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Marian Lucille Secard
Nov 29, 2024
Marian Lucille Smith Schroeder Secard, age 91, a long-time resident of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29th, 2024, with her loving husband of 53 years, Donald L. Secard, by her side.
Born February 16th, 1933, in McKeesport, Pa., daughter of Sylvester and Ruth Moon Smith, Marian grew up developing her love of art and expressing it through set-design,...
Flora A. George-Creekus
Nov 28, 2024
Flora A. George-Creekus, 70, of Copley passed away on November 28, 2024. Flora was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1954 to the late Tom and Clara Ruth George.
Preceded in death by her parents and stepbrother Robert. She is survived by her loving husband Emanuel Creekus; daughter Ruth (Bryce McVicker) Creekus; grandson Aiden Bloomfield-McVicker and brother Edward George.
Funeral service...
Catherine Ann Filo
Nov 27, 2024
Catherine Ann Filo “Katy” (nee Porosky) passed away November 27, 2024, at Timberland Ridge at age 96.
She was born in Ravenna, OH and lived in Akron. Katy was a graduate of the University of Akron and taught in Akron Public Schools. She married Frank Filo in 1955 and began growing their loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary Elizabeth McCormack
Nov 25, 2024
Mary Elizabeth McCormack (nee Lukacz) daughter of Martin B. and Jean F. Lukacz (nee Kwilecki) died unexpectedly on November 25, 2024. Mary was born on September 13, 1965.
Mary was raised in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Mary married Michael McCormack and lived on Cape Cod for many years. She worked in many retail stores priding herself on her displays. Mary loved home...
Joan E. Robinson
Nov 25, 2024
ROBINSON, JOAN E.
Joan Robinson (nee Purbaugh), 87, passed away on November 25, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Akron to Bill and Bess Purbaugh.
Joan worked as a secretary at Goodyear, where she met her husband, Alan Robinson. She retired in 1964 to focus on her family: Pat, Lauri, Cheryle, Mike (Nikki), and Michelle (Jim). Joan was also...
Dolores R Lee
Nov 25, 2024
Dolores R. Lee, age 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 23, 1954, in Salem, OH, daughter of Lois Csontos-Nielsen and the late Chester Csontos. Dolores enjoyed Pilates and hiking. She was passionate about photography and making the birds on her hikes her main subject. She was also a...
SUSAN ANN DAVIS
Nov 21, 2024
Susan Haury Davis passed away on November 21, 2024 after a long illness.
Susan is survived by her husband, Jim Davis; sister, Nancy Archey and nieces, Chrissie and Karen.
Due to her long career as a Summit County Welfare case worker she was known as “Miss Howery”. She will best be remembered for her love of animals and quilting.
At Susan’s request, a...
Christian Raymond Melik
Nov 20, 2024
Christian Raymond Melik, age 22, of Wadsworth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
He was born on March 5, 2002 in Akron, OH; the son of Christopher and Lydia Melik.
He played tennis (not well), there was no pretending he was a good ping pong player and his lack of skill in charades was legendary. What he was fantastic at...
Angeliki Vasilatos
Nov 20, 2024
Angeliki Vasilatos
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Angeliki Vasilatos, who peacefully left this world on November 20, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Agia Thekli, Cephalonia, Greece, on April 10, 1930, Angeliki’s life was defined by boundless love, unwavering strength, and a selflessness that touched all who knew her.
As an...
STEPHANY SHANOSKI
Nov 16, 2024
Stephany (Rajca) Shanoski died on November 16, 2024 in Akron, Ohio.
Stephany was born at home in Montreal in July of 1938. The exact date was unclear: the birth certificate and baptismal records recorded different dates, and in Quebec, each is equally valid. Making the best of it, we had fun celebrating two birthdays. She was born Stefania, but the French...
Jack R. Price
Nov 16, 2024
Jack Richard Price was a cherished father, grandfather, uncle, and husband who filled our lives with love during his incredible 79 years. He passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, surrounded by the family he adored.
Born on January 23, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, Jack was the third child of Norman and Dorothy Price. He grew up in Akron,...
Gene H. Kiefer
Nov 14, 2024
Gene Howard Kiefer, 92, of Copley passed away on November 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1931, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife Dorothy (Dot) of 68 years, his parents Irvin and Oda Kiefer, and sister Joann Hillegas.
He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Kiefer, sons Thomas (Deb) Kiefer and David (Dina) Kiefer; grandchildren...
GEORGE THOMAS
Nov 13, 2024
George Thomas, 90, fell asleep peacefully in the Lord Jesus Christ on November 13, 2024. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 5, 1933, to Fred and Georgette Thomas.
George served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, which included a 365-day combat deployment to Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Air Force, George worked...
Richard C. Kist
Nov 12, 2024
Richard Clark Kist passed away on November 12, 2024. On December 22, he would have turned 92. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Dorothy Fuhrman Keller, Frank Kist, and beloved stepfather, Karl Keller. A proud graduate of Buchtel High School (Class of 1950), Richard served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Korean period and...
Terry L. Smyers
Nov 12, 2024
Terry L. Smyers, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Terry lived his life with compassion and quiet faith. His 81 years on this earth were filled with love of family and kindness towards all he met.
Born March 19, 1943, Terry graduated from Buchtel High School and then the University of Akron. He was a successful Accountant for many...
Jean A. Summerville
Nov 11, 2024
Jean Ann Summerville, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 79, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Akron, she graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in education. Jean cherished her early years working at O’Neil’s department store in downtown Akron and later found joy working at...
Michelle Jacqueline Leighton
Nov 10, 2024
Michelle Jacqueline Leighton, 43, of Stow, Ohio passed away November 10th, 2024.
She was born on October 19th, 1981 to Gordon and Jacqueline Leighton (nee Hall). Growing up in Tsawwassen, BC, Canada (near Vancouver), the core of her childhood were her siblings: Tim Leighton, Mark Leighton, and Courtney Leighton. Her parents instilled in her a lifelong love of travel with pictures...
JANICE JENITIS
Nov 6, 2024
Jan graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and obtained a BA in Sociology from the University of Akron.
Jan had a life-long love of Girl Scouting. She was an avid scout and volunteer at Camp Ledgewood as a student and worked professionally in Ohio and North Carolina in various positions with the organization. Her dream of living in Alaska came true...
Gerald J. Donnelly
Nov 5, 2024
Akron-Gerald J Donnelly passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 87. We will miss his quick wit and adventurous spirit.
Jerry was born in Akron on May 15, 1937 to the late Daniel and Julia (Varner) Donnelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosemary Donnelly, Marlene Bryce, and Daniel Donnelly....
Grace A. Zawicki
Oct 31, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grace A. Zawicki on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77.
Born January 25, 1947 to parents Robert W. Thornton and Arlene L. Thornton (Spicer) in Akron, Ohio. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend to all she met. She held these roles with humor, compassion and above...
Marian Lucille Secard
Nov 29, 2024
Marian Lucille Smith Schroeder Secard, age 91, a long-time resident of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29th, 2024, with her loving husband of 53 years, Donald L. Secard, by her side.
Born February 16th, 1933, in McKeesport, Pa., daughter of Sylvester and Ruth Moon Smith, Marian grew up developing her love of art and expressing it through set-design,...
Flora A. George-Creekus
Nov 28, 2024
Flora A. George-Creekus, 70, of Copley passed away on November 28, 2024. Flora was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1954 to the late Tom and Clara Ruth George.
Preceded in death by her parents and stepbrother Robert. She is survived by her loving husband Emanuel Creekus; daughter Ruth (Bryce McVicker) Creekus; grandson Aiden Bloomfield-McVicker and brother Edward George.
Funeral service...
Catherine Ann Filo
Nov 27, 2024
Catherine Ann Filo “Katy” (nee Porosky) passed away November 27, 2024, at Timberland Ridge at age 96.
She was born in Ravenna, OH and lived in Akron. Katy was a graduate of the University of Akron and taught in Akron Public Schools. She married Frank Filo in 1955 and began growing their loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary Elizabeth McCormack
Nov 25, 2024
Mary Elizabeth McCormack (nee Lukacz) daughter of Martin B. and Jean F. Lukacz (nee Kwilecki) died unexpectedly on November 25, 2024. Mary was born on September 13, 1965.
Mary was raised in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Mary married Michael McCormack and lived on Cape Cod for many years. She worked in many retail stores priding herself on her displays. Mary loved home...
Joan E. Robinson
Nov 25, 2024
ROBINSON, JOAN E.
Joan Robinson (nee Purbaugh), 87, passed away on November 25, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Akron to Bill and Bess Purbaugh.
Joan worked as a secretary at Goodyear, where she met her husband, Alan Robinson. She retired in 1964 to focus on her family: Pat, Lauri, Cheryle, Mike (Nikki), and Michelle (Jim). Joan was also...
Dolores R Lee
Nov 25, 2024
Dolores R. Lee, age 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 23, 1954, in Salem, OH, daughter of Lois Csontos-Nielsen and the late Chester Csontos. Dolores enjoyed Pilates and hiking. She was passionate about photography and making the birds on her hikes her main subject. She was also a...
SUSAN ANN DAVIS
Nov 21, 2024
Susan Haury Davis passed away on November 21, 2024 after a long illness.
Susan is survived by her husband, Jim Davis; sister, Nancy Archey and nieces, Chrissie and Karen.
Due to her long career as a Summit County Welfare case worker she was known as “Miss Howery”. She will best be remembered for her love of animals and quilting.
At Susan’s request, a...
Christian Raymond Melik
Nov 20, 2024
Christian Raymond Melik, age 22, of Wadsworth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
He was born on March 5, 2002 in Akron, OH; the son of Christopher and Lydia Melik.
He played tennis (not well), there was no pretending he was a good ping pong player and his lack of skill in charades was legendary. What he was fantastic at...
Angeliki Vasilatos
Nov 20, 2024
Angeliki Vasilatos
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Angeliki Vasilatos, who peacefully left this world on November 20, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Agia Thekli, Cephalonia, Greece, on April 10, 1930, Angeliki’s life was defined by boundless love, unwavering strength, and a selflessness that touched all who knew her.
As an...
STEPHANY SHANOSKI
Nov 16, 2024
Stephany (Rajca) Shanoski died on November 16, 2024 in Akron, Ohio.
Stephany was born at home in Montreal in July of 1938. The exact date was unclear: the birth certificate and baptismal records recorded different dates, and in Quebec, each is equally valid. Making the best of it, we had fun celebrating two birthdays. She was born Stefania, but the French...
Jack R. Price
Nov 16, 2024
Jack Richard Price was a cherished father, grandfather, uncle, and husband who filled our lives with love during his incredible 79 years. He passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, surrounded by the family he adored.
Born on January 23, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, Jack was the third child of Norman and Dorothy Price. He grew up in Akron,...
Gene H. Kiefer
Nov 14, 2024
Gene Howard Kiefer, 92, of Copley passed away on November 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1931, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife Dorothy (Dot) of 68 years, his parents Irvin and Oda Kiefer, and sister Joann Hillegas.
He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Kiefer, sons Thomas (Deb) Kiefer and David (Dina) Kiefer; grandchildren...
GEORGE THOMAS
Nov 13, 2024
George Thomas, 90, fell asleep peacefully in the Lord Jesus Christ on November 13, 2024. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 5, 1933, to Fred and Georgette Thomas.
George served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, which included a 365-day combat deployment to Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Air Force, George worked...
Richard C. Kist
Nov 12, 2024
Richard Clark Kist passed away on November 12, 2024. On December 22, he would have turned 92. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Dorothy Fuhrman Keller, Frank Kist, and beloved stepfather, Karl Keller. A proud graduate of Buchtel High School (Class of 1950), Richard served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Korean period and...
Terry L. Smyers
Nov 12, 2024
Terry L. Smyers, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Terry lived his life with compassion and quiet faith. His 81 years on this earth were filled with love of family and kindness towards all he met.
Born March 19, 1943, Terry graduated from Buchtel High School and then the University of Akron. He was a successful Accountant for many...
Jean A. Summerville
Nov 11, 2024
Jean Ann Summerville, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 79, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Akron, she graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in education. Jean cherished her early years working at O’Neil’s department store in downtown Akron and later found joy working at...
Michelle Jacqueline Leighton
Nov 10, 2024
Michelle Jacqueline Leighton, 43, of Stow, Ohio passed away November 10th, 2024.
She was born on October 19th, 1981 to Gordon and Jacqueline Leighton (nee Hall). Growing up in Tsawwassen, BC, Canada (near Vancouver), the core of her childhood were her siblings: Tim Leighton, Mark Leighton, and Courtney Leighton. Her parents instilled in her a lifelong love of travel with pictures...
JANICE JENITIS
Nov 6, 2024
Jan graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and obtained a BA in Sociology from the University of Akron.
Jan had a life-long love of Girl Scouting. She was an avid scout and volunteer at Camp Ledgewood as a student and worked professionally in Ohio and North Carolina in various positions with the organization. Her dream of living in Alaska came true...
Gerald J. Donnelly
Nov 5, 2024
Akron-Gerald J Donnelly passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 87. We will miss his quick wit and adventurous spirit.
Jerry was born in Akron on May 15, 1937 to the late Daniel and Julia (Varner) Donnelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosemary Donnelly, Marlene Bryce, and Daniel Donnelly....
Grace A. Zawicki
Oct 31, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grace A. Zawicki on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77.
Born January 25, 1947 to parents Robert W. Thornton and Arlene L. Thornton (Spicer) in Akron, Ohio. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend to all she met. She held these roles with humor, compassion and above...
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