All Obituaries

Virginia “Smokey” Catherine Bollinger (Conley) Born December 14, 1927 departed this life October 12, 2018 fully embraced by her family. Proceeded in death by her son Butchie, her parents Michael and Mildred Conley, and siblings John, Ruth, Don (Lois), Margaret “Sis”, Millie (Don) Harvey, and Mary-Jean Simpson. She is survived by her husband James Bollinger (92); sister Wanda (Dale) Grier; daughter Sandy Biren, grandchildren Jason and Robbie, and great-grandchild...

Susan Lynn Andrasko, 61, of Coventry Township, Ohio, passed away Sept. 20, 2018  at Akron City Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Susan was born November 17, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to parents William and Anna ( nee Smook ) Andrasko. She grew up on Manchester Road in the Portage Lakes, Coventry Twp., went to Coventry schools graduating in 1975, and got her MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas. Susan was married some 20 years to Noah Sheridan, and lived in...

David M. Solomon, a devoted and loving husband and father, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2018 after a long illness.  His wife and children were by his side.   David was born November 12, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He is the beloved husband of Eileen (Steinbeck), and father to David M. Solomon II and Gina Marie Solomon.  He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Ann Behm (the late Robert).  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae (Valentino) and Harry...

     Our patriarch and patriot died peacefully surrounded by family, as he had wished, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Born in Cleveland to Beatrice and Nicholas Nero, Sr. Nick grew up on the family farm in Brecksville. A naval aviator and a Colonel in the Army Reserves, he loved his country and displayed the flag at every opportunity.    Nick was elected one of the youngest Ohio State Senators while a political science major at Kent State University. He married...

Thomas D. Pappas, 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018.  He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Sharyn Smith Pappas for 53 years and the dear father of their five children, Timothy Pappas (Trish Sheets), Robert Joseph “Joe” Pappas, Kelly Meade (Christopher), Thomas “Tucker” Pappas (Christina) and David Paul Pappas, beloved grandfather to Jordan, Jaelyn and Hunter Meade, Trent and Tyler Pappas and Kylee Pappas. After graduating...

Steven William Hunter, age 57, passed away on July 19, 2018 after a brief illness.  Steve, born on February 25, 1961, grew up on the Portage Lakes, where he developed his passion for fishing and windsurfing.  He spent a number of years crewing sailboats for the Sunday morning races on Turkeyfoot Lake.  He is a graduate of Manchester High School, where his love for music was nurtured as a trumpet player in marching and concert bands.  This coincides with the beginning of...

Well folks, if you are reading this, there is a better than a 100% chance that I will not be stopping for a cold one tonight.  And like any good Irishman, I can only hope that I will be in heaven five minutes before “the good lord” knows I am there.  I was born in 1945 to the late Robert and Geneva (Kraft) Howley.  I grew up in Goodyear Heights and graduated from East High School (Class 63 Orientals).  At East I met a lifetime of friends and was coached by two...

New Franklin—Wajeana Partsch, 72, passed away June 19, 2018 at Summa Akron City Hospital.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Harvey and Norma (nee Spradling) Watson.  She retired from Coventry schools as a lunch and bus aid for students with special needs. Jeana, as she was known by, is survived by her loving husband, Jeff, sisters, Sheila (Bob) Haby and Kris (Paul) Hahn and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday at 4 p.m.  at House of Eberhardt...

Richard (David) Lincicome,70, of Cuyahoga Falls area passed away at 8:45 a.m. at Heritage of Hudson on June 19, 2018. Born November 6, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, he graduated from Zanesville High School in 1965.  He lived most of his life in and around Cuyahoga Falls area where he worked.  He loved to walk the trails, read and listen to music. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard (Dick) Lincicome and June Lincicome. He is survived by his sister, Sue Johnson of...

Portage Lakes---Robert “Bob” Repasky passed away May 26, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Canton, Ohio to John and Ruby Ann (nee Mlinac) Repasky.  Bob was a US Marine veteran serving during the Viet Nam war.  He was an avid motorcyclist, enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Erie and worked as a machinist at his own company G & R engineering. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy and  parents, he is survived by loyal friends and caregivers...