All Obituaries

Dolores (Dolly) Martin Giancarli July 20, 1930 - April 14, 2021 Dolly passed away peacefully on her 65th wedding anniversary with her children by her side on April 14, 2021. Dolly loved her family, the many family dogs, and she was a true Cleveland sports fan. Dolly had the Cavaliers and Indians schedules by her side. She would stay up late to watch every basketball and baseball game, switching back and forth if they played at the same time.  Dolly was a strong woman. She was a...

George A. Giancarli June 24, 1924 - April 4, 2021 George passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was able to have visits from family during this time. George loved to tell lots of stories especially at his two favorite breakfast places, Akron Family Restaurant and Fred’s Diner.  His favorite story to tell was when he was a Marine and returned home from World War II to find the neighborhood girl, Dolly, all grown up. They dated 10 years, married, and...

James F. (Jim) Swan, 74, passed away April 3 2021.  He was born on Jan. 7, 1947 in Uniontown, PA to Robert and Jean Swan, who, along with his in-laws, Michael and Jennie Cardina, and his daughter-in-law, Amanda Swan, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Elaine; son Dale (Adriann); daughter Danielle (Mike); grandchildren Laila, Mason, Lorelei, Logan, Ella, and MJ; brothers Bob (Tomoko), Ed (Linda) and Bill (Fran); and brother-in-law and sister-in law Dave...

Ruby G Comeione, 81, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. Ruby was born and raised in Leesville, Louisiana to the late Elbert and Gertrude (Brister) Johnson.  She moved to Ohio after she married Anthony Comeione and lived in Akron for the remainder of her life.  She was a wonderful loving mother who loved spending every moment with her family. In her spare time she loved spending time at the campground, and loved to embroider while watching her favorite TV shows. Along with her...

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Kenneth W. Baillie, 68, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. Kenneth was born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Robert Jr. and Ruth (Norris) Baillie and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area most of his life. He served proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a truck driver by trade working for many trucking companies and was a Teamster.   He also loved to draw, tinker and spend time with his family. Along with his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his...

Richard John Ulrich "Dick" Richard John Ulrich pitched a no-hitter in high school, but his team lost. He would laugh about the experience years later because he knew he had won the game of life. Although Dick had a passion for baseball, he cared about faith and family more than anything. Janet, his wife of 61 years, and other loved ones were with him on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, when he died at age 80 after a long battle with cancer. Dick was immensely proud and supportive...

Dolores Klein (Czartoszewski) passed away, suddenly and gently, Saturday evening February 27th, 12 days after her 80th birthday, which she described as the "best birthday I ever had." She was surrounded by family as she passed.  Dolores was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in Akron in 1941 and graduated from North High School in 1958. Her life changed when she met her soulmate, John Klein at a wedding. They were married in 1960 and were blessed...

Maria Teresa Gabriella Scarpitti, 80, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Maria was born in Carovilli, Italy to the late Mario and Matilda (Putaturo) Scarpitti and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area most of her life. She was a faithful member of Carovilillese Club Lady's Aux, Italian Center, LaRadici and St, Anthony Parish,  She enjoyed working with coins and stamps and  loved knitting.      Maria is survived by her aunt, Saveria Putaturo; special cousin,...

Nancy Ann (Mann) Bisesi, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. After a long battle with cancer, during which she was cared for and comforted by her dear daughter-in-law, Joanne, Nancy entered her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Richard and Virginia (Carruthers) Mann and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Nancy was a longtime member of Saint Martha Parish (now Blessed Trinity Parish) on North Hill in Akron.  In 2014, she...