All Obituaries

Kathleen L. Casey (nee Kunselman) was welcomed into heaven on December 1, 2022, by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kathleen was born in Akron, Ohio June 25th, 1944, to parents Floyd and Dorothy Kunselman.  She was married 54 blessed years to Thomas M. Casey, and they had 3 wonderful boys. Michael (Rebecca), Mark (Eva), and Matthew (Amy). She was adored by 9 loving grandchildren, Noah, Aaron, Thomas, Brady, Charlotte. Benjamin, Anna, Claire, and William. Words cannot describe the...

Albert Fortine Jr., 85, passed away November 1, 2022.  He was born in Masury, Ohio to Albert and Ann (nee Reda) Fortine.  He was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and served as an usher for several years.  He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.  He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a facility planning engineer with forty-two years of service and worked with domestic and international tire production.  He was an US Army veteran...

On March 30, 1946 a light was lit in the Deitrick Family and her name was Karen Marie “Cookie”.   She was the second child and the first daughter to Bob and Wilma. Older brother Bob and Uncle Tony Gliba were excited for her arrival.  Then came Dick “Deek”, Susan, Sharon and Jeanie. Their children, Derika, Dusty (Karen), Damin (Andrea), Darla Deitrick, Gabe Simon and Jessica (AJ).  And then their children, PJ Sullivan, Lauren, Kylie, Delaney,...

Baby Gemma Roberts became a heavenly intercessor for her beloved family on September 28, 2022.  She is proceeded in death by her other baby brothers and sisters: Simon, Andrew, Marie-Therese, Jacob and Micah.  She is survived by loving parents, Jason and (Theresa) Brooke Roberts, her brothers and sisters Adalyhn, Annelies, Éowyn, Emerson, Cosette, Daeclyn, Elias, Athanasius and Silas, her grandparents and extended family. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Debra E. Lester has passed at 65 + years on September 17, 2022 after a hard fought 6-month battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Barberton Ohio on November 13, 1956. She’s preceded in death by parents Alfred and Elva Kelley of Barberton; in- laws Richard and Donna Lester of Akron. Survived by her husband of 46 years 10 months and 7 days Thomas P. Lester and son Adam T. Lester of New Franklin, Portage lakes area; brother Dennis Kelley and his son Jason of Barberton; brother in-law...

Robert "Robbie" Biren left this world on the 16 of September 2022. Born on December 2, 1980. Robert spent every day cheering up those around him. Robbie was an avid lover of all thing’s super hero, sci-fi, and cooking. He loved attending shows at the local theater, and spoiling the endings for his cousins before they could see it. Robbie enjoyed playing video games, watching games shows with his cats, and was always ready to strike up a conversation with anyone. Robbie...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Phyllis Jean Redman on September 15th after a courageous battle with cancer.  Phyllis was born in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Edith Suter.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard and brother Wilfred.  She leaves behind her son Randy, daughter-in-law Regina, granddaughters Catherine (husband Robert), Rebecca, great granddaughter Eleanor and brother-in-law Edwin as well as many nieces and nephews.  She graduated...

Walter Kuenzi, 96, resident of The Village of St. Edward (Green, OH), formerly of Gibsonia, PA, died August 23, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Kathryn for 76 years; loving father of W. Wayne (Jenny), Keith Lee (Patricia); grandfather of Lisa Dirling, Travis James, and Jeremy Keith (Bethany) Kuenzi; great-grandfather of Luke Phillip and Clara Elizabeth; uncle to many loved nieces and nephews. Walter was a mechanical engineering graduate of Penn Sate University, worked for Koppers...

Rachel Ann deGuia-Davis, 28, of Canal Fulton, Ohio was set free from her battle with cancer on Friday, July 22, 2022. She passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends. Rachel was one of the most honest, fun loving, compassionate, and determined 28 year-olds you’d ever meet. Anyone who crossed her path was blessed with her joy for life and admirable strength. She grew up in Canal Fulton, Ohio and was a dedicated student-athlete at both Northwest High School and Gannon...

Margaret Ann Jones, 83, of Aberdeen, NC passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Pinehurst, NC. Margaret was born in Murphy, NC to Roscoe and Nellie (nee Allen) Adams on October 5, 1938. She graduated from Workman High School in Stow, Ohio. She married Jerry Jerome Jones September 8, 1956 and resided in Stow, Ohio. Margaret was adventurous, loved riding motorcycles, and adored her children and grandchildren.             Margaret is...