Obituaries
Tracy S. Kot
Dec 20, 2023
Tracy Schartiger Kot passed away on December 20, 2023 after a two-year illness. She was 57 years old.
Born in Akron, Ohio on August 30, 1966 to Phyllis Schartiger, Tracy grew up in the area and attended Springfield High School. A member of the National Honor Society, Tracy was also active in the band and French club. After graduating in...
Christina L. Kuntzman
Dec 18, 2023
Christina Louise (May) Kuntzman, 49, of Suffield, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, December 18th, surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant but too quick fight against cancer.
She was born April 30th, 1974, in Akron, Ohio to James and Barbara (Strahlem) May. Chris grew up in Rootstown, Ohio, and loved being the star of any show,...
Rose Ann (Fuchs) (Poor) Deckard
Dec 14, 2023
Rose Ann was born in Akron to John and Anna Fuchs on December 14, 1929.
She was a 1947 graduate of Springfield High School and was employed at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Springfield local schools, and Babcock & Wilcox. She had many interests in life, but above all, cherished her relationships with family and many friends. Faith and family were at the foundation of her...
Bernice Catherine Snoderly
Dec 10, 2023
Bernice Catherine Snoderly, born February 14, 1935 grew up Somerset, Kentucky to Fred and Leslie Barnett passed into the kingdom of God on December 10, 2023. Cathy grew up in Somerset, moved to Elyria, OH and began her career with Mid-Continent Telephone (AllTel) as an operator. Working for AllTel she moved up the corporate ladder into a management position as...
Fay Frank Stump
Dec 6, 2023
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Fay Frank Stump, age 78 of North Canton, OH passed away peacefully following a long-term illness. Fay was born July 8, 1945 in Akron, OH.
Preceded in his death by his devoted wife of 54 years Nancy, parents Gordan and Anna Stump, sister Carol Marsh, brothers Ted Stump and Larry Stump. Fay will always be remembered...
Twyla I. Roman
Dec 1, 2023
Twyla Roman, 82 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2023.
She grew up in Brimfield and graduated from Kent State University High School. She married John Roman on May 15, 1960 and they raised their two daughters in Springfield Twp. where she served as a Township Trustee from 1982-1994. In 1995,...
Patrick T. Quigley
Nov 30, 2023
Patrick T. Quigley (PT), age 78, passed away November 30, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19, 1945 to Bill and Inez Quigley.
Pat grew up in Lakemore, Ohio where he attended Springfield High School, class of 1964. Pat was an Army veteran. He served December 1965 through December 1967, during which he served in...
Frederick Charles Pero
Nov 28, 2023
Frederick C. Pero, 91, passed away November 28, 2023.
A lifetime resident of Suffield, he graduated from Suffield High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired from General Tire and Schumacher Lumber. Fred was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Vets. His hobbies included farming, golfing and bowling. He also enjoyed playing...
Carol S. Beasley
Nov 24, 2023
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7
Carol Sue Beasley, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2023. Born in Walkersville, West Virginia, she lived in Akron, Ohio. Carol graduated from Central High School. She was retired from Buchtel High School. Carol was...
Nancy J. Legazza
Nov 22, 2023
Nancy J. Legazza, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023.
Born January 2, 1944 to John and Goldie Legazza, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She worked as a babysitter and later as a food server for a retirement home. Nancy was a member of St. Matthew Parish and took pride in being pro-life....
Duain N. Ely
Nov 21, 2023
Duain N. Ely, 88, passed away on November 21, 2023. Born and raised in the Alliance area, he was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School. He was a Springfield Township resident and was employed at BF Goodrich as an engineer for 40 years. Duain was a little league baseball coach and loved to watch his grandchildren play sports. He...
Shirley J. Kerrigan
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley Joanne Kerrigan, 88, passed away November 19, 2023.
Born in 1935, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School and worked at J.C.Penney. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She loved feeding and taking care of animals and adventures with her sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Irvin Tietz.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Kim...
John Kurtz
Nov 18, 2023
John E. Kurtz, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023.
Born in Akron, Ohio, He was a resident of Uniontown, Ohio. John graduated from Mogadore High School. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. John was an avid hunter and outdoorsman....
Lynette D. Cutrufello
Nov 16, 2023
Lynette Denise Cutrufello, 53, of Akron, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 16th, 2023.
Lynette was born on May 1st, 1970, to Douglas and Marilyn Vanek in Akron, OH. After Lynette graduated from Ellet High School in 1988, she went on to study Nursing at The University of Akron. After graduating with a degree in Nursing, she...
James P. McCombs
Nov 13, 2023
James P. McCombs, 97, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023.
Born in Richwood, WV, he was a resident of the Akron and Uniontown area. James served in the U.S. Navy WWII and worked for Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin for 38 years. He was a member of the Goodyear Hunting & Fishing club and enjoyed gardening, fishing,...
Joyce I. Finkel
Nov 12, 2023
Joyce Irene Finkel, 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 12th, 2023.
She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29th, 1944 to the late Albert and Beaulah Snyder, she was the youngest of eighteen children. A graduate of Garfield High School, Joyce worked for Nobil Shoe Company. Besides enjoying the time she spent with her family,...
Lyle R. Stalnaker Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Russ (81) passed away November 10th after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born December 12, 1941 in Weston W.Va. He moved to Akron at age 18, after graduating from Normantown High School in Normantown W.VA. Once in Akron, during a blind date he met the love of his life, Jane Young. Russ retired with 30 yrs. of service from Goodyear...
James F. Korenz
Nov 7, 2023
James F. Korenz, 76, passed away November 7, 2023.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Uniontown. He graduated from the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed HAM radio, 3D printing, geocaching, and biking.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. and Pauline Korenz....
Barbara A. Pollock
Nov 6, 2023
Barbara A. Pollock, 81, passed away November 6, 2023.
Born in Akron, she lived in both Mogadore and the Akron area, graduating from Central High School. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with family and friends. Barbara was a loving person, always thinking about others and interested in them. She always had a positive impact on her children, grandchildren, niece...
John R. Seaburn
Nov 4, 2023
John R. Seaburn, 88, passed away on November 4, 2023.
Born in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a resident of Akron. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School and completed 2 years at Geneva College in PA. John served 8 years in the Air Force and was employed as a Sports Writer for both the Canton Repository for 10 years...
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