Frederick Michael Kovacic

Apr 11, 2024

Frederick Michael Kovacic, peacefully passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 97.Fred served in the Army during World War II as an MP in Washington DC.  He worked as a window designer at Polsky's Department Store, where he met his late wife Jane of 59 years.Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jane Frances Kovacic;...

James Parker

Apr 11, 2024

James Parker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on April 11th, 2024 at his home in Copley, Ohio. He was a man of many talents and accomplishments throughout his life.

Born on August 8, 1940, in Barberton, Ohio, James graduated from Copley High School in 1958. After graduating, Jim enlisted in the Army Reserves along with 14 of...

Thomas Semonin, Sr.

Apr 10, 2024

Thomas B. Semonin, Sr., age 91, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Akron to the late Gervase and Anna Marie Semonin. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School and then served our country in the United States Air Force. Tom worked as a machinist at Akromold. He enjoyed hunting,...

Joseph Culotta

Apr 9, 2024

Joseph Michael Culotta, age 99, passed away on April 9, 2024. He was one of 3 children of Michael J. Culotta and Marietta Culotta, born in a close-knit Italian neighborhood in downtown Rochester, NY. A child of the Depression, he was always careful of a dollar-or a dime-yet he never hoarded life's most important currencies, time and attention. Those he...

Donna Becker

Mar 30, 2024

After an unexpected and aggressive battle with Alzheimer's, Donna J. Becker passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 30th, 2024. Donna grew up in Springfield Township, OH and graduated from Springfield High School. She moved to Akron, OH as a teenager and shortly after she began working as a Case Worker for the Department of Job and Family Services,...

Polly Zegiob

Mar 29, 2024

How do you describe a warrior who lived just short of 102 years? Most of them with a smile on her face? She was a feminist before it was fashionable, kind to the bone, resilient beyond measure, adventurous and lived and died on her own terms.

Polly was born in 1922 to Frank Clifford and Ruth Thompson Perkins. She had...

James Jones

Mar 25, 2024

James Edward Jones, 53, of Copley, Ohio passed away suddenly from pancreatic cancer in Akron, surrounded by his loving wife, Sherrie, and their three children, Leah, Anamarie, and Rick. Jim was born in Alton, Illinois to Hubert and Betty (Edwards) Jones. He graduated from Jerseyville High School (IL) in 1988. He went on to attend Western Illinois University where he...

Jonathan Andrew Mostoller

Mar 25, 2024

Our beloved Jonathan, 21, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday March 25, 2024. Johnny attended St. Hilary School and went onto St. Vincent-Saint Mary High School where he graduated in 2021. Throughout his life he was involved in many groups at St. Hilary Parish as well as at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.

Johnny was an avid...

George Figel

Mar 23, 2024

George Figel, age 93, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1931 in Akron to the late John and Mary Figel. George was a 1949 graduate of Garfield High School, where he was the Valedictorian. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1953 and Master's Degree in 1961 from the University of Akron. In between those...

Debra Wilkinson

Mar 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Wilkinson (Davidson), who left us peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 20, 2024, at the age of 68, after a brief illness.

Debra was born in 1955, a cherished daughter of the late Vivian and Norwood Davidson. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, survived...

Anne Embreus

Mar 18, 2024

Anne Marie Embreus, 60, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2024.

Anne was born on February 12, 1964 in Wadsworth, OH. A graduate of Akron's North High School, and longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, she worked as a medical billing clerk for Business Medical Services Bureau for 25 years before retiring in 2022.

Anne devoted her life...

Jeannine Morris

Mar 15, 2024

Jeannine Morris, 94, of Akron passed away peacefully, March 15, 2024.

She was born on April 4, 1927, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio where she attended St. Joseph grade school, St. Vincents High School and then graduated from St. Thomas School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She worked at St....

Michael Demetra

Mar 13, 2024

MEDINA- Michael Demetra, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Michael was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Stephen and Mary Halko Demetra.

He was a 1952 graduate of North High School. He had a long and storied career with Pepsi Co., retiring from the company with over 30 years of service....

Patrick Neale

Mar 11, 2024

Rick Neale passed away at age 77 after a long illness on March 11, 2024, surrounded by family at his Norton, Ohio, home.

Speed was in Rick's DNA. A record-breaking swimmer and award-winning autocross racer, he logged a colorful 40-year career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., evolving from an innovative tire engineer into the company's chief test driver who...

Cemil Hamad

Mar 11, 2024

AKRON - Cemil Hamad, 101, of Akron passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 77 loving years, Adele, sister-in-law Jane Hamad, son Mark (Jackie) Hamad, daughters Teresa (Dennis) Kowalski, Beverly (Jim) Peters, and Camille (Bari) Barbuto. He was Jido to grandchildren Kelly (Matt) Bradley, Kasey (Drew) Lincoln, Kyle (Nichole)...

Carolyn McElliott

Mar 10, 2024

Carolyn J. (Hazen) McElliott (nee Hayes) passed away March 10, 2024. She was 82. Carolyn graduated from Akron Garfield High School and raised her family in Copley. She was an amazing gardener and baker, whose pumpkin pie and blackberry jam were legendary. Carolyn was a truly gifted seamstress and knitter, and she produced hand knit sweaters for independent knitwear designers,...

Larry Seiler

Mar 9, 2024

Larry Seiler (age 76), passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 with his loving and thankful family by his side. Beloved husband of 52 years to Cathy (Cleveland); devoted father of Robert (Kara) and Larry, Jr (Jessica); doting Papa of Kayla, Wyatt, Jackson, Keaton, and Campbell; admiring brother of Louis (Mary Beth); loyal and kind-hearted friend to all who crossed...

Phyllis Walker

Mar 4, 2024

Phyllis Anne Walker (nee Rubins), 101, passed away peacefully, on March 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded by her parents, Paul and Gladys Rubins, her sister, Barbra Lee Rubins and her husband of 48 years, Charles Walker, Phyllis leaves her daughters Barbara (John) Ploenes and Janice (Craig) Marshall; her granddaughters, Alexandra (Phil) Schreibman, Laurel (Rachel) Potter, Amelia (Tyler) McCormick...

James Berg

Mar 3, 2024

James "Jim" Henry Berg, 93, of Copley, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2024. Born on August 4, 1930, Jim was known for his love of family and friends, but most affectionately remembered as a wonderful husband and a crazy devoted "Grandpa, Papa" to his four grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, bowling (with a 300 game...

Dorothy Ziga

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy Lea Ziga (nee Hess), 98, died February 24, 2024.

Dorothy was born on January 22, 1926 in Martinsburg, WV. The daughter of Mary and John Hess. Dorothy spent her youth in Martinsburg where she met her husband, Michael.

Dorothy was dedicated to her husband Michael and together they raised their family calling Akron and Saint Vincent de Paul Parish home.

Dorothy was...