Obituaries

Edward Collins

Edward Collins

May 16, 2024

Edward Collins, age 76, of Akron, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday May 16, 2024. He was born in Akron on December 22, 1947 to the late Edward M. and Peggy (Paris) Collins. He graduated from Central High School and attained a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Akron. He is survived...

John L. Arvai

John L. Arvai

May 15, 2024

John L. "Jack" Arvai, 80, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1943 to the late Steve and Julia {Levay} Arvai.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother Steve Arvai, sister Marian Danker and brother-in-law Butch (Linda) Oznowich. On September 14, 1963 he married Mary Ann {Oznowich} Arvai,...

William J. Miller, Sr.

William J. Miller, Sr.

May 14, 2024

William J. Miller, Sr., 78, of Kent, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born on May 25, 1945 to the late Edwin and Edith Miller in Ravenna, Ohio. He graduated from Kent High School in 1963. After graduation, William worked at the Ravenna Arsenal. He also served 13 faithful years as a...

Ernest J. Tarle, Iii

Ernest J. Tarle, Iii

May 13, 2024

Ernest James Tarle, 37, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2024. Known to many as "Ernie," he was born on March 20, 1987, in Akron, Ohio.Ernie was a kind and loving soul who always extended a helping hand to others, even in the face of adversity. His unique sense of humor never failed to bring a smile to...

Jerry E. Reed

Jerry E. Reed

May 13, 2024

Jerry Edward Reed, of Akron, Ohio passed away on May 13, 2024. Jerry was born on November 9, 1931, in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from East High School in 1950 and joined the United States Navy in January of 1951. While on brief leave from the Navy he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Crew, in Akron, Ohio....

Meredith Therese Gabrielle Johnson

Meredith Therese Gabrielle Johnson

May 12, 2024

Meredith Therese Gabrielle Johnson, 37, passed away peacefully at home on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, she resided in the area most of her life. After being diagnosed with cancer, Meredith ambitiously attended and graduated from Stark State with an associate's degree while also raising her daughters. She was a strong, positive and loving person who...

Waleah R. Chadima

Waleah R. Chadima

May 12, 2024

Waleah R. Chadima, 85, of Alliance, passed away on May 12, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1938 to the late Andrew and Delia {Huggins} Morris.In addition to her parents, Waleah was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerry in 2015, their son Ronnie Chadima in 1972 and her siblings Eleanor, Edna, Carl and Rosalie. Waleah is survived...

Mathew Robert Green

Mathew Robert Green

May 12, 2024

Mathew "Bob" Robert Green, age 77, of Beloit passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born in Barberton on July 31, 1946, to the late Mathew J. and Norma (Boylen) Green. He was a graduate of Manchester High School class of 1965. Bob joined the Air Force where he spent 3 years stationed in Japan. He then worked at...

Heather Lynn King

Heather Lynn King

May 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Heather Lynn King1981 - 2024Heather Lynn King, 42, of Hartville returned to the loving hands of her Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Heather was born on December 4, 1981, in Wuerzburg, Germany to Marcia Moore King and the late Daniel Thornton King, Sr. In addition to her father, Heather was preceded in death by her...

Helen K. Brown

Helen K. Brown

May 11, 2024

Helen Kathryn Brown, age 82, of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 11, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia to Jeremiah Walker and Gladys Catherine (Norman) Meadows. She married Adam Brown in 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia. They moved to Ohio in 1959.She retired from Cambridge Home Health Care....

Alice Ann Ferrell

Alice Ann Ferrell

May 11, 2024

Alice Ann Ferrell, 87, passed away peacefully May 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was caring, selfless and very giving to others. A longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, she was well loved by all that knew her. Alice was a longstanding member of the Bailey Road Christian Church. She enjoyed...

John A. Regenos

John A. Regenos

May 11, 2024

John Alan Regenos, 74, passed away May 11, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana. His family moved to Ohio in 1961, He graduated from Springfield High School in Akron, Ohio. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, traveling throughout the Mediterranean.One of his greatest pleasures was roller skating competitively. His coach and cherished friend for...

Dana D. Krizo

Dana D. Krizo

May 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dana Krizo, who left us on May 9, 2024. Dana was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a woman of unwavering faith. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Born November 6, 1983, Dana was the beloved daughter to Denise Krizo and the late Mark Krizo. She...

Patricia Ann Prather

Patricia Ann Prather

May 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Prather, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024. She was born in Warren, Ohio to the late William and Mary Magill. Patricia received her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. She taught at Cuyahoga Falls High School, University of Akron, and the Academy of Court Reporting in Akron. Patricia...

Neva Irene Ucker

Neva Irene Ucker

May 8, 2024

Neva Irene (Benson) Ucker, 103, passed away peacefully May 8, 2024 in her home. Born November 17, 1920 in Londonderry, Ohio to Orland and Viota (Swaney) Benson, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of her adult life. She was a graduate of the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Gallipolis, Ohio, and held the rank of 1st Lieutenant...

Vanessa Ann Moore

Vanessa Ann Moore

May 8, 2024

Vanessa Ann Moore (Sloey)Vanessa Ann Moore (Sloey), age 72, of Ravenna, Ohio died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Vanessa was born April 13, 1952 in Ravenna, Ohio to Harry Martin Sloey and Medeline Julie Sloey (Racz). She was the youngest of seven children. She is preceeded in death by both of her parents as well as her...

Betty Joan Caskey

Betty Joan Caskey

May 7, 2024

Betty Joan Caskey, 82, of Garnett, SC passed away on May 7, 2024 at The Colony Health Care Center. She was born on April 11, 1942 in Tallmadge, OH, and was raised by late parents Carl and Veronica Smith. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister Aleta Polk and brother, Forrest "Bill" Hilbish II.Betty...

Michael Troy Myers

Michael Troy Myers

May 7, 2024

Michael Troy Myers, 74, of Akron passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born in Akron on June 19, 1949, to the late Edwin and Helen Myers. He graduated from special education Springfield High School. He was an avid fisherman. Mike was the greatest coffee maker at the AA meetings. He enjoyed being apart of the groups all over...

Sebastian Matthew Appleby

Sebastian Matthew Appleby

May 6, 2024

Sebastian Matthew Appleby, age 19, passed away tragically and suddenly sometime during the early morning hours on Monday 05/06/2024. Sebastian had a brilliant mind and was looking forward to attending Akron University in the fall on a merit scholarship for business and accounting and was a proud member of the carpenters union.Sebastian was a true lover of life, art, anime,...

Joyce Ann Cassidy

Joyce Ann Cassidy

May 6, 2024

Joyce A. Cassidy, 81, of Hartville, passed away on May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 12, 1943 to the late Woodrow "Woody" and Geraldine "Gerry" Smith. Joyce worked as a supervisor in the printing department at Dairy Mart in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was a member of the Southeast Church of Christ. She enjoyed watching...

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