Obituaries

Wayne Koch

Wayne Koch

Apr 19, 2019

Wayne Franklin Koch, 83 years, passed away Friday April 19, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Zachary Hirt

Zachary Hirt

Apr 19, 2019

Zack Hirt, age 43, passed away in Akron, Ohio on Friday, April 19, 2019. Zack was born in Akron on July 16, 1975. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Sue; twin brother Erick; sister Jennifer; wife Lisa, as well as numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Zack loved reading, photography, gardening, records and collectable figurines. He was an...

Valorie Casto

Valorie Casto

Apr 16, 2019

Valorie Lynn Casto, 70 years, passed away Tuesday April 16, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman

Apr 13, 2019

Mark Alan Chapman, age 66, passed away April 13, 2019. He was born on November 29, 1952 in Akron to the late Dean and Gladys Chapman. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale E. Chapman; and sister, Kathleen Burger; he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marcy; sisters, Cheryl (Norman) Beal and P (Edward) Halpin; brother, Craig...

Michael Morris

Michael Morris

Apr 13, 2019

Michael S. Morris passed away suddenly on April 13, 2019. He was born and raised in Akron and attended Highland High School. Michael was a free spirit who enjoyed cooking, fishing trips to Canada, cars and lived life to the fullest. He was preceded in death by his parents Christine and Christopher; brother Matthew and grandfathers Robert Morris and John...

Gregory Wilson

Gregory Wilson

Apr 9, 2019

Gregory Scott Wilson, born September 12, 1957, passed away unexpectedly April 9, 2019. Greg was preceded in death by his father, George E.; he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy; his mother, Charlene; sisters Reni and Georganne; brother Steve; nieces and nephews John Bellotti, Maria Tiegs, Steven, Kevin and Marissa Wilson, Thomas and Jamie Krill, Kelly (Tommie)...

Annamarie Ginter

Annamarie Ginter

Apr 9, 2019

Annamarie (Bukszar) Ginter, age 92, passed away on April 9, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Anna (Kovach) and John Bukszar, her husband William (Bill), brothers Edward, Raymond, and John (Buck), and son Raymond. Survived by brother Walter, sister-in-law Marge Bukszar, daughter Mary Ann Michalski, son William J. (Marie) Ginter, eight grandchildren, nine great-grand children and two great-great grandchildren,...

Sandra Moore

Sandra Moore

Apr 8, 2019

Sandra A. Moore, 70, of Akron, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Thank you to all those who helped ease her pain. She was born January 11, 1949. Preceded in death by David Moore; her parents Betty Brentlinger and Louis Massa, sisters Linda Massa and Toni Bates. Sandy will be dearly missed by...

John Ventrone

John Ventrone

Apr 5, 2019

John Anthony Ventrone, 55 passed away suddenly on Friday April 5, 2019. John was born and raised in Akron Ohio until he joined and served in the United States Navy from 1989-1994. John is survived by his wife Nancy J. Ventrone, his three children, Anastasia, Thomas (Tiffany), James (Kimberly) & six grandchildren: Ryan, Anthony, Eliza, Parker, Kaydence, & Lilly ;his...

Betty Kohler

Betty Kohler

Apr 4, 2019

I lost my best friend, my mom, on April 4, 2019 at age 97. We lost dad 42 years ago and she felt she had to go to work and went through Women's Network. She worked at Spartan's and was there when the roof collapsed. She worked at Klein's, Sav-Mor Drug till well into her 80's . Preceded in death...

Leo Riegler

Leo Riegler

Apr 2, 2019

Leo Michael Riegler 'Mike' passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio, July 7, 1936, the son of the late Leo Joseph Riegler and Helen (Jacobs) Riegler. Mike owned and operated Riegler's Blake Body Shop for numerous years. He was a boat captain and loved fishing, boating, traveling the Great Lakes ports and Canada, especially trips to...

Daniel Noel

Daniel Noel

Apr 1, 2019

May 1, 1956 - April 1, 2019 Daniel James Noel (Skip) passed away peacefully Monday morning, surrounded by the comfort and care of his daughter and family. He is prececed in death by his best friend and son Christopher James Noel, his loving mother Lucile Noel, father James Noel and two angel grandchildren Alex Noel and Cohen Lamb. He is...

Maria McAllister

Maria McAllister

Mar 30, 2019

Maria S. McAllister 93, died peacefully Saturday evening March 30, 2019 at home, Maria was born in RGS, Brazil and after meeting and marrying her husband there, moved with her family to ther cherished, adopted hometown Akron, in 1965. She is survived by children, Alexander, Lucie, Andrew, beloved granddaughters Clara and Luiza McAllister, as well as countless devoted friends, many...

Mary Brennan

Mary Brennan

Mar 30, 2019

Mary Irene Brennan, 85, of West Akron, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 30 with her family by her side. Mary was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 15, 1933 to Harold and Irene Walsh. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Akron, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, Richard K. (Dick) Brennan. Later, she earned...

Richard Bartek

Richard Bartek

Mar 28, 2019

Richard John Bartek, 68, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. He is a lifelong resident of Akron. Rick taught industrial arts for the Nordonia Hills Schools. In later years he worked as a vocational evaluator for Edwin Shaw Hospital and Ackerman Vocational Services. Rick was a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed music and spending time with family....

Roger Gilbert

Roger Gilbert

Mar 27, 2019

Roger Scott Gilbert, 67 passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2019. He was born on June 24, 1951. He was a lifetime resident of Springfield Township. He was preceded in death by his parents Roger and Louise Gilbert. Brothers, Kirbie and Michael Burns and sister, Linda Terry. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Gilbert of 46 years:...

Joseph Foster

Joseph Foster

Mar 27, 2019

Joseph Bradley Foster, age 49, passed away on March 27, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, William Foster; sister, Linda Rounds; brothers Bil and Brian Foster; grandparents; He is survived by his fiance, Jennifer Pearrell; mother, Diana Foster; sister, Roxane Foster; brother, Branddon (Jessica) Foster and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5-7pm at the Hummel...

Cheryl McPeek

Cheryl McPeek

Mar 26, 2019

Cheryl K. McPeek, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. McPeek, Jr.; parents, Robert and Jean Ebersole; and brother, Gordon Ebersole; she is survived by sons, Dan (Ann) McPeek, Dave McPeek, and Doug (Andrea) McPeek; grandchildren, Brian, Alan (Lauren), Mia and Keegan McPeek; great grandchildren, Bryce and Madelyn...

Richard McDuffie

Richard McDuffie

Mar 25, 2019

Richard ' Pete' McDuffie, Jr., 41, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He enjoyed doing paranormal investigations, was a Dallas Cowboys fan and loved spending quality time with his two boys. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard L. McDuffie, Sr. and four grandparents. He is survived...

Julia Varvaro

Julia Varvaro

Mar 24, 2019

Julia Varvaro passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019, the day before her 90th birthday. Julia was born and lived in the Akron area. She loved playing golf, traveling, and baking cookies. She was a resident of The Village at St. Edward where she enjoyed many activities. Julia was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years Joseph...