Obituaries

Robert Mandala

Robert Mandala

Feb 3, 2020

On Monday, February 3, 2020, Robert “Bob” Michael Mandala, loving husband and devoted father of five, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 60. Bob was born on May 8, 1959 to Anthony and Theresa Mandala. He was the youngest of five and was lovingly referred to as “the tendership”. Bob had an ornery and adventurous childhood...

Earl Miller III

Earl Miller III

Feb 1, 2020

Earl M. Miller III, age 56, passed away on February 1, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Earl Jr. and Shirley Miller. Preceded in death by his uncle, Dan Johnson, aunt, Joann France and grandfather, Earl M. Miller, Sr.; he is survived by his wife, Jodi Miller; children, Shade and Summer Stanley; grandson, Isaac Stanley;...

Amanda Anger-Mosansky

Amanda Anger-Mosansky

Jan 31, 2020

Amanda Anger-Mosansky, age 46, passed away on January 31, 2020. She loved her children dearly and took home any stray animal. She was preceded in death by father, Robert L. Anger, Jr.; she is survived by her mother, Marsha Anger; husband, Gregory Mosansky; children, Nathan C. Huff and Paige N. Huff; grandchildren, Gage and Jace. Graveside service will be 2:00pm...

Roger Clark

Roger Clark

Jan 28, 2020

Roger Clark, 77, passed away on January 28, 2020.

Mr. James Mathews

Mr. James Mathews

Jan 26, 2020

James A. Mathews (Jim), 78, of Norton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by family. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio to Rudy and Mary Mathews on March 5 th , 1941. He went to Akron South High School and graduated in 1959. He served four years in the United States Air Force stationed in the Upper...

Mrs. Marilyn Guenther

Mrs. Marilyn Guenther

Jan 24, 2020

Marilyn Guenther, born December 30, 1930 in Akron died January 24 at the Village of St. Edward Nursing. She worked for many years at the Hallmark gift shop in Summit Mall and also did some volunteering at St. Thomas Hospital. Marilyn’s happiest moments were spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her siblings Jack, Dick, and...

Olive Graham

Olive Graham

Jan 21, 2020

Olive Virginia Graham passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Justin Rogers Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was 88 years old. Born to Paul and Cora Gorby in 1931, Olive spent her youth in Paonia, Colorado and Wheeling, West Virginia. She attended high school in Wheeling and married her husband, Garth, there in 1950. Moving to Akron...

Louise Farris

Louise Farris

Jan 21, 2020

Passed away January 21, 2020 with her family at her side. Born March 1, 1948, Louise grew up in West Akron with two brothers. She attended Erie Island, Simon Perkins and Buchtel High School (Class of 1966). A graduate of the University of Akron (1970), she became a teacher. Louise is predeceased by her mother and father, Julia Darah Farris...

Mrs. Carole Fraraccio

Mrs. Carole Fraraccio

Jan 20, 2020

Carole A. Fraraccio was born in Akron, Ohio on September 20, 1941. She ascended to Heaven while lovingly surrounded by her children, grandchildren and friends on Monday, January 20, 2020. Carole attended St. Vincents school through eighth grade, then Buchtel HS and graduated in 1959 from Garfield HS in Akron. Carole received a bachelors degree from the University of Akron....

Faye Grady

Faye Grady

Jan 19, 2020

Faye L. Grady (Horn), passed away peacefully with her family by her side January 19, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Peggy (Tom) Hartney, Earl (Dottie) Horn and brother, Gary Horn; she is survived by daughters, Erin (Rubin) Grady, Tara (Joey) Grady; grandson, Logan; sisters, Rita (Dick) Kelley, Darlene (Bob) Haren; brother, Earl (Dody) Horn; high school sweetheart, Rick Grady...

Herbert Wayne

Herbert Wayne

Jan 18, 2020

Herbert C.Wayne, age 83, passed away on January 18, 2020. He was born in Youngstown, OH to the late Randall and Helen Wayne. Herbert dedicated his work services to the textile industry for over 40 years. This Ohio-born Florida lover adored the water and fishing and hanging at the Tiki bar, where he was a well-loved bartender during his retirement...

Anne Petit

Anne Petit

Jan 18, 2020

Anne Roberta Petit (Baby Anne McGrath), age 81, of Akron, Ohio rose peacefully to meet her God in her new life on January 18, 2020, in the afternoon, just in time for her sister, Claire's, birthday party. Anne was in the loving company of her children, sons and daughter-in laws, and grandchildren as she entered Heaven to meet her parents,...

James Raines

James Raines

Jan 17, 2020

James B. Raines at the age of 90 passed away on January 17, 2020. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary K. Raines and grandson, Eric G. Raines. He was born on February 10, 1929 to Harold C. and Maciel F. Raines. James joined the Navy at an early age and served in WWII. He then rejoined the Army...

Gary Slack

Gary Slack

Jan 16, 2020

Gary "Michael" Slack, 56, passed away in his sleep on January 16, 2020. Michael, who was born on May 16, 1963, lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio, for several years he has called Akron his home. Affectionately called "The Mayor of Akron," he loved to show off his city of choice and always seemed to know someone everywhere...

Molly Klein

Molly Klein

Jan 15, 2020

May 31, 1932 – January 15, 2020 A fine woman, loving wife and mother has gone home to her Heavenly Father. She loved her family, camping and traveling. Card playing with her sisters-in-law was truly enjoyed. The Indians and grandchildren’s sporting events were always a favorite. Molly especially enjoyed cooking. Her legendary cheeseburgers are still remembered by all. She attended...

Hale McCann Jr.

Hale McCann Jr.

Jan 14, 2020

Hale S. McCann Jr. age 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Hale was the beloved husband of Constance (nee Colonie); devoted father of Bruce McCann (Michele), Sylvia McCann (Don Browne), Keith McCann (Paulette) and Angela McCann (Dave Ziegler); loving grandfather of Nina, Cody, Tyler, Sonora, Adam, Mike, Maddison, Jeremy, Amanda, Iric, Tayler and Joseph;...

Geneva Rauch

Geneva Rauch

Dec 31, 2019

Geneva M. Rauch, age 86, passed away on December 31, 2019. Geneva was born in Nebo, WV to the late Lee and Obelia Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rauch and 9 siblings; she is survived by children, Rick (Holly) Rauch, Donna (Mike) Griesmer, Jim Rauch and Kathy (Bill) Donhiser; grandchildren, Rob and Monica Rauch, Joe...

Kathryn Butler

Kathryn Butler

Dec 28, 2019

Kathryn Butler, age 77, passed away on December 28, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late James Sr. and Mary Butler. She is survived by her brother, James Jr. (Sandra) Butler and sister, Rosemary Fox; nephews, Monty and Michael Butler and 2 great nieces, Abigail and Lily Butler. Cremation has taken place and there will not be any...

Joyce Walsh

Joyce Walsh

Dec 24, 2019

Joyce Marie (Adams) Walsh passed peacefully December 24, 2019, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Tommy, children Jeff, Chris (Dave) Kormushoff, Teri (Tony) Parasson, and her grandchildren Kalie, Bethany, Nicholas, Anna, Lauren and Katie, brother John Adams and loving niece and nephew Dawn (Norman) Harold and Johnny Adams. She was preceded in...

David Mokris

David Mokris

Dec 16, 2019

David Donald Mokris, 94 years, passed away Monday December 16, 2019. Services are pending. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.