Obituaries

Wanda J. Zachary

Wanda J. Zachary

Mar 27, 2022

"Together Again" Wanda J. Zachary, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1931 to the late Ralph and May Teeple. Wanda graduated from West High School and lived in Mogadore. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and singing. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David and Robert Teeple; husband, Donald...

Judith A. Lauby

Judith A. Lauby

Mar 26, 2022

Judith A. Lauby, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on March 26, 2022. Born September 16, 1936 in Michigan to the late Charles and Martha Shiltz, she graduated from Louisville High School. She lived in North Canton, where she raised her family, for 22 years and later moved to Uniontown. Judy was an active member...

Timothy A. Farina

Timothy A. Farina

Mar 23, 2022

Timothy A. Farina, age 57, passed away on March 23, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Tim was born in Wellsville and lived in Mogadore most of his life. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1982 where he was a member of the 1979 State Championship Football Team. Tim was an avid sports fan, particularly football. Mogadore High...

Brett J. Neely

Brett J. Neely

Mar 23, 2022

Brett Joseph Neely, 30, passed away on March 23, 2022. His sharp wit, quick laugh, and warm heart will be greatly missed. Born in 1991, he lived in Akron, Ohio. Brett graduated from Manchester High School, where he played football and took engineering classes at the Portage Lakes Career Center. Brett was inquisitive and smart. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Daniel S. Krzystan

Daniel S. Krzystan

Mar 23, 2022

Daniel Krzystan Sr., age 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, he retired from GM Lordstown after 35 years of service. Daniel was a member of Holy Family Knights of Columbus. He was an avid bowler and love to watch the Cleveland Browns and Indians. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents,...

William H. Pressler

William H. Pressler

Mar 22, 2022

William H. Pressler, 90, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Bill devoted his life to helping others, serving his country through his military service, his community through his fire department service, and his fellow man through Habitat for Humanity. Bill was born on April 4, 1931 in Uniontown, Ohio to the late Henry and Ruth...

Eva M. Ramsey

Eva M. Ramsey

Mar 20, 2022

"Together Again" Eva M. Ramsey passed away March 20, 2022. She was born June 27, 1925 in Clay W. Va. to the late Okey and Nora Hamric. Eva lived in Goodyear Heights her entire life and was a member of Western Star. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hurschel Ramsey; daughter, Patricia Miller; son, Michael Ramsey, along with five siblings....

William L. Manthe

William L. Manthe

Mar 17, 2022

William Lee Manthe, age 80, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was born in Akron and served in the United States Army. He was employed with Goodyear for over 50 years. William was a member of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club for 33 years. He loved hot rods and motorcycles, riding his Harley Davidson with his club brothers, and his...

Debra J. Savill

Debra J. Savill

Mar 17, 2022

Debra J. Savill, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022. She was born June 27, 1957 in Sutton, WV. She graduated from Springfield High School and spent 22 years in the United States Marine Corp. After retirement, Debbie spent 2 years in Iraq working for Titan. Her work in the service took her many places...

Timothy L. Bennett

Timothy L. Bennett

Mar 15, 2022

Timothy Lee Bennett, age 64, passed away on March 15, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Coventry High School and worked for Herbert USA. Tim liked hunting, fishing, and working with his hands. He enjoyed watching movies, playing video games, and spending time with his family. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and...

Eloise V. "Ellie" Hampton

Eloise V. "Ellie" Hampton

Mar 14, 2022

Eloise V. “Ellie” Hampton passed away on March 14, 2022. Ellie was born in Athens, Ohio, graduated from Athens High School, and retired from Ametek with over 20 years’ service. Ellie lived in Stow since 2010. She loved to play golf and go bowling. Ellie is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; son, Dave; brother, Bill; and her parents, Harry and...

Diane J. Garn

Diane J. Garn

Mar 11, 2022

Diane J. Garn, age 77, went to meet the Lord in Heaven on March 11, 2022 after she showed amazing strength in a long battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1945 to the late Wayne and Margaret Gibson. She lived in Hartville for over 20 years, raising her family, and later moved to the Akron area....

James D. Adkins

James D. Adkins

Mar 8, 2022

James Douglas Adkins, age 79, passed away March 8, 2022. Born in Wayne, WV he graduated from Wayne High School. He worked at Akron Standard Mold for many years before retiring from Robert Long Manufacturing after 29 years. He was a member of the Moose Club in Mogadore. He loved fishing on Lake Erie and enjoyed playing golf. James was preceded in...

Mark Adrian Biggs

Mark Adrian Biggs

Mar 7, 2022

Mark Adrian Biggs, 71, passed away on March 4, 2022. He is now healed in the Loving Arms of Jesus. Born on October 26, 1950 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, he was devoted to helping and serving others. He was a Police Officer and later a Respiratory Therapist to which he ended up retiring from. He resided most of his time in Bolivar,...

Clara Belle Zak

Clara Belle Zak

Mar 7, 2022

Clara Zak, age 91, passed away March 7, 2022. She was born in Dellroy, OH and graduated from Dellroy High School as valedictorian. She worked in real estate and as a homemaker. Clara was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. She loved to dance and sing, belonging to Sweet Adelines and other singing groups. She devoted her life to her...

Eileen "Carol" Hall

Eileen "Carol" Hall

Mar 6, 2022

Carol Hall, 69, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Carol was born on April 13, 1952 in Akron, Ohio where she grew to be a strong, beautiful, and driven business woman. As an entrepreneur, Carol once owned The Bavarian Haus on Market St., rental properties throughout the years, and most recently, The Park...

Judy G. Smith

Judy G. Smith

Mar 5, 2022

Judy G. Smith, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022. Born on November 12, 1943 in Charmco, WV to the late Ray and Daisy Farren, she was a longtime resident of Hartville. She taught as a special education teacher for 30 years and was a longtime member of the Chapel in Marlboro. Judy enjoyed reading,...

Richard J. Piccin

Richard J. Piccin

Mar 3, 2022

Richard J. Piccin, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2022. Richard was born on May 23, 1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He grew up and attended schools in Dillonvale, Ohio where his love of sports and the outdoors began. Following graduation from Kent State in 1971, he was a dedicated employee of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for over...

Carol Lee Standel

Carol Lee Standel

Mar 2, 2022

Carol L. Standel, age 74, passed away March 2, 2022. Born in Morgantown, WV on August 20, 1947, she lived in Akron, OH. Carol enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Lexi and Chia. She was very close to her longtime friend, Joanne Lantz, who took great care of her during the last year of her life. Carol was preceded in death by...

Virginia F. Prezioso

Virginia F. Prezioso

Feb 27, 2022

Virginia Francis Rhodes Prezioso passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She had recently moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina where she lived with her daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Varner. Virginia was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She attended the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. She married Ralph Prezioso Sr. in 1948 and they made...