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Jane M Kraus
Apr 30, 2016
Jane Merrill Kraus MD, 92, died April 30, 2016 Born December 6, 1923 in Johnstown PA, the eldest of two, to Earl and Edna Merrill, she was raised in the Birmingham, AL area. She was a graduate of the Bessemer, AL High School, the University of Alabama (B.S. Phi Beta Kappa 1944), Duke Medical School (Alpha Omega Alpha 1948) and...
Martha Hook
Apr 29, 2016
Martha J. Hook, 88, passed away April 29, 2016. She was born May 19, 1927 to the late Michael and Catherine Russic in Hooversville, PA. Martha was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church where she was active with altar and rosary society, and was an active member of the Hilltoppers and Am Vets. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and dancing...
Mabel "Buggsy" Dever
Apr 26, 2016
Mabel "Buggsy" Dever left to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was born 92 years ago in Fairmont, W.V. to John and Myrtle Davidson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles M. "Charlie" Dever; sisters, Ruby Hartmann, Macil Luikart, Ruth Butcher; and brother, Basil Davidson. She is survived by her son...
Rudolph J Scavuzzo
Apr 24, 2016
Rudolph Joseph Scavuzzo, Jr., Ph. D., P.E., 82, died Sunday April 24, 2016 surrounded by his beloved and devoted family. Born in North Plainfield, New Jersey on January 21, 1934, Rudy grew up and lived in North Plainfield before attending Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and then serving in the Army, stationed in Maryland. Rudy received his Master's (1959) and PhD...
Eleanor J Stein
Apr 23, 2016
Eleanor J. Stein (nee Garlitz), 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016, surrounded by family at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born in Salisbury, PA, on October 19, 1922, to Frank and Evelyn Garlitz. She was one of four children and was a 1940 graduate of Meyersdale High School in Meyersdale, PA. She married Frank A. Stein on...
John S. Bly
Apr 19, 2016
Dr. John S. Bly, 84, quietly passed away surrounded by his family on April 19th, 2016. As an Akron native, John provided care to his many grateful dental patients for over 40 years. He was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, and a gifted storytell-er. He was an exceptional athlete, founding member of the Diamond Grille golf league and an...
John R Vanantwerp
Apr 18, 2016
John Robert VanAntwerp "Jack," born November 22, 1929, passed away Monday April 18, surrounded by family. John graduated in 1951 from the University of Akron with a B.S. in Business Administration. Throughout high school and college, John worked for his family's trucking business, Vans Terminal, until age 34 when he took a job as terminal manager for Hennis Freight Lines....
Charles J. Pilliod
Apr 18, 2016
The Honorable Charles J. Pilliod Jr. passed away Monday April 18th. Chuck was born October 20th, 1918 to Julia and Charles J. Pilliod in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was preceded in death by wife, Betty Jacobs Pilliod; sisters, Marydell and Colleen; brothers, Al and Dallas. He is survived by loving wife Nancy; and children, Christine Earhart (Ken), Charles J. III,...
Sally Ann Kenner
Apr 16, 2016
Sally Ann Kenner Sally Ann Kenner, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2016 at the age of 75. Sally is survived by her beloved husband, Phillip; sons, Stanley (Karen) Kenner and Andrew (Dhinali) Kenner; grandchildren, Daniel, Justin, Jaden, Nick, Eden, Travis; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara...
Donald A Cope
Apr 14, 2016
Donald A. Cope Donald A. Cope, 85, of Akron, passed away April 14, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron to Ruth Troutman Cope and Arthur Cope on January 20, 1931. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1948. He went on to achieve a degree in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, graduating in 1952. After serving...
George " Poggy " Dudo
Apr 14, 2016
George "Poggy" Dudo died peacefully at home in Richfield, Ohio on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 93. George is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Aneitha; sons, George, Ken, Jeff and Keith; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hido; his father, John; and brothers, John...
(Ret) John F Kline
Apr 13, 2016
Lt. Col. (Ret.) John F. Kline, Jr. Lt. Col. John F. Kline, Jr., age 63, of Copley Township passed away April 13, 2016 following a long illness. He was the son of John F. Kline, Sr., and Ann D. Kline. John was an Army veteran who served 5 years active duty and 17 years with the U.S. Army Reserves achieving...
William H Koptis
Apr 13, 2016
William H. Koptis William H. Koptis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth D. Koptis (nee Fowler) for 66 years; loving father of Karen D. Koptis of Fairlawn, Gail A. Tanner (Richard) of Lakewood, Marylee Lewis of Cuyahoga Falls and Haiti, and William H. (Billy) Koptis, Jr. (deceased); revered grandfather, known...
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts
Apr 12, 2016
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts died April 12, 2016 in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Helen Schrimper. She was valedictorian and star basketball player at Immaculate Conception High School and attended Mount Mercy College, in Cedar Rapids. While a student at the University of Iowa, she was a drummer...
Earl Charles Gregg
Apr 11, 2016
Dr. Earl C. Gregg Jr., born 3 Jan 1925, passed from this life on April 11, 2016. He graduated from Harvard University in the spring of 1946 at age 20. He worked as a research chemist for 42 years, earning his PhD in chemistry at age 29. Preceded in death by his father, Earl C. Gregg Sr. and mother, Edith;...
Harriette M Atsaroff (Nee Matheny)
Apr 10, 2016
Harriette M. Atsaroff (nee Matheny) On April 10, 2016 my Mom, Harriette M. Atsaroff, 90, entered eternal life in our home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Martinsburg, WV, to Corinne and Mac Matheny, Mom was a graduate of Garfield High School (1943), where she met my Dad, Bob Atsaroff. We lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1954 in the same...
John M Ross
Apr 8, 2016
John M. Ross, 85, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on April 8, 2016. John was born March 21, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Mary Elizabeth McClure and John William Ross. He graduated from The Hill School, Yale University and Temple School of Law. He practiced law in Philadelphia with Duane Morris. In 1965...
Kathleen Pitts Barton
Apr 8, 2016
Kathleen Pitts Barton Jan. 14, 1927 - April 8, 2016 Her mind and body are at peace. Kathleen passed gently into the arms of a loving God in Heaven and loved ones who awaited her. Alzheimer's Disease has lost its cruel hold. This southern lady is rejoicing again with her beloved husband, Max; her brother, Rev. James Pitts; and her...
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh
Apr 7, 2016
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh (nee Perrine) Lisa was born December 22, 1953 and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. A resident of Akron all her life, Lisa graduated from Our Lady of the Elms and attended the University of Akron. She devoted much of her life to her children and taking care of her mother. She will be sadly missed...
Beverly Thurman
Apr 6, 2016
Beverly Joan Thurman, 85, died April 6, 2016. Born in Hayfield, Minnesota, she was a retired legal secretary and a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband. William C. Thurman, Jr.; she is survived by children, Elizabeth Anne (Denny) Rachubka, Bernetta Dawn (John) Maul, Mary Clarice (Mark) Melton, and William C. (Meagan)Thurman, III; grandchildren, Nicolas and...
Jane M Kraus
Apr 30, 2016
Jane Merrill Kraus MD, 92, died April 30, 2016 Born December 6, 1923 in Johnstown PA, the eldest of two, to Earl and Edna Merrill, she was raised in the Birmingham, AL area. She was a graduate of the Bessemer, AL High School, the University of Alabama (B.S. Phi Beta Kappa 1944), Duke Medical School (Alpha Omega Alpha 1948) and...
Martha Hook
Apr 29, 2016
Martha J. Hook, 88, passed away April 29, 2016. She was born May 19, 1927 to the late Michael and Catherine Russic in Hooversville, PA. Martha was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church where she was active with altar and rosary society, and was an active member of the Hilltoppers and Am Vets. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and dancing...
Mabel "Buggsy" Dever
Apr 26, 2016
Mabel "Buggsy" Dever left to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was born 92 years ago in Fairmont, W.V. to John and Myrtle Davidson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles M. "Charlie" Dever; sisters, Ruby Hartmann, Macil Luikart, Ruth Butcher; and brother, Basil Davidson. She is survived by her son...
Rudolph J Scavuzzo
Apr 24, 2016
Rudolph Joseph Scavuzzo, Jr., Ph. D., P.E., 82, died Sunday April 24, 2016 surrounded by his beloved and devoted family. Born in North Plainfield, New Jersey on January 21, 1934, Rudy grew up and lived in North Plainfield before attending Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and then serving in the Army, stationed in Maryland. Rudy received his Master's (1959) and PhD...
Eleanor J Stein
Apr 23, 2016
Eleanor J. Stein (nee Garlitz), 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016, surrounded by family at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born in Salisbury, PA, on October 19, 1922, to Frank and Evelyn Garlitz. She was one of four children and was a 1940 graduate of Meyersdale High School in Meyersdale, PA. She married Frank A. Stein on...
John S. Bly
Apr 19, 2016
Dr. John S. Bly, 84, quietly passed away surrounded by his family on April 19th, 2016. As an Akron native, John provided care to his many grateful dental patients for over 40 years. He was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, and a gifted storytell-er. He was an exceptional athlete, founding member of the Diamond Grille golf league and an...
John R Vanantwerp
Apr 18, 2016
John Robert VanAntwerp "Jack," born November 22, 1929, passed away Monday April 18, surrounded by family. John graduated in 1951 from the University of Akron with a B.S. in Business Administration. Throughout high school and college, John worked for his family's trucking business, Vans Terminal, until age 34 when he took a job as terminal manager for Hennis Freight Lines....
Charles J. Pilliod
Apr 18, 2016
The Honorable Charles J. Pilliod Jr. passed away Monday April 18th. Chuck was born October 20th, 1918 to Julia and Charles J. Pilliod in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was preceded in death by wife, Betty Jacobs Pilliod; sisters, Marydell and Colleen; brothers, Al and Dallas. He is survived by loving wife Nancy; and children, Christine Earhart (Ken), Charles J. III,...
Sally Ann Kenner
Apr 16, 2016
Sally Ann Kenner Sally Ann Kenner, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2016 at the age of 75. Sally is survived by her beloved husband, Phillip; sons, Stanley (Karen) Kenner and Andrew (Dhinali) Kenner; grandchildren, Daniel, Justin, Jaden, Nick, Eden, Travis; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara...
Donald A Cope
Apr 14, 2016
Donald A. Cope Donald A. Cope, 85, of Akron, passed away April 14, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron to Ruth Troutman Cope and Arthur Cope on January 20, 1931. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1948. He went on to achieve a degree in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, graduating in 1952. After serving...
George " Poggy " Dudo
Apr 14, 2016
George "Poggy" Dudo died peacefully at home in Richfield, Ohio on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 93. George is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Aneitha; sons, George, Ken, Jeff and Keith; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hido; his father, John; and brothers, John...
(Ret) John F Kline
Apr 13, 2016
Lt. Col. (Ret.) John F. Kline, Jr. Lt. Col. John F. Kline, Jr., age 63, of Copley Township passed away April 13, 2016 following a long illness. He was the son of John F. Kline, Sr., and Ann D. Kline. John was an Army veteran who served 5 years active duty and 17 years with the U.S. Army Reserves achieving...
William H Koptis
Apr 13, 2016
William H. Koptis William H. Koptis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth D. Koptis (nee Fowler) for 66 years; loving father of Karen D. Koptis of Fairlawn, Gail A. Tanner (Richard) of Lakewood, Marylee Lewis of Cuyahoga Falls and Haiti, and William H. (Billy) Koptis, Jr. (deceased); revered grandfather, known...
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts
Apr 12, 2016
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts died April 12, 2016 in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Helen Schrimper. She was valedictorian and star basketball player at Immaculate Conception High School and attended Mount Mercy College, in Cedar Rapids. While a student at the University of Iowa, she was a drummer...
Earl Charles Gregg
Apr 11, 2016
Dr. Earl C. Gregg Jr., born 3 Jan 1925, passed from this life on April 11, 2016. He graduated from Harvard University in the spring of 1946 at age 20. He worked as a research chemist for 42 years, earning his PhD in chemistry at age 29. Preceded in death by his father, Earl C. Gregg Sr. and mother, Edith;...
Harriette M Atsaroff (Nee Matheny)
Apr 10, 2016
Harriette M. Atsaroff (nee Matheny) On April 10, 2016 my Mom, Harriette M. Atsaroff, 90, entered eternal life in our home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Martinsburg, WV, to Corinne and Mac Matheny, Mom was a graduate of Garfield High School (1943), where she met my Dad, Bob Atsaroff. We lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1954 in the same...
John M Ross
Apr 8, 2016
John M. Ross, 85, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on April 8, 2016. John was born March 21, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Mary Elizabeth McClure and John William Ross. He graduated from The Hill School, Yale University and Temple School of Law. He practiced law in Philadelphia with Duane Morris. In 1965...
Kathleen Pitts Barton
Apr 8, 2016
Kathleen Pitts Barton Jan. 14, 1927 - April 8, 2016 Her mind and body are at peace. Kathleen passed gently into the arms of a loving God in Heaven and loved ones who awaited her. Alzheimer's Disease has lost its cruel hold. This southern lady is rejoicing again with her beloved husband, Max; her brother, Rev. James Pitts; and her...
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh
Apr 7, 2016
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh (nee Perrine) Lisa was born December 22, 1953 and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. A resident of Akron all her life, Lisa graduated from Our Lady of the Elms and attended the University of Akron. She devoted much of her life to her children and taking care of her mother. She will be sadly missed...
Beverly Thurman
Apr 6, 2016
Beverly Joan Thurman, 85, died April 6, 2016. Born in Hayfield, Minnesota, she was a retired legal secretary and a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband. William C. Thurman, Jr.; she is survived by children, Elizabeth Anne (Denny) Rachubka, Bernetta Dawn (John) Maul, Mary Clarice (Mark) Melton, and William C. (Meagan)Thurman, III; grandchildren, Nicolas and...
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