Obituaries
Don W. Hickin
Dec 31, 2023
Don W. “Duck” Hickin, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023.
Born September 19, 1942 in Cuyahoga Falls, he was a long time resident of Akron. After graduating from high school, he entered the workforce and retired from U.S.F. Holland as a truck driver in 1998. Duck was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles,...
Josephine E. Demboski
Dec 30, 2023
Josephine E. “Jo” Demboski, age 93, passed away on December 30, 2023, after a short illness.
Born in Mogadore, Ohio, she lived in Suffield for most of her life. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and St. Thomas Hospital Nursing School. She was employed at Middlebury Manor Nursing Home and retired after 20 years of service as Director of Nursing....
Marie Casher
Dec 28, 2023
Marie (Sis) Carolyn (McKovich) Casher, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn on December 28, 2023.
Born in Akron, Ohio in 1929, she grew up in Ellet and lived most of her adult life in Mogadore and Springfield. She enjoyed her last 12 years at Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga...
Robert C. Baugher
Dec 28, 2023
Robert fought a courageous battle with a lengthy three year illness and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was a pleasant and grateful organ transplant recipient who was well liked by his doctors and medical care teams, and through quick wit and upbeat humor kept them laughing.
Robert was preceded in death by...
Jeanne M. Lippe
Dec 28, 2023
Jeanne M. Lippe left this world to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, December 28, 2023, with her beloved family at her side.
She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all those who were lucky enough to know her. Although small in stature, she had a big heart and was the glue that held her family together,...
William Harold McCutcheon
Dec 24, 2023
Together Again
(William) Harold McCutcheon, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023.
Raised in Williamsburg, West Virginia, Harold served in the Navy during the Korean War on the destroyer U.S.S. KEPPLER (DD-765) from 1952-1955. He eventually moved to Akron, Ohio, where he met his wife of 65 years, Leith McCutcheon, and settled...
Tracy S. Kot
Dec 20, 2023
Tracy Schartiger Kot passed away on December 20, 2023 after a two-year illness. She was 57 years old.
Born in Akron, Ohio on August 30, 1966 to Phyllis Schartiger, Tracy grew up in the area and attended Springfield High School. A member of the National Honor Society, Tracy was also active in the band and French club. After graduating in...
Christina L. Kuntzman
Dec 18, 2023
Christina Louise (May) Kuntzman, 49, of Suffield, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, December 18th, surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant but too quick fight against cancer.
She was born April 30th, 1974, in Akron, Ohio to James and Barbara (Strahlem) May. Chris grew up in Rootstown, Ohio, and loved being the star of any show,...
Rose Ann (Fuchs) (Poor) Deckard
Dec 14, 2023
Rose Ann was born in Akron to John and Anna Fuchs on December 14, 1929.
She was a 1947 graduate of Springfield High School and was employed at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Springfield local schools, and Babcock & Wilcox. She had many interests in life, but above all, cherished her relationships with family and many friends. Faith and family were at the foundation of her...
Bernice Catherine Snoderly
Dec 10, 2023
Bernice Catherine Snoderly, born February 14, 1935 grew up Somerset, Kentucky to Fred and Leslie Barnett passed into the kingdom of God on December 10, 2023. Cathy grew up in Somerset, moved to Elyria, OH and began her career with Mid-Continent Telephone (AllTel) as an operator. Working for AllTel she moved up the corporate ladder into a management position as...
Fay Frank Stump
Dec 6, 2023
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Fay Frank Stump, age 78 of North Canton, OH passed away peacefully following a long-term illness. Fay was born July 8, 1945 in Akron, OH.
Preceded in his death by his devoted wife of 54 years Nancy, parents Gordan and Anna Stump, sister Carol Marsh, brothers Ted Stump and Larry Stump. Fay will always be remembered...
Twyla I. Roman
Dec 1, 2023
Twyla Roman, 82 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2023.
She grew up in Brimfield and graduated from Kent State University High School. She married John Roman on May 15, 1960 and they raised their two daughters in Springfield Twp. where she served as a Township Trustee from 1982-1994. In 1995,...
Patrick T. Quigley
Nov 30, 2023
Patrick T. Quigley (PT), age 78, passed away November 30, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19, 1945 to Bill and Inez Quigley.
Pat grew up in Lakemore, Ohio where he attended Springfield High School, class of 1964. Pat was an Army veteran. He served December 1965 through December 1967, during which he served in...
Frederick Charles Pero
Nov 28, 2023
Frederick C. Pero, 91, passed away November 28, 2023.
A lifetime resident of Suffield, he graduated from Suffield High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired from General Tire and Schumacher Lumber. Fred was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Vets. His hobbies included farming, golfing and bowling. He also enjoyed playing...
Carol S. Beasley
Nov 24, 2023
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7
Carol Sue Beasley, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2023. Born in Walkersville, West Virginia, she lived in Akron, Ohio. Carol graduated from Central High School. She was retired from Buchtel High School. Carol was...
Nancy J. Legazza
Nov 22, 2023
Nancy J. Legazza, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023.
Born January 2, 1944 to John and Goldie Legazza, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She worked as a babysitter and later as a food server for a retirement home. Nancy was a member of St. Matthew Parish and took pride in being pro-life....
Duain N. Ely
Nov 21, 2023
Duain N. Ely, 88, passed away on November 21, 2023. Born and raised in the Alliance area, he was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School. He was a Springfield Township resident and was employed at BF Goodrich as an engineer for 40 years. Duain was a little league baseball coach and loved to watch his grandchildren play sports. He...
Shirley J. Kerrigan
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley Joanne Kerrigan, 88, passed away November 19, 2023.
Born in 1935, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School and worked at J.C.Penney. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She loved feeding and taking care of animals and adventures with her sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Irvin Tietz.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Kim...
John Kurtz
Nov 18, 2023
John E. Kurtz, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023.
Born in Akron, Ohio, He was a resident of Uniontown, Ohio. John graduated from Mogadore High School. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. John was an avid hunter and outdoorsman....
Lynette D. Cutrufello
Nov 16, 2023
Lynette Denise Cutrufello, 53, of Akron, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 16th, 2023.
Lynette was born on May 1st, 1970, to Douglas and Marilyn Vanek in Akron, OH. After Lynette graduated from Ellet High School in 1988, she went on to study Nursing at The University of Akron. After graduating with a degree in Nursing, she...
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