Obituaries
George "Rio" Marez
Oct 26, 2025
George "Rio" Marez, 78, of Stow, passed away on October 25, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, TX on July 7, 1947 to the late Jose Sr. and Concepcion "Connie" {Garcia} Marez.
In addition to his parents, Rio was preceded in death by his brother Jose "Tony" Marez and sister Margie Perez.
Rio is survived by his loving daughters Connie (Bryan)...
Catherine A. Kenny
Oct 25, 2025
Catherine A. Kenny, (“Kay”,”Aunt”),103 (and a half) years old, passed away peacefully inTallmadge, Ohio,on October 25, 2025 in the company of her lucky family.
Kay was born on April 21, 1922 in New York ,NY to Joseph and Amanda Gardner. She experienced grief early in life with the loss of her father at the age of 10. She perfected her role...
Renate L. Moellmann
Oct 25, 2025
Renate L. Moellmann, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1935, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Renate was the proud wife of Guenter Moellmann, whom she met in Germany and shared 69 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they made their home in the United...
Donald W. Swank
Oct 25, 2025
Donald W. Swank of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1947, and was the youngest of five children. He moved with his family to Ohio in 1952. On April 20, 1968, he married his wife of 56 years, Helene Swank. They had two...
Paula Marie Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
Paula Marie Johnson, 52, of Akron, passed away at home with her family by her side on October 24, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1973 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and moved to Akron, Ohio as a child. Paula graduated from Garfield High School in 1990. Not long after, she caught the eye of a young man in her...
Charles W. Conger Jr. "Sonny"
Oct 24, 2025
Charles W. Conger Jr. “Sonny”, age 77, of Akron, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 with family by his side. Sonny was a kind and loving man with a big heart. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army. He liked to watch sports and he also coached girls softball for many years. He enjoyed golf and fishing....
Suzanne Kay Holata
Oct 24, 2025
Suzanne Kay Holata, born to Paul Baloun and Delora Cletzer in Medina, Ohio on June 10, 1952 passed away October 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Barbara Cygan, her husband Michael Holata, and her dear friend Eric Wagner.
Suzanne is survived by her stepdaughters, Sandra (Randell) Holata Diehl, Stephanie (Troy)...
Richard F. Gingo
Oct 24, 2025
Richard F. Gingo, age 81, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away on Friday October 24, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron on July 17, 1944 to the late Frank and Jessie Gingo.
A hardworking man, Rich spent many years as a skilled machinist before fulfilling his dream of owning and operating a...
Valerie Jean McAlister
Oct 22, 2025
Ms. Valerie Jean McAlister was born on August 23, 1995, in Akron, Ohio, the eldest child of Ruben and Johnnie McAlister. She peacefully departed this life on October 22, 2025, at the age of 70.
A lifelong resident of Akron, Valerie was deeply rooted in her community. She was a devoted member of both the Universal Temple of Truth and the...
Stanley Dumansky
Oct 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Stanley Dumansky
September 12, 1950 – October 22, 2025A faithful servant, loving soul, and humble man of God
Born in Hoxter, Germany in 1950, Stanley Dumansky was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1968. Stanley worked and retired from FEDEX after over 30+ years of service., known not just for his strong work ethic but for...
Mary Ann Trifiro
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Ann Trifiro, 83, of Norton, passed away on October 22, 2025 at Village of St. Edward Wadsworth. She was born in Akron on August 31, 1942 to the late Johnny O. and Eva {Bender} Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Trifiro in June of 2022.
Mary Ann is survived by...
James L. "Jim" Kavali
Oct 22, 2025
James L. "Jim" Kavali, 75, passed away peacefully at home October 22, 2025 surrounded by his family and best friend, Buddy. Born in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Ruth (Black) Kavali, he was a lifelong area resident. Jim graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1968 and retired from Pipefitters Local 219 in 2006. Known for his quick wit and sense...
Maxine Caton
Oct 22, 2025
Sadly after living just shy of 100 years, Maxine Caton departed to the sweet heavens where her husband along with two of her children and one grandchild were waiting for her mighty presence. She lived a life that was totally her way.
She was born November 3, 1925 in Carmel, Kentucky and graduated from Dennison High School. Maxine went on to...
Sharon L. Talley-Davis
Oct 21, 2025
Sharon Talley, age 64, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at Akron General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Wurzug, Germany, Sharon spent her childhood moving across the country as part of a proud military family. Those early experiences helped shape her strength, adaptability, and compassion—qualities she carried throughout her life. She eventually made Akron...
Carolyn "Mickey" McElwain-Lloyd
Oct 20, 2025
Carolyn M. "Mickey" McElwain-Lloyd, 83, of Tallmadge, passed away on October 20, 2025. She was born in Harrison Co., WV on January 8, 1942 to the late Chester and Carrie {Meadows} George.
In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by her husbands Charles McElwain and Thomas Lloyd, grandson Chuck McElwain and all of her siblings.
Mickey is survived by...
Carlene Scott
Oct 20, 2025
Carlene Scott, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
She was born on January 19, 1945 in Raccoon, Kentucky to the late Wheeler and Esther Ramey. She attended both Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and True Vine Old Regular Baptist Church. Carlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...
Milton Eugene Grant
Oct 19, 2025
Our beloved Milton Eugene Grant.
Milton Eugene Grant, born on July 27, 1938, in Mexico, Missouri, was the fourth of six children to Raymond and Gladys Grant. At the age of seven, Milton moved to Akron, Ohio, where he later graduated from the Old South High School in 1958. He was a proud father to three children: Yvette, Carla, and Garland.
On...
Winston D. Collins
Oct 19, 2025
Winston D. Collins, 82, passed away peacefully at home October 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in West Virginia to Everett Collins and Bessie Moore, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of his adult life. Winston was a U. S. Navy Veteran and he retired as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching NASCAR.
In addition...
Shirley M. Wasmund
Oct 19, 2025
In loving memory of Shirley M. Wasmund, who departed this world on October 19, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 19, 1933, in Cumberland, MD, Shirley brought immeasurable joy and warmth to those around her, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family.
Shirley was a woman of great humor,...
Irvin Eugene Stevens
Oct 18, 2025
Irvin Eugene Stevens passed away suddenly on October 18, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1937, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to the late Irvin O. Young and Alma M. Stevens. As a young man growing up in Pennsylvania, he was known to family and friends as “Gene.”
After graduating from high school in 1955, Irvin joined the United States Air Force....
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