All Obituaries

Susan Crothers Mancinelli, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away early on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born November 3, 1952, she grew up in Mount Lebanon, PA. She met her husband, John, of 35 years, in the Burgettstown library where she was director. They later moved to the Akron area, where they raised their daughters, Lara and Maria. Susan worked as a student aide in the Cuyahoga Falls Public Schools for over 15 years. She was known for her ability to become friends with anyone, as well as for...

Catherine Ann Moone age 75, passed away after a brief fight with cancer on May 20, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center surrounded by her family. Cathy was born in Austin, Texas to the late George and Doris Rooney. Cathy and the Rooney family moved to Akron in 1945. She attended St. Sebastian, Our Lady of the Elms, and graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Cathy worked as the director of volunteers for the American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter, for...

Lela Prosperi passed from this life on May 17, 2019 at the age of 94 at Concordia at Sumner. She was born in Athens, Greece on January 20, 1925 and came to America in 1935.  She married the love of her life, Anthony Prosperi on January 25, 1958. Lela was a very active member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Philoptochos Society, and the Volunteers of Akron Children’s Hospital.  Her favorite hobby was making ceramics for family.  She has left behind many...

Nancy F. Hartz, age 93, of Akron passed away May 17, 2019. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on July 30, 1925 and was a lifetime resident of Akron. She graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron and obtained an Associate Degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She was a member of Junior League of Akron and Witan.  Nancy volunteered 20 years at Akron General Hospital and 16 years at Akron Children’s Hospital. Nancy was baptized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron and...

Dalton G. Smith, 89, was reunited with “his Boss” on May 16, 2019.  Dalton was a 1948 graduate of North High and an US Army Veteran. Dalton was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ann (nee Barr) and his brother Paul and wife Vivian Smith. He is survived by his children, Cathleen (Tom) Brown, Candice Hamilton, Kevin (Jeannie) Smith, Rev. Kelly (Pamela) Smith; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister Yvonne (Gene) Bethel; brother Jerry (Judy) Smith and...

Susan Anne Janke, age 70, passed away very suddenly May 16, 2019. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother; cherished friend to so many. Susan had a very successful career in sales and a deep love for her family and the many animals she mothered through the years. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Elizabeth Caine; brother, Robert Caine; and  aunt, Mary Webb; Susan is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Kimberly Kilmartin (nee Pentz); son, Christopher (Kelli) Pentz;...

Ruth Ann Struglinski, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 14th, 2019 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Leonard Struglinski; parents, Anna and Peter Zendlo; brothers, Bernard and Albert Zendlo; and sisters, Mary Wagner and Louise Zendlo. A lifelong Akron resident and Buchtel alum, Ruth Ann graduated from the University of Akron and began her teaching career in the Akron Public Schools. She took time out to raise her family, then returned to her...

Chrysanthe Economou Taylor died peacefully Monday, May 13, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. “Chris” Taylor, as she was known to all her friends, leaves great memories and stories.   She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 8, 1925. After high school she worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company where she met the love of her life Charles W. “Red” Taylor, Jr. They were both avid golfers, bridge players, and members of Firestone Country Club, Medina Country Club, and...

Vijay Rastogi           Vijay Rastogi, a true gentleman whose zest for life and interest in people defined him, died in Portland, OR, on May 12 after a long illness.  Vijay was kind to everyone and interested and knowledgeable about everything.  Always dressed impeccably, he had a wonderful personality.  Vijay loved to laugh and have a good time.  Everywhere he went, people gravitated to him and wanted to hear his stories and...

“A life of success, laughter and love” James “Buzz” Richard Bussman, age 71, passed away May 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born October 26,1947, in Queens, NY. He spent his childhood playing outdoors and taking family trips to Jones Beach. He was a skilled baseball player and after high school was offered a position with the Triple-A League New York Yankees. Jim instead chose to attend Bowling Green State University on a baseball scholarship,...