Ronald “Mo” J. DiAntonio, of Tallmadge Ohio, passed into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on June 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Ron was born on North Hill, Akron, the oldest of three children, to Ann and John DiAntonio on February 21, 1949.  Most of Ron’s life was spent on North Hill where he established lifelong friendships and ties to Blessed Trinity Parish, formerly St. Martha Parish.  After graduating from Akron North High School, class of 1967, he...

Richard A Lott, 94, passed away peacefully after a short battle of cancer. On May 5th just after midnight he closed his eyes and said goodnight to the world. Born in Akron, he lived a long fulfilled adventurous life. He graduated from West High School and enlisted in the Navy and then spent 29 years in the Coast Guard Reserves. He was a devoted member and commander at the PLAV Post 32. He worked as an electrician at Goodyear Aerospace/Aircraft for 38 years. He also worked as...

Barbara M. House, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023.  As a devoted and loving mom and grandma, she placed her faith and family at the center of her life. Born in Akron, on August 15, 1943 to Nicholas and Catherine Crano.  Barb graduated from St. Vincent High School as valedictorian class of 1961.  She married James C. House and started her family.  Barb went on to study nursing at The University of...

Edward Alden Russell, 90, passed peacefully on April 6, 2023. Ed was preceded in death by his late wife, Helen Loucille Niemann and stepson Michael Fenwick. He is survived by his wife Maureen Harrison-Russell; sons Michael Russell of Akron and Mark Russell of Pompano Beach, FL; stepchildren Laurie Mellion, Kevin Fenwick, Tim (Linda) Fenwick; grandchildren Mark (Amber) Mellion, Dr. Kate Mellion, Ryan (Ryan Marie) Mellion, Erin Fenwick, Kelly Fenwick, and Scott Fenwick; 4 great grandchildren;...

Helen Paolucci, 57, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023.  If you knew Helen, you were blessed to know a very gentle, loving wife, mother, grandmother (babcia), daughter, sister and wonderful friend to everyone she knew.  Helen was born April 1, 1965, in Cleveland, to Ed and Betty Rospotynski.  She graduated from Erieview Catholic High School and the University of Dayton.  She taught at St. Sebastian Catholic Grade School in Akron where she met her loving husband,...

Robert E Girard, an avid traveler and a retired Pattern Maker at Goodyear, has passed away. He was a loving and caring grandfather and is survived by his Grandson David Newsome and Wife Nicole, as well as Great-Grandson Noah. Robert's passion for travel took him to many different countries, and he cherished the memories and experiences he gained from his travels. Robert's dedication to his craft at Goodyear was admired by all who knew him, and his expertise as a Pattern Maker was...

Akron--Elia Aiello, 94, passed away on February 21, 2023. She was survived by her brother, Mario Aiello (Akron) and she is preceded in death by her sisters Guiseppina “Pina” Aiello (Akron) and Antonietta Militano (Cantanzaro, Italy). She was the Aunt to Cindy Aiello (Akron) and Teresa, Rosalba and Lello Militano (Cantanzaro, Italy) and the beloved cousin of Pino and Dora Aiello (Bayonne, NJ) and Mimo and Bettina Aiello (San Vito Sull’Ionio, Italy), and Antonietta Bonasera...

Carol L. Michalec (nee Hawkins), 86, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023, after a long struggle with dementia and congestive heart failure.  Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19, 1936, Carol grew up on North Hill and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1954.  Following high school, Carol attended Saint Thomas Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN in 1957.  While working as a nurse at Saint Thomas Hospital, Carol met the love of her life, Tom, and...

Born in Warren, Patricia Perunko and her family moved to Akron, where she graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952. She became a clerical worker at Motor Cargo in Richfield. When she married Thomas Gilbow in 1961, she became a full-time wife and mother who was especially devoted to caring for a child with severe developmental disabilities for 16 years. Patricia was an active volunteer and PTA member at Jackson School, and she and Thomas were also active members of St. Martha Church (now...

Thomas F. Michalec, 90, of Stow, Ohio, died Thursday December 29, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1932, Tom grew up on North Hill and graduated from North High School in 1950. Following high school, Tom proudly served in the US Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954 as Staff Sergeant, 8th Army I Corps, Engineers. Following his time in the Army, Tom met his wife Carol (nee Hawkins), and the two were married in 1959. At that time Tom worked...