Obituaries
Utauna L. Alexoff
May 6, 2020
Utauna L Alexoff, 68, the heart and soul of our family, passed away May 6, 2020 at 2 pm. Born in Warren, Ohio, she lived in North Dakota, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania before finding a permanent home in Akron in 1987. Utauna always felt her greatest achievement was raising her four sons and instilling in them beliefs and values they carry...
Mark E. Harkless
May 6, 2020
Mark. E. Harkless, 53, of Akron passed away on May 6, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1966 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Central Hower. Mark worked as a Union Glazier for over 20 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, lighthouses, and spending time at the beach. Mark had a great sense of humor and was a loving...
Nancy Sue Calhoun
May 5, 2020
Nancy Sue Calhoun, age 89 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on May 9, 2020 at The Colony Healthcare Facility. She was born on May 5, 1931 in Seville, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Florence Irene (nee Long) Johnson. Nancy was a graduate of Seville High School and was a secretary for Seville Box Board. She loved going to...
Elizabeth Ann Broz
May 5, 2020
Elizabeth Ann "Sue" Broz, 64, passed away May 5, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Edith (Van Horn) Broz, she was a lifelong area resident. Sue retired from Summa Health System and she enjoyed having many pets over the years.Sue will be sadly missed by brothers, Joe (Diane) Broz, Dan (Lori) Broz; nieces and...
David F. Price
May 5, 2020
David F. Price, "Dave", age 81 of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Akron, died on May 5, 2020.He was born on November 29, 1938 in Brewster, Ohio, the son of the late John and Ann (nee Arthur) Price.Dave was a graduate of Buchtel High School and also the University of Akron where he attained a Masters Degree in Business. He worked...
Audrey Lovelace
May 5, 2020
Audrey Lovelace, 91, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. She was born in Akron, OH on July 17, 1928 to the late Homer and Icie Nichols ("Mother and Daddy"). Audrey was a homemaker and mother who truly loved raising her four children. She had a good sense of humor, an infectious smile and a beautiful head of white hair....
David D. Buffington
May 5, 2020
David D. Buffington passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on July 20, 1941, the son of George and Jane {Peterman} Buffington.David was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George Buffington, Don Gostlin and Bert Gostlin, granddaughter Nikki Mo, and mother-in-law Pearl Mackenzie.He will be dearly missed by his wife...
David L. Nixon
May 4, 2020
David L. Nixon, "Dave", age 69, passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late George and Betty (nee Griffith) Nixon. Dave grew up in Goodyear Heights, Ohio and graduated from East High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank...
Placido Ciraldo
May 4, 2020
Placido "Paul" Ciraldo, 83, passed away peacefully May 4, 2020.Paul was born April 15, 1937 in Bronte, Sicily to the late Alfio and Nunzia (Catania) Ciraldo and lived there until the age of eighteen before traveling by ship across the Atlantic Ocean and arriving in Akron, Ohio in 1955, where he made his home until his death. He found his...
Paul Edwin Milliken
May 4, 2020
Paul E. Milliken, 91, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Roy Raymond and Cenie Katherine Milliken. He served in the US Navy. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Art History, and received his law degree from The University of...
Gary R. Kapusinski
May 3, 2020
Gary R. Kapusinski, 71, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 3, 2020. He was born in Akron on February 19, 1949 to the late Robert and Leah Kapusinski. Gary was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and served honorably for two years. He retired from Acme after over 40 years of service. Gary...
William "Bill" Freeze
May 2, 2020
On May 2, 2020, Bill finally met an obstacle he couldn't overcome…COVID-19. He was born in 1941 weighing nearly fourteen pounds. He was injured at birth and for the first year and a half of his life, he had both arms in upright wooden braces. Early in February, he suffered a fall that fractured his pelvis and shoulder. After weeks...
Glenn R. Park
May 2, 2020
Glenn R. Park, "Bear", 77, of Akron, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born to parents Glenn H. and Helen L. Park on January 21, 1943 in Akron. Preceding him in death is his son, Lance Wargo.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ruth, of 43 years; sisters, Donna (Art) Covin,...
Viola May Vandegrift
May 1, 2020
Viola May Vandegrift, "Mam-Mam", age 79 of Coventry, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1941 in Akron, the daughter of the late Glenn and Grace (nee Coffee) Knapp. Viola was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, working outdoors and keeping an immaculate house. In the neighborhood she...
Joyce A. Rosen
May 1, 2020
Joyce A. Rosen, 75, passed away on May 1, 2020. She was born on June 16, 1944 to the late Robert and Nell White. Joyce worked for many years at the Firestone Country Club, where she loved entertaining and meeting the pro-golfers during tournaments. She enjoyed playing golf herself, and love spending time playing board and card games. Above all,...
Mary Eugenia Hylton
May 1, 2020
Mary Eugenia Hylton, age 93, of Akron passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was born on May 27, 1926 in Akron to Paul and Helen {Weaver} Pritchard. Preceding Mary in death along with her parents, are her husband of over 50 years, William E. Hylton, and two of their children, Terry Lee and Gerry Lynn Hylton. Left to...
John Robert Behon
May 1, 2020
John Robert Behon, 56, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, when Jesus came to meet him for their glorious fishing trip in HEAVEN. John was born to parents John Jr. and Dorothy (nee Foust) Behon on May 6, 1963 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Preceding him in death are his grandparents, and his father-in-law, Clinton Bibey.Left to cherish his...
Michelle Pritt
May 1, 2020
"Together Again"Ina M. "Michelle" Pritt, 84, of Stow, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2020, after many years of suffering. She was born on December 23, 1935 in Akron.Michelle loved music. Her favorites were Engelbert Humperdink, Bob Seger and Journey. She also enjoyed dancing at Rockin' on the River concerts in Cuyahoga Falls on...
Cecilia Rusky
May 1, 2020
Cecilia Rusky, age 96, born in her childhood home in Wheeling, WV on March 11, 1924, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. She spent most of her adult life in the Tiltonsville, OH area. Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna {Blaz} Staszewski, her husband of 12 years, Frank L. Rusky, Jr., four sisters and...
John Lee Pirt
May 1, 2020
John Lee Pirt, " Jack" 80, of Akron, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. John was born on February 12, 1940, in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania. His parents were Rosella and George Pirt, both deceased. Jack was preceded in death by sisters Mary Lou, Rose, and Bea, and brothers Bill and George. He is survived by his wife of 60...
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