Obituaries

Marianne Revesz

Marianne Revesz

Aug 3, 2021

Marianne Elizabeth Grossmayer Revesz, born April 21, 1944, of Copley, passed away on August 3, 2021. Married since February, 1962, she married the love of her life, Joseph Revesz. She was the first and favorite of seven; preceded in heaven by her parents, Elizabeth Rauch and David Grossmayer, daughter, Anna Marie, and great granddaughter, Gwenevere Elizabeth. She was a devoted...

Cilla Falcione

Cilla Falcione

Jul 30, 2021

Cilla (Zarzour) Falcione, age 56; born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Daughter of the late Fred Zarzour and Dorothy Zarzour (Cummins). Wife of Bryan Falcione. Passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 after losing her battle with cancer. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Bryan. Her eight children, Adalin, Larissa, Jasmine (James), Zachary, Nolan (Meghan),...

Allison Bentley

Allison Bentley

Jul 30, 2021

Allison Rose Bentley, 47, the sweetest lady on Earth, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2021. She was born February 17, 1974 in Akron, Ohio; she graduated from Akron East High School in 1992. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Akron. Allison, a teacher at Ellet High School, was truly beloved by all...

Shirley Davis

Shirley Davis

Jul 28, 2021

Shirley Ann Davis, 91, was called home on July 28, 2021. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 66 years, Robert C. Davis of Akron Ohio, her sons, Robert J Davis (Erika) of Carthage, North Carolina, John Charles Davis (Rachel) of Wadsworth, Ohio, several nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Preceded in death by her daughter,...

Alexander McNair

Alexander McNair

Jul 27, 2021

Alexander J. McNair, 95, of West Akron, a retired Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. finance executive, died Tuesday,July 27, 2021 at Summa Health's Akron City Hospital. He was a man who always knew what he wanted and worked to get the desired results. He worked for Firestone from 1948 to 1983 when he retired as executive vice president in the...

William Phillips Jr.

William Phillips Jr.

Jul 25, 2021

William D. Phillips Jr. born on June 11, 1972 in Fort Hood, Texas to the late, William Sr. and Donna Phillips, passed away on July 25, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his brother. William is survived by his three daughters, Sabrina (Sheldon) Sommers, Cheyenne Phillips, and Cassidy Phillips; a son William D. Phillips III; one grandson; five...

Carl Gilreath

Carl Gilreath

Jul 25, 2021

Carl G. Gilreath of Wadsworth, OH passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021, at Akron General Hospital. Carl was born August 3, 1941 in Burbank, OH, to the late Charles and Louise (Romick) Gilreath. Carl graduated from Copley High School. He worked in the auto business starting with Terex and retiring from GM after 30+ years. Carl loved riding his...

Mary Mercer

Mary Mercer

Jul 24, 2021

Mary Magdalene Deuel Mercer, 93, known as "Mae" and widow of former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Chairman Robert E. "Bob" Mercer, died of natural causes at her Akron, Ohio home on Saturday, July 24. Mae, known for her sense of humor and irrepressible optimism, was active in community circles with the Women's Board of Children's Hospital, the "Keep...

Louise Williams

Louise Williams

Jul 22, 2021

Louise Theresa Sammarone-Williams, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Akron, Ohio on 21 July 2021. She was born 9 September 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. The daughter of Anthony, Sr. and Felicia Mary (Bascille-Nittoli) Sammarone. She attended Rayen High School and graduated from South High School in 1944. After graduation she worked in the stationary department...

Brian Jones

Brian Jones

Jul 16, 2021

Brian K. Jones, 60, passed away on July 16, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1961 in Stow. Brian graduated from Stow High School in 1979. Preceded in death by his parents Mary Ann Jones and Jim Jones. He is survived by siblings, Kim (Glenn) Helms, Tim (Debbie) Jones, Becky Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Tom (Colleen) Jones, Susan (Joe,...

Robert Hummel

Robert Hummel

Jul 15, 2021

Robert Ernest Hummel, 81, an avid fisherman, cast his last line and passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio on February 14th 1940 and it is only through the grace of God and his father's good sense, that he wasn't named Valentine. Bob was a quiet, introspective, good natured man of integrity. He...

Donald Pavlik

Donald Pavlik

Jul 10, 2021

Donald W Pavlik entered into rest on July 10, 2021, due to heart failure, which is ironic as his heart is one thing that he shared with everyone. He took his love of technology and served his local church and feast sites by operating the audio/video system. Don had an infectious laugh and smile and maintained his sense of humor...

Pamela Cover

Pamela Cover

Jul 8, 2021

Pamela J. Cover, age 70, of Akron, passed away on July 8, 2021. Pamela was born in Canton, OH to Eugene and Pauline Ritchie. Pamela was married to James R. Cover, whom preceded her in death on May 8, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her father. Pamela is survived by her mother, daughters, Michelle (Harry) Stover,...

Kaiden Diller

Kaiden Diller

Jul 6, 2021

Kaiden NakoaRowan Diller, born May 21, 2021, crossed The Veil to join his ancestors on July 6, 2021. Kaiden was the son of Denim and Kaitlyn (Rowand) Diller of Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his big brother, Tristan; Aunt Ceridwyn Rowand; Maternal grandparents, Chris and Jessy Rowand; Paternal grandmother, Jennifer Diller; Maternal great grandmother, Linda Zajdowicz; Paternal great...

Charles Mills

Charles Mills

Jul 6, 2021

Charles R. Mills, 57, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mary Crouch

Mary Crouch

Jul 5, 2021

Mary Darling Crouch, age 86, went to be with the Lord in her forever home on July 5, 2021. She was born in Copley to the late Leland and Marjorie Snyder. Mary married Dorsey Crouch Jr. of Seymour, Indiana on April 12, 1952 in Seymour, Indiana and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1997. She was also preceded...

Shirley Adams

Shirley Adams

Jul 5, 2021

Shirley Iris Adams, born May 22, 1933 to Harry Milton Ward and Violet Mae Ward in Sandusky, Ohio and passed from this world to join her heavenly father on July 5, 2021 at the Summa Barberton Hospital, surrounded by family. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Harry Ward, mother Violet Ward, brother Ronald (Rocky) Ward, sister Marlene...

Dorothy Snow

Dorothy Snow

Jul 2, 2021

Dorothy Louise Snow, 90, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Pressley and Iris Hanks (Georgiana, AL); sister Allene Bolling (Montogmery, AL); brothers Lewis Hanks (Georgiana, AL) and Billy Hanks (Carlton, GA) ; husband Boyce; son Steven Orsich (Akron, Ohio). She is survived by brother and sister-in-law Gary and Sheridan Hanks (Georgiana,...

David Samples

David Samples

Jul 1, 2021

To my son, David Samples, September 9, 1961- July 1, 2021, I have never done anything in my life as hard as saying goodbye to one of my children. Rest in the loving arms of the Lord Our God, until we are together again. My love will be with you the rest of my life. R.I.P. my loving son....

Lois Bullard

Lois Bullard

Jun 26, 2021

Lois Bullard (Laimon) went home to the Lord peacefully at Summa Akron City Hospital on June 26, 2021 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 75. Lois is survived by her children, Randall Bullard, David (Bethany) Bullard & Emily (Henry) Kulhawick and by her siblings Margaret Stovall (Laimon), Bill Laimon & John Laimon. Lois was born on July 14,...