Current Obituaries
Angeline P. Spidare
Dec 19, 2009
Angeline P. Spidare (Calamaro), 87, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. Angie was a life long resident of Akron, born to immigrants from Sicily. She graduated from South High School. She met her husband Bill before World War II and they were married when he returned from Army service. They enjoyed 55 years of a...
Joseph Rubino
Nov 27, 2009
Joseph Rubino passed away Nov. 28, 2009. Joe was born to Providenza and Antonio Rubino. He attended North High School and served four years in the US Navy. After being discharged, he began employment with the BFGoodrich Chemical Co. He retired in 1988 after 33 years of service. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Joseph; brothers...
George Z. Kuzmik
Nov 27, 2009
George Z. Kuzmik, 87, passed away Nov. 27, 2009. George was born in Akron to the late Michael and Ann (Tokich) Kuzmik. George served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater. He lived in Akron all his life until moving to PA 4 1/2 years ago. He was an active member of St. Martha Parish,...
Steve Shimko
Nov 24, 2009
Steve "Frankie" Shimko, 87, passed away Nov. 24, 2009. Frank was born in Akron and lived in the area all his life. He was a paratrooper during World War II in the 82 Airborne and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 37 years of service. Frank is preceded in death by his wife Dessie Avalee Hill "Mickie"; parents, Paul...
Duane Robert Gaffney
Nov 21, 2009
Duane R. Gaffney, 76, passed away Nov., 21, 2009. Duane was born in Akron and lived in the area all his life. He was an avid gardener and bird watcher and loved to play the harmonica in the Rubber Capital Harmonica Club. He also served in the Korean War. Duane is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann in...
Margie Lee Forese
Nov 19, 2009
Tallmadge-Margie Lee Forese, 79, passed away November 19, 2009. Margie was an enthusiastic member of the Diamond Dames and Water Lilies Red Hat Clubs and the Tallmadge Prime Timers. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Anthony Forese and her daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Richard Klinc and grandsons, Russell and Andrew Klinc. Funeral Services will be on...
Fouad Sadie
Nov 8, 2009
Fouad Sadie, 97, a great husband, father and grandfather passed away Nov. 8, 2009. Fouad was born in Saghbeen, Lebanon and came to the United Stated in 1967. A man of great integrity and pride, he was a great dad and grandfather whose favorite past times were gardening and spending time with his family, especially his 39 grandchildren. He was...
Charles Edward King
Nov 3, 2009
Charles E. King, 89, of Akron passed away November 3rd, 2009. Along with his parents Wilbur and Portia (Hargrove) King, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Jack King. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Kathryn and loving family: daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Taylor and Kelli (Joel) Barash; sons, Thomas and David King; grandchildren,...
Vivian Monica Abraham
Nov 3, 2009
Vivian Monica Abraham 12-20-1924 ~ 11-03-2009 Vivian was born and lived in Akron, OH all her life. She attended St. Mary Grade School and was a graduate of St, Mary High School. Vivian worked and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Vivian was born with an inherent disability to put herself before others. In lieu of her own dreams,...
Charles V. Spitali
Oct 30, 2009
Charles "Chuck" Spitali, 66, began his journey to Heaven Oct. 30, 2009. Chuck was born in Akron. He was a faithful member of St. Matthew Church and retired as Superintendent of the Maintenance Dept. of Summit Co. His favorite pastime was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Chuck is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Anna Burris;...
Mary S. Naberezny
Oct 25, 2009
Mary S. Naberezny, 91, a woman of strong faith went home to be with the Lord October 25, 2009. Mary was born in Elmora, PA on April 28, 1918 to the late Michael and Mary (Wenger) Naberezny. She was employed by the Akron Credit Bureau and was a faithful member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. Along with her parents,...
Eleanor T. Naska
Oct 21, 2009
Eleanor T Naska, 85, passed away Oct. 21, 2009. Eleanor was born in Akron to the late Joseph and Maria Blanco and lived in the Akron area all her life. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and her brother, Manuel Blanco. She is survived by many and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday,...
Raphael Rubino
Sep 27, 2009
On June 24, 1925 in Billings, Montana the sixth child of sixteen children was born to Nazarrio and Maria Schieno. Her name was Rafiala. In 1942 Raphael as she is called today came to Akron with her husband and started their family. They had four children. There came a time when all the responsibility fell upon her to raise the...
Robert Lee Wallin
Sep 27, 2009
Robert "Bob" Lee Wallin, 74, passed away September 27, 2009. Born in Akron, Bob was raised on North Hill. He worked for Terex and General Motors retiring after 24 years of service. He served in the US Army and was a member of the UAW. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Faye (Campbell) Wallin; and brother,...
Marilyn Catherine Davis RN
Sep 22, 2009
Marilyn Davis RN was born in Akron Ohio March 25, 1952 to Roy and Helen Mae Latham Hunt. She resided in Mogadore the past 25 years. She was a graduate of Akron General School of Nursing, class of 1973 and worked 27 years at Edwin Shaw Hospital. Marilyn was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church, a devoted Catholic who...
Lena Mary Drosenos
Sep 14, 2009
Lena M. Drosenos, 78, passed away suddenly September 14, 2009. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. "Mama" to us all, her family was the most important thing to her. Mama was known for her wonderful spaghetti and meatballs. No meal was complete without it. She was an avid reader of books and enjoyed her flowers and puzzles....
Mary Lou Boyle
Sep 9, 2009
Mary Lou Boyle, 86, passed away September 9, 2009 in Lake Barrington, IL. Mary Lou was born to the late Noble and Nelle (Charles) McFarland on March 3, 1923 in Belfountain, Ohio but lived in the Akron area for 55 years. She worked for the International Chemical Workers Union retiring in 1988. Mary Lou is preceded in death by her...
Gary R. Donatelli
Sep 8, 2009
Gary R. Donatelli, 60, passed away September 8, 2009, surrounded by his family, following a short, courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born and raised in Akron on North Hill and lived the last 22 years in Jackson Township. He attended Saint Martha Grade School and North High School. Gary worked as a tire builder for General Tire until the...
Joseph "Joe" William Gareri
Aug 13, 2009
Joseph William Gareri "Joe", 88, passed away August 13, 2009. Joe was born and raised in Akron. He was the Owner/Operator of Joe Gareri's Hub Caf until 1983. Joe then bartended at Twin Lakes Country Club until his death. Joe is preceded in by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Pamela Gareri; and sister, Edith Marshall. He is survived by his brother,...
W. John Heslep
Jul 26, 2009
W. John Heslep, 74, passed away July 26, 2009 in Chandler, AZ. John was born in Barberton, OH but has lived in AZ for the past 13 years. John retired from General Tire after 22 years and with Akron Standard after 10 years and was a professional Magician. He was a member of Clarence Mains VFW Post 1070, East Akron...
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