Obituaries
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Charles M. Van Hoosier
Apr 30, 2015
Charles M. Van Hoosier, 64, died April 30, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Betty Sturgeon Van Hoosier; he is survived by his sisters, Veda Dickinson and Patricia Saxton; brother, Darell Van Hoosier; many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held...
Alton J Taylor
Apr 30, 2015
Alton J. Taylor, Sr., 93, passed away April 30, 2015. Alton was born February 2, 1922 to Mary and Steve Taylor. As a young soldier stationed in Belgium during World War II, he met the former Julia Van Lint. She became his "war bride" and traveled to the United States when his tour of duty was completed. They settled in...
Catherine (Katie) Fygetakis
Apr 28, 2015
Catherine "Katie" Fygetakis, 86, died on April 28, 2015 after facing cancer head-on since 2007 with her well-known brand of strength, spirit, determination, sharp wit and humor. Born in Akron, OH on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of Chris and Helen (Tsitsi) Economou. Katie's parents returned to their home in Thessaloniki, Greece when she was three years old....
Laverne Zarle
Apr 27, 2015
LaVerne Spangler Zarle (Frase) Sharon Twp.- LaVerne passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on April 27, 2015. She was born in the farmhouse of Fraseville Farm on Sept. 11, 1915. LaVerne was preceded in death by beloved husband, Leonard E.; parents, Gertie (Spangler) and Israel Melvin Frase; brother, Virgil (Ruth); sisters, Bernice Lehman (Henry) and Vera...
Robert Snyder
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Lewis Snyder "Bob", age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born on October 30, 1933 in Akron, OH, he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952 and the University of Akron in 1959. He is a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1960. He was employed by Honeywell Inc....
Pamela Hosterman
Apr 24, 2015
Pamela May Hosterman, 70, died April 24, 2015. Born in Akron July 15, 1944 to Melvin and Helen LeGrand, she was a longtime Peninsula resident. She was a homemaker and member of Western Reserve Christian Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, James; she is survived by her husband, Frank E. Hosterman; children, Dan, Tammy, Tina, Frank L....
Frank R Pfahl
Apr 20, 2015
Frank R Pfahl, Sr, 86, passed away on 4/20/2015 after a short illness. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1929, to Charles Alton Pfahl & Hazel Kerch. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School & earned a degree in Business Administration & Engineering at The University of Akron, where he was a member of Lone Star fraternity...
John C "Jack" Zimmer
Apr 19, 2015
John C. "Jack" Zimmer, Jr., 81, died April 19, 2015. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived overseas for 12 years in Paris, France, Milan, Italy and Stockholm, Sweden. He was a 1955 graduate of M.I.T. where he was a member of Beta Theta Phi and retired as a chemical engineer from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Jack was a member...
Martha Jean Martin
Apr 17, 2015
Martha Jean Martin, 88, passed away peacefully April 17, 2015. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Albany, KY to parents Dudley and Pearl Long. She raised her family in Akron before moving to Florida for twenty one years and then returned to Akron for the last four years of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
Sandra S. Routh
Apr 17, 2015
Sandra S. Routh, age 73, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Born August 16, 1941 in Canton, she was the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Pamer) Kuehner. Sandi loved her dogs, horses and antique cars. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert H. "Bob"; daughter Michelle (David) Frigo; special cousin Cheryl (Edward) Custer. She was preceded in death by...
Joann A. Heck
Apr 17, 2015
JoAnn Aleath Heck passed away peacefully at home April 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving children. JoAnn was born in Akron, Ohio October 16, 1928 to James and Corrine Harrah. She was 31 years retired from teaching physical education in the Akron Public Schools. During her tenure as a track coach she was considered one of the winningest in the...
Karl Lee Reckner
Apr 16, 2015
Karl Lee Reckner, 61, went into his Father's arms April 16, 2015. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Akron and had further study with Moody Bible Institute. He taught English at Cleveland Central Catholic and the University of Akron. He had a passion for Christ, teaching and his guitar. He is survived by Becky, who he cherished;...
Edna Elaine Mcintyre
Apr 14, 2015
Edna Elaine McIntyre, age 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. Born October 4, 1920 in Marion, Ohio; she was the daughter of Edwin Fay and Rosanna (nee Schotte) Davis. Survivors include her loving children: Rose McIntyre of Cleveland Heights, Edwin McIntyre of Akron, and Patricia (Lee) Lavoie...
Marilyn S Osborne
Apr 12, 2015
Marilyn S. (Jones) Osborne, born in Akron on Feb. 9, 1926, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was raised by her grandmother in Bens Run, West Virginia when her father was widowed shortly after her birth. Marilyn returned to the Akron area in her teens to graduate from Tallmadge High School, class...
Clarence Simmons
Apr 11, 2015
Clarence Simmons, 91, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on April 11, 2015. He retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. He leaves to mourn his death, sons, Jerry (Julie) Simmons, Ricky (Debbie) Simmons of Akron,Ohio, Richard (Lilia) Player of Round Rock, Texas; daughters, Trinka (Jimmy) Taylor, Gina Chatman, and his daughter Stacey...
Edward Flintham
Apr 7, 2015
Edward G. Flintham, 94, passed away on April 7, 2015. Born on February 10, 1921 in England to George and Marjorie Flintham, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War ll. He worked as an Engineer for Babcock & Wilcox International, Bechtel and Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton. During his engineering career, he had the opportunity to work...
Lillian E Mardis
Apr 6, 2015
Lillian E. Mardis, 93, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 6, 2015. Born April 7, 1921 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Samartzi, and was a graduate of Central Hower and the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She retired from the Akron...
Irene Mann
Mar 31, 2015
Irene Mann (nee Juhas), passed away March 31, 2015 at the age of 97. She was born on June 3, 1917 to Julia and John Juhas in Copley, Ohio. She was a devout Christian and a woman of flawless character. Irene moved from the Akron area to Marietta, Georgia where she resided for 38 years before relocating to Cuyahoga Falls....
Charles M. Van Hoosier
Apr 30, 2015
Charles M. Van Hoosier, 64, died April 30, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Betty Sturgeon Van Hoosier; he is survived by his sisters, Veda Dickinson and Patricia Saxton; brother, Darell Van Hoosier; many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held...
Alton J Taylor
Apr 30, 2015
Alton J. Taylor, Sr., 93, passed away April 30, 2015. Alton was born February 2, 1922 to Mary and Steve Taylor. As a young soldier stationed in Belgium during World War II, he met the former Julia Van Lint. She became his "war bride" and traveled to the United States when his tour of duty was completed. They settled in...
Catherine (Katie) Fygetakis
Apr 28, 2015
Catherine "Katie" Fygetakis, 86, died on April 28, 2015 after facing cancer head-on since 2007 with her well-known brand of strength, spirit, determination, sharp wit and humor. Born in Akron, OH on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of Chris and Helen (Tsitsi) Economou. Katie's parents returned to their home in Thessaloniki, Greece when she was three years old....
Laverne Zarle
Apr 27, 2015
LaVerne Spangler Zarle (Frase) Sharon Twp.- LaVerne passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on April 27, 2015. She was born in the farmhouse of Fraseville Farm on Sept. 11, 1915. LaVerne was preceded in death by beloved husband, Leonard E.; parents, Gertie (Spangler) and Israel Melvin Frase; brother, Virgil (Ruth); sisters, Bernice Lehman (Henry) and Vera...
Robert Snyder
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Lewis Snyder "Bob", age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born on October 30, 1933 in Akron, OH, he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952 and the University of Akron in 1959. He is a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1960. He was employed by Honeywell Inc....
Pamela Hosterman
Apr 24, 2015
Pamela May Hosterman, 70, died April 24, 2015. Born in Akron July 15, 1944 to Melvin and Helen LeGrand, she was a longtime Peninsula resident. She was a homemaker and member of Western Reserve Christian Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, James; she is survived by her husband, Frank E. Hosterman; children, Dan, Tammy, Tina, Frank L....
Frank R Pfahl
Apr 20, 2015
Frank R Pfahl, Sr, 86, passed away on 4/20/2015 after a short illness. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1929, to Charles Alton Pfahl & Hazel Kerch. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School & earned a degree in Business Administration & Engineering at The University of Akron, where he was a member of Lone Star fraternity...
John C "Jack" Zimmer
Apr 19, 2015
John C. "Jack" Zimmer, Jr., 81, died April 19, 2015. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived overseas for 12 years in Paris, France, Milan, Italy and Stockholm, Sweden. He was a 1955 graduate of M.I.T. where he was a member of Beta Theta Phi and retired as a chemical engineer from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Jack was a member...
Martha Jean Martin
Apr 17, 2015
Martha Jean Martin, 88, passed away peacefully April 17, 2015. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Albany, KY to parents Dudley and Pearl Long. She raised her family in Akron before moving to Florida for twenty one years and then returned to Akron for the last four years of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
Sandra S. Routh
Apr 17, 2015
Sandra S. Routh, age 73, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Born August 16, 1941 in Canton, she was the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Pamer) Kuehner. Sandi loved her dogs, horses and antique cars. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert H. "Bob"; daughter Michelle (David) Frigo; special cousin Cheryl (Edward) Custer. She was preceded in death by...
Joann A. Heck
Apr 17, 2015
JoAnn Aleath Heck passed away peacefully at home April 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving children. JoAnn was born in Akron, Ohio October 16, 1928 to James and Corrine Harrah. She was 31 years retired from teaching physical education in the Akron Public Schools. During her tenure as a track coach she was considered one of the winningest in the...
Karl Lee Reckner
Apr 16, 2015
Karl Lee Reckner, 61, went into his Father's arms April 16, 2015. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Akron and had further study with Moody Bible Institute. He taught English at Cleveland Central Catholic and the University of Akron. He had a passion for Christ, teaching and his guitar. He is survived by Becky, who he cherished;...
Edna Elaine Mcintyre
Apr 14, 2015
Edna Elaine McIntyre, age 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. Born October 4, 1920 in Marion, Ohio; she was the daughter of Edwin Fay and Rosanna (nee Schotte) Davis. Survivors include her loving children: Rose McIntyre of Cleveland Heights, Edwin McIntyre of Akron, and Patricia (Lee) Lavoie...
Marilyn S Osborne
Apr 12, 2015
Marilyn S. (Jones) Osborne, born in Akron on Feb. 9, 1926, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was raised by her grandmother in Bens Run, West Virginia when her father was widowed shortly after her birth. Marilyn returned to the Akron area in her teens to graduate from Tallmadge High School, class...
Clarence Simmons
Apr 11, 2015
Clarence Simmons, 91, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on April 11, 2015. He retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. He leaves to mourn his death, sons, Jerry (Julie) Simmons, Ricky (Debbie) Simmons of Akron,Ohio, Richard (Lilia) Player of Round Rock, Texas; daughters, Trinka (Jimmy) Taylor, Gina Chatman, and his daughter Stacey...
Edward Flintham
Apr 7, 2015
Edward G. Flintham, 94, passed away on April 7, 2015. Born on February 10, 1921 in England to George and Marjorie Flintham, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War ll. He worked as an Engineer for Babcock & Wilcox International, Bechtel and Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton. During his engineering career, he had the opportunity to work...
Lillian E Mardis
Apr 6, 2015
Lillian E. Mardis, 93, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 6, 2015. Born April 7, 1921 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Samartzi, and was a graduate of Central Hower and the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She retired from the Akron...
Irene Mann
Mar 31, 2015
Irene Mann (nee Juhas), passed away March 31, 2015 at the age of 97. She was born on June 3, 1917 to Julia and John Juhas in Copley, Ohio. She was a devout Christian and a woman of flawless character. Irene moved from the Akron area to Marietta, Georgia where she resided for 38 years before relocating to Cuyahoga Falls....
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