Obituaries

Patricia L. Von Maluski (nee Beard)

Patricia L. Von Maluski (nee Beard)

Jun 4, 2019

Patricia L. Von Maluski (nee Beard), 84, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls, where she resided since 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her husband, Eugene “Gene” Von Maluski. She is survived by her siblings, Barb (Sam) Burnett, Jerry Beard; and sister-in-law, Madonna Beard. Her legacy includes...

Jeffery L. Burton

Jeffery L. Burton

Jun 2, 2019

Jeffery L. “Jeffro” Burton, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of The University of Akron and had been retired from Ramco Specialties for one year. Jeff was a Past Master and current Secretary of Wayfarer Lodge #789 F&AM, and a 32nd Degree MM, Scottish Rite Valley...

Clyde A. Tramill

Clyde A. Tramill

Jun 1, 2019

Clyde Allen Tramill passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 from esophageal cancer. He was born September 8, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Allen and Lillian Tramill. Clyde grew up in Tallmadge and lived out his life in Ellet. He worked 25 plus years for Nabisco in Lodi. Clyde was mechanically inclined and liked to tinker on small gasoline motors, especially...

Emily B. Marquette

Emily B. Marquette

May 28, 2019

"Together Again" Emily B. Marquette, age 86, of Uniontown, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio as the 12th of 13 children to William Lester and Eva Mae Alge. She enjoyed being raised in her large Catholic family. Emily met her husband-to-be, Phillip G. Marquette,...

Richard H. "Dick" Lohr

Richard H. "Dick" Lohr

May 28, 2019

SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Richard H. “Dick” Lohr, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019. Born in Barberton, he was an Akron area resident most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Dick was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church, a Volunteer Auxiliary of the Springfield Twp. Police Department (VASP), and a...

Mary L. Curry

Mary L. Curry

May 24, 2019

Mary L. Curry Mary Lynn Curry went home to be with her Lord on May 24, 2019, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio, to W. Richard and Mary M. (Kast) Curry on February 5, 1954. She is now with her mother who she dearly missed, having lost her mother at age 17. “God...

Betty J. Steele

Betty J. Steele

May 24, 2019

Betty J. Steele, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019. Born in Sutton, W. Va., she lived in the Rootstown area prior to moving to Zanesville. Betty’s hobbies included gardening and cooking. She enjoyed working with kids and was an animal lover, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and...

Florence M. Durkey

Florence M. Durkey

May 22, 2019

"Together Forever" Florence M. Durkey (Buhite) Florence M. Durkey, age 88, passed away on May 22, 2019. Florence was born in Uniontown Ohio, and lived in the Akron area her whole life. Florence graduated from Uniontown High School. Her nickname “Babe” came at an early age being the youngest of the family. Babe was a lead majorette for Uniontown High...

Susan Kennedy-Meese

Susan Kennedy-Meese

May 19, 2019

Susan Kennedy-Meese, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2019. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, she grew up in Mogadore, graduated from Mogadore High School, and was most recently a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Susan enjoyed computers and reading. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Kennedy; brother, Jerry Kennedy; and sister, Bonni O’Brien,...

Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson)

Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson)

May 19, 2019

Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson), age 68, passed away and went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a hard fought two-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated and loving wife, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as an avid reader and active member of Grace Church of Greater Akron. Victoria graduated from Buchtel High School and...

Rob Anderson

Rob Anderson

May 16, 2019

Rob Anderson, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Rob enjoyed drumming, video games and cars, especially Mustangs. Preceded in death by his uncle, Harry Riddle Jr., Rob is survived by his parents, Bob and Denise Anderson; brother, Anthony (Brooke) Anderson; grandparents, Jeanie...

Dean J. Weinstock

Dean J. Weinstock

May 15, 2019

Dean J. Weinstock, age 90, passed away on May 15, 2019. Born in Marietta, Ohio, he graduated from Marietta College and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Dean was proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was employed as an engineer at Goodyear Aerospace. He was an avid sportsman and amateur photographer, and...

Juanita Steele Carr Craft

Juanita Steele Carr Craft

May 14, 2019

Juanita Steele Carr Craft, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and her Dad on May 14, 2019. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she raised her family in Coventry and was a member of East Liberty Church of the Nazarene. Juanita enjoyed reading Westerns, fishing and time at Berlin, winters in Florida, square dancing, and most of all spending...

Homer O. Durst

Homer O. Durst

May 14, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Homer O. Durst, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Grantsville, Md., he lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. Mr. Durst retired from the Ford Motor Company in Bedford after 43 years of service. He was a member of Springfield Assembly of God and the U.A.W. Homer and...

Juanita Florence (Pletcher) Smith

Juanita Florence (Pletcher) Smith

May 12, 2019

Juanita Florence (Pletcher) Smith, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2019. Born in Clarington, Ohio, Juanita graduated from Clarington High School and married her loving husband, John Junior Smith, in 1946. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and participated with the Broccoli Belles. Juanita enjoyed gardening, reading, playing Dominoes, watching the...

William L. Kissel

William L. Kissel

May 11, 2019

RANDOLPH – William L. “Butch” Kissel, age 76, went to join his mother, Sophie, his father, Harry, his uncle, Casmir and his brother, Bobby in Heaven after passing away at his home on May 11, 2019. Born in Ravenna, he was a lifelong resident of Randolph. Butch retired from the trucking industry after many years of driving for Ryder Ranger...

Sharon G. Reynolds

Sharon G. Reynolds

May 8, 2019

SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Sharon G. Reynolds, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019. Born in Esserville, Va., she moved to Ohio at the age of four and spent the rest of her life in Springfield Township. Sharon retired from Springfield Township Schools where she was a cafeteria worker for many years. She was a...

Dennis D. Dodson

Dennis D. Dodson

May 8, 2019

Dennis D. Dodson took his first steps into Heaven on May 8, 2019, following his 29-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was known for his incredible strength and determination in the face of his illness. Denny was born to Perry and Beverly Dodson in Akron, Ohio, on November 2, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Ellet High School and...

Harold E. Sandusky

Harold E. Sandusky

May 7, 2019

Harold E. Sandusky, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. Born in Akron to Walter and Dorothy Sandusky, he was a lifetime area resident. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 43 years of service, and was a member of the...

Joseph F. "Joe" Molnar

Joseph F. "Joe" Molnar

May 6, 2019

SUFFIELD - Joseph F. "Joe" Molnar, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2019. Born in Akron to the late Joseph and Lillian Molnar, he had lived in Springfield Township and had resided the past 43 years in Suffield. Joe graduated from Hoban High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

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