All Obituaries

Patricia A. Knapp, 85, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Caroline (DiPaulo) Bomerato and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family and her beloved animals Muffy and Mickey.  She loved her trips to Florida, New York City, shopping, casinos and the beach.   In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Knapp.  She is...

Robert C. Clark, 47, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 12, 2019. Robert was born in Akron OH and lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He was a 1990 graduate of North High School and was a self-taught CNC machine operator at NMG Aerospace.  He had great work ethic, was always a jokester and had a hidden talent when it came to drawing and building with wood, which lead him to an interest in architecture.  Anyone who knew him had no choice but to like him and his...

William J. Liska, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2019. William was born in Cleveland, OH, to the late William and Theresa (Holb) Liska and lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He proudly began serving our countryin the US Navy in 1960 and after 35 years of decorated service he honorably retired from the Naval Reserves as a Chief Radioman in 1995. He earned an Associate degree of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology...

Phillip D. Martter, 53, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. Phillip was born in Akron, OH, to Phillip and Joy (Puraty) Martter and lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He attended Harris, Jennings and North High, was involved in a motorcycle accident at the age of 17 and was cared for by his mother, Joy.  He loved motorcycles, the Rolling Stones, Pittsburgh Steelers, and was a faithful member of Norton Apostolic Christian Church. Phillip is preceded in death by his father,...

Tari Hastings-Northcutt, 60, passed away July 28, 2019. Tari is preceded in death by her parents, Ron and Pat Hastings.  She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mike; son, Clint (Stephanie) Rankin; grandkids, Ryder, Jersie and Kali; siblings, Kim Habash-Kidd, Rick (Kathy) Hastings, Amy (Jim) Steinheiser; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank (Christina), Carri; nieces and nephews, Sheri (Damian), Roni (Daniel), Issa, Erica, Maddy (Adam), Savanna, Rachael, Krystal, John, Ahriana,...

Mary U. Huffman, 80, born March 15, 1939, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away peacefully July 20, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 11:00 am at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home (corner of N. Main St. and Mildred Ave.).  Private inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family at Chestnut Hill Memorial...

Ruth Nist, 95, passed away on June 23, 2019. Ruth was born in Krebs, OK, to the late Steve and Mary (Jaicomo) Ross.  She lived in the Akron area most of her life and was a faithful member of Blessed Trinity Parish.  She loved being a lunch lady for the Akron Public Schools, serving funeral meals at Blessed Trinity and taking walks with her good friend, Marge Cassidy. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Nist; daughters, Patricia Lynn Stedman...

Vince Zampelli passed away on June 21, 2019. He was born on March 22, 1931, in Akron, OH to Vincenzo and Colonna Zampelli. He was raised in Akron and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1950, serving for six years as a Navigator on B-29s and B-36s. He departed military service as a First Lieutenant in 1956, married Addie, and they settled in Akron.  He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Kent State and went on to complete a 30+ year career as an  accountant with...

Janet L. (Phillips) Kozar, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was born February 25, 1945, in Akron and was a lifelong resident of North Hill.  She was a 1963 graduate of North High School and was employed at Matco Tools for 26 years. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, cooking at the holidays and vacations at the beach with her family. She valued her Christian faith and used it in her everyday life. She attended the Northwest Ave Church of Christ. No matter...

Bruno (Bruce) James Romeo, 91, passed away on June 15, 2019. Bruce was born in Lowellville, OH, to Italian immigrants, James and Maria (Aurillio) and lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He moved to Akron, in the early 50’s after proudly serving his country in Panama. After he finished his service of active duty for The United States of America, Bruce opened two different hamburger drive ins, (Quickies and King Cole’s). Bruce met his future wife-to-be Theresa (Licitri)...