Teresa Frances (Caruso) DiFrangia passed away on November 28, 2022, at the ripe age of 99 years old.  Teresa was born in Castel de Sangro, Italy on January 3, 1923.  She arrived in the United States when she was 5 years old and became a lifelong resident of the City of Akron.  Graduated from Akron North High School in 1941 and, after a short working career mostly at the Dime Bank, she married the man of her dreams, Mike, and became a very devoted wife, mother and...

Rosemarie A. (Mezzano) Gullo, 67, died peacefully surrounded by her girls, on November 20, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Mary Mezzano and sister, Carmelina Grace Mezzano.  She is survived by her daughters, Angela Gullo and Kristen (favorite son-in- law Peter) Foradas; grandchildren, JP and Pia Foradas; grandpups, Nala and Luca; sisters, Toni Tell and Barbara Simons; brother, Vincent (Janet) Mezzano. Rose was born on...

Susan (Hennessy) Lawrentz, 64, passed away November 13, 2022.  She was born in Akron and lived all of her life in the area.  She graduated from Tallmadge High School and was employed by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.  She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory, and father, Terry Hennessy.  Sue is survived by her sons, Donald Lawrentz, Christopher Lawrentz, and Eric (Dani) Lawrentz; 10 grandchildren, Aizlee, Meadow, Loralie, Jocelyn, Mya, Austyn, Mia, Adam, Gianna,...

Veronica (Bonnie) Batman (nee Amelio) CUYAHOGA FALLS – Veronica (Bonnie) Batman (nee Amelio), 86, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 13, 1936 in Akron to the late Joseph and Cecelia Amelio. Bonnie graduated from North High School in 1953, where she enjoyed cheerleading, dancing and planning class reunions. She began her secretarial career with the Akron Board of Education, met and married Edward, her husband of 64 years, then...

Mary Kee-McCreary (nee Bratta), age 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23. She was born on December 12, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Mary Bratta.  Mary touched many lives throughout her lifetime, but none so much as the countless students she taught during her 41 years as an educator at Christ the King, NACS, and St. Anthony School in Akron. Mary was also a proud member of The Sicilian-American Club and the Sons of Italy and never said “no” to a game...

Arthur Dominic Sunday, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born on September 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, where he was self-employed for 70 years. He was the owner/operator of the President’s Lounge for the past 45 years, and the Roosevelt Café prior to that, where he started tending bar at age 22. Art was a man of great faith and a member of...

Stanley M. Kowaleski Jr.,  64, passed away October 16, 2022. Stanley was born in Akron, Ohio and lived most of his life in Tallmadge, Ohio with his family. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran. Stan's career was in the metals industry which he recently retired from. After retiring he picked up a part time position at a local golf course, which he loved. His whole life was dedicated to his family and when he was not working he was with his loved ones. Preceded in death by...

If God is smiling today, it’s because Vince Ciraco walked into heaven on Friday, October, 7, 2022.  Grampy passed away peacefully in his sleep and for someone who lived as great a life as he did, this seemed like the perfect way to go, if there is such a thing.  Grampy, or to everyone else in the world, Vince, was the youngest of 3 children born to Rose and Frank Ciraco.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 30, 1934.  He lived in Akron all of his life until joining...

Ted A. Anti (Tibor) On Wednesday, September 21, Ted Anti, a beloved Husband and Papa, passed away peacefully at his home with his Wife at his side. He was 89 years old. He immigrated here from Budapest, Hungry in 1956. Just 3 years later he met the love of his life, Louise while waiting at a bus stop to take him to school to learn how to speak English. They were married for 62 years.  Ted was a hardworking man. He worked at Krispy Kreme Donuts for 35 years before retiring as the best...

Susan M. Swejk (McLuskie) was born on February 3, 1937. She went home to her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2022. She was a member of Annunciation Church, devoting time to the prayer chain, fish fries and the theater club. She also volunteered at Mobile Meals. Susie was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club where she served as a bartender for many years. Playing bridge, a good phone conversation and cheering for the Cavs and Guardians were some of her favorite hobbies. She also...