All Obituaries

Joanne Lorene O’Neill (nee Borge), age 88, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born December 3, 1934, in Aberdeen, SD; daughter of the late Noel and Evelyn Borge. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry, and brother Donnie Borge. She is survived by her cherished daughters, Sharon and Larry McDevitt, and Coleen and Curt Hofer; granddaughter Kayla and Drew Stearns, granddaughter Kelsey Hofer and Johnny Rudin, grandson Johnny and Jaime...

Heather E. Glisson, born August 18, 1958, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for 25 years. Heather was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine J Warner, father, David L Warner, and sister, Connie L Drake. She is survived by her dearly loved husband of 40 years, Charles M Glisson, children Scott G (Traci) Glisson of Hudsonville, MI, and Kelly K Glisson, of South Bend, IN, brother, David L (Diane) Warner...

On November 21, 2023, Becky S. Alexander went to be with the Lord, surrounded by Tony, her husband of 51 years, and their four sons. Becky was born in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Akron. At age 15, Becky went for a walk where she spotted a handsome young man painting his parents’ home; they married when she was 19 years old. Becky’s love and support was a main factor behind Tony’s business success. While Tony was a business leader,...

William L. Fesler A long-time denizen of Akron devoted to community and country, known equally well by his friends and family as a legendary teller of jokes and the life of every party he attended, William Louis Fesler died November 20th at the age of 95. Born on June 29,1928 to Vivian Woodliff and Louis Stoesser in Gadsden, Alabama, Bill was a direct descendent of Virginia’s founding family. It was Bill’s ancestor, Captain John Woodliff of England, who was formally recognized...

Beryl Fisk left this world on November 20th with the same grace and beauty with which she lived her life. Hers was a life of genuine elegance, selflessness, compassion, and inexhaustible service to others.  She was a glamorous yet gracious example of unconditional kindness, warmth, and God’s love to everyone and will be deeply missed.   Her accomplishments and impact on the community are simply too numerous to mention. At the time of her death, she had begun yet...

Rose Marie Allen, 86, of Akron passed away on November 18, 2023. Rose Marie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to the late Thaddeus and Katherine Kaliszewski. Preceded in death by her husband Melvin Allen; brother Theodore Kaliszewski; son in law Shannon Anderson and her parents. She is survived by her son Richard (Catherine) Allen; daughters Kathy (Jeff Hair) Allen and Theresa Anderson; grandchildren Jeff (Amber) Surella, Stephanie (Tom) Bak, Brittany (Tony) Surella, Jason...

The world has lost one of its brightest stars and heaven has gained her. Jennifer Lynn Salem, age 39, passed away in a diabetic coma, after a courageous battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Jennifer truly made everyone feel like her best friend and if you knew her, you’d be able to hear her hundreds of feet away- her passionate expression was one of her signature traits, always greeting others with love, hugs, and “kissys”.   Her heart and care for others was always her...

Master Chief Gunner’s Mate, Joseph Anthony Cassista , beloved husband, father, and shipmate went home to be with our Lord on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023, leaving a hole in our hearts forever. Joey was born on December 21, 1970 in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he lived until just before his senior year in high school, graduating from Washington Academy in East Machias, Maine. On August 3, 1989, Joey entered his Navy with many goals, hopes, and dreams. He truly was “Joe...

Theodore "Ted" Georgakopoulos, 78, peacefully departed on November 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with a prolonged medical illness. Theodore's journey began in the picturesque village of Paraloggi, Arcadia, Greece, in 1945, where he was born to his loving parents, Panayiotis and Maria Georgakopoulos. After serving in the Greek Army, Theodore embarked on a life-changing adventure, immigrating to Akron, Ohio in 1967, following an invitation from his uncle and first cousin,...

Kathleen Marie White (nee Gwin), age 69, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023.  She was born September 17, 1954, in Alliance, OH to Joseph and Jean (nee Weaver) Gwin. Kathy graduated from Alliance High School and continued her education to become a Respiratory Therapist.  Her career began at Alliance City Hospital where she showed great dedication and care for her patients. She continued on to Lima Memorial Hospital, and then to Wadsworth Rittman Hospital...