Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Daian Meltel, 71, passed away May 14, 2024. She was born in Peleliu, Palau and worked in the tax department in customs for the Palau government at the Palau airport.

She is survived by her children, Malcolm (Ciara), Lora (Muris), Mallory (Angel), Jord (Hilora), Crystal (Sonny), and Sesario (Shelly) Kerradel; grandchildren, Beau, Kiara, Noboru and Haruo, Mesiual...

May 6, 2024

Linda L. Yates, 81, went home to be with her Lord Jesus May 6, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, MO to the late Ivan and Virginia (Powell) Lyon and worked at Akron City Hospital and local nursing homes as a nurse’s aid. She was also a member of Maranatha Bible Church, where she was involved in the...

May 5, 2024

Amelia (Faggos) Badonsky, 97, passed away May 5, 2024 in her home in Oceanside, CA. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Andrew and Katherine (Cesnak) Faggos. Amelia was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School and the University of Akron. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church (Wilbeth Rd.) where she worked as...

May 5, 2024

Louise C. (Disciscio) Henico, 93, passed away May 5, 2024. She was born in Hastings, PA to the late Joseph and Frances (Tullo) Disciscio, was a graduate of Cambria Heights High School in Hastings and was a former member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

May 4, 2024

Wilfried Burunow, 70, passed away May 4, 2024. He was born in Horn, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Frieda (Rode) Burunow and was a 1973 Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate.

After graduation, Wil attended 4 years of trade school and became a skilled trade machinist, most recently working for Logan Machine. He was a member of...

Apr 30, 2024

Robert ‘Bob’ A. Weiss, 83, passed away April 30, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late William and Lillie (Goldstein) Weiss and was a Buchtel High School graduate. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from General Tire (Continental Tire) with over 30 years of service.

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Apr 20, 2024

Mary Louise Farmer passed away April 20, 2024, just 8 days prior to her 80th birthday. She was born in Patton, PA to the late Michael and Susan(Getsy) Maczko and was a graduate of Central High School.

She is survived by her daughters, Monica and Mary; son-in0law Kirk, sisters, Catherine, Carol, and Dot; brother, John; and many...

Apr 20, 2024

Paula D. McQuillen, 66, passed away April 20, 2024. She was born in Fort Knox, Ky and was a lifelong Akron resident, graduating from Garfield High School in 1975.

She is survived by her son, Joseph; grandson, Alex; sisters, Connie, Katy and Melissa (Gary); and 5 nieces and nephews.

Paula lived her life as a...

Apr 19, 2024

Rakaya McMullen, 14, passed away April 19, 2024. She was born in Jamestown, PA and has been an Akron resident most of her life. Despite numerous health issues since birth, she was incredibly active in the community. She was part of Replay For Kids, the Dane Foundation and Miss Wheelchair USA, the Haven of Rest, and Calico.

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Apr 14, 2024

Marcine M. Lambach, 72, passed away April 14, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Reo and Corrie (Bennett) Lepley, was a 1970 Central High School graduate, and retired from RCA Rubber Company with over 30 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn and sister,...

Apr 11, 2024

Ella May Harvilic, 86, a woman of many accomplishments, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024. Born in Weston, WV, to the late Henry and Anna (Burkhammer) Curtis, she was a proud graduate of Weston High School. Ella's dedication was evident in her years of service as a carrier at the Stow Post Office, a role she retired from....

Mar 28, 2024

Mary H. Cintula, 66, passed away March 28, 2024. She was born in Clay County, WV to the late Walter and Cybil (Burton) McGivitt and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa and Tammy; grandchildren, Brandon and Katelyne; and sister, Carol Bailey.

Cremation has taken place and there...

Mar 28, 2024

“It Is What It Is”

Matthew P. Waszkiewicz, 56, passed away March 28, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Paul and Candace (Vaughn), was a highly skilled carpenter, and worked with his close friend Alex for 32 years.

Matthew had a zest for life, was a renowned jokester … and loved his...

Mar 24, 2024

Gracious and graceful, kind and loving – these traits were obvious to all that met Mary. But there were many facets to this beautiful gem. Mary was stylish but classic. She was gentle but fierce. She was serious but loved to have fun. She was smart but blonde. She was the queen, but humble. She was the best friend,...

Mar 19, 2024

Frances M. Morris, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family March 19, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Clayton and Thelma (McCollum) Bartenschlag and retired from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office with 30 years of service as a 9-1-1 dispatcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 17, 2024

Doris M. Saloiye, 85, passed away March 17, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Pat and Mary (Keim) Corbett, was a Garfield High School graduate, and worked for General Tire for many years.

Doris was a devout wife, mother and grandmother whose family meant everything to her. She will be deeply missed.

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Feb 9, 2024

Stephen Donnell Saunders, 81, passed away February 9, 2024. He was born in Waturbury, CT to the late Ernest and Sarah (Donnell) Saunders and was a Vietnam veteran with the United States Air Force.

Stephen retired from General Motors and was owner and operator of S & M Trucking.

In addition to his parents, he...

Feb 2, 2024

Dennis M. “Denny” Lowe, 74, passed away peacefully at his home February 2, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late George and Eva (Lamb) Lowe and was an Ellet High School graduate.

Denny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and along with his wife Brenda, was the co-founder of the Scorchers restaurant...

Jan 31, 2024

Audra C. Pratt, 75, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Born in Gassaway, WV, to the late John and Joanne (Cogar) Armstrong, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Patrick. Audra's life was marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love. As an office manager in a private doctor’s practice and later at Summa Health...

Jan 28, 2024

Dolores E. Stone, 89, passed away January 28, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Owen and Leona (Lotze) Hill, worked as a unit supervisor for Children’s Services, and was a former member of Celebration Church (previously Evangel Temple).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; son, Larry;...