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Joyce A. Mears
Aug 7, 2017
Joyce A. Mears Joyce A. Mears, 92, was promoted to Glory on August 7, 2017. Born in Cottenham, Cambridge, England, she was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army where she spent many years as a bookkeeper for the Akron Citadel Corps. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joffre "Sgt. Jeff" Mears and daughter, Lorna Clapsaddle; she...
John Henry Hercsek
Aug 7, 2017
John Henry Hercsek John Henry Hercsek, age 75, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at 9:00 P.M. following a long bout with cancer and the adverse effects of the immunotherapy drug, Opdivo. John Henry is the son of the late John and Violet (Nisula) Hercsek, originally from Munroe Falls, Ohio. A resident of Edinburg and Bath, John leaves his wife of...
Otis A. Hower
Aug 5, 2017
Otis A. Hower Otis Ayers Hower, 81, passed away on August 5, 2017 with his loving wife Kathy at his side. Otis was born on May 5, 1936 to the late Mary Ayers and John B. Hower in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sister, Jean Hower Taber. Otis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; brother, Jim;...
Christine Marie Fatur
Aug 5, 2017
Christine Marie Fatur On the beautiful late afternoon of August 5th, our beloved daughter, Christine, passed into the loving arms of our merciful God after a long seven year struggle with chronic Lyme disease and its many associated illnesses. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1972, "Kat" as she was known by her many on-line Lyme friends, is survived...
Lillian Dorner
Aug 2, 2017
Lillian Dorner, 86, died August 2, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, William Dorner, Jr M.D. and daughter, Gail Benninger; she is survived by daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William (Charlene) and Mark Dorner; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. To...
Dorothy M Lukacz (Evoy)
Jul 27, 2017
Dorothy M. Lukacz (Evoy), beloved wife of Karl Evoy, died July 27, 2017. She was born November 23, 1961 to Martin B. and Jean F. Lukacz (nee Kwilecki). An artist who graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art, she continued to create art in many ways, her whole life. She is survived by her loving husband, Karl Evoy; and is sister...
Jerry "Judy" Cory
Jul 25, 2017
Jerry Judith Cory (nee Landis), 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 25th at Concordia at Sumner Retirement Community after a long struggle with cancer. Beloved spouse of her late husband, Cleo; survived by her children, daughter, Cynthia (K.C. Bishop) and son, Steven (Peg); brother, Arthur "Skip" Landis (Mary Lou) and sister, Nancy Hendrickson; loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 13...
Marilyn Mccann Andreeff
Jul 22, 2017
Marilyn (McCann) Andreeff, 85, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2017, lovingly surrounded by her family. Born in McKeesport, Pa., Marilyn was the daughter of the late David and Margaret McCann. A proud graduate of East High School, Marilyn went on to attend Kent State University and The University of Akron, earning her Bachelor's degree in Education from Akron. In...
Elaine E. Young
Jul 22, 2017
Elaine Young completed her earthly journey July 22, 2017. She was born August 19, 1940 in Danville, Ohio. After graduation from Danville High School, she attended Kent State University, earning a History Degree in 1962. While attending Kent she met her future husband, Jerry. They married on June 10, 1962. Daughters Diana and Paula soon joined the family. Elaine's priorities...
Gerald Arthur Kromer
Jul 22, 2017
Gerald Arthur Kromer was born November 4, 1922 to Carl Casper Kromer and Marie Ruth Kromer of Akron Ohio. He departed this life July 22, 2017. Gerald served in the Armed Force in World War II and was Honorably Discharged. On July 20, 1957 Gerald Arthur Kromer and Nancy Burtoft were married. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Virginia Widdicombe
Jul 14, 2017
Mary V. Widdicombe After a lifetime of travel and exploration, Mary V. Widdicombe, 84, of Akron, Ohio began her final journey on July 14, 2017. After graduating from Toronto High School in 1951, Mary took her first train ride to Washington, D. C. where she worked for the F.B.I, from 1951 - 1952. She then worked as a secretary for...
Thomas Roosevelt Jones
Jul 14, 2017
Thomas Roosevelt Jones, also known as "Squirt" to his family and close friends in Newport News, Virginia, where he was born November 21, 1962, left this earth on July 14, 2017 after a short fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed by the many young men whose lives he touched as a football coach over the years and the...
Esther V. Dilley
Jul 11, 2017
Esther V. Dilley, 94, died July 11, 2017. A sweet and gentle woman, Esther Virginia Dilley, passed from earthly presence on July 11, 2017. The daughter of Erick and Anna Anderson, she was born in Akron on April 22, 1923. Esther graduated from Buchtel High School, attended the University of Akron and met her love, Donald W. Dilley on that...
Sally Lynn Thompson
Jul 9, 2017
Our beloved mother, Sally Lynn (Bullis) Thompson, age 84, graduated to heaven on July 9, 2017, at her residence in Copley, Ohio. Sally was born March 9, 1933, in Canton, Ohio, to Lloyd Martin and Linnie (White) Bullis. Sally grew up in West Akron and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1951. On October 22, 1951, Sally eloped to Indiana...
Robert C. Perkins
Jul 6, 2017
Robert C. Perkins, Sr. Robert C. Perkins, Sr., passed away July 6, 2017. He was 108. Bob was born on 12 February 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana to Clara Dunihue Perkins and William F. Perkins. He graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering (1931) and master's degree from University of Illinois (1934). He met and...
Donna M. Narney
Jul 2, 2017
Donna M. Narney, 75, died July 2, 2017. Born in Aurora, IL, she was a resident of Akron area since 1965. She had been a manager at the Dolly Madison Cake Co. and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. in 1998 and daughter-in-law, Kathleen; she is survived by her sons,...
Naomi Rosealtha Mead
Jun 30, 2017
Naomi Rosealtha Mead January 19, 1922 - June 30, 2017 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 Naomi cherished her son, Robert E. Mead. She loved the Lord and her family of First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Naomi lived...
W. Thomas "Tom" Duke
Jun 18, 2017
W. Thomas "Tom" Duke, 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born April 24, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Bill & Grace Duke, Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and colleague. Tom was a veteran public relations practitioner holding managerial positions at Ohio Edison, Cooper Industries and The B.F. Goodrich Company and leadership positions...
Carol L. Coursen
Jun 18, 2017
Carol L. Coursen of Akron, OH died on June 18, 2017 in Maryland. She was the wife of the late Lewis V. Coursen; mother of Dana Glover (Bob) of Maryland, Russell Martin of Idaho; stepmother of Dave Coursen (Nancy) of Iowa, Jim Coursen (Cathy) of New Jersey; sister of Jeff, Gary and Luke Wilson; mother in law of Mary Lou...
John Daniel Beck
Jun 18, 2017
John Daniel Beck "Danny", 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Sunday morning, June 18, 2017. Born in Akron, Danny was a life resident of the area. He was employed by The Shelly Company for 17 years as Quality Control Manager. Preceded in death by his father, John Beck and his best friend, Dave; he is survived...
Joyce A. Mears
Aug 7, 2017
Joyce A. Mears Joyce A. Mears, 92, was promoted to Glory on August 7, 2017. Born in Cottenham, Cambridge, England, she was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army where she spent many years as a bookkeeper for the Akron Citadel Corps. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joffre "Sgt. Jeff" Mears and daughter, Lorna Clapsaddle; she...
John Henry Hercsek
Aug 7, 2017
John Henry Hercsek John Henry Hercsek, age 75, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at 9:00 P.M. following a long bout with cancer and the adverse effects of the immunotherapy drug, Opdivo. John Henry is the son of the late John and Violet (Nisula) Hercsek, originally from Munroe Falls, Ohio. A resident of Edinburg and Bath, John leaves his wife of...
Otis A. Hower
Aug 5, 2017
Otis A. Hower Otis Ayers Hower, 81, passed away on August 5, 2017 with his loving wife Kathy at his side. Otis was born on May 5, 1936 to the late Mary Ayers and John B. Hower in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sister, Jean Hower Taber. Otis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; brother, Jim;...
Christine Marie Fatur
Aug 5, 2017
Christine Marie Fatur On the beautiful late afternoon of August 5th, our beloved daughter, Christine, passed into the loving arms of our merciful God after a long seven year struggle with chronic Lyme disease and its many associated illnesses. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1972, "Kat" as she was known by her many on-line Lyme friends, is survived...
Lillian Dorner
Aug 2, 2017
Lillian Dorner, 86, died August 2, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, William Dorner, Jr M.D. and daughter, Gail Benninger; she is survived by daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William (Charlene) and Mark Dorner; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. To...
Dorothy M Lukacz (Evoy)
Jul 27, 2017
Dorothy M. Lukacz (Evoy), beloved wife of Karl Evoy, died July 27, 2017. She was born November 23, 1961 to Martin B. and Jean F. Lukacz (nee Kwilecki). An artist who graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art, she continued to create art in many ways, her whole life. She is survived by her loving husband, Karl Evoy; and is sister...
Jerry "Judy" Cory
Jul 25, 2017
Jerry Judith Cory (nee Landis), 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 25th at Concordia at Sumner Retirement Community after a long struggle with cancer. Beloved spouse of her late husband, Cleo; survived by her children, daughter, Cynthia (K.C. Bishop) and son, Steven (Peg); brother, Arthur "Skip" Landis (Mary Lou) and sister, Nancy Hendrickson; loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 13...
Marilyn Mccann Andreeff
Jul 22, 2017
Marilyn (McCann) Andreeff, 85, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2017, lovingly surrounded by her family. Born in McKeesport, Pa., Marilyn was the daughter of the late David and Margaret McCann. A proud graduate of East High School, Marilyn went on to attend Kent State University and The University of Akron, earning her Bachelor's degree in Education from Akron. In...
Elaine E. Young
Jul 22, 2017
Elaine Young completed her earthly journey July 22, 2017. She was born August 19, 1940 in Danville, Ohio. After graduation from Danville High School, she attended Kent State University, earning a History Degree in 1962. While attending Kent she met her future husband, Jerry. They married on June 10, 1962. Daughters Diana and Paula soon joined the family. Elaine's priorities...
Gerald Arthur Kromer
Jul 22, 2017
Gerald Arthur Kromer was born November 4, 1922 to Carl Casper Kromer and Marie Ruth Kromer of Akron Ohio. He departed this life July 22, 2017. Gerald served in the Armed Force in World War II and was Honorably Discharged. On July 20, 1957 Gerald Arthur Kromer and Nancy Burtoft were married. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Virginia Widdicombe
Jul 14, 2017
Mary V. Widdicombe After a lifetime of travel and exploration, Mary V. Widdicombe, 84, of Akron, Ohio began her final journey on July 14, 2017. After graduating from Toronto High School in 1951, Mary took her first train ride to Washington, D. C. where she worked for the F.B.I, from 1951 - 1952. She then worked as a secretary for...
Thomas Roosevelt Jones
Jul 14, 2017
Thomas Roosevelt Jones, also known as "Squirt" to his family and close friends in Newport News, Virginia, where he was born November 21, 1962, left this earth on July 14, 2017 after a short fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed by the many young men whose lives he touched as a football coach over the years and the...
Esther V. Dilley
Jul 11, 2017
Esther V. Dilley, 94, died July 11, 2017. A sweet and gentle woman, Esther Virginia Dilley, passed from earthly presence on July 11, 2017. The daughter of Erick and Anna Anderson, she was born in Akron on April 22, 1923. Esther graduated from Buchtel High School, attended the University of Akron and met her love, Donald W. Dilley on that...
Sally Lynn Thompson
Jul 9, 2017
Our beloved mother, Sally Lynn (Bullis) Thompson, age 84, graduated to heaven on July 9, 2017, at her residence in Copley, Ohio. Sally was born March 9, 1933, in Canton, Ohio, to Lloyd Martin and Linnie (White) Bullis. Sally grew up in West Akron and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1951. On October 22, 1951, Sally eloped to Indiana...
Robert C. Perkins
Jul 6, 2017
Robert C. Perkins, Sr. Robert C. Perkins, Sr., passed away July 6, 2017. He was 108. Bob was born on 12 February 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana to Clara Dunihue Perkins and William F. Perkins. He graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering (1931) and master's degree from University of Illinois (1934). He met and...
Donna M. Narney
Jul 2, 2017
Donna M. Narney, 75, died July 2, 2017. Born in Aurora, IL, she was a resident of Akron area since 1965. She had been a manager at the Dolly Madison Cake Co. and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. in 1998 and daughter-in-law, Kathleen; she is survived by her sons,...
Naomi Rosealtha Mead
Jun 30, 2017
Naomi Rosealtha Mead January 19, 1922 - June 30, 2017 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 Naomi cherished her son, Robert E. Mead. She loved the Lord and her family of First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Naomi lived...
W. Thomas "Tom" Duke
Jun 18, 2017
W. Thomas "Tom" Duke, 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born April 24, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Bill & Grace Duke, Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and colleague. Tom was a veteran public relations practitioner holding managerial positions at Ohio Edison, Cooper Industries and The B.F. Goodrich Company and leadership positions...
Carol L. Coursen
Jun 18, 2017
Carol L. Coursen of Akron, OH died on June 18, 2017 in Maryland. She was the wife of the late Lewis V. Coursen; mother of Dana Glover (Bob) of Maryland, Russell Martin of Idaho; stepmother of Dave Coursen (Nancy) of Iowa, Jim Coursen (Cathy) of New Jersey; sister of Jeff, Gary and Luke Wilson; mother in law of Mary Lou...
John Daniel Beck
Jun 18, 2017
John Daniel Beck "Danny", 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Sunday morning, June 18, 2017. Born in Akron, Danny was a life resident of the area. He was employed by The Shelly Company for 17 years as Quality Control Manager. Preceded in death by his father, John Beck and his best friend, Dave; he is survived...
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