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Thomas Walker Fisher
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas Walker Fisher, Jr., died peacefully in Copley, OH, on December 20, 2016. He was born June 2,1917, in Tyrone, PA, the second of two sons, to Thomas Walker and Margaretta Calderwood Fisher. Tom attended Tyrone High School and Phillips Exeter Academy before entering Princeton University where he majored in Chemical Engineering. He served as a Lt. Commander during WW...
Kenneth Henry
Dec 20, 2016
Kenneth Henry, of Akron, OH, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 84 following a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Postell) Henry; his sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary Storer and Gregory Henry and his wife Jéanne; his loyal little schnauzer, Misty; and...
Poi Shen
Dec 19, 2016
Poi Shen, nee Yang, 72, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Edward Kuo-Shein Shen. She is survived by three daughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Debby; six grandchildren, Alexander, William, Ethan, Sara, Edison, and Angelina; her brothers, Po-Chung, Po-Chie, and Po-Cheng; and her mother Ya-Ping...
Sonia H Dial
Dec 19, 2016
Sonia H. Dial, 74, died peacefully December 19, 2016 after a lifetime of giving and helping. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd Dial, Ph.D; she is survived by her son, Mark Haggarty and many other loving relatives. A celebration of her life will be scheduled in April. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Hattie Mae Berry
Dec 17, 2016
Hattie Mae Berry, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016 at her home in Cardinal Village. The oldest of 8 children, Hattie was born to Oscar and Mary Willett in Fancy Farm, KY, on March 6, 1920. She spent much of her life in Akron. Hattie married Sidney L. Berry on May 12, 1941. She...
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke
Dec 17, 2016
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke, 75, passed away on Dec 17 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Eberhard; she is survived by daughter, Louisa (David) of Boston, MA; son, Curt (Firoozeh) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Katrina, Tess, Arman, John; brother, Norman (Pam) of Citra, FL, and her beloved dog, Lillly. Born in Durham, NC to Arthur John Dennis and Mary Gray...
Merle I Shaver
Dec 16, 2016
Merle I. Shaver, 94, went to join her beloved husband on December 16, 2016. Mrs. Shaver retired from the Dixie Lee Beauty Salon after 30 years of employment and was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church on White Pond Drive. Preceded in death by husband, John B. Shaver; son, David E. Shaver and brother, Charles Green; survived by son,...
Richard E. Justik
Dec 16, 2016
Richard E. Justik, 82, passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida December 16, 2016. Richard is survived by his daughter, Andrea Wanna and her husband, Sam of Medina, Ohio; his sons, Michael and his wife, Korrin of Erie, Pennsylvania, Victor and his wife, Peggy of Hinckley; ten grandchildren, Maximus of Medina, Ohio, Zavier, Sebastian, Liam, Arianna and Mira of...
Victoria Gieck
Dec 15, 2016
Victoria V. Gieck, 94, public school teacher, died December 15, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Anne, and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141)
Karel Rae Young
Dec 14, 2016
Karel Rae Young (nee Chofi�n), 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 14, 2016. Karel was a retired registered nurse of almost 50 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed camping and boating. Preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Ernest Chofi�n, and her sister, Kelly Lowder; Karel is survived by...
Gina M Heilman
Dec 13, 2016
Gina Heilman (Wood), 45, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. Gina was the beloved wife of Jacob; loving mother of Tiffany (Josh), Nicholas, William, and Alexis; and dearest grandmother of Justice, Joshua, and Avery. She is also survived by her parents, Diana Hendrick (Ralph) and Richard Opsincs (Cindy); two sisters, two brothers, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gina...
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal
Dec 11, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal (nee Witzeman) of Richfield passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2016 at age 93. She was a clinical psychologist at Broadview Center, avid birder, dedicated conservationist, and long-time volunteer in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She joins her husband Robert and is survived by her four children, Mel (Joanne), Ann, Kevin (Susie), and Bill (Carol),...
Marjory Jean Garman
Dec 10, 2016
Marjory Jean Garman, 94, passed away Dec. 10, 2016 at Park Village in Dover, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Duane F. Garman; sister, Anita Jane; and grandson, Max Cashion. Marjory was a devoted mother to, Denny and Dee, David and Marti, Joyce and Charlie Cashion, and Jenny and Jim Murphy. She had...
Charles Edward Caye
Dec 4, 2016
Charles Edward Caye, 53, passed away suddenly December 4, 2016. Chuck was born July 30, 1963 to Charles Caye and Clare (Weiser) Caye, and along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Diane; his four children, Nicole (Peter Marx), Abby, Alex and Michelle; sisters, Judy (Randy) Hillner, Kathy Geiger, and Betsy (Doug) Brink; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Greco; and...
David Stark
Nov 30, 2016
David Michael Stark, 54 died after a four year illness on November 30, 2016. David was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a former resident of Columbus, OH. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended The Ohio State University for two years. He was an avid fisherman and was employed in retail sales. David is survived by...
Carolyn J. Von Wyl
Nov 27, 2016
Carolyn J. Von Wyl died on Sunday, November 27th, after a nearly three year battle with numerous health issues. Her entire family is extremely proud of the courageous battle she fought, and in typical "mom-style", she did it with her usual class and grace. Mrs. Von Wyl was born in Canton on June 8th, 1936, and was the daughter of...
Kevin Mark Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Kevin Mark Dalley, age 39, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with his daughter, Emily, following an auto accident. Kevin was born in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on April 7, 1977 to James and Ina Van Aalst Dalley. He grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. Kevin was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus...
Emily Rhynne Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Emily Rhynne Dalley, age 9, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with her father, Kevin, following an auto accident. She was born in Fairfield City, Butler County, Ohio, on February 27, 2007 to Kevin and Jennifer Schneck Dalley. Emily was fourth grader at Red Apple Elementary. She was a bright and talented ray of sunshine with...
Mary E Verhoeven
Nov 25, 2016
Mary E. Verhoeven, 85, passed away peacefully November 25, 2016 following a long illness. Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret Sloan Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and...
Elsie M Gilles
Nov 25, 2016
Elsie M. Gilles (nee Emery), 87, born on April 11, 1929, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Growing up in Copley, OH, Elsie, one of 16 children, later moved to Fairlawn, OH where she was known as a realtor and for her involvement with the City of Fairlawn, and St Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Thomas Walker Fisher
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas Walker Fisher, Jr., died peacefully in Copley, OH, on December 20, 2016. He was born June 2,1917, in Tyrone, PA, the second of two sons, to Thomas Walker and Margaretta Calderwood Fisher. Tom attended Tyrone High School and Phillips Exeter Academy before entering Princeton University where he majored in Chemical Engineering. He served as a Lt. Commander during WW...
Kenneth Henry
Dec 20, 2016
Kenneth Henry, of Akron, OH, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 84 following a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Postell) Henry; his sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary Storer and Gregory Henry and his wife Jéanne; his loyal little schnauzer, Misty; and...
Poi Shen
Dec 19, 2016
Poi Shen, nee Yang, 72, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Edward Kuo-Shein Shen. She is survived by three daughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Debby; six grandchildren, Alexander, William, Ethan, Sara, Edison, and Angelina; her brothers, Po-Chung, Po-Chie, and Po-Cheng; and her mother Ya-Ping...
Sonia H Dial
Dec 19, 2016
Sonia H. Dial, 74, died peacefully December 19, 2016 after a lifetime of giving and helping. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd Dial, Ph.D; she is survived by her son, Mark Haggarty and many other loving relatives. A celebration of her life will be scheduled in April. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Hattie Mae Berry
Dec 17, 2016
Hattie Mae Berry, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016 at her home in Cardinal Village. The oldest of 8 children, Hattie was born to Oscar and Mary Willett in Fancy Farm, KY, on March 6, 1920. She spent much of her life in Akron. Hattie married Sidney L. Berry on May 12, 1941. She...
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke
Dec 17, 2016
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke, 75, passed away on Dec 17 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Eberhard; she is survived by daughter, Louisa (David) of Boston, MA; son, Curt (Firoozeh) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Katrina, Tess, Arman, John; brother, Norman (Pam) of Citra, FL, and her beloved dog, Lillly. Born in Durham, NC to Arthur John Dennis and Mary Gray...
Merle I Shaver
Dec 16, 2016
Merle I. Shaver, 94, went to join her beloved husband on December 16, 2016. Mrs. Shaver retired from the Dixie Lee Beauty Salon after 30 years of employment and was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church on White Pond Drive. Preceded in death by husband, John B. Shaver; son, David E. Shaver and brother, Charles Green; survived by son,...
Richard E. Justik
Dec 16, 2016
Richard E. Justik, 82, passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida December 16, 2016. Richard is survived by his daughter, Andrea Wanna and her husband, Sam of Medina, Ohio; his sons, Michael and his wife, Korrin of Erie, Pennsylvania, Victor and his wife, Peggy of Hinckley; ten grandchildren, Maximus of Medina, Ohio, Zavier, Sebastian, Liam, Arianna and Mira of...
Victoria Gieck
Dec 15, 2016
Victoria V. Gieck, 94, public school teacher, died December 15, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Anne, and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141)
Karel Rae Young
Dec 14, 2016
Karel Rae Young (nee Chofi�n), 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 14, 2016. Karel was a retired registered nurse of almost 50 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed camping and boating. Preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Ernest Chofi�n, and her sister, Kelly Lowder; Karel is survived by...
Gina M Heilman
Dec 13, 2016
Gina Heilman (Wood), 45, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. Gina was the beloved wife of Jacob; loving mother of Tiffany (Josh), Nicholas, William, and Alexis; and dearest grandmother of Justice, Joshua, and Avery. She is also survived by her parents, Diana Hendrick (Ralph) and Richard Opsincs (Cindy); two sisters, two brothers, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gina...
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal
Dec 11, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal (nee Witzeman) of Richfield passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2016 at age 93. She was a clinical psychologist at Broadview Center, avid birder, dedicated conservationist, and long-time volunteer in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She joins her husband Robert and is survived by her four children, Mel (Joanne), Ann, Kevin (Susie), and Bill (Carol),...
Marjory Jean Garman
Dec 10, 2016
Marjory Jean Garman, 94, passed away Dec. 10, 2016 at Park Village in Dover, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Duane F. Garman; sister, Anita Jane; and grandson, Max Cashion. Marjory was a devoted mother to, Denny and Dee, David and Marti, Joyce and Charlie Cashion, and Jenny and Jim Murphy. She had...
Charles Edward Caye
Dec 4, 2016
Charles Edward Caye, 53, passed away suddenly December 4, 2016. Chuck was born July 30, 1963 to Charles Caye and Clare (Weiser) Caye, and along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Diane; his four children, Nicole (Peter Marx), Abby, Alex and Michelle; sisters, Judy (Randy) Hillner, Kathy Geiger, and Betsy (Doug) Brink; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Greco; and...
David Stark
Nov 30, 2016
David Michael Stark, 54 died after a four year illness on November 30, 2016. David was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a former resident of Columbus, OH. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended The Ohio State University for two years. He was an avid fisherman and was employed in retail sales. David is survived by...
Carolyn J. Von Wyl
Nov 27, 2016
Carolyn J. Von Wyl died on Sunday, November 27th, after a nearly three year battle with numerous health issues. Her entire family is extremely proud of the courageous battle she fought, and in typical "mom-style", she did it with her usual class and grace. Mrs. Von Wyl was born in Canton on June 8th, 1936, and was the daughter of...
Kevin Mark Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Kevin Mark Dalley, age 39, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with his daughter, Emily, following an auto accident. Kevin was born in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on April 7, 1977 to James and Ina Van Aalst Dalley. He grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. Kevin was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus...
Emily Rhynne Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Emily Rhynne Dalley, age 9, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with her father, Kevin, following an auto accident. She was born in Fairfield City, Butler County, Ohio, on February 27, 2007 to Kevin and Jennifer Schneck Dalley. Emily was fourth grader at Red Apple Elementary. She was a bright and talented ray of sunshine with...
Mary E Verhoeven
Nov 25, 2016
Mary E. Verhoeven, 85, passed away peacefully November 25, 2016 following a long illness. Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret Sloan Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and...
Elsie M Gilles
Nov 25, 2016
Elsie M. Gilles (nee Emery), 87, born on April 11, 1929, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Growing up in Copley, OH, Elsie, one of 16 children, later moved to Fairlawn, OH where she was known as a realtor and for her involvement with the City of Fairlawn, and St Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents,...
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