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Genevieve Simcic

Genevieve Simcic

Mar 7, 2024

GENEVIEVE “JENNY” SIMCIC (nee Oblizajek), age 101, of Mesa, AZ, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Louis Wolfe and Max Simcic; mother of Barbara Jean Walsh, Robert Wolfe (Karen) and the late Sandra Wolfe; grandmother of many; sister of the late Verna Dolecki, William Oblizajek and Donna Richter. In lieu of flowers...

Debra J. English

Debra J. English

Mar 7, 2024

DEBRA J. ENGLISH (nee Del Paggio), age 70; beloved wife of Thomas for 47 years; loving mother of Steven English (Trish), Jeff English (Erin-Marie) and Jodi Suvak (Jeffrey); cherished grandma of Violet English, Charlotte English, Matthew English and Jackson Suvak; dog grandma of Bruce, Brennen and Dudley; daughter of the late Anthony and Alberta Del Paggio; dear sister of...

Irene S. Donato

Irene S. Donato

Mar 7, 2024

IRENE S. DONATO (nee Cziryak), age 73; beloved wife of the late Samuel Donato, III; loving mother of Jacqueline Roby, Lisa Steinhoff and Dina Morad (Matthew); devoted grandmother of Samantha (deceased), Nicholas, Stefanie, Kristin, Tyler and Makayla; great-grandmother of Caden, Jordan, Kaleb, Bentley, Addy, Nathaniel, Jackson, Madison, Hailey, Christian, Skye and Noah; sister of Lois Kennedy (deceased), Chester Cziryak...

Renee M. Blackstock

Renee M. Blackstock

Mar 5, 2024

RENEE M. BLACKSTOCK (nee Berrodin), age 65; beloved wife of Robert J. Blackstock; dear mother of Kyle Blackstock and Cory Blackstock (Megan Marchand); grandmother of Sophia and Desmond Blackstock. Renee was valedictorian of both Garfield High School (Akron), class of 1976 and the University of Akron class of 1980, employee of British Petroleum for 14 years and a CPA....

Richard Lane Miller

Richard Lane Miller

Mar 5, 2024

RICHARD LANE MILLER, age 68, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Eugene Curtis and Bea Maxine (nee Lane) Miller; loving brother of Michelle Dougherty (Joseph, deceased); dearest uncle of Brittani Mild (Erik) and Colin Dougherty; great-uncle of Veronica and Vivienne Mild.  Rick enjoyed golf and tennis.  He will be dearly missed. In lieu of...

John Girardi

John Girardi

Mar 5, 2024

JOHN GIRARDI, age 84; beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Egner) for 60 years; loving father of Dian Drdek (Rick) and Teresa Zolynas (Pat, deceased); dearest grandfather “Popoe” of Richel Maloney (Dave), Craig Drdek (Jackie), Kyle Drdek (Tina) and Beth Zolynas; great-grandfather of Cal, Ty, Mac, Boe, Patrick, Lola, Remi and Samuel; son of the late Pete and...

George Semaan Tabanji

George Semaan Tabanji

Mar 2, 2024

GEORGE SEMAAN TABANJI, Age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Antoinette for 42 years; loving and devoted father of Joann Tabanji, Susie Palmer (Adam) and Jessica Tabanji; dearest “Gido” of Rami, Julian, Lily and August; son of the late Semaan and Salma (nee Abdallah); dearest brother of Najat, Michel, Elie, Yvette and Claudine;...

Nancy Ann Greco

Nancy Ann Greco

Mar 1, 2024

NANCY ANN GRECO, age 72; beloved daughter of the late Eugene Greco and Gertrude “Trudy” Greco; step-daughter of the late Delores Bompiedi; loving sister of Susan J. Smith and Cathy Greco; devoted aunt of Haley Hevle (Callum), Savanna Blake (Ethan) and Victoria “Tori” Smith; great-aunt of Cooper and Grace Hevle; special cousin of David, Tim, Dorinda and Darla Holzman,...

Dorothy A. Steimle

Dorothy A. Steimle

Feb 29, 2024

DOROTHY A. STEIMLE (nee Schultz), Age 88; beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Richard (deceased) (Mary), George, Cheryle Koberna (Dale, deceased), Joe (Roxanne), Bob (Laura), Jan Dickard, Ed (Linda) and Barb Miller; dearest grandmother of 25; great grandmother of 30; daughter of the late Tofalus and Anna Schultz. Mass of Christian Burial in the Chapel at...

Florence C. Rezek

Florence C. Rezek

Feb 29, 2024

FLORENCE REZEK (nee Sterby), age 97, passed away peacefully at Holy Family Home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late James M. for 49 years; loving mother of Frank Rezek (Lois “Bina”), Maryann Zufra (Bob), Beverly Rezek (deceased), Jim Rezek (Myong), Chuck Rezek and Robin Slattery (Kevin); cherished grandmother of Heather, Amy,...

Charles M. Zaro

Charles M. Zaro

Feb 28, 2024

CHARLES “CHUCK” ZARO; age 69; passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Husband of MaryAnn (nee Demming); loving father of Kristi Zaro (Joseph Hoyt), Chuck Zaro, Jr. (Brianna) and Anthony “Tony” Zaro (Kristen); dearest papa of Emmaline, Joseph, Levi, Elliot, Bexley and Ozias; son of the late Charles and Jean (nee Humes) Zaro; dear brother of Sharen Zaro...

Margaret M. Messina

Margaret M. Messina

Feb 27, 2024

MARGARET M. MESSINA (nee Miller), age 84; beloved wife of the late Benedict; loving mother of Kimberly Pate (Frank), Ben and Dominic; sister, aunt and dear friend of many.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Rd.,...

Shirley A. Notaro

Shirley A. Notaro

Feb 27, 2024

SHIRLEY A. NOTARO (nee Boyd), Age 79, passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2024; loving wife of the late Robert "Steve" for 54 years; beloved mother of Joann Notaro (Pete James), Janet Murphy (Keith) and Ann Marie Ashley (John); cherished grandmother of Kelliann Notaro-Salerno (Eric), Kaylyn Notaro (Mike Vandrasik), Connor Murphy, Jodi Murphy, Allison Kavinsky (Nick Merva), Alex Kavinsky,...

Robert W. Bennett

Robert W. Bennett

Feb 25, 2024

ROBERT W. BENNETT, age 72; beloved companion of Linda Harris; loving father of Kristel, Robert, Jr. and Brian; dearest grandfather of Evan; stepfather of Sheryl Naro (Dave), Stephen Lockhart (Jodi), Charles Harris and the late Jennifer Harris; step-grandfather of Logan Harris; son of the late Robert and Mary Lou; dear brother of Tom (Carolyn) and Joe; beloved uncle and...

Catherine Ann Bobish

Catherine Ann Bobish

Feb 25, 2024

CATHERINE ANN BOBISH (nee Monroe), age 72; beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Kelly (Charles), Lenvel Ray Dunlap (deceased), Jo McKenzie (fiancé', Dean Borden), Tina Chapman (deceased) and Kevin Hanshaw; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 14; great-great grandmother of one; sister of Timothy, Kris, Sue, Cheryl and David.  All services private.

Joseph C. Kelley

Joseph C. Kelley

Feb 24, 2024

JOSEPH C. KELLEY, age 88; beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Shone) for 56 years; loving father of Peggy Annarino (Rick), Paul, E.J. (Julie), April Funke (Dieter, deceased), Joseph (deceased), Erin Burns and Michael (Mary); cherished grandfather of Melissa, Matthew, Dodje, Allison, Alex, Max, Ava, Joey, Sean, Brian, Ian, Gracie and Nick; great-grandfather of Sofia, Gabriella, Kyrie and...

Thomas E. Louderback

Thomas E. Louderback

Feb 23, 2024

THOMAS E. LOUDERBACK, age 73, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Thomas and Mary Louderback; loving brother of John Louderback (Kristen) and the late Margaret Albaugh; dearest uncle of Megan DiFranco (Jason Glover), Thomas Louderback, Sarah Kotak (Anant), Benjamin Louderback (Anna) and the late Patrick Albaugh; great-uncle of Davin, Donovan and Delaney DiFranco; dear...

Veronica B. Boris

Veronica B. Boris

Feb 23, 2024

VERONICA B. BORIS (nee Robatin), age 98; beloved wife of Edward for 71 years; loving mother of Christina Boris, Kenneth (Maryanne) and David (Elizabeth); cherished grandma of David (Bethany), Megan Purcell (Eric), Matt (Maria), Greg (Nate), Jeff (Allison) and Ellen Siefert (Jeremy); great-grandmother of 11; sister of 11; aunt of many. In lieu of flowers contributions to Kemper House,...

Joan Helen Benny

Joan Helen Benny

Feb 22, 2024

JOAN HELEN BENNY, age 82; passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Joe and Helen (nee Hrusch); loving sister of Sandra Vaux (Richard) and Joseph Benny (Isabel); dearest aunt of Joseph Benny (Samantha), Stephen Benny (Kat), Michael Benny (Daryn) and Joseph Vaux (Treesha); great- aunt of Joseph and Luke Benny, Zander and Lela Vaux; dear...

Anthony Cali

Anthony Cali

Feb 21, 2024

ANTHONY CALI, age 97; beloved husband of the late Louise (nee Vittardi) for 67 years; loving father of Donna Kowtun (Don), Linda Boal (deceased) and Dan Cali (Terri); dearest grandfather of Kim LaCour (Blair), Kristen Boal, Ryan Kowtun (Lauren), Lindsay Philipp (Justin), Patty Benes (Brad), Sharon Rolland (Adam) and David Cali (Kathy); great-grandfather of 13; son of the late...

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