Robert Larson

Aug 1, 2024

Bob Larson Obituary

Robert Fred Larson, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on June 7, 1937, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Malva and Fred Larson, he spent his final days at Greenfield Estates Memory Care in Fairlawn, Ohio. He is remembered and revered for his adventuresome Viking spirit, devotion to family,...

Sarah Kelley

Jul 30, 2024

Sarah Jane Kelley passed away on July 30, 2024. A native of Akron, Ohio, she attended St. Sebastian Grade School, Buchtel High School, and was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Secretarial Science. While at the University, she was President of Phi Mu Sorority and the first women manager of the Student Union Building.

Upon...

Anthony Levenderis

Jul 29, 2024

Tony Levenderis, 95, passed away on July 29, 2024.

Tony was born in Akron, OH on April 28, 1929 to the late William Levenderis and Harriet (Kakis) Levenderis.

Tony graduated from East High School in 1948 and was active in the National Honor Society, Student Council, American College of Modern Weightlifting and the Caravan Staff. At age 14,...

Joseph Mako

Jul 27, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Mako, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on May 31, 1938, to the late Joseph and May (Hopkins) Mako, Joe was a proud graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1956.

Joe's devotion to his family was...

Virginia Scanlon

Jul 23, 2024

After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Virginia "Ginny" Mary Peter Scanlon, 81 of Akron, Ohio, went to meet our Heavenly Father. Ginny was loved by so many and was known to be a fabulous cook. She thoroughly enjoyed trying new recipes and bringing family and friends, both old and new, together around a table. She worked for many...

Mary Petrich

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Esther Petrich (nee Carr) age 89, passed into eternal life peacefully on July 21, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Reinhard Petrich and her two sisters, Betty Moore and Dorothy Schultz. Mary was born in Marlboro, Ohio to the late Elmer and late Mabel Carr. She was loved by her nieces and nephews: Richard Schultz...

Paul Megois

Jul 20, 2024

The son of Lee & Ruth Megois, Paul passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at home with family, at the age of 77. He was born in Birmingham AL and graduated from Kenmore HS in 1964. He worked 47 years for CSX Railroad. Paul was an avid sports fan and loved Alabama Roll Tide Football, Browns & Indians. He...

Francis Cleary

Jul 18, 2024

Francis A. Cleary peacefully passed away July 18, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community. Frank was born in Columbus, OH. Shortly after he moved to the Akron-Canton area where he attended St. Sebastian's grade school and was a 1970 graduate of Hoban High School. Frank enjoyed careers in environmental services and as a machinist at Baker McMillen Co. where he worked...

Jack Dearmitt

Jul 17, 2024

JACK NICHOLAS DEARMITT, 89 of Akron, Ohio passed away July 17, 2024. Jack was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio on June 20, 1935 to Edgar and Ann Dearmitt. The family moved to Akron in 1942. Jack graduated from Central High School in 1954 and worked at Goodyear for nine years before joining the Akron Police Department. He worked in patrol,...

William Murphy

Jul 16, 2024

Bill passed away on July 16, 2024 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center at the age of 83. He was born on January 15, 1941 in Frostburg, Maryland to the late William and Marguerite Murphy. He attended Hower Trade and Copley High Schools and went on to join the United States Navy where he served on the U.S....

Emilio Cheuy

Jun 27, 2024

On June 27th, 2024, Emilio José Sinmen Cheuy, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully.

Emilio was born on July 13th, 1937, in Granada, Nicaragua, to Emilio Cheuy Sr. and Graciela (Cordero). At the age of eleven, he moved to Hong Kong where he completed high school at La Salle College. Emilio received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from...

Roger Mitchell

Jun 22, 2024

Roger Mitchell, 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2024 after a sudden diagnosis of Glioblastoma on May 1,2024. Roger was born on January 14, 1961 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Above all Roger was a faithful Christ follower. His life's passion was to glorify the Lord in all he did, even through his final struggle....

Paula Smead

Jun 19, 2024

Paula Pearson Smead, also known to many friends as Demelza, died suddenly on June 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Alfred Smead Jr.

Paula loved teaching. A graduate of the University of Akron and retired from the Wadsworth School System, she used her teaching skills to share her mastery of all things textile from...

Danny Hughey

Jun 19, 2024

Danny L Hughey, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 19, 2024 after a very brief illness. Danny was born July 25, 1945 in Elba, Ohio. He was a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Barberton, Ohio.

Dan was an electrician by trade and a member of the IBEW for 53 years. He taught in...

Michael Charlton

Jun 17, 2024

Michael R. Charlton, 76, of Green, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Michael was born October 24, 1947 in Oceanside, CA to Arthur and Agnes Charlton. They soon moved to Tahlequah, OK where he grew up and graduated from high school. Mike started out working on cars and vehicles which...

Bruce Alves

Jun 16, 2024

Bruce W. Alves, 81 years old, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth Alves and his son Scott Alves. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Beth, daughter Jean (Josh) Curran, ex-wife and dear friend Barrie Alves, stepdaughter Caitlin Summers, brother-in-law John (Michelle) Paolella, grandson Alex...

Suzanne Shilliff

Jun 6, 2024

Suzanne Margaret Shilliff, "Susie", 90 passed Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1934, in State College, Pennsylvania to Margaret Hoenstine (Hoy), and Carl R. Hoenstine. Suzanne was preceded in death by her brother, Robert and sister, Nancy. Suzanne is survived by her loving husband, Karl, of 70 years; children Karl N. Shilliff, Gail N. Foreman and...

James Misanko

Jun 2, 2024

James A. Misanko, born January 24, 1933, passed away June 2, 2024. James, "Jim", served in the United States Army beginning in November of 1955. He retired with 29 years of service from the City of Akron Police Department. In recent years, Jim was employed part-time with Hummel Funeral Homes, in Akron, for 27 years.

Jim loved all sports...

Charles "Chuck" House

Jun 2, 2024

Charles H. House, age 86, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on September 18, 1937 in Akron, Ohio and never left.

A 1955 graduate of St. Vincent High School, he was a lifelong Booster Club member. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in...

Wilhelmine Kungl

Jun 2, 2024

Wilhelmine (Wilma) Kungl passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2024.  Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Else Hofmann, and her sister, Elisabeth Schlicht. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Martin Kungl, her sister and brother, Therese Fauerbach and Joseph (Hanelore) Hofmann (both in Germany), daughters Therese (Alex) Johnson and Sabine (Dave...