Obituaries
Loretta J. Gross
May 4, 2024
Loretta J. Gross, 76, earned her wings and flew up to Heaven to be with the Lord on May 4, 2024.
Born in Syracuse, NY she lived around the Akron area before settling in Uniontown for the last 20 years. Loretta enjoyed playing tennis, shopping, and traveling. She made wedding cakes and loved to cook – she was known to make...
Constance Gruic
May 3, 2024
Constance Gruic, 76, went home to be with the Lord and her husband on May 3, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Lakemore. Connie enjoyed camping and word searches. She loved playing Rummy 500 with her husband and going to yard sales.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Gruic Sr.; parents, Lloyd and Elizabeth Hennessey; and...
Fred W. Hall
May 1, 2024
Fred W. Hall, 96, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024.
Born in Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Akron. He retired after 37 years from Goodyear Aerospace and was a member of Relentless Church. He loved art, reading his bible, and flying planes, even building one himself!
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel;...
Darlene V. Harford
Apr 29, 2024
Darlene Harford, passed away on April 29th, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Darlene (or Aunt Dee, as most knew her), was born April 28, 1939 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Katherine and Charles Harford. Survived by sisters Nancy McClarren (and family) and Shirley Martin (and family), Niece Deborah Hancock and Nephew Robert (Janine and their family) Livingston, Great Niece...
Vito J. Panaciulli
Apr 21, 2024
Vito J. Panaciulli, 96, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2024.
Born in Akron, he lived in New York where he met the love of his life, Christine. They later moved back to the Akron area to raise their family. Vito served in the United States Army and was employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was...
M. Jayne Hohl
Apr 20, 2024
M. Jayne Hohl, 92, died on April 20, 2024.
She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio. Jayne graduated from Ellet High School. She was employed at General Tire prior to working at Macy’s for 25 years. Jayne was a member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed gardening, water skiing, golf, and bowling.
Jayne is...
Dorothy Jean Pope
Apr 20, 2024
Dorothy Jean Pope, age 92, passed away on April 20, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, she resided in Uniontown. Dorothy graduated from East High. Dorothy was a member of New Apostolic Church and later The Chapel in Green. She was a phenomenal cake decorator and seamstress. She excelled at decorating, cooking, gardening, flower arranging, she could do it all! But...
Barbara Jean Faiss
Apr 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Faiss, 91 of Copley Ohio passed away April 17, 2024. Born in Clinton, Illinois in 1932 she continued her education as a loyal Fightin' Illini and member of the Stratford House at the University of Illinois, where she met her husband Rudi. She moved with her husband and young family to Mogadore where she lived for 50 years....
Andy Lane
Apr 7, 2024
Arthur Andrew Lane, son of the late Arthur Perry and Delcie Hazel Pruitt Lane, passed away on April 7, 2024.
His favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and unselfishly helping others.
Andy was preceded in death by his brother, Mike, and sister, Carol Lentz (Dave). He will be missed by sister, Tracey Lane; brother, Bill (Jessie); nieces, Amanda...
Don Howard Roepke
Apr 5, 2024
Don H. Roepke, born in Akron in June, 1929, passed away at his home in Cuyahoga Falls on April 5, 2024.
He was a graduate of East High School and Akron University, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and served as 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. Don was married to Nancy Ferguson on 6/21/1953 (70 years). He was...
Nancy Ann Hughes
Apr 2, 2024
Nancy Hughes, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024.
Born Nancy Ann Stetler, July 10, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from Akron Central High School in 1968. As a child she enjoyed dance, summer trips in the family car to Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee, and Shaker Day camp. She moved to San Jose,...
William R Crawley
Apr 1, 2024
William R. Crawley, age 79, passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was retired from Akron Central Engraving.
William is preceded in death by his parents, William V. and Ruby Crawley; and siblings, Jerry Crawley and Terry Rees (nee Crawley) He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith Crawley; sons, David Crawley...
Lee Ball
Apr 1, 2024
Lee Ball, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024.
Born in Sawyerwood, he had been a Uniontown resident since 1954. Lee graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Navy Reserves for 2 years and in the Air Force for 4 years during the Korean War. He worked as a pipe fitter with Monarch Rubber...
Phyllis A. Menefee
Mar 31, 2024
Phyllis A. Menefee, 95, passed away on March 31, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Mogadore, she graduated from Suffield High School. She was a Switchboard Operator at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital for over 33 years and a member of the Mogadore Moose.
Per Phyllis’ wishes, cremation has taken place.
Margaret Jacobs
Mar 31, 2024
Margaret Jacobs, 95, of Ellet passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Akron on January 14, 1929 to the late Gaspar and Katie Pastor. She was retired from Akron Children’s Service.
Midge loved flowers, cooking, baking, and crocheting.
Midge was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, sisters Beth Youtz and Ethel Fela, and son...
James P. Van Pelt
Mar 27, 2024
James P. Van Pelt, 62, passed away on March 27, 2024.A lifelong resident of Akron, he graduated from Stark Technical College in 1983 with an Associate's in Computer Programming and The University of Akron in 1985 with a Bachelor's in Marketing. Jim was employed with YRCW -- Yellow Roadway for 20 years. He enjoyed biking, walking on park trails, and...
Brent J. MacLean
Mar 23, 2024
The MacLean Family, with deep sadness, regrets to report the passing of our beloved son, Brent Joseph MacLean of Uniontown. Brent was 36 years old, born on November 1, 1987 and passing peacefully in his sleep on March 23.
He is survived by his father Douglas, mother Elizabeth (Betty); brothers, Brandon (Sarah) of Atwater, Bryant of the home; sister, Brooke (Paul)...
Richard M. Luker
Mar 23, 2024
Dr. Richard Luker, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. Born on March 18, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio, he lived in Uniontown. Richard graduated from Kent State (B.S. in Education), Virginia State (Master of Science), and the University of Akron (Doctor of Education).
For 31 years at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA), Richard dedicated his...
Sherry L. Leek
Mar 23, 2024
Sherry Louise Leek, 85, passed away on March 23, 2024.
Born on August 4, 1938 in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge. She graduated from Ellet High School and attended Akron University. Sherry was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 27 years and employed at Cotter Merchandise Storage Company for 22 years. She was an avid reader and loved...
Janice Koehl
Mar 22, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Janice K Koehl nee Hill on March 22, 2024.
Jan was a navy baby, born to Jack and Kathryn Hill, in Miami Beach, Florida on January 31,1946. The family returned to Akron where Janice became the older and favorite sister of Joy Lynn Hill.
Growing up, Jan was crowned the May...
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