All Obituaries

Rebecca “Becky” J. Chase, 89, of Akron, OH went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Byron Smith of Walnut Hill, FL. Becky’s memory will forever be cherished by husband, Jack; and children, Teresha Thames, Danise Beadle, Terry Thames III, Jan Westfall and Jean Snyder; her step children,  Debbie Thornbury, Carmel Chilton, and Alex Chase; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held 2 p.m....

Robert “Bob” Finlay passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2019.   Bob was born September 19, 1925, to Stuart and Francis Bradley Finlay, in New Haven, CT. Bob served in the US Army during World War II, with the 87th Infantry Division, helping Patton’s Relief Army to thwart the German advance preceding the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, Bob graduated from Brown University with a degree in Business. While spending a semester at the University of...

Lance C. Bergstrom On the eve of his 80th birthday, Lance Carl Bergstrom passed away November 7, 2019. He was born November 8, 1939, in Cleveland and lived all his life in the Cleveland-Akron area. He attended Akron schools, graduating from Buchtel High School. He graduated from Cornell University College of Civil Engineering and received his Master’s in Civil Engineering from The University of Akron. He was past President of lota Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity while at...

Gertraud “Trudy” Tedesco went to be with our Lord on November 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Graz, Austria September 19,1930, she was a resident of the Village of Richfield for 45 years. She became a U.S. citizen March 10,1961. She attended the University of Graz and The University of Akron, where in 1987 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Art and in 1992 a Bachelor of Science degree in Language Arts and Teaching. A talented artist, she traveled all...

Marilyn Dorothy Woodling (nee Patzwahl), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at age 92 on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Marilyn was born in 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio, to Theodor and Dorothy (nee Roeper) Patzwahl. Following her graduation with honors from Lakewood High School in 1945, Marilyn worked at the National Advisory Council for Aeronautics (NACA) in Brook Park, Ohio, which later became NASA.  She met Gerald Woodling on a blind date to a Case Institute of Technology...

Leslie Birdwisa of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 74 in the comfort of his home. Leslie was born on January 8, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1986 he and his wife, Margaret moved to the United States where he spent the rest of his life raising his family. Leslie and Margaret shared 48 years of marital bliss and were devoted to one another. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially being a loving Grandfather. Leslie retired from Goodyear Tire and...

Linda A. Fleisch, 76, died October 31, 2019.   Born December 12, 1942 in Akron to Theodore and Margaret Feuher Hooper, she was a graduate of Akron North High School, Class of 1960. She started in the work force at B.F. Goodrich and retired from Summa Health System. Linda loved her animals (dogs), shopping, her high school class reunion group from North, but more than anything, her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.    Preceded in death by...

Ruth S. Lee, 97, died peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 30, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. She is survived by son, Doon (Patricia) Lee; niece and nephews, Cecile, John, Mark and Richard Schoonover; many great nieces and nephews; and cousin, Kathy Coops. Friends may call 12 noon Saturday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., to be followed by a service at 1 p.m. Interment at Rose Hill Burial...

  Charles W. (Bill) McWilliams, 91, surrounded by his family, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness. Bill was born July 24, 1928 in Ashtabula, OH to parents Anna and John A. McWilliams and raised in Masontown, PA. After graduating from Waynesburg College, he served in the US Army during the Korean War. Completing his tour, Bill earned his Master's in Chemistry from West Virginia University. Bill married his high school...

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Lindas, 77, entered into eternal glory in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband of ’56 years on October 25, 2019.  Born December 5, 1941 in Hanover, IL to Gerald and Elynor “Elymie” Lombard O’Brien, she had been a bookkeeper/accountant for Sterling, Ball Jewelers and Gold Circle. She was a daring adventuress who explored every continent except for Australia and Antarctica. Her ultimate favorite place, besides her home...