minor in business management. John retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service and also worked for Summit...

Mar 30, 2011

On March 30 George F. Seigman 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord. He was born June 29tt, 1921 and grew up in North Hill. He Graduated from St. Martha's grade school and from North High School class of 39. He went on to receive his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from Kent State University...

Mar 29, 2011

Maria (Mary) Fiocca, 85, passed from this life on March 29, 2011. Maria was born in San Pietro Avellana (Italy) to Michele and Domenica Petrarca and immigrated to America in September 1955 with her husband, Rodolfo, three young daughters, and one suitcase. Maria worked so hard and unselfishly-always putting her family first. She was a skilled seamstress and over the...