All Obituaries

Aneitha Marie Dudo (nee Sweet) died peacefully in Akron, Ohio on November 30, 2021 at the age of 98. Aneitha was born on October 13, 1923 in New Castle, PA. to her parents Diane (Preston) and Morley Sweet. Aneitha married George "Poggy" Dudo on April 8, 1946 in Washington, DC. They made their home in Richfield, Ohio where they raised their four sons. She worked for the Revere School District for many years. Aneitha was a member of the North Royalton Christian Church. She...

Marie Lenke passed away on November 27, 2021. Born in 1925, she was a graduate of North High School and Akron University. As a lifetime resident of Akron, she retired from the City of Akron Law Department and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She was a 65 year member of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of the City of Akron Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Alvin (Jean) and Paul (Dorothy). She is survived by an extended family of Nephews and their...

Frances T. Peterson, age 83 passed away on Friday November 26, 2021. Fran was a young mother to 4 children where she was a stay at home mom. As her children grew older, she went to night school at The University of Akron to garner not only her bachelor’s degree, but also a master’s degree. She went on to a long career in teaching at Buchtel High School and Simon Perkins Middle School. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and taking care of her loving dog, Tuffy. She was a wonderful...

Tamara Sue Bell (nee Taylor), 63, of Akron passed away on November 26, 2021. Tamara was born in Akron, Ohio on November 1, 1958 to the late Herbert and Delores Taylor. Preceded in death by her life partner Kenneth Bell. She leaves to grieve, her sister Cathie Knight; brother Herbert Taylor; nephews Ryan Abicht and Michael Knight and a host of other family and friends. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Those wishing to send condolences may send them to PO Box 5392 Fairlawn, Ohio...

  Dr. Keith Daniel Bingham, DVM, passed away at his home in Marshallville, Ohio, on November 26, 2021, at the age of 71. Married nearly 50 years, he is survived by his wife, Sheri Bingham; two sisters, Frankie Danielle Buck (John) and Dr. Carol L. Bingham Kirby (Dr. Steven); three children, Kelly Bingham (Ashley), Kara Regan (David), and Kristin McGuire; and three grandchildren, Kamdin, Kynlie and Karter. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Daniel and Virginia Bingham on November 21, 1950, his...

Nancy DiGirolamo, age 85, passed away November 25, 2021. We remember Nancy as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Nancy and her husband, Vince, were married for 63 years. Their love was especially amazing and inspiring to watch. Their marriage was one we all looked up to. Nancy was an English teacher and also worked in the rectory at Holy Family Parish. She gave up her career to raise her children. She took care of household tasks, helped with homework, and always...

Cynthia Ann Morris, 65, passed away on November 24, 2021 with her family by her side. Cynthia was born on October 17, 1956 to her parents, Glenn and Judith(Ports) Morris in Landstuhl, Germany. Cynthia was an accomplished artist and also was an extraordinary cook. She had a profound love for animals and nature. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by siblings, Daniel Morris, Michele Morris and Rene Morris (Mike Edlund); nieces and nephew, Eliza Williams, Hannah...

Sami El-Ghazal, age 84, of Cuyahoga Falls died November 24, 2021 with his family by his side. Sami was born in Machghara, Lebanon on May 15, 1937. He graduated from high school in 1955. He was the owner and operator of a family-owned leather factory in Machghara. Later in life, he immigrated with his family to the United States, residing in Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. El-Ghazal was preceded in death by his parents; Yousef and Marie El-Ghazal; and his sisters, Georgette Hajjar and Norma Karam. He is...

Frederick H. Mayer, age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  Frederick began his career in commercial art at the M. O’Neil Company. He then became the Art Director of the A. Polsky Company and then advanced to Assistant Advertising Manager at Lawson Company and then worked in the Goodyear Corporate Advertising Department. Frederick and his business partners then began their own advertising agency. Frederick was recognized as an expert on...

Edward M. Krepkovich, 72, died at his home on November 22, 2021, with his loving wife of 43 years, Beth, at his side. Ed is formerly from Aurora. He was the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Kovach) Krepkovich. Ed was born in Rices Landing, PA and grew up Aurora, OH, graduating from Aurora High School in 1969. He chose to serve his country, enlisting in the Army for the Vietnam War, and was awarded a Purple Heart.  He was our worker bee. Our fixer. There seemed nothing he could not do. He...