Obituaries

Anna Rose Sothen

Anna Rose Sothen

Jun 3, 2025

Anna Rose Sothen, 95, of Akron, Oh, passed away on June 3, 2025 at Summa City Hospital. She was born in Idamay, WV on April 14, 1930, to parents Delbert and Wanna (Curry) McIe.

Anna Rose retired from Parker Hannifin Corp. after 34 years of employment. She was a long-time member of the Uniontown Chapel of Faith Church and was a...

Doris M. Wartko

Doris M. Wartko

Jun 2, 2025

Doris Wartko, 91 years old, of Tallmadge, Ohio was reunited with her late husband, Donald Wartko, on Monday June 2nd 2025. Doris passed peacefully surrounded by her family, while under the loving care of Summa Health Hospice team, as well as independent nurses and aids: Brenda; Kathy; Kathleen; Jeannie; Janet; Tina; and Dreanna. The Wartko family has immense gratitude for...

Catherine Marie Kungle

Catherine Marie Kungle

Jun 1, 2025

Catherine M. Kungle, 71, of Uniontown, OH entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday June 1, 2025.

Born in Akron, OH, Cathie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Francis; Two of her beloved sons, Todd J. Kungle and James N. Kungle Jr; Brother Robert Francis III; Sisters, Connie Francis, and Dorothy Dorman.

Cathies’ memories will forever...

Carol R. Jenkins

Carol R. Jenkins

May 31, 2025

Carol Ruth Jenkins (McAlpine) 83 yrs of Akron, OH went home with the Lord May 31st. Carol was born to Charles & Thelma McAlpine September 27, 1941 & was raised in Mogadore, OH. She leaves 4 children, Diane (Rick) Grennan of Georgia, Linda Yaksic of Arkansas, Cynthia Davies of Georgia, Jeff (Darla) Jenkins Wadsworth, Ohio; sister, Rita (Serge) Ostrovsky of...

Margaret E. LaGray

Margaret E. LaGray

May 29, 2025

Margaret “Peg” Ellen (Gooden) LaGray, 66, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at home in Rineyville, KY on Thursday, May 29th.

Born in Ellet on June 6, 1958, Peg is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gilberta (Olson) Gooden and her brother Tim Gooden.

She is survived by her husband, Howard LaGray, children Erin Reardon and Joseph (Kathleen) Reardon, stepchildren Shawn...

Edwin Wilson

Edwin Wilson

May 27, 2025

Edwin Wilson, also known affectionately as “Ed,” “Uncle Jack,” and “Big E,” has gone fishing. Ed died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Suffield Township in the early morning of Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was ninety.

Ed was born in Akron, Ohio, to Walter Wilson and Grace Tennant Wilson. He was the youngest son of nine children. His...

Virgil N. Taylor

Virgil N. Taylor

May 25, 2025

Virgil N. Taylor, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2025. 

Born in Allegan, Michigan, he attended Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He worked for Goodyear for 25+ years and was a truck driver for 14 years. He enjoyed golf and loved being around his family.

Virgil...

Kathleen R. Furino

Kathleen R. Furino

May 24, 2025

Kathleen R. Furino (Kathy), born on December 12, 1942, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of her family on May 24, 2025.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kathy graduated from St. Luke High School in Carnegie. She made her home in Portage County for most of her life and retired after 26 years of dedicated service as...

James E. Reid

James E. Reid

May 22, 2025

James E. (Edgar) Reid, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 with his loving family by his side, following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born October 6, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Marvin Hurtt Reid and Sarah Almeda Wagner.

Jim was a graduate of Akron Central High School and was employed by the Akron Chair...

Charles D. Reisinger

Charles D. Reisinger

May 22, 2025

Charles Dwight Reisinger passed away peacefully and went home to be with our Lord on May 22nd, 2025. Charles was born in Grafton Ohio on October 6th 1949 to the late Fred and Virginia Reisinger. Charles was raised on a dairy farm with his sister Lynne, and he loved sharing stories from his time on the farm.Charles thoroughly enjoyed education,...

William Steven Foutty

William Steven Foutty

May 17, 2025

William “Steven” Foutty, 76 of Uniontown, OH, died on May 17, 2025 from a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Akron, OH in 1949 to William “Red” Clarence and Violet Foutty. Steve attended Green High School and was in the National Guard. He drove for his family trucking company for 60 years.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents,...

Dolores Dorothy Shirey (Fatica)

Dolores Dorothy Shirey (Fatica)

May 9, 2025

Dolores Shirey, age 86, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, May 9, 2025, at Vista Veranda Assisted Living & Senior Care, where she had been residing. She faced Alzheimer’s disease with quiet strength over the past several years, and though it gradually took her vitality, her spirit remained deeply loved and cherished.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the...

Phyllis A. Hale

Phyllis A. Hale

May 8, 2025

Phyllis Ann (McClellan) Hale, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025. Born in Massillon, Ohio, she lived in Uniontown, Ohio.

Phyllis graduated from Massillon-Washington High School, and retired from Lake Local Schools. Phyllis was a member of First Christian Church in Massillon, and enjoyed the Special Olympics, reading, the beach, and traveling to Gulf Shores...

Sadie Louise Wilson

Sadie Louise Wilson

May 7, 2025

Sadie Louise Wilson, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2025. Born in Geneva, Alabama, she lived in Northeast Ohio.

Sadie was a member of Rootstown United Methodist Church. She loved crafting, teaching VBS, her family, grandkids, and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, and bingo.

Sadie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L....

Philip Klein

Philip Klein

May 2, 2025

Philip Klein, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at 12:51 pm. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he stepped into eternity, his faith fulfilled. He was the last of his five siblings, John, Adam, Elizabeth, Esther and Dave.

Phil was a devoted husband, a wise and compassionate...

Elizabeth J. Palmieri

Elizabeth J. Palmieri

Apr 28, 2025

Elizabeth J. Palmieri, beloved mother, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 28, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on August 18, 1933, to Italian immigrants Dominic and Helen Gemelli, Betty carried the spirit and warmth of her heritage in everything she did.

A lifelong devotee to family, Betty found her greatest joy in the...

Grace Marie Sommers

Grace Marie Sommers

Apr 25, 2025

Grace, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025. Grace was born and raised in Louisville but later moved to Uniontown.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband Galen Sommers, her parents Harmon and Alta Schmucker, and her brothers Cleo and Arden. She is survived by her children Brad (Beth), Lecia and Maria; her grandchildren...

David D. Traugh

David D. Traugh

Apr 21, 2025

David Douglas Traugh, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the only child of Charles and Madeline Traugh. He lived most of his young life in Rinehart, West Virginia, and graduated from Wallace High School.

Dave loved his country, and he was a Veteran of the Korean War.

Dave started a...

Geneva J. Corrigan

Geneva J. Corrigan

Apr 20, 2025

Geneva J. Corrigan, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Easter morning, April 20, 2025.

Born in Rockland, Ohio to the late Dale and Margaret (Hayes) Brooks, she was a longtime resident of Uniontown. She graduated from Central Hower High School and married her husband, Royle, on March 28, 1953. Geneva was a member of the Green High School...

Viola M. Croasmun

Viola M. Croasmun

Apr 18, 2025

Viola M. Croasmun was born May 4, 1932 and passed away April 18, 2025 at the age of 92.

She leaves her son, Ketih (Darlene) Croasmun; daughter, Kathleen Jernigan; four grandchildren, Kevin (Carmen) and Dawn Croasmun, Kyle (Sarah) Jernigan and Kara (Ben) Proudfoot; great granddaughters, Emily, Isabel, Elizabeth, Maisey and Kelsey; and many family and friends.

A memorial service will be held...