Current Obituaries
Deborah Lee Shahan
Mar 22, 2011
Deborah Lee Shahan, 56, formally of Akron passed away March 22, 2011. Debbie was born in Akron to the late Lester and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Shahan and lived in the area most her life. She worked for Summit Co. D. D. in Tallmadge under the care of Cathleen Brainard. Debbie is survived by her brothers and sisters, Diane Waters of Robertsdale,...
Geraldine Schoenstein
Mar 3, 2011
Geraldine Schoenstein, 72, passed away March 3, 2011. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be Tuesday, March 8, at 1 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lisa Ann Marie Foster
Mar 3, 2011
Lisa Ann Marie Foster nee George, 52 of Findlay and formally of Akron passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on March 3 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Lisa's beautiful smile, fun loving spirit, fine sense of humor and warm, giving personality touched all those who knew her and brightened the days of all she came in contact...
Dennis Richard O'Neil
Mar 1, 2011
Dennis "Denny" O'Neil died unexpectedly March 1, 2011 at the young age of 64. Denny was born in Akron to the late Charles and Margaret (Flowers) O'Neil. He spent many years working for the Akron Beacon Journal and currently worked for the Youngstown Vindicator. He was a hard worker and a wonderful father and grandfather who was incredibly involved with...
Mabel Jackson
Feb 23, 2011
On February 23, 2011 our mother and beloved grandmother, Mabel Valentine Jackson, went to heaven surrounded by her family. Mabel was born February 14, 1928 in Dillon Montana to Roy and Nellie McNinch. Her childhood years were spent on the ranch in Montana and later she moved to Akron. She loved people, reading and enjoyed the outdoors. She was an...
Raymond B. Peters
Feb 17, 2011
Raymond B. Peters of Akron passed away after a short illness on 2/17/11 at Akron City Hospital. Raymond was a veteran of WWII and a long time employee of AC&Y railroad. He was a graduate of North High and the University of Akron. He is survived by sister Dora Krutel, brother Norbert Peters, sister-in-law Gina Peters, and several nieces and...
Carmelina M. Paolucci
Feb 13, 2011
Carmelina Paolucci, 95, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away February 13, 2011. Carmelina was born in Carovilli, Italy to the late Vincent and Lavinia Conti. She came to America on August 22, 1927 and settled in New York. She married her husband Anthony and came to the Akron area in 1939 where she lived the rest of her life....
Julia E. Brannan
Feb 12, 2011
Julia "Judy" Brannan, 61, passed away February 12, 2011. Judy was born in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in North Hill for the last 35 years. She graduated from Hoban Dominican High School in Cleveland and the University of Akron. She worked as a respiratory therapist for Summa Health Systems for 25 years and was a member of St. Joseph Parish...
Cecilia Cardarelli
Jan 29, 2011
Cecilia Cardarelli, 87, passed away January 29, 2011. Cecilia was born in Akron to the late Antonio and Giovanna (Bruno) Spinelli and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls and Akron area all her life and was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Along with her parents, Cecilia is preceded in death by her husband, James; brother, Angelo Spinelli;...
Nancy Ann Powers
Jan 29, 2011
Nancy Powers, 70, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. Nancy was born in Akron to the late Theodore and Anna (Flower) Scheeser and lived there all her life. She was an avid bingo player and an amateur one armed bandit and was instrumental in starting the bowling program at Stonehedge Place. Along with her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by...
Augustine J. Santoro
Jan 26, 2011
Augustine J. "AJ" Santoro, nee Clemente, 93, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. AJ was born in North Akron to the late Baldassare and Anna (Artale) Clemente and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area all her life. She worked as a practical nurse at St. Thomas Hospital retiring in 1982 and was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of...
Donald Reed Lehman
Jan 22, 2011
Don R. Lehman, 83, passed away January 22, 2011. Don was born in Akron to the late Harold and Lola (Carnes) Lehman and lived all his life in Akron. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 40 years of service and served in the US Army. He was an avid Cleveland Sports fan and enjoyed fishing and...
Mary Celia Hamilton
Jan 8, 2011
Mary C. Hamilton, 83, passed away January 8, 2011 in Akron. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sandie and Sue; grandchildren, Patti, Jackie, Scott and Nicole; great-grandson, Austin; a few other relatives and many friends. Cremation has taken place, private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Laura Rasinski
Jan 6, 2011
Laura Rasinski, 92, passed away Jan. 6, 2011. Laura was born in Akron to the late Stanislaus and Stella (Okunis) Dombek and lived in Akron all of her life. She was a lifelong member of St. Hedwig Parish and their Mother's Club. She was devoted to her family and faith. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Along with her parents,...
Edith Mae Kamrad
Jan 1, 2011
Edith Mae Kamrad, 96, passed away Jan. 1, 2011 at the Gardens of Western Reserve. Edith was born in Akron to the late Charles and Edna (Wall) Strole and lived there all her life. She resided at the Gardens of Western reserve for the past 2 years. She was past President and Director of Education at the Akron Blind Center...
Edward T. Latham
Dec 29, 2010
Edward "Ned" Latham, 89, passed away December 29, 2010. Ned was born in Akron and lived there all his life. He was a member of St. Vincent Church, graduated from St. Martha School and North High School and retired from Babcock & Wilcox. Ned was known as a quiet person that never had a bad word to say about anyone....
Marilyn Garnet Brown
Dec 26, 2010
Marilyn Brown, 76, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has gone home to be with the Lord after a brief but courageous battle with cancer Dec. 27, 2010. Marilyn was born and raised in Akron, Ohio graduating from North High School. She married the love of her life, Bob in 1954 and had two sons. She was employed by Goodyear Tire...
Anthony Joseph Rinella
Dec 24, 2010
Tony Rinella, 68, passed away December 24, 2010. Tony was born in Akron. He was a special person who loved joking and kidding around. He worked as a barber from 1960 to 1972 and then for J & D Builders retiring 1997. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Sicilian Club. Tony is preceded in...
Catherine M. Kovalcik
Dec 19, 2010
Catherine Kovalcik, age 101, passed away peacefully at St. Edward's Nursing Home on December 19, 2010. Born in New York City, Catherine was the daughter of the late William and Mary Novak. In addition she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Joseph and sister, Anna. Her brother Bill resides in Dover, Ohio. Mom, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother was...
Todd Taylor
Dec 7, 2010
Todd W. Taylor, 53, passed away December 7, 2010 after an extended illness. Todd was a life long resident of Cuyahoga Falls and was a member of Local 219 Plumber/Pipe fitter for 28 years. Todd is preceded in death by his nephew Zachary Lee Taylor. He is survived by his parents Charles and Eva Taylor; daughters, Brittany and Lindsay Taylor...
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