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John Ronald Abbott, 82, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of Carole M. Abbott. They met when she was 16 years old and shared 57 years of blissful marriage together. They traveled the world and raised a loving family. Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of John and Mabel Abbott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara J. A.Bohn. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and from the University of Louisville with a degree in mechanical engineering and worked for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, OH for 36 years. He was principal development engineer working as a tire designer in Tire Design Research,...

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2023. She was born to Rosalia (Rossy) and Sebastain [sic] Merle in Kenmore, Ohio, and was a graduate of Kenmore High School where she met her husband of 70 years, Donald Jenkins. She was extremely proud of her Hungarian heritage. Mary attended the University of Akron where she studied art and was a member of the Zip Majorettes. A life-long volunteer, Mary served as president of Witan, a member of The University of Akron's Advisory Committee for E.J. Thomas Hall (it's OK, Mom, that there aren't enough bathrooms for women and that they are all downstairs), the Board of Trustees of E.J. Thomas Hall, President of the...

Dr. Bart A. DiLiddo (Dr. D), 92, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Tireless in spirit and forever brilliant, Dr. DiLiddo touched many lives by teaching, mentoring, and sharing wisdom with all who were willing to learn. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. Dr. D, as he was affectionately called by many, was in his element when he was problem solving, entertaining friends and family, golfing, gardening or playing cards. He was passionate about family, learning, good food, a great lawn and beautiful flowers. Dr. D accomplished so much in his life, retiring at age 55 from a successful 30-year career at BF Goodrich, during which he also taught himself to invest...

Elicia Lynn Lipinski (nee Bunnell), 42, slipped away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA after a brief but devastating illness. She will be missed by many. Elicia was a beautiful and loving person who would always help when a friend or neighbor was hurting or in need. Elicia was many things to many people but most importantly a loving mother of her two daughters, Evelyn and Eloise, who meant the world to her. Besides her two children she leaves behind her mother, Marty McCallum (Rich) of Massillon, father, Jim (James) Bunnell (Denise) of Akron; sisters, Laura Calevski (David) of Canton, Bailey Bunnell (Krissi) of Canton, ex-husband...

Elicia Lynn Lipinski (nee Bunnell), 42, slipped away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA after a brief but devastating illness. She will be missed by many. Elicia was a beautiful and loving person who would always help when a friend or neighbor was hurting or in need. Elicia was many things to many people but most importantly a loving mother of her two daughters, Evelyn and Eloise, who meant the world to her. Besides her two children she leaves behind her mother, Marty McCallum (Rich) of Massillon, father, Jim (James) Bunnell (Denise) of Akron; sisters, Laura Calevski (David) of Canton, Bailey Bunnell (Krissi) of Canton, ex-husband...

Mary Ann L. Brown, 76, of Akron passed away on Monday morning, May 29, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General Hospital. Mary Ann was born on September 16, 1946, in Warren, the daughter of Stephen Holecko and Mildred Soos Holecko, both deceased. She grew up on a small farm in Newton Falls, and helped her parents tend to the animals and crops. She enjoyed driving the tractor with her Dad and had many pets, especially dogs. She attended St. Joseph's Church in Newton Falls. She graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1964 and enrolled at Kent State University, earning a bachelor degree in Spanish and English. Her first teaching position was at the newly opened Warren Western Reserve High...

Mary Ann L. Brown, 76, of Akron passed away on Monday morning, May 29, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General Hospital. Mary Ann was born on September 16, 1946, in Warren, the daughter of Stephen Holecko and Mildred Soos Holecko, both deceased. She grew up on a small farm in Newton Falls, and helped her parents tend to the animals and crops. She enjoyed driving the tractor with her Dad and had many pets, especially dogs. She attended St. Joseph's Church in Newton Falls. She graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1964 and enrolled at Kent State University, earning a bachelor degree in Spanish and English. Her first teaching position was at the newly opened Warren Western Reserve High...

Steve Ferenczi Steve was born in Akron, Ohio February 27, 1947 to John A. and Virginia R. Ferenczi. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1965 and Kent State in 1969 with a business degree. In 1970 Steve married the love of his life, Vikki Fanoni. Together they enjoyed 53 years of love. Their daughter Allison was born in 1980, sadly she passed away in 1989. Steve traveled to Denmark and Italy his senior year at Kent, working at one of Denmark's large retail stores. While in Italy he was granted a visit to The Vatican and was able to have a meal with his priest cousin, Father Don Sergio Felice. The meal was prepared by only priests. Steve was fortunate to have 2 hole in ones in his...

Jill Marie (Fickey) George, 66, was a bold and resilient woman whose life touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was called home to the Lord on April 29, 2023, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the calling hours on Friday, May 5, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Homes, located at 810 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. The Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 6, at Northampton Cemetery. Full notice may be found at: cirielloandcarrfh.com CIRIELLO & CARR (330) 836-3100

Glenn A. Luttner, 88, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. He was born January 31,1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate, class of "53." He had been a resident of Lakewood, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and North Ridgeville, Ohio. Glenn was employed for over 25 years at Narzisi Construction Co. in Cuyahoga Falls as a bricklayer/stonemason. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, seeing his grand dogs, feeding the birds and other animals, collecting model cars, and running his model trains. Glenn is survived by his loving son, Glenn (Rosie) Luttner II of Kent, Ohio; loving daughter,...

Marlene Delores Wheatley, 86, passed away peacefully March 27, 2023. Born in New Castle, PA, she grew up in a close family with five brothers and sisters. In her life she lived in many places, the Bahamas, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and decorating. She will be remembered for her strong will and love of family. Preceded in death by husband, Jack H. Wheatley in 2001. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elaine and Delores; and two brothers, Anthony and Daniel. She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline; grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew; and brother, Albert, as well as many friends and relatives. No...

Marlene Delores Wheatley, 86, passed away peacefully March 27, 2023. Born in New Castle, PA, she grew up in a close family with five brothers and sisters. In her life she lived in many places, the Bahamas, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and decorating. She will be remembered for her strong will and love of family. Preceded in death by husband, Jack H. Wheatley in 2001. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elaine and Delores; and two brothers, Anthony and Daniel. She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline; grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew; and brother, Albert, as well as many friends and relatives. No...

Donald Richard Novak passed away January 31, 2023 at the age of 88. Funeral Mass will be held at St Hilary Church in Fairlawn, Ohio on Saturday February 18 at 11:00am. Calling hours will precede the service at 10:00am . Funeral Mass will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend. Please visit St Hilary website under "Watch Mass Live" https://sthilarychurch.org/welcome/live/ Full obituary may be found at: cirielloandcarrfh.com

Arlene Heretik Glavin (Jirsa) passed away peacefully January 2, 2023 in Fairlawn, OH. Born in Chicago on January 16th, 1936, Arlene spent many happy years in the greater Chicago area. She started working at First Federal Savings and Loan eventually moving to Lancaster Investment Corporation, where she retired after many happy years of service. Arlene's love of business was only surpassed by her joy in being a mother and grandmother. She spent her retirement reading, shopping, and enjoying the weather in Florida. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Jirsa; her first husband, Joseph Heretik; and her second husband, Edward Glavin. She is survived by her son, Mark...

ERNA METTKE BESLER, ERNA METTKE BESLER, Erna Mettke Besler was a loving wife, mother, Oma and Tante. She left this world on December 24, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born to Mathias and Emilie Buchwitz on June 17, 1933 in Kurudschika, Bessarabia (Romania). In 1940 all of the German settlers in Bessarabia were relocated back to Germany and she settled in a refugee camp near Danzig, Germany (now Gdansk, Poland). She eventually ended up living in Celle, Germany and immigrated to the Iowa, United States in 1951. After a year there, she settled eventually in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Erna retired from the Lawson's Milk Company after more 20 years. Erna loved spending time in the kitchen,...

JOAN F. BENZON, Joan passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022 at the age of 90. The family will hold a private service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 408 Ninth St. S. W. Ste 3400 Canton, OH 44707. Full obituary can be found at:cirielloandcarrfh.com

DOROTHY IRENE RAUCKHORST, DOROTHY IRENE RAUCKHORST, Dorothy Irene Rauckhorst, 92 went home to the Lord on October 11 at Mt. Alverna Village in Parma. Born in Akron, she joined the IHM Sisters in Monroe Michigan after high school and taught elementary school for many years in the Detroit area. For the last 35 years she resided in Strongsville and taught in schools on the west side of Cleveland. She was a long time active member of St. Joseph Parish in Strongsville. Calling hours 2-4p.m. Sunday at Ciriello and Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd. in Fairlawn. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenmore. Interment at Holy Cross...

SISTER ALICIA ALVARADO, O.P., Sister Alicia Alvarado, 73, died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Regina Health Center, A Funeral Mass will be offered at Our Lady of the Elms Chapel, 1230 W. Market St., Akron, OH on Thursday, September 22, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Kindly wear a mask if attending. Donations in memory of Sister Alicia may be made to Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219. Full notice can be found by by visiting cirielloandcarrfh.com

Together Again Betty Jean Ross, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 surrounded by family. Born in Akron she was a lifelong Akron resident and a 30-year resident of Fort Myers, Florida. She graduated from South High School and went to work at Firestone. While still in high school she met Bud, the love of her life, while she was working in a soda shop. They married in 1951. Betty worked until she had children and thereafter focused on her husband and family. For many years she was an active volunteer for St. Thomas Hospital and chaired many of their fund-raising drives, including the annual Day-At-The Races. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St Hilary Parish and...

Nancy (89) passed away peacefully on July 14th at the Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30am at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH 44333 on Monday, July 25. A family interment at Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, Ohio will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Village of St. Edwards (3131 Smith Road, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333).

Nancy (89) passed away peacefully on July 14th at the Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Ronald L. Luyster in 2003. They were married in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 1952. Also preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Bessie DePasquale, brother Richard DePasquale; sister, Ann DeMeo; and daughter-in-law Catherine Luyster. Survived by her son Mark Luyster (Julie) and their children; Christopher, Nicholas, Kelly Young (Chris), and Scott; daughter Susan Stull (Richard) and their children Ethan and Austin; son Dean Luyster (Catherine -deceased) and their children Hannah and Spencer. Also survived by her brother Donald DePasquale (Judy);...