OBITUARIES

Jun 22, 2007

Stella M. Sanker, 89, passed away peacefully, June 22, at the Hospice of VNS, Ridgewood Rd. She was born in Akron where she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Jennings Mother Singers, the Polish-American Club, and volunteered at Patterson Park, Saint Thomas Hospital, and many other North-Hill neighborhood organizations. Stella was preceded in death by her...

Jun 22, 2007

HUDSON-Eugene F. "Red" Napier (Napierkoski) of Hudson died peacefully and gently on Friday, June 22, 2007 surrounded by his family. A firm believer in God, Eugene was a loving father with a kind heart and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Eugene, formerly of North Hill, in Akron was a graduate of North High School and proudly...

Jun 21, 2007

Mary Madalene Gowin, 92, passed away June 21, 2007 in Raleigh, NC. Born in Wyatt, WV to the late Joseph and Amy (Mason) Kerns on June 22, 1914, Mary lived in the North Hill area most of her life. She was also a past member of North Hill Methodist Church. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by...

Jun 16, 2007

http://video.rnfilms.com/falcon_henn.flvAntoinette (Ann) Falcon, 92, passed away June 16, 2007. Ann was born Jan. 17, 1915 to the late Frank and Mary (Zylowski) Sokolowski. Ann was valedictorian of her 1933 Cuyahoga Falls High School Class. She worked 40 years as an executive secretary at Goodyear Aerospace. She was a 76 year resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a lifetime member of St....

Jun 4, 2007

http://video.rnfilms.com/ses_hen.flv UNIONTOWN-Vito Antonio Sestito passed away June 4, 2007, in his home. He had been sick for two years. Vito was born May 14, 1945 in San Vito Ionio, Italy. Son of the late Dante and Rosa Sestito, Vito came from Italy in 1965 to Bayonne, NJ. He married Rosa Murdocco in 1969 and had four children; Dante, Sonia, Stefania,...

May 25, 2007

May 23, 2007

Erik Jerome Cook "Rick", 46, passed away May 23, 2007. Born in Akron, Rick lived in Akron all his life. He was a 1979 graduate of St. Vincent St. Mary High School. Rick was a roofer by trade but worked for Houser Products for 20 years. He also loved animals, fishing and most of al his dog Buck. He loved...

Apr 28, 2007

FAIRLAWN-Ceal Long of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Ceal was born in Akron on July 29, 1913. She worked at BF Goodrich and the US Department of Defense, DCAS. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed driving her Pontiac Firebird and exercising with her friends. Ceal was preceded in death by her husband Russell Long; daughter, Judy...

Apr 27, 2007

Leona Cargill, nee Alward, 91, passed away April 27, 2007. Leona is preceded in death by her husband, Gayle; son, William "Sonny"; and great-great-grandson, Jayden. She is survived by her children, Judy Cozart, Lynda (Stan) Shimko, Tom ( Sharon ) Cargill, and daughter-in-law, Rita Cargill; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Beyond the gates our loved one finds happiness...

Apr 24, 2007

Cre Croghan, 93, left this earthly life and joined her Heavenly Father April 24, 2007. Cre was a life long resident of North Hill and a member of Chapel Hill Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Cre also lived in Bradenton, Florida, for several years during the winter months. She also vacationed several years in Peterborough, Canada. She loved to bowl, golf,...

Apr 23, 2007

AKRON- Thomas D. Drosenos, 77, passed away April 23, 2007. Born in Akron, Ohio, Thomas lived there all his life. He was a graduate of NorthHigh School and a member of Sons of Herman. He was an avid golf fan and loved his Bengals and Buckeyes. Thomas is preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony, Mike, Harry and George; and...

Apr 21, 2007

Doris Elizabeth Gunias (nee Parrish), 86, went home to the Lord on April 21, 2007. Doris was the devoted wife of Dr. James Gunias, mother of Dr. Marc W. Gunias, and grandmother of Jason, Aaron, and Lauren Gunias. Born in Pacific, Missouri, Doris was the eighth of nine children. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Cora...

Apr 12, 2007

Sandra Marie Panella (Dearmitt), 47, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her constant strength and compassion for life guided her through this most difficult journey. Sandy was a true hero to those that came to know her and admired by many for her positive outlook on life. Sandy found her main purpose...

Apr 1, 2007

Katherine E Landefeld, nee Vaughn and Pamer, 86, passed away on Palm Sunday. Born on in Limaville, OH on March 24, 1921 to the late Ivor and Esther (Lightner) Vaughn, Katherine lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ and their Mary Martha's Circle and 3M Fellowship. She...

Mar 29, 2007

Wyona "June" Finnie, 78 passed away at her home after a series of illnesses. Born in Louisville, KY to the late Omer and Mary (Liggett) VanHook on July 9, 1928, June lived in the Cuyahoga Falls and Akron areas most of her life. She was also a past member of Jappa Lodge and their Lady's Caldron. Along with her parents,...

Mar 15, 2007

Dorothy (Louise) Bitonti, 76, went home to be with the Lord, March 15, 2007. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Ellen (Wilcutt) Sinyard; brothers, Joel and Jerry Sinyard; and brother-in-laws, Joe and Russell Bitonti. She is survived by her husband Salvatore Bitonti of 49 years; brother-in-law, Albert; sister-in-laws, Mary Mancino, Helen Wallace, Christine Pulice, and Marge...

Mar 3, 2007

STOW-Edsel Secrest, 79, passed away March 3, 2007. Edsel was born in Cambridge Ohio on June 14, 1927 to the late Foster and Charlotte (McElwee) Secrest. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Navy. He loved everything mechanical and was a great fan of Thomas Edison. Edsel also was a retiree of...

Feb 22, 2007

TALLMADGE-Caterina Maria Cavallaro (Demasi) 89, passed away Feb. 22, 2007 at her residence. Born on Nov. 17, 1917 in San Nicola , Italy , to the late Antonio and Carmela (Manno) Demasi, Caterina moved to America and the Akron area in 1967. She had a strong belief in her faith. She recited the rosary everyday, loved to read books about...

Feb 10, 2007

Naomi Rilla Buterbaugh (Lemar), 90, passed away February 10, 2007. Born in Cambraigh County, PA, Naomi lived on North Hill most of her life. She was a wonderful wife and grandmother who loved playing cards and going fishing. Naomi is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Bordenkircher, Doris Beckett...

Feb 3, 2007

Donald P Barbuto, 63, passed away Feb. 3, 2007. Born in Akronon Nov. 29, 1943, to the late Vito and Connie (Constantine) Barbuto, Don lived in the Akronarea all his life. He was the owner/operator of Diversified Video Store until his retirement in 1990. He also served in the Navy during the Vietnam War Along with his parents, Don is...