All Obituaries

Peter Ward Friez went to be with our Lord on July 18th, 2021.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family.  He loved and was loved deeply and leaves an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born October 3rd, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was a resident of the Village of Richfield for more than 25 years. Peter, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, family member and a great friend, loved celebrating holidays, hosting Christmas and the annual Oktoberfest!...

Mona Nemer joined her beloved husband, Joseph, in their eternal home, Sunday July 18, 2021. Born January 8, 1941 in Saghbine, Lebanon, Mona was raised much of her life in Zahle, Lebanon. She emigrated here at the age of 18 because her late husband, Joseph, went overseas and chose her to be his bride. At the time not knowledgeable in domesticity and homemaking skills, she soon would surpass many in every area in creating a beautiful home environment that was spotless and aesthetically...

Jim Staudt, a world traveler, outstanding athlete, artist, peace-maker and most importantly a friend to all, died unexpectedly of asthma-related complications at the age of 65 on Thursday, July 15. Jim was born January 26, 1956 to Jean and Robert Staudt and lived the first 28 years of his life in and around West Akron. He attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School where he was a standout track star and football player. He earned a Bachelor of Business from the University of Akron and Master...

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather died at home on July 12 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilman Stanley Hooper, and his mother, Virginia Keys Hooper. George is survived by his wife, Terri of Akron, Ohio, and their son, Gilman Hooper of Los Angeles, and two daughters, Cynthia Hooper her husband, Jesse and son, Coleman, and Amy Deogard and her daughter, Valerie. Both daughters and grandchildren reside in California. George was...

Sarah Diane Davis, 29, of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her parents on July 9, 2021 after enduring—always smiling—through four years with brain tumors. Sarah was born in Houston, Texas. She moved to the Akron area when she was 2. She graduated from Copley High School in 2010, where she played percussion in the band, qualified with the golf team for the State Championship tournament, and lettered four years on the track and field team where she broke and...

Carlene J Steurer, born June 4, 1935 and passed away July 8, 2021. There will be a memorial service at the Billow Funeral Home Falls Chapel 1907 23rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 at 10:30 AM on Friday July 16, 2021.  Family and friends may visit from 10:00-10:30 AM prior to the service.  A lunch will be provided after the service for all to attend. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Summit County 7996 Darrow Rd, Suite 30, Twinsburg OH...

Keki Vania, 77, of Fairlawn, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 8, 2021 from complications of Hydrocephalus. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 23, 1943 to Tehmuras and Pheroza Vania. Keki met Anne Marie Cahoon (his wife of 51 years) at the Wooster Institute of Business and they married in Seville, Ohio on January 31, 1970. He is also survived by his sons, Ryan and Michael (Erin); daughter, Marianne (Andrew); grandchildren, John "Jack" and Adler;...

Myrna Meyers Openshaw, 80, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away at her home after a courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer on July 5, 2021. Myrna was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 22, 1940 to the late Francis and Sadie (Petersen) Brems. She was the District Manager at Taco Bell in Akron for 22 years, loved to travel, drink margaritas, and was a devout Christian, but most of all family was her life. Her husband Gary Openshaw passed away 9 days...

Lois Ellen Stokes, age 91, died July 4, 2021. She was born October 28, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Lois had been a secretary at various insurance companies, had worked as the office manager at Carlton House condos and retired from AAA of Cuyahoga Falls. She attended Christ Community Chapel in Hudson. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her sister, Millie Lorenzen; she is survived by her daughter, Polly Stokes and her son, David...

Raymond “Ray” D Shelker Jr., 69, died July 2, 2021. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on January 10th, 1952, to parents, Raymond and Blanche Shelker. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969. He pursued a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. He retired from Rice Oil Company as VP Administrator after thirty-three years of service. Ray was dedicated to serving his community. He was a member and past president of Copley-Fairlawn Kiwanis Club. He was a...