All Obituaries

  John Tom Kalogeras, age 53, of Brecksville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. John was born August 22, 1968 in Canton, OH; beloved son of Rena (nee Liakaris) and the late Tom J. Kalogeras. John loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved running, grilling, and all things sports. John was selfless and always giving of himself while expecting nothing in return. He was a generous, caring man who was a true animal lover. John was a member of...

Kathleen E. Cardina (nee Kirke), died peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 98, from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank D. Cardina, parents William J. and Kathryn Kirke, sister Mary Sturgeon, and niece Wilma Hagan. Kathleen was born and raised in Akron. She graduated from South High School in 1942. As a young woman, Kathleen worked in her family’s business, Kirke’s Flower Shoppe. Her love of flowers continued with...

On October 5, 2021, Cheryl A. Taylor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 but is now in the loving embrace of our Father in Heaven. Cheryl was the mother of two sons, 4 grandchildren and many others that considered her a “second mother”. Cheryl’s greatest love was her family and always fiercely protected them. Despite her impeccable work ethic, her family always came first. She had an amazing sense of humor, candor, loved decorating, spending time with her...

John Richard McCormick, age 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1947 and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from CFHS with the class of 1965. John joined the Navy in 1967 and proudly served 2 tours of duty on the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) during the Vietnam War. He was on board in 1970 when the ship rescued the astronauts after Apollo 13 splashed down in the South Pacific. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, John settled in...

Constantine A. Antonas, age 28, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. Constantine was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1992, to Adamantios and Rita Antonas. Constantine graduated from Revere High School in 2010 (one year early) and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. He continued to Case Western Reserve University to obtain dual Master’s in Engineering and...

Linda Willard Hokes, 76, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Summa Akron City Hospital. Linda was born on March 8, 1945 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life. She was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from Roadway Express/FedEx with 35 years experience. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Charlotte Willard, and her dear husband, Joe. She is survived by children, Joseph (Rhonda), Thomas (Erin), Phyllis Urbank, and...

Linda Marie Radomski of Richfield, Ohio, passed away on October 2nd after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6th from 4-7 PM at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel (85 Miller Road Akron, Ohio 44333) with funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM. Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1954 to Ernest and Geraldine Zolnowski. She attended Sacred Heart and South High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Following high school, she married Alan Radomski and had two...

Roger Ramsey was born February 26, 1940 in Mogadore, Ohio. He died September 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 81 as the result of injuries sustained from a car accident. Roger graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Akron Art Institute. He had a very successful career in industrial design at Louis & Partners and at Babcock & Schmid Associates. He designed products for the USA, Switzerland, and South America. He was a man of quality and “fine taste” who enjoyed...

Betty Ann Millsaps (Hahn) of Tallmadge OH, steward of our Lord, member of Grace Baptist Church (Akron), Mother (Mama), Grandmother (Grams), Great Grandmother (Beep Beep), master of the kitchen and a dear friend to many, went to Heaven September 28, 2021 at the age of 86. A private graveside service was held October 1st, 2021 at the Rose Hill Burial Park in Akron, Ohio. Betty Ann was preceded in death by her Husband of 49 years, Clinton Millsaps; daughter, Linda Diane Millsaps, and grandson,...

George passed away Monday September 27, 2021 after a long battle with Dementia. He was born on March 1, 1931 to the late Clara and Eddie Janes in Akron, Ohio. He lived all of his life in Akron but traveled extensively in his work. He attended the University of Akron where he received his BS degree in Industrial Management and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While attending the University he was in ROTC and after graduation entered the United States Air Force. He served most of...