Obituaries

Duane Joseph Lippe

Duane Joseph Lippe

May 20, 2016

Joe left to be with the Lord on Friday morning surrounded by his loving wife and children. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. An Air Force Veteran, Joe faithfully served his country during the Vietnam Conflict from 1968 to 1972. He was a tireless, selfless, and tenacious worker, and he set an incredible example for all to follow....

Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Favaro

Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Favaro

May 16, 2016

Jeffrey T. “Jeff” Favaro, age 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area and was employed as an administrator with the Summit County Auditor. Jeff had attended Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, and was an avid golfer and fisherman. He also loved...

Michael McCauley "Moose"

Michael McCauley "Moose"

May 14, 2016

Michael McCauley “Moose”, 55, passed away May 14, 2016 after a two and a half year battle with GIST. Born in Barberton, Michael lived most of his life in the Atwater area. He loved hunting, fishing and watching Dallas and Alabama football with loyal Atwater friends. Michael also enjoyed watching and supporting any Cleveland sports teams. Preceded in death by his father,...

Christine Virginia Panaciulli

Christine Virginia Panaciulli

May 14, 2016

Christine Virginia Panaciulli, 93, passed away peacefully May 14, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born in West Virginia to the late Joseph and Theresa Croce, and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Christine was a member of St. Francis DeSales Parish and attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. She loved to bake and cook, especially for her...

Linda Marie (Decker) Jett

Linda Marie (Decker) Jett

May 13, 2016

Linda Marie Jett, age 66, passed away on May 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Meyersdale, Pa., she graduated from Wadsworth High School and was employed with GOJO Industries as a supervisor for 18 years. Linda managed group homes for many years for Summit County MRDD, Hattie Larlham, Hope Homes and the Blick Clinic. She was a member...

Brenda S. Anderson

Brenda S. Anderson

May 13, 2016

Brenda S. Anderson, age 57, passed away on May 13, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Brenda was employed with Holiday Inn as a housekeeper for 16 years, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellenore and Kenneth; daughter-in-law, Whitney Elkins; and David Gans, she is survived by...

Gleana I. Koon

Gleana I. Koon

May 10, 2016

Gleana I. Koon, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2016. Born in Wileyville, W. Va., she was a member of and also retired from Ernest Angley’s Grace Cathedral. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl, one brother, and five sisters; she is survived by her daughter, Texie (Charles) Perkins; grandson, Robert (Ann); great-grandson, Mason; and...

Patricia Lynn (McKosky) Yost

Patricia Lynn (McKosky) Yost

May 9, 2016

Patricia Lynn (McKosky) Yost, 63, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016 at Summa Hospital after a lengthy battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Born on February 12, 1953, Patty lived in Akron all of her life. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and wife. She loved craft shows and decorating her home, taking walks with her beloved Sadie.....and was certainly...

Mary Ann Traina

Mary Ann Traina

May 9, 2016

Mary Ann Traina passed away on May 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1940 to Joseph and Pearl Khoury (Kouri) in Akron, Ohio. Mary Ann was a proud graduate of St. Martha’s Elementary, St. Vincent’s High School, and the University of Akron. After graduating college, Mary Ann worked at Akron General Tire as an Executive...

Floyd "Shorty" Huddleston

Floyd "Shorty" Huddleston

May 8, 2016

Floyd Huddleston, 81, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016. Born in Baxter, Tenn. to Charles and Minnie Bell Huddleston, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Mr. Huddleston was a brick mason by trade and owned C & H Construction. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Shorty enjoyed mowing and caring for his...

Kathy A. (McGraw) Goss

Kathy A. (McGraw) Goss

May 6, 2016

Kathy A. (McGraw) Goss Kathy A. Goss, age 58, passed away on May 6, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas her entire life. Kathy graduated from Ellet High School in 1976, and was employed as an X-Ray Technician at various hospitals in the Akron area. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting and knitting. Preceded in...

Ruth A. Etapa

Ruth A. Etapa

May 5, 2016

"Together Again" Ruth A. Etapa, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2016. Born in De Pere, Wis., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Ruth was employed as a waitress for many years, and retired from Akron Auto Glass as a CSR. She enjoyed shopping and gardening in her spare time. Preceded...

Clarence O. Thomas

Clarence O. Thomas

May 4, 2016

"Together Again" Clarence O. Thomas Jr., age 81, passed away on May 4, 2016. Born in Akron, Clarence was a lifelong area resident and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by his wife, Van Helen “Jane”; son, Rick; granddaughter, Crystal; brother, Robert; and twin brother, Larry, he is survived by loving companion, Caroline Van Horn; son, David...

Edna M. Reed (nee Kurtz)

Edna M. Reed (nee Kurtz)

May 3, 2016

Edna M. Reed (nee Kurtz) Edna M. Reed, age 102, passed away on May 3, 2016. Born on July 13, 1913 in Springfield Twp., she lived in Suffield Twp. most of her life. Edna was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren and the Craftsman Boat Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family in the outdoors, especially boating. Preceded in...

Eva L. Heft

Eva L. Heft

Apr 29, 2016

Eva L. Heft Our loving mother, Eva L. Heft, born on August 12, 1931, passed away on April 29, 2016. Eva was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and raised on the Ohio River near East Liverpool, Ohio. She was the eighth child of Catherine and Charles Mercer. Preceded in death by husband, Henry (Bud) Heft; and grandson, Clifton H. Cutlip, Eva’s life...

Joseph Croce

Joseph Croce

Apr 28, 2016

Joseph Croce Jr., age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2016. Joseph served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church for over 50 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Peggy; parents, Joseph and Theresa; brothers, Frank,...

Donald Easterling

Donald Easterling

Apr 27, 2016

Donald Easterling, 34, of Akron, Ohio passed away April 27, 2016 at his home. He was passionate about medicine, active in his church (St. Matthew’s Parish), a huge Cleveland Cavaliers fan, and proud St. V-St. M alumnus. He was preceded in death by his father, Wylie Easterling; and grandfather, Donald Flynn. He is survived by his mother, Mary Easterling; siblings, Kathy...

Betty J. Oplinger

Betty J. Oplinger

Apr 27, 2016

Betty J. Oplinger, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2016. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Betty was a loyal member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deaconess, and was active in the Presbyterian Women’s Organization. She enjoyed being active and volunteering her time in...

Ronald L. Koby "Ronnie"

Ronald L. Koby "Ronnie"

Apr 25, 2016

Ron was born Saturday, October 18, 1941, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 25, 2016. Ron grew up in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Ellet High School and Akron University. He had many occupations ranging from the setting of bowling pins in the 1950’s to programming satellite receivers. Ron was an excellent bowler...

Margaret I. (Hyde) Burkett

Margaret I. (Hyde) Burkett

Apr 24, 2016

Margaret I. Burkett, 92, of Mogadore went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 26, 1923 in Manns Choice, Pa., where she was raised on a dairy farm. She was daughter of Calvin and Carrie (Holler) Hyde. She attended school in Bedford County, Pa. During the war years she...