All Obituaries

James L Swartz, 85, husband of Carol (Seminerio), passed away on Sunday May 15, 2022. He appreciated all the care his family provided especially his granddaughter Jennifer, niece Mary Schatz (Broughton) and many caregivers. Jim was Born November 26, 1936 in Barberton Ohio, to Lester and Evelyn Swartz (Snodgrass). He grew up in Bath Ohio and graduated from Revere High School. He completed his Civil Engineering degree from University of Cincinnati in 1959 where he was a proud member of the...

Our beloved mother Rose Mercurio went to be with the Lord at 3pm Sunday May 15th 2022. Rose will be remembered for her devotion to family, church, great cooking and a wonderful sense of humor. She was very active in St. Joseph's Church as head sacristan and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. For 25 years she impacted many peoples lives by organizing and accompanying groups to Mother Angelina's Shrine in Alabama. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mercurio in...

Patrick Kevin Conley, age 67, passed away on May 13, 2022 after a long, courageous and positive battle with cancer and COPD. He was born and lived his entire life in Akron OH. Pat attended St. Vincent grade & high schools, had a BRIEF stint at Borromeo Seminary (he wasn’t ready for them, and they weren’t ready for him!) and graduated from Firestone High School in 1974. He worked many different jobs in his lifetime and developed many skills. Pat will be remembered for his...

October 17, 1927-May 12, 2022 After celebrating a beautiful Mothers day with 3 generations of children, Madeline decided it was her time to leave this earth on May 12, 2022 with a beautiful peaceful passing with family and clergy at her side. If you ever visited live theaters, the ballet, the inventors or art museum,voted in an election or donated blood, went to the YMCA, read a book, visited the Christmas Tree Festival,if you ever were a Scout, participated in the Soap Box Derby or walked...

Richard W. Lyons, 87, our most loving and supportive Dad, Pap Pap, Hap Pap & Great Pap Pap passed away suddenly but peacefully and rose to heaven on May 9, 2022. Dick was born in the “big city” of Cumberland, MD on April 2, 1935, at 9:35 AM to Leota & William Lyons but they resided in Patterson Creek, WV. Dick grew up very poor, lived in a one room house next to the railroad track where the family only dreamed of indoor plumbing. The house would shake when the train went...

Marilyn T. McCafferty, 83, passed away on May 8, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1939 to the late Stephen and Leanora Zrelak. Growing up in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She graduated from St. Vincent High School, Class of 1957. She married her late husband, James E. McCafferty of 55 years and moved to Akron, OH. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a member of the Alter Society, serving as secretary for many years. For over 32 years she was the chairperson for the 300 Club....

Our Beautiful Soul and Matriarch, Margie R. Plaster, 89, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving children. Margie was born in Akron, OH in 1932 and graduated from South High School. She was proud of her service at Ohio Bell as a supervisor of operators. Margie married the love of her life, Bernie, in 1957, and left her career to devote her time to her growing family. Together they raised 5 children, who, with their assistance in later years,...

After a long battle with chronic illnesses, Diane H. (Gosser) Canter, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls went to Heaven to be with her loved ones on May 5, 2022. Diane was born June 30, 1948, at St. Thomas Hospital. She went to Immaculate Heart of Mary School and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1966. She became an LPN and worked at St. Thomas Hospital where she met the love of her life of 52 years. Diane was a devoted Catholic who volunteered at IHM Parish. She was a dedicated, loving, and...

Joseph D. Chiarappa, "Papa Joe" "Pop" and “Grandpa”, 90 of Cuyahoga Falls, beloved husband to Maria of 66 years passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 4th, 2022. Joseph was born on May 12th, 1931, in Conversano, Italy. He married the love of his life Maria in 1955. Joe wanting to improve his life immigrated to the United States in 1961 from Foggia, Italy with his wife, Maria, and young son, Sam. As an Italian American, he...

Katharina "Vickie" Fanz, age 82, passed away April 30, 2022 at her home. She was born in Romania to Josef and Florica Manz. Moved to Germany at seven months old, then came to the United States in 1952. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Josef Fanz; son, David; daughter,Heidie(Patrick) Czerwony; grandchildren, Katie (fiance Joe Hritsko) Czerwony, Jonathan Czerwony, nieces, nephews and friends. She will be remembered for her quick wit, humor and making everyone feel like...