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Helen Jean Marshall
Oct 8, 2025
Helen Jean Marshall, 85, nee Deibel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born in Strasburg, Ohio to the late Lyhl and Beatrice Deibel, Helen was the 12th of 14 children. She married Donald P. Marshall in 1958 and they began a fun and exciting life together with children and grandchildren, much travel and many friends. Helen and Don were named...
Archie Wallace Skidmore
Oct 2, 2025
The Skidmore family mourns the loss of their beloved patriarch, Archie Wallace Skidmore, who passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 98 after a recent illness.
Born on October 6, 1926, in Tioga, West Virginia, Archie was the eldest son of Cecil A. and Opal A. (Cutlip) Skidmore. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Jerry Papas
Sep 29, 2025
Jerry Papas, age 93, of Akron, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.
He was born January 20, 1932, in Kefalonia, Greece, to Vasili and Marianthe Papalexatos. After saving his money by making & selling coal for months, he was able to earn enough for his boat passage. Jerry got a job right away at the Waldorf Astoria in New York as...
Catharine Lee Hart
Sep 29, 2025
Catharine Lee Hart, age 90 passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, surrounded by friends and family who loved her dearly. Cathy was born June 13, 1935, to John and Catharine Davison in Erie Pennsylvania. Cathy graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Kent State University in 1957 and moved to Michigan to work at Dow Chemical. There she met...
Frank Vidakovics
Sep 25, 2025
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Frank Vidakovics, our dear Apa,...
Raymond "Ray" Pasquali
Sep 23, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Pasquali, age 80, passed away at home on September 23rd, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Ray believed in the power of “la familia” which in his mind, extended beyond bloodline. His greatest joy came from casting a line with the people he loved most, sharing quiet mornings on the water, and big fish tales that...
Steven Gawain Williamson
Sep 22, 2025
Steven Gawain. Williamson was born August 9,1946 in Victoria, Virginia and died September 22, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was 79 years of age.
Steve was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He served as a Purchasing Manager at Solutia, a Global Product Manager at Monsanto and most recently a Purchasing Manager at Lubrizol where he...
Helen Clark Balnave
Sep 22, 2025
Helen Balnave realized the full measure of her faith and began her eternal adventure on September 22 when she entered into the presence of her Lord. Hallelujah!
“Pinky” (the nickname given to her by her grandmother for her beautiful pink skin at birth) is the oldest of five. Out of necessity she was forced to grow up early and step in...
Lawrence C. Varner
Sep 19, 2025
Larry, a beloved husband, father and grandfather left us on September 19, 2025.
He was born to Lawrence Charles Varner and (Eleanor) Mildred Weber on October 3, 1942. He graduated from Ursuline High School and from Youngstown University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. At Ursuline, in the band, he met his beautiful future wife Carolyn Bertolini, and they married on...
Thomas Rocco Pirollo
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas Rocco Pirollo
Long-time Fairlawn resident Thomas Rocco Pirollo passed away on September 19, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born in Spigno Saturnia, Italy, on November 3,1922, Tom came to America as a teenager with very little, first settling in Scranton and then Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he quickly learned that hard work could carry him...
Terrance Lee "Terry" Fritch
Sep 18, 2025
T. Lee “Terry” Fritch, age 78 years, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Renaissance of Richfield following a lengthy illness.
Terry was born in Euclid, Ohio on May 18, 1947, and lived there much. He was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Cleary) Fritch. Terry was an English teacher for 30 years in the Euclid City Schools district.
Terry...
Suzanne Christine Foster
Sep 17, 2025
Suzanne Christine Foster, age 82, of Bath, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2025. Suzanne was born April 5, 1943, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.
After graduating from South High School, Youngstown, Ohio, Class of 1961, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English and minor in Sociology in...
Donald Marshall
Sep 16, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share of the passing of Donald Nathaniel Marshall, 76, of Akron, Ohio. After a courageous 2-year battle with cancer, Don passed peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16th. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Geri Douglas Marshall; daughter Marisa Ann Trzemzalski, her husband Joseph Andrew Trzemzalski,...
Matthew S. Clark
Sep 16, 2025
) Matthew S. Clark, beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, died on September 16, 2025. He was born October 25th, 1960 to parents William J. and Elsie M. Clark (nee Smith) in Washington D.C.
Matt spent his life deeply rooted in the community. He was a very proud graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and started working immediately after graduation. He...
Mark James Fiorina
Sep 14, 2025
Mark James Fiorina, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born on November 17, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mark lived a life defined by service, devotion, and laughter.
A proud veteran, Mark served honorably as a Boatswain’s Mate in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ranger during the Vietnam conflict. Known by his shipmates as “Boats,” he embodied...
John Richard Ferensic
Sep 13, 2025
John Richard Ferensic, age 91, of Akron, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025.
He was born September 23, 1933, in Emeigh, PA; son of the late Michael and Pauline Ferensic. John loved to dance. He could always be found working around his house, in his yard, or garden. John was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He will be...
Kathy Louise Laston
Sep 11, 2025
Kathy Louise Laston (née Campbell), 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Akron General Medical Center, following complications of peritonitis.
Born on March 5, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, Kathy was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen (Swayze) Campbell. She grew up in a loving and lively household alongside her siblings: the late...
William D. Phelps
Sep 11, 2025
William D. “Bill” Phelps, Jr., age 81, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 11, 2025.
William was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 20, 1944, and was the son of the late William and Wilma (Sanborn) Phelps.
He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark as a stationary engineer in the powerhouse. William served three tours of duty in The United...
Herbert Mullen
Sep 3, 2025
Herbert Mullen, Jr.,88, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on September 3, 2025.
Herb was born on October 5,1936, to Herb and Ruth Mullen in Wooster, Ohio.
Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret “Tookie” Mullen; daughters, Jodi (Dr. Gregory) Vrabec and Traci (Christopher) Finn. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the...
Rodger Douglas Moses
Sep 3, 2025
Rodger Douglas Moses, 87, of North Royalton and Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025. He was a loving father to Vannessa, Isabell and Alisha. Alisha precedes our dad in his death. Our dad was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1938. He was the son of John Joseph and Betty Lou (Kreiler) Moses and...
Helen Jean Marshall
Oct 8, 2025
Helen Jean Marshall, 85, nee Deibel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born in Strasburg, Ohio to the late Lyhl and Beatrice Deibel, Helen was the 12th of 14 children. She married Donald P. Marshall in 1958 and they began a fun and exciting life together with children and grandchildren, much travel and many friends. Helen and Don were named...
Archie Wallace Skidmore
Oct 2, 2025
The Skidmore family mourns the loss of their beloved patriarch, Archie Wallace Skidmore, who passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 98 after a recent illness.
Born on October 6, 1926, in Tioga, West Virginia, Archie was the eldest son of Cecil A. and Opal A. (Cutlip) Skidmore. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Jerry Papas
Sep 29, 2025
Jerry Papas, age 93, of Akron, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.
He was born January 20, 1932, in Kefalonia, Greece, to Vasili and Marianthe Papalexatos. After saving his money by making & selling coal for months, he was able to earn enough for his boat passage. Jerry got a job right away at the Waldorf Astoria in New York as...
Catharine Lee Hart
Sep 29, 2025
Catharine Lee Hart, age 90 passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, surrounded by friends and family who loved her dearly. Cathy was born June 13, 1935, to John and Catharine Davison in Erie Pennsylvania. Cathy graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Kent State University in 1957 and moved to Michigan to work at Dow Chemical. There she met...
Frank Vidakovics
Sep 25, 2025
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Frank Vidakovics, our dear Apa,...
Raymond "Ray" Pasquali
Sep 23, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Pasquali, age 80, passed away at home on September 23rd, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Ray believed in the power of “la familia” which in his mind, extended beyond bloodline. His greatest joy came from casting a line with the people he loved most, sharing quiet mornings on the water, and big fish tales that...
Steven Gawain Williamson
Sep 22, 2025
Steven Gawain. Williamson was born August 9,1946 in Victoria, Virginia and died September 22, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was 79 years of age.
Steve was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He served as a Purchasing Manager at Solutia, a Global Product Manager at Monsanto and most recently a Purchasing Manager at Lubrizol where he...
Helen Clark Balnave
Sep 22, 2025
Helen Balnave realized the full measure of her faith and began her eternal adventure on September 22 when she entered into the presence of her Lord. Hallelujah!
“Pinky” (the nickname given to her by her grandmother for her beautiful pink skin at birth) is the oldest of five. Out of necessity she was forced to grow up early and step in...
Lawrence C. Varner
Sep 19, 2025
Larry, a beloved husband, father and grandfather left us on September 19, 2025.
He was born to Lawrence Charles Varner and (Eleanor) Mildred Weber on October 3, 1942. He graduated from Ursuline High School and from Youngstown University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. At Ursuline, in the band, he met his beautiful future wife Carolyn Bertolini, and they married on...
Thomas Rocco Pirollo
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas Rocco Pirollo
Long-time Fairlawn resident Thomas Rocco Pirollo passed away on September 19, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born in Spigno Saturnia, Italy, on November 3,1922, Tom came to America as a teenager with very little, first settling in Scranton and then Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he quickly learned that hard work could carry him...
Terrance Lee "Terry" Fritch
Sep 18, 2025
T. Lee “Terry” Fritch, age 78 years, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Renaissance of Richfield following a lengthy illness.
Terry was born in Euclid, Ohio on May 18, 1947, and lived there much. He was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Cleary) Fritch. Terry was an English teacher for 30 years in the Euclid City Schools district.
Terry...
Suzanne Christine Foster
Sep 17, 2025
Suzanne Christine Foster, age 82, of Bath, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2025. Suzanne was born April 5, 1943, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.
After graduating from South High School, Youngstown, Ohio, Class of 1961, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English and minor in Sociology in...
Donald Marshall
Sep 16, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share of the passing of Donald Nathaniel Marshall, 76, of Akron, Ohio. After a courageous 2-year battle with cancer, Don passed peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16th. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Geri Douglas Marshall; daughter Marisa Ann Trzemzalski, her husband Joseph Andrew Trzemzalski,...
Matthew S. Clark
Sep 16, 2025
) Matthew S. Clark, beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, died on September 16, 2025. He was born October 25th, 1960 to parents William J. and Elsie M. Clark (nee Smith) in Washington D.C.
Matt spent his life deeply rooted in the community. He was a very proud graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and started working immediately after graduation. He...
Mark James Fiorina
Sep 14, 2025
Mark James Fiorina, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born on November 17, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mark lived a life defined by service, devotion, and laughter.
A proud veteran, Mark served honorably as a Boatswain’s Mate in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ranger during the Vietnam conflict. Known by his shipmates as “Boats,” he embodied...
John Richard Ferensic
Sep 13, 2025
John Richard Ferensic, age 91, of Akron, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025.
He was born September 23, 1933, in Emeigh, PA; son of the late Michael and Pauline Ferensic. John loved to dance. He could always be found working around his house, in his yard, or garden. John was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He will be...
Kathy Louise Laston
Sep 11, 2025
Kathy Louise Laston (née Campbell), 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Akron General Medical Center, following complications of peritonitis.
Born on March 5, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, Kathy was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen (Swayze) Campbell. She grew up in a loving and lively household alongside her siblings: the late...
William D. Phelps
Sep 11, 2025
William D. “Bill” Phelps, Jr., age 81, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 11, 2025.
William was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 20, 1944, and was the son of the late William and Wilma (Sanborn) Phelps.
He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark as a stationary engineer in the powerhouse. William served three tours of duty in The United...
Herbert Mullen
Sep 3, 2025
Herbert Mullen, Jr.,88, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on September 3, 2025.
Herb was born on October 5,1936, to Herb and Ruth Mullen in Wooster, Ohio.
Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret “Tookie” Mullen; daughters, Jodi (Dr. Gregory) Vrabec and Traci (Christopher) Finn. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the...
Rodger Douglas Moses
Sep 3, 2025
Rodger Douglas Moses, 87, of North Royalton and Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025. He was a loving father to Vannessa, Isabell and Alisha. Alisha precedes our dad in his death. Our dad was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1938. He was the son of John Joseph and Betty Lou (Kreiler) Moses and...
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