All Obituaries

 Sister Philomena Cook, the former Frances Lucille Cook, 85, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was buried in a private service on December 2, 2020, at Akron Holy Cross Cemetery. On Thursday, June 24, 2021, we will celebrate her life with a Memorial Mass in the Chapel at Our Lady of the Elms Motherhouse, 1230 West Market Street, Akron, at 4:30 PM. Due to caution concerning Covid, we ask that guests be fully vaccinated or wear masks when attending the Mass.

Virginia A. (Scanlon) Wilde, 89, passed away peacefully at home, June 12, 2021. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 69 years, Eugene.   Throughout her life, she found the greatest pleasure being surrounded by her loving family; Deborah Miller (Tim), Diane Fresh (Michael), Steven (Pam), Kathryn Cardarelli (Marc), and Michael (Michele), 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren -- and the memories made during countless family vacations and holidays celebrated...

Ralph (Bob) Uzl , age 87, of Williamstown WV passed away quietly on June 8, 2021. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Catherine J. Uzl and is survived by his nine children, John (Jayne), Robert (Peggy), Mary, Michael (Sheila), Stephen (Tammy), Timothy (Cathy), Theodore (Nancy), Joseph (Valerie), and William (Vidas), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Science in Business from John Carol University  Ralph pursued a...

Lawrence Ciarrochi, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on the morning of June 7, 2021 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 29, 1933 to Peter and Lucy Ciarrochi. He married his sweetheart, Marianne Narzisi and together, they built a life and raised their family in Northeast Ohio. Larry was a kind man, quick to share a laugh and steadfast in his faith. He loved God, his wife and his family...

William Lawrence Booker (Bill), age 37, passed away at his home in Tallmadge, Ohio on June 5, 2021. Bill will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his ex-wife, Tami Booker; girlfriend, Joey Lutz; children, Brady, Ella, and Isaiah; parents, Larry and Fran Booker; brother, Mark (Chrissie); nephew, Nathan; niece, Kathryn, and dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Neal and Betty Booker; his grandfather, Frank Pozuc, and his...

William “Bill” Kelly, 87, left this world in the afternoon of June 3, 2021, after a brief illness.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Verna Lindbergh; his brother, Fr. Joel Kelly, O.S.B., and his son, Ronald.   Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.   He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; children, Daniel (Nancy), Kara, Kevin (Sally), Tricia  (Mark), Sheila and Meighan (Aaron); daughter-in-law, Tricia Lynn.  He...

The Reverend Arthur A. Bacher Pastor Emeritus, Saint Victor Parish, Richfield died Saturday, 29 May 2021, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments. Arthur Andrew Bacher was born on 14 April 1929. His parents were the late Andrew Frederick and Hilda (Newkome). He was preceded in death by his brother, Monsignor Robert Bacher. He was educated at St. Martha Elementary, Akron, St. Charles High School, Baltimore, MD, St. Charles College, Baltimore, MD and St....

Michael G. King, 59, passed away on May 28th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Michael was born on April 10th, 1962, in Akron, OH and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1980.  After serving as a jet mechanic in the U.S. Airforce he transitioned into auto mechanics.    Michael loved the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR racing.  He was always willing to lend a hand, there was no job too big for him to...

Thomas Steininger, 59, passed away May, 20 2021 after a short illness. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for his entire life. Tom graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and spent his entire working career until retirement at the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education.Tom was a wonderful brother and a friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and mother, Patricia. He is survived by his brother, Frank, sister-in-law, Karen; and nephews, Sean...

Fred J. Miletti, 80, died May 19, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident and graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He worked with his father, Louis, at Miletti Construction before pursuing car sales as a career. He loved sports, especially football, and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved his family, especially his three grandkids. Preceded in death by his father, Louis F. Miletti; mother, Marian Cathell, and brother, Ron Miletti, he is survived by his three sons,...