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COMMON PLEAS COURT
of SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

Foreclosures From June 15, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Case Number: CV2026 03 0869

Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 175 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of Luther M. Hawkins, et al., Defendant(s).

Unknown Heirs of Hazel I. Hawkins (last known address: 1743 Ronald Rd., Akron, Ohio 44312), whose address(es) cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that on February 27, 2026, Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Summit County, Ohio, being Case Number: CV2026 03 0869, to foreclose the tax liens on permanent parcel number(s) 51-03109. These liens represent delinquent real estate taxes, assessments, penalties and interest on the following described real estate:

 

AIRPORT GDNS LOT 4 ALL RONALD RD (The full legal description is available in the Summit County Fiscal Office)

Also known as: 1743 Ronald Rd., Akron, OH 44312.

Permanent Parcel Number: 51-03109 (ALT ID -SP0043402006000).

 

The defendant(s) are hereby required to answer and set up any claim that they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that the Plaintiff be found to have a first and best lien on said premises for the amount so owing.

Said above named defendant(s) will further take notice that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before 23rd day of July 2026.

KRISTEN M. SCALISE, SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER, PLAINTIFF.

By: PALOMA ELYSE, (#0103796), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 53 University Avenue, 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308. (330) 643-2792

Jun 11, 18, 25, 2026

26-00692

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Case Number: CV2026 04 1450

Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 175 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, Plaintiff vs. Wright-Cummings Property Management, LLC C/O Damentia Wright RA., Defendant(s).

Wright-Cummings Property Management, LLC C/O Damentia Wright RA (last known address: 15335 Kinsman Road, Akron, Ohio 44120), whose address(es) cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that on April 6, 2026, Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Summit County, Ohio, being Case Number: CV2026 04 1450, to foreclose the tax liens on permanent parcel number(s) 51-03187. These liens represent delinquent real estate taxes, assessments, penalties and interest on the following described real estate:

 

EMMONS SMALL FARMS LOT 12 ALL (The full legal description is available in the Summit County Fiscal Office)

Also known as: 2777 Swinehart Rd., Akron, OH 44312.

Permanent Parcel Number: 51-03187 (ALT ID SP0048603007000).

 

The defendant(s) is hereby required to answer and set up any claim that they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that the Plaintiff be found to have a first and best lien on said premises for the amount so owing.

Said above named defendant(s) will further take notice that they is required to answer the Complaint on or before 23rd day of July 2026.

KRISTEN M. SCALISE, SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER, PLAINTIFF.

By: PALOMA ELYSE, (#0103796), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 53 University Avenue, 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308. (330) 643-6454

Jun 11, 18, 25, 2026

26-00696

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Case Number: CV2025 09 4450

Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 175 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, Plaintiff vs. Terry L. Hower, et al., Defendant(s).

Terry L. Hower (last known address: 1070 Georgia Ave, Akron, OH 44306), whose address(es) cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that on March 18, 2026, Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, Plaintiff, filed an Amended Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Summit County, Ohio, being Case Number: CV2025 09 4450, to foreclose the tax liens on permanent parcel number(s) 23-01097. These liens represent delinquent real estate taxes, assessments, penalties and interest on the following described real estate:

 

TR 26 LOT NW W OF RD .670A (The full legal description is available in the Summit County Fiscal Office)

Also known as: 6090-6096 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319.

Permanent Parcel Number: 23-01097 (ALT ID -FR0050201009000).

 

The defendant(s) is hereby required to answer and set up any claim that he/she may have in said premises or be forever barred, that the Plaintiff be found to have a first and best lien on said premises for the amount so owing.

Said above named defendant(s) will further take notice that he/she is required to answer the Complaint on or before 23rd day of July 2026.

KRISTEN M. SCALISE, SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER, PLAINTIFF.

By: MARRETT W. HANNA, (#0065689), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 53 University Avenue, 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308. (330) 643-2792

Jun 11, 18, 25, 2026

26-00698

LEGAL NOTICE

MANLEY, DEAS &

KOCHALSKI, LLC

P.O. Box 165028

Columbus, OH 43216-5028

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High St., Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Judge Alison Breaux

Case No. CV2026 04 1499.

U.S. Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. John Doe(s) Name Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Barbara A. Schirf and their unknown spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Barbara A. Schirf, et al., Defendants.

John Doe(s) Name Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Barbara A. Schirf and their unknown spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Barbara A. Schirf, whose last known address is 705 East Archwood Avenue, Akron, OH 44306, will take notice that on April 8, 2026, U.S. Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas at 205 South High Street - 1st Floor, Akron, OH 44308, assigned Case No. CV-2026-04-1499 and styled U.S. Bank, National Association vs. John Doe(s) Name Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Barbara A. Schirf and their unknown spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Barbara A. Schirf, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendants have or claim to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 67-33649

Property address: 705 East Archwood Avenue, Akron, OH 44306

The defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for six (6) successive weeks.

By: ANN MARIE JOHNSONMDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH  43216-5028; 614-220-5611; AMJohnson@mdklegal.com

Jun 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 2026

26-00690

LEGAL NOTICE

SASSANO, DEIGHTON

DELANEY, HIGGINS & MOMMSEN, CO. L.P.A.

4834 Richmond Rd., Suite 201

Cleveland, OH 44128

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High St., Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Case No. CV2026 03 0958.

The Huntington National Bank, Plaintiff vs. Kerry R. Maloney, et al., Defendants.

Defendant(s), First Family Mortgage Corporation of Florida, whose last known address is 2900 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, will take notice that on March 4, 2026, The Huntington National Bank, filed its Complaint in Case Number CV-2026-03-0958, Summit County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), First Family Mortgage Corporation of Florida, have or claims to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 

Premises commonly known as 1030 Ivor Ave., Akron, OH 44314.

Permanent Parcel Numbers: 6815043, Routing No.07-00267-02-023.000; 6814331, Routing No. 07-00267-02-022.000.

 

The Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute.

The Plaintiff demands that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Plaintiff's claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

Said above named Defendant(s) will further take notice that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before the 20th day of July 2026.

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK,

Plaintiff

By: WILLIAM L. COSTELLO, (#0040631), and BRADLEY P. TOMAN, (#0042720), Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Jun 8, 15, 22, 2026

26-00686

LEGAL NOTICE

MANLEY, DEAS &

KOCHALSKI, LLC

P.O. Box 165028

Columbus, OH 43216-5028

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High St., Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Judge Joy Malek Oldfield

Case No. CV2026 04 1611.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Plaintiff vs. Mariah L. Priest, as Possible Heir to the Estate of Donald E. Priest, et al., Defendants.

John Doe(s), Name Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Donald E. Priest and their unknown spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Donald E. Priest, whose last known address is 3728 Herbert Street, Mogadore, OH 44260, will take notice that on April 14, 2026, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company filed its Complaint in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas at 205 South High Street - 1st Floor, Akron, OH 44308, assigned Case No. CV-2026-04-1611 and styled Metropolitan Life Insurance Company vs. Mariah L. Priest, as Possible Heir to the Estate of Donald E. Priest, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendants have or claim to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 55-00177

Property address: 3728 Herbert Street, Mogadore, OH 44260

The defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for six (6) successive weeks.

By: ANN MARIE JOHNSONMDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH  43216-5028; 614-220-5611; AMJohnson@mdklegal.com

Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 2026

26-00671

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND

FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on 05/21/2004, a certain Mortgage was executed by JO MULLINS and TERRY MULLINS as Mortgagor, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Mortgagee, and was recorded on 05/26/2004, as Document Number 55054149, in the Office the Recorder of Deeds, Summit County, Ohio and

WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (the SECRETARY) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the SECRETARY, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated 07/05/2018, and recorded on 07/23/2018, as Document Number 56399459, in the Office of the Summit County Recorder of Deeds, Ohio and a default exists; and

WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on 03/25/2026 was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the SECRETARY has declared the entire amount of this indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27, subpart B, and by the SECRETARY'S designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, dated September 15, 2016, notice is hereby given that on 07/02/2026 at 10:30 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises located at ("Property"), will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder.

P.I.N.: 6003703

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 55 MACA DR., TALLMADGE, OH 44278

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: AND KNOWN AS BEING LOT NUMBER THREE (3) MACA ALLOTMENT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 45, PAGE 16, OF THE SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO, RECORDS OF PLATS.

The sale will be conducted online on Zoom at: Meeting ID: 648 483 3997; Password: 743891. There is a Zoom call-in option at 312-626-6799. THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT will bid $254,475.23 plus per diem interest, advances, fees and costs. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before sale, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. The Special Commissioner shall accept advance, sealed written bids at Pleadings@Nevellaw.com.

The successful bidder, except the SECRETARY, must submit a deposit totaling at least 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made out to the SECRETARY OF HUD at the close of bidding sent to the Special Commissioner at the address below by express mail next-day delivery. The deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the Sale or at such other time as the SECRETARY may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the SECRETARY OF HUD. If the SECRETARY is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate taxes and other taxes that are due on or after the date of sale and all other transfer taxes and State, County and Municipal costs associated with the transfer of title.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

IRA T. NEVEL

Foreclosure Commissioner for the

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

175 North Franklin, Suite 201

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 357-1125

Jun 4, 11, 18, 2026

26-00672

LEGAL NOTICE

TIFFANY & BOSCO, P.A.

P.O. Box 39696

Solon, OH 44139

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 South High Street, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Case No. CV2025 01 0325.

Seven Stories East Unit Owners Condominium Association, Inc., Plaintiff vs. Scot P. Viningre, et al., Defendants.

Suzanne C. Antel, whose last place of residence/business is unknown and whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on April 24, 2026, Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. filed its Amended Answer and Cross Claim in Case No. CV2025010325 in the Court of Common Pleas Summit County, Ohio, 205 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308-1662, alleging that the Defendant(s) Suzanne C. Antel have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 

Permanent Parcel Number: 6854038

Property Address: 2331 East Market Street #109B, Akron, OH 44312.

The legal description may be obtained from the Summit County Auditor at Ohio Building, 175 S. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308. (330) 643-2636

 

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner's Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

Said above named defendant will further take notice that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before the 14th day of July 2026.

SEVEN STORIES EAST UNIT OWNERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,

Plaintiff.

By: DONALD B BRYSON, Attorney for Defendant-Cross Claimant

Jun 2, 9, 16, 2026

26-00663

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Case Number: CV2025 09 4661

Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 175 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of Laura Cloud, et al., Defendant(s).

Fred Cloud (last known address: 1325 Winhurst Dr., Akron, OH 44313), Unknown Heirs of Elmo F. Cloud (last known address: 385 South Van Buren Ave., Barberton, OH 44203), and Unknown Heirs of Laura Cloud (last known address: 385 South Van Buren Ave., Barberton, OH 44203), whose address(es) cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that on April 10, 2026, Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, Plaintiff, filed an Amended Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Summit County, Ohio, being Case Number: CV2025 09 4661, to foreclose the tax liens on permanent parcel number(s) 01-02273. These liens represent delinquent real estate taxes, assessments, penalties and interest on the following described real estate:

 

DAVIES LOT 27 ALL (The full legal description is available in the Summit County Fiscal Office)

Also known as: 385 South Van Buren Ave., Akron, OH 44203.

Permanent Parcel Number: 01-02273 (ALT ID - 080012001002000).

 

The defendant(s) are hereby required to answer and set up any claim that they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that the Plaintiff be found to have a first and best lien on said premises for the amount so owing.

Said above named defendant(s) will further take notice that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before 14th day of July 2026.

KRISTEN M. SCALISE, SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER, PLAINTIFF.

By: TANIA NEMER, (#0082500), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 53 University Avenue, 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308. (330) 643-2092

Jun 2, 9, 16, 2026

26-00664

LEGAL NOTICE

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP

333 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1820

Chicago, IL 60606-1220

In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High St., Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands

Case No. CV2026 04 1747.

Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Charlene Marie Britton, et al., Defendants.

Unknown Spouse of Leonard F. Spada as of April 29, 2010, address unknown and Unknown Spouse of Michael Spada as of April 29, 2010, address unknown, will take notice that on April 21, 2026, Fifth Third Bank, N.A. filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Summit County, Ohio in Case No. CV-2026-04-1747, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the following described real estate to wit: Property Address: 2950 Hayne Road, Akron, OH 44312 and being more particularly described in plaintiff's mortgage recorded in Instrument No. 56531105, of this County Recorder's Office. The above named defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published once a week for six consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case.

By: Melissa J. Whalen (0068316); Ashley E. Rothfuss (0083605); Justin C. Albright (0092521); Richard Mark Rothfuss, II (0087592), Trial Counsel, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 333 W Wacker Drive Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60606-1220; (312)346-9088; ohio.pleadings@mccalla.com; 26-03898OH/(MJW)

Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 2026

26-00665

 

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