All Obituaries

Nola Fern Samuelson-Surman, 97, of Richfield, Ohio formerly of Youngstown, Ohio died on August 4, 2022 at the Western Reserve Masonic Home. Nola was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Lillie Yancey Hogan; husbands Ray Samuelson and Edward Surman; sons Earnest “Wayne” White and Raymond Samuelson; daughter Annetta Timmerman; sisters Lola Smith, Gertrude Meadows, Edith Morris, Shirley Scott, Margie Hogan, Myrtle Wills, Goldie Altizer and Melba Meadows; brothers James...

Our mother, Charlotte Elizabeth Walker, died Wednesday, August 3rd. She was 101. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Charlotte and her late husband, Dr. Lewis H. Walker, moved to Akron in 1951 where they raised their five children. Each dedicated themselves to the Akron community; Lew as a pediatrician, allergist and fixture at Akron Children’s Hospital, and Charlotte as an avid volunteer in myriad community organizations. She was a longtime member and past president of WITAN, served on...

Alan W. Robinson, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Burritt and Jacqueline Robinson. Alan was an electrician at Goodyear for 45 years and was a member and officer of Eagles #555. After retiring from Goodyear, he worked for 10 years as a delivery driver for Napa Auto Parts. He was an avid golfer, a member of the CF Natatorium for many years, and enjoyed his favorite activities such as crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles,...

Filiz Aydin Levy, 45, lost a brave battle with leukemia on July 31, 2022, embraced in love by her family. Filiz leaves behind her devoted husband, David, her pride and joy and amazing son, Jack Sawyer, loving mother, Marilyn Aydin, stepparents Pauline (Ted) Shuler, siblings, Kaan (Essie) Aydin, Alexandria Aydin, and Anastasia (Lucas) Dunigan. Filiz is preceded in death by her sister, Evlin Aydin, and her father, Metin Aydin. If you knew Filiz, you knew her contagious smile, bubbly...

Mary Kostas Anasson, 90, passed away peacefully July 30, 2022. Born August 29, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Genevieve (Sarres) Kostas (Kotzambasis), she was an educator for 35 years.  Her first teaching job came before she even graduated from The University of Akron with her bachelor’s in education with a special, one-semester assignment at Cottage Grove Elementary School in Coventry Township with a 6th grade special needs class, her most rewarding teaching experience. ...

Henry E. Zimmerman Jr., 96, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 25, 2022. Henry (Hank) was born on August 7, 1925, in New York City and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry E. and Anna (Steinbach) Zimmerman Sr. Hank is now reunited with his wife of 70 years, Betty Zimmerman, who led the way to heaven just three months ago. Hank graduated with Honors from the Stevens Institute of Technology and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a productive career in Akron, Ohio as...

Ramon (Ray) Joseph Boshara passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. He was 90. “Ray,” “Dad” or “Jido” was a 1949 graduate of Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio, where he spent most of his life. He also enjoyed living in Ft. Lauderdale and Las Vegas. Proud of his Lebanese heritage, Ray traveled to Lebanon and many other places worldwide. He was an avid golfer who also made custom clubs for family and friends. As the owner of Fa-Ray’s Family...

Walter C. McMahon passed away peacefully July 21st, 2022. A lifelong Akron/Fairlawn resident, Walt was a retired employee of Quickey manufacturing and enjoyed caring for his yard as a hobby. Walt was preceded in death by his parents Michael Dennis McMahon and Martha L. (Corran) McMahon, as well as his wife Barbara of 59 years. He leaves behind daughter, Kathleen T. Campbell (McMahon), (Scot); son, Michael W. McMahon and wife Tricia; grandchildren, Matthew (Colleen), Jonathan, and David...

JOSEPH M. PULLELLA Joe was born August 4, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Richmond Heights.  He was a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and John Carroll University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing & Consumer Psychology.  He worked as a market researcher in both the Cleveland and Pittsburgh regions.  Joe enjoyed spending time with his son, visiting with family and friends, and playing bass guitar. Preceded in death by his...

If you are reading this I am no longer among the living. I was born on January 5, 1940, to Chick and Bettye Scanlon and died on July 13, 2022. I am assuming with a little grade school math you can determine how old I was when I departed this world. If my wishes have been followed, I have been cremated. Personally, I do not believe in funerals, cremation makes more sense.    While in grade school, in the winter I took my ice skates to school every day and after school I would...