All Obituaries

Barbara Colonna (née Sarazen) passed away peacefully on January 16th at the age of 86 from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease.   Barbara was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Anthony and Sylvia Sarazen.  She earned her teaching degree at Boston University, where she also met her beloved husband, Jerry, an engineering student at nearby Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  Barbara taught primary school in Rhode Island...

Irene “Joan” Rogerson, age 88, passed away on January 15, 2021. Joan was born June 24, 1932 in Akron to Harold and Viola Cleveland. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and worked at Ohio Edison and Twelgren Records. Joan was married to the love of her life, John "Jack" Rogerson for 55 years and were longtime residents of Bath, Ohio. Joan was an active member of St. Hilary Catholic Church, where she shared her deep faith through involvement in many...

Jean Brooks, age 86, passed away January 15, 2021. Jean was born in Cleveland, where she lived until relocating to Akron in 1983. She started her career in the accounting department of Tremco, Inc., (Cleveland) and later as a Secretary to one of Tremco’s senior executives. When the executive was hired by BFGoodrich (Akron), Jean moved to Akron and continued her career as the executive’s Administrative Assistant. After their long-time business relationship of 50+ years, Jean...

Susan Lynne Lattea, 64, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021. Susan was very loving, caring, and a bright light that lit up an entire room. She opened her home and helped anyone that needed it. Her smile and laugh was contagious, and she brought so much joy into the lives of those that knew her. She also played a mean game of Greed. Spending time with her family and friends meant the world to her. Susan will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. She was preceded in death by...

Jerry Haley, 78 of Akron, left us unexpectedly, peacefully and of natural causes on January 8th, 2021 after spending a healthy and happy Holiday season surrounded by family and friends.  Jerry was born in Akron on March 16th, 1942 to Laura and Elbert Haley. After graduating from Hoban High School in 1960, he furthered his studies at the University of Akron - Graduating in 1964.   Growing up in a tight knit Italian family with his sister, Jerry had many incredible stories...

Danny left behind the pain of this earth and reunited with his departed loved ones on January 4, 2021. He was born in Youngstown, OH on July 3,1936 to Joe and Lily Joseph. He faced many physical and developmental challenges from birth throughout his 84 years of life, yet persevered with dignity, grace and his mother’s love and devotion. Danny attended workshops at United Disability Services for many years, retiring in 2003. He was a resident of Seasons Nursing and Rehab Center for...

Erma J. Johnson,  passed away on January 4, 2021. She was born November 7, 1929 in Okey, West Virginia, and  was a long time Akron resident. Erma will be remembered for her warm smile and her concern for others especially her family. She loved traveling, gambling, and watching her favorite TV programs. She was preceded in death by her sons, Kevin & Micheal. Erma is survived by her daughter, Tonya Johnson and close friend Roger Cunningham. We have not lost her she remains in our...

William Keith Korsmo, passed away due to Covid on January 4, 2021 .Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on March 17, 1950 to the late Carl C. and Margaret Korsmo. Bill was a graduate of Firestone High School and received his Bachelors Degree in Education from Salem College. He now joins his brother Paul who passed away on December 8, 2020 at their heavenly family reunion. Bill is survived by his sister-in-law, Rosemarie Korsmo; dear friends, Ted and Karen Louis and his friends at...

Kenneth L. Kline, 73, passed away January 3rd, 2021 after complications with COVID-19 and COPD. Born in Akron, he graduated from Southeast High School and the University of Akron. Kenneth retired from Oriana House as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Ken enjoyed golfing, watching golf tournaments on Sundays and in the off-season bowling on a league with friends. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Catherine;...

IRENE STURGEON DIES AT AGE OF 100. Irene Mathilda Julia (Sunram) Sturgeon, who had returned to the Akron area from Florida recently, passed away on January 3, 2021 at The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield after a short illness. Irene was born on March 5, 1920 in Frazee, Minnesota, the daughter of Fredrick and Mathilda Sunram. During WWII, she and her sisters travaled to Washington, D.C. to work as part of the US wartime effort. She worked both in medical offices as well as the American Red...