Oscar Velasquez, 77, renowned artist passed away in Akron, Ohio on September 10, 2021 surrounded by immediate family.  He was born on April 5, 1944 to Cresencio and Vicenta Velasquez in Pharr, Texas.  He married Pam Szymkowski December 1972, who still survives.  As part of a family of migrant farm workers, Oscar came to reside in Putnam County, Ohio in 1953.  There living in poverty, he was like the mythological phoenix that rose from the ashes to paint the world with his...

CAROL JOAN SEFCIK, age 87, passed away on October 15, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late George and Rose (nee Lachvayder); dear sister of the late Richard (Mary Ann) and George, Jr.; loving aunt, great aunt, and great great aunt of many. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 FROM 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Funeral Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

LOUIS D. “LDL” LAURENTI, age 81, passed away on October 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Jane; loving father of LuAnn Menti (Vincent); step-father of Rick Berns and Don Berns; cherished grandfather of Dominic Menti and Tessa Menti; brother of Pat Halkovich (Bill), Toni Prinios (the late Gus); Jackie Calvey (Jimmy). Mr. Laurenti served in the U.S. Army. Friends may call  at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR MEMORIAL VISITATION...

Diana J. Saraniti (nee Aubrecht), 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M.; Cherished mother of the late Cynthia Upson (Donald), Steven (Denise) and Kenneth (Patti); Dearest grandmother of Joseph (Sarah), Krista Graham (Bryan), Frank, Brittany, Brandon and Sarah Upson; Doting great-grandmother of Jonathon, Luca, Gianna, Charlotte and Joey; Loving daughter of the late Frank (Lois) and the late Norma (nee Sullivan); Trusted sister of Frank Aubrecht (Lois) and the late Janice Gosselin; Caring...

JUNE A. HOMOLY (Nee Worthing); 91, Beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Bob (Gayle); Sue Runevitch (George), Linda Bertalan (Jim); and Joan Hardie (Jim); Cherished grandmother of Cheryl McStine (Ed), Carrie Lupica (Chris), Erin Wood (Scott), Tracy Taylor (Brian), Jason Runevitch (Kristen), Justin Runevitch (Kris), Norma Barker (Jeffrey), Cynthia Dickenson, Laura Dickenson (Joshua), Christopher Dickenson (Tara), Nicole Duncan (Rayshawn), Sara Rivera (Dominic), Robert Dickenson...

JAMES “JIM” ZAGORSKI SR. age 76. Beloved husband of Sue; loving father of Sara Bartel (Chris), Marty and the late Jimmy Jr.; cherished Pa of Mike, Shaun, Abby and Geneva; treasured brother of Richard (Linda), Ronnie (Bridgette), Dave (Marti), Danny, Mary Lou Rini (John) and the late Albert. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH RTE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION MONDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of...

SALVATORE DeCARO age 95. Beloved husband of Isabella (nee Giganti); loving father of Angelo J. (Beverly), Josephine, and Diane Begue; cherished grandfather of Christine, Lisa Coughlin (Chris), Angela, Brian Lucas (Sally), David Begue (deceased) and Danielle Baisden (Josh); dearest great-grandfather of Hailey Baisden, Benjamin Coughlin, Lucas Coughlin and Alora Lucas; son of the late Angelo and Angelina (nee Ruvia) DeCaro; dear brother of Angelo S. (Helen) (both deceased). U.S. Army Veteran...

Nicholas Joseph Keleman, 82. Devoted husband of Joanne (nee Carey); Cherished father of Joe (Holly) and Nick (Kelly); Beloved grandfather of Brittany (Tom Whittaker), Joey (Fiancé Abby), Ally, Megan and Matthew; Dearest great-grandfather of Evan, Ella, Finley and Harper; Trusted son of the late Nicholas and Antionette (nee Penna); Loving brother of the late Frank (the late Joanne); Favorite uncle of many nieces, nephews and a friend to all he met. Family suggests memorial donations be...

Richard Alberts 3-25-31 of Sagamore Hills entered into eternal, peaceful rest free from pain on September 24, 2021. Though we will look for him in the garden, a workshop or when it’s time to carve the Thanksgiving turkey, Richard is to be found in those who loved him the most. His legacy of patience, kindness, and caring for family lives on in his surviving children, Loraine (Bob) Pike, Kim Tekavcic (Rick Grabowski) and Lisa (Rob) Wright; grandchildren Adam (Alisha) Pike, Lauren...

GUY S SNYDER age 73. Beloved husband of Sandra; loving father of Cheryl (Jason Obojski); treasured son of the late Otto and Eleanor; dear brother of Gayle Wisniewski (Bernie) and the late Cora Nichols; caring uncle and friend of many.