Obituaries
Elizabeth V. Makuch
Jun 8, 2023
Vi Makuch, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Born in Dillonvale, Ohio she graduated from Dillonvale High School before becoming a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Vi was employed as a secretary at Wright Patterson Airforce Base during WWII and Goodyear Tire & Rubber, “Mahogony Row.” But her most important role was as...
Kathy J. Lemons (Ursetti)
Jun 5, 2023
Kathy J. Lemons (Ursetti), 67, passed away on June 5, 2023. Kathy was born in Akron, Ohio and was a resident of Lakemore. She graduated from Ellet High School and retired from Acme after forty two years. Kathy enjoyed shopping, walking at Springfield Lake and spending time with family and friends.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Helen...
Janet L. Keagy
Jun 2, 2023
Janet L. Keagy, 77, passed away June 2, 2023.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Hartville. Jan graduated from Copley High School and worked for Motorist Mutual for 10 years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, needlepoint, fishing, traveling, looking at her orchids, and watching the hummingbirds. She loved to watch game shows and tell stories, but most of all,...
Waneta M. Babich
Jun 1, 2023
Waneta Mildred Babich (Millie) passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at age 97. She is in her glorious heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on this day. We give thanks for her wonderful life and rejoice knowing we shall see her again.
Millie was born in Akron, Ohio on August 26, 1925 to Orville E. and Lura B. (Harris) Casto....
William R. Noland
May 31, 2023
William R. Noland, 88, passed away May 31, 2023. Born in Reedy, WV he was a resident of Akron. William graduated from Central High School and worked at Betsy Ross Foods for 30 years. He was a member of the Mogadore VFW and lifetime member of the Mogadore Moose Club. He enjoyed watching baseball and football.
William was preceded in...
Kathy Hawkins Tobin
May 30, 2023
Kathy Tobin, 58, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2023. Kathy graduated from Hoover High School, Class of “83”, and lived in North Canton until she was married. She then moved to Hartville and was employed by Lake Local Schools for 23 years. Kathy was an avid game player and loved spending time with her entire...
Carol Ann Zugovitz
May 27, 2023
Carol Ann Zugovitz passed away May 27, 2023.
Carol was born in Garfield Heights on April 28, 1945. She was previously a resident of Cleveland and currently resided in Suffield. Carol worked for Lester Industries for 33 years and was a school bus driver for Field Schools for 10 years. She enjoyed camping, boating, car rides and gardening.
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Pamela Rogers
May 22, 2023
Pamela Rogers (Grady), 77, passed away May 22, 2023.
Pamela was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School. She retired from Charter One Bank and enjoyed going to Las Vegas and spending time with her kids.
Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; sisters; and many other family members. She is survived...
Patsy G. Urdiales
May 20, 2023
Together Again
Urdiales, Patsy (Pat) G.- of Akron-Springfield, Ohio, age 80, died Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Stone Creek Assisted Living in Alliance. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 6-8pm at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd, Akron. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 25th from 10am-11am with Memorial Service starting at...
Sandy (Meyer) Gallagher
May 15, 2023
Sandy (Meyer) Gallagher, 81, passed away May 15, 2023.
Born in Akron, Sandy was a long-time resident of Jackson Township and Hartville. She worked at Ben Franklin then at Pat Catans. Twenty-five years to the day, Sandy has reunited in Heaven with her lifetime love Charles L. Gallagher and her grandson Adam Gallagher.
She is survived by her four children,...
Gary L Maag
May 5, 2023
Gary L. Maag, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5th in his home of 52 years.
Gary was born October 22, 1945 to William and Hazel Maag. Gary graduated from Mogadore High School in 1963, where he met his wife Connie of 57 years. He was employed with the FW Albrecht Grocery Company as a supervisor for 35 years....
Regina E. Steiner
May 1, 2023
Regina E. Steiner, 94, passed away May 1, 2023.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown. Regina graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and retired from the medical department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 25 years. She loved her family and took great joy in spending her time with them.Regina was preceded in death...
Marlene J. Black
Apr 28, 2023
Marlene Joy Black went home to the Lord on April 28, 2023. She graduated from Uniontown school, class of 1955. Marlene was married to John Russel Black in 1955, and spent 37 years loving and standing by her husband and raising three children. She worked many different jobs over the years including cashier at Smith's IGA, Ohio Bell phone operator,...
Richard D. Leslie
Apr 22, 2023
Richard “Dick” David Leslie was peacefully escorted into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2023.
He was born to Earl and Mathelda (Steidle) Leslie on May 3, 1935. After graduating from Buchtel High School and needing a trade, Dick started Leslie Floor Sanding, a company that still exists, today. On August 4, 1956,...
Phyllis M. Tainsh (nee Davidson, Mashek)
Apr 19, 2023
Phyllis M. Tainsh, 86, passed away April 19, 2023.
Born and raised in Akron, Phyllis resided most of her life in Summit County. She graduated from North High School and attended The University of Akron. She retired from Roadway Express and was a member of the Akron Board of Realtors. Phyllis was very active with Tallmadge Little League Baseball and...
David L. Jones
Apr 17, 2023
David L. Jones “Whitey Jones AKA Uncle Ghetto”, 60, went home to be with his mom, dad, and sister on April 17, 2023.
David was born and raised in Akron. He had a huge heart and love for his family and friends, often doing all he could to help everyone around him. He was known for his love of cats,...
Judith Ann Martin (Raybould)
Apr 17, 2023
Judy went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness on 4/17/23. Judy was the glue that held our family together, the sweetest, most loving and kind soul that anyone could ever know, and a beautiful human being in every sense of the word. Throughout her life, she did God’s work in more ways than could...
Richard C. Green
Apr 11, 2023
Richard C. Green, age 60, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 11th, 2023. He was known for his exceptional auto repair, restoration and painting abilities. What began as a hobby became his career when he opened Acrylic Concepts in Mogadore. It didn’t make him rich, but it sure made him happy. In his free time, Rick enjoyed riding...
Ronald E. Hastler
Apr 10, 2023
Ronald Ernest Hastler, 78, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with many health problems. He never complained.
Born in Akron on October 9, 1944 to Ernest and Bernice (Boston) Hastler. He attended Springfield High school and enjoyed working in the carpenter shop at Loral Lockheed Martin for many years. He was an avid fan of car racing and attended several Indianapolis...
Kelly Lynn (Dwenger) McHugh
Apr 8, 2023
Kelly was born on September 11, 1970. God gave her to Tom and Brenda Dwenger through adoption on October 20, 1970 when Brenda was able to pick her up out of the cradle and received her dream of having a child. She was baptized on November 8, 1970 into the Lutheran faith. She returned to God’s mercy on April 8,...
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