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Warren E Graves
Dec 20, 2014
Warren E. Graves, 90, passed away December 20, 2014. Born in Akron on November 20, 1924, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. He was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and had retired from...
Mark Reitz
Dec 18, 2014
Mark A. Reitz Mark A. Reitz, 61, of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1953 to Bob and the late Betty Reitz. Mark was an avid hunter and enjoyed a good card game. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his...
Andrew J Oboyski
Dec 17, 2014
Andrew John Oboyski has passed in peace on December 17, 2014. He was born into this world on July 6, 1927 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the proud son of John and Julia Oboyski. Andy was a hard working, industrious and charismatic man. He worked until he couldn't work any longer. From back when he owned Andy's Atlantic on W....
Ruth Wanzie
Dec 17, 2014
Ruth E. Wanzie "Grams" On the evening of December 17, 2014, Ruth decided it was time to be with her beloved husband, daughter, brother and granddaughter. Ruth was born in Ellenboro, WV on September 23, 1926 and passed away at the age of 88 years young. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and really looked forward...
James A Butler
Dec 14, 2014
James A. Butler passed away on December 14, 2014. He was born in Sandusky Ohio, graduated from Sandusky High School in 1951, was an alumnus of The University of Toledo and served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army in both Japan and Korea. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice; and their two children, Peter...
Angelike Bellios
Dec 13, 2014
Angelike Bellios, age 105 died on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Born June 20, 1909 in Tripoli, Greece, she was the daughter of Chris and Theophany (Batsie) Vasilopoulos. Angelike married Christ N. Bellios in 1927, together they went to France and then came to America by way of steamship; she became a U.S. citizen in 1934. Angelike had been a member...
Frank Joseph Martin
Dec 13, 2014
Frank J. Martin Jr., 59, of Ravenna, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born October 7, 1955 in Brunswick, Ohio. He worked as a licensed commercial truck driver where his passion for the open road and heavy machinery united. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving...
Mary Anne Frampton
Dec 13, 2014
Mary Anne Frampton, 60, passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2014. Mary enjoyed reading, but most of all spending time with her "grand babies". Mary leaves behind her husband, Ted; children, David (Julie), Richard (Misty) and Brandi (Scott) Frutschy; and grandchildren, Jack, Ella, Lauren, Lindsay, Austin, Cheyenne and Gage. Cremation was Mary's wish. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m....
Mary Diane Seward
Dec 12, 2014
Mary "Diane" Seward Mary "Diane" Seward died peacefully on December 12. She was 85. Diane was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School, and then from Ohio Northern University. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Helen Kollas; by her sisters, Helen George and Shirley Ann Kollas; and...
Lucille Van Doros
Dec 7, 2014
Lucille Van Doros (Goges), 96, passed from her loving daughters arms to Heaven on December 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1918 in Barberton, she was the daughter of George and Helen Goges. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Theodore Fotinopoulos, husband Nick Van Doros, who was the love of her life, brother Louis Goges, and sister in...
Rose May Jacob
Dec 7, 2014
Rose May Jacob, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014, after a short illness. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation rites are scheduled for THURSDAY, December 11th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, Decemebr...
Harrietta Showalter
Dec 6, 2014
Harrietta Showalter, 99, died December 6, 2014. Born in Dexter, Ohio, she was a homemaker and had been active with Good Neighbors. Harrietta was a member of Harmony Springs Christian Church, formerly High Street Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and siblings, Opal Musser, Evelyn Houdasholt, Dallas and Donald Amos; she is survived by her daughter, Joyce...
Thomas M Schlueter
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas M. Schlueter, M.D., FACS Tom, 83, passed away Dec 6, 2014. He was born 12/17/30 in Akron, OH to Dr. Simon and Marian Schlueter. He graduated from Buchtel High School, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Dr. Schlueter fulfilled his military obligations as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy. He was attached to the...
Thomas J. Osborne
Dec 2, 2014
Thomas J. Osborne Born 6/23/23 in Richwood, Ohio, died 12/2/14 in Akron. He proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was married to his wife Marilyn in 1946 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He began his career in the banking industry at the Evans Savings and Loan Co. and spent 38 years through...
Sally A Hesseman
Nov 29, 2014
Sally A. Hesseman, 68, passed away peacefully November 29, 2014 Sally lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She and Ed enjoyed many summers with their family at their home at Put-in-Bay. Sally was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Doyle; she is survived by her husband,...
Rose Jean Kennedy
Nov 24, 2014
Rose Jean Kennedy, age 90, of Bal Harbour, Florida, formerly of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the North Shore Hospital in Miami, FL. Born August 11, 1924 in Akron, Ohio; she was the daughter of Solomon and Mary (Parseghian) Avedisian. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Akron. She is survived by a...
Jon Michael Wall
Nov 21, 2014
Jon Michael Wall, 63 years, died November 21, 2014. Jon was the son of John Christopher and Helen Durr Wall (both deceased); loving husband of Sue Wall; father to Max Wall and Alex (Holly) Woods; grandfather of Olivia and Emma Woods; brother to Donovan (deceased), Lynn, Tony, Janie, Julie and Chrissy. A very special thank you to all of Jon's...
Dennis Patrick Ryan
Nov 20, 2014
Dennis Patrick Ryan passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home, north of Varina, Iowa on October 28, 1931 to Edward Aloysius and Adelaide Magdalene (Fitzgerald) Ryan. He attended a one room country school in Pocahontas County, Iowa, he continued and graduated from Saint Columbikille's High School in...
Virginia Flemm
Nov 19, 2014
Virginia L. Flemm, 93, died November 19, 2014. . Born in San Diego on December 6, 1920, she was a 1937 graduate of Buchtel High School. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer and communion chairperson of the Altar Guild; a member of the American Business Women's Association and the volunteer guild...
Irene E Dickerson
Nov 18, 2014
Irene E. Dickerson, 95, died Nov. 18, 2014. Born in Manchester, Iowa, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Irene loved to travel, sew and crochet. Preceded in death by husband, Terry; daughter and son-in-law, Teryl and Vic Gregor; and brother, John Bobbitt;...
Warren E Graves
Dec 20, 2014
Warren E. Graves, 90, passed away December 20, 2014. Born in Akron on November 20, 1924, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. He was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and had retired from...
Mark Reitz
Dec 18, 2014
Mark A. Reitz Mark A. Reitz, 61, of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1953 to Bob and the late Betty Reitz. Mark was an avid hunter and enjoyed a good card game. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his...
Andrew J Oboyski
Dec 17, 2014
Andrew John Oboyski has passed in peace on December 17, 2014. He was born into this world on July 6, 1927 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the proud son of John and Julia Oboyski. Andy was a hard working, industrious and charismatic man. He worked until he couldn't work any longer. From back when he owned Andy's Atlantic on W....
Ruth Wanzie
Dec 17, 2014
Ruth E. Wanzie "Grams" On the evening of December 17, 2014, Ruth decided it was time to be with her beloved husband, daughter, brother and granddaughter. Ruth was born in Ellenboro, WV on September 23, 1926 and passed away at the age of 88 years young. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and really looked forward...
James A Butler
Dec 14, 2014
James A. Butler passed away on December 14, 2014. He was born in Sandusky Ohio, graduated from Sandusky High School in 1951, was an alumnus of The University of Toledo and served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army in both Japan and Korea. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice; and their two children, Peter...
Angelike Bellios
Dec 13, 2014
Angelike Bellios, age 105 died on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Born June 20, 1909 in Tripoli, Greece, she was the daughter of Chris and Theophany (Batsie) Vasilopoulos. Angelike married Christ N. Bellios in 1927, together they went to France and then came to America by way of steamship; she became a U.S. citizen in 1934. Angelike had been a member...
Frank Joseph Martin
Dec 13, 2014
Frank J. Martin Jr., 59, of Ravenna, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born October 7, 1955 in Brunswick, Ohio. He worked as a licensed commercial truck driver where his passion for the open road and heavy machinery united. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving...
Mary Anne Frampton
Dec 13, 2014
Mary Anne Frampton, 60, passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2014. Mary enjoyed reading, but most of all spending time with her "grand babies". Mary leaves behind her husband, Ted; children, David (Julie), Richard (Misty) and Brandi (Scott) Frutschy; and grandchildren, Jack, Ella, Lauren, Lindsay, Austin, Cheyenne and Gage. Cremation was Mary's wish. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m....
Mary Diane Seward
Dec 12, 2014
Mary "Diane" Seward Mary "Diane" Seward died peacefully on December 12. She was 85. Diane was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School, and then from Ohio Northern University. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Helen Kollas; by her sisters, Helen George and Shirley Ann Kollas; and...
Lucille Van Doros
Dec 7, 2014
Lucille Van Doros (Goges), 96, passed from her loving daughters arms to Heaven on December 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1918 in Barberton, she was the daughter of George and Helen Goges. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Theodore Fotinopoulos, husband Nick Van Doros, who was the love of her life, brother Louis Goges, and sister in...
Rose May Jacob
Dec 7, 2014
Rose May Jacob, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014, after a short illness. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation rites are scheduled for THURSDAY, December 11th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, Decemebr...
Harrietta Showalter
Dec 6, 2014
Harrietta Showalter, 99, died December 6, 2014. Born in Dexter, Ohio, she was a homemaker and had been active with Good Neighbors. Harrietta was a member of Harmony Springs Christian Church, formerly High Street Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and siblings, Opal Musser, Evelyn Houdasholt, Dallas and Donald Amos; she is survived by her daughter, Joyce...
Thomas M Schlueter
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas M. Schlueter, M.D., FACS Tom, 83, passed away Dec 6, 2014. He was born 12/17/30 in Akron, OH to Dr. Simon and Marian Schlueter. He graduated from Buchtel High School, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Dr. Schlueter fulfilled his military obligations as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy. He was attached to the...
Thomas J. Osborne
Dec 2, 2014
Thomas J. Osborne Born 6/23/23 in Richwood, Ohio, died 12/2/14 in Akron. He proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was married to his wife Marilyn in 1946 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He began his career in the banking industry at the Evans Savings and Loan Co. and spent 38 years through...
Sally A Hesseman
Nov 29, 2014
Sally A. Hesseman, 68, passed away peacefully November 29, 2014 Sally lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She and Ed enjoyed many summers with their family at their home at Put-in-Bay. Sally was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Doyle; she is survived by her husband,...
Rose Jean Kennedy
Nov 24, 2014
Rose Jean Kennedy, age 90, of Bal Harbour, Florida, formerly of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the North Shore Hospital in Miami, FL. Born August 11, 1924 in Akron, Ohio; she was the daughter of Solomon and Mary (Parseghian) Avedisian. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Akron. She is survived by a...
Jon Michael Wall
Nov 21, 2014
Jon Michael Wall, 63 years, died November 21, 2014. Jon was the son of John Christopher and Helen Durr Wall (both deceased); loving husband of Sue Wall; father to Max Wall and Alex (Holly) Woods; grandfather of Olivia and Emma Woods; brother to Donovan (deceased), Lynn, Tony, Janie, Julie and Chrissy. A very special thank you to all of Jon's...
Dennis Patrick Ryan
Nov 20, 2014
Dennis Patrick Ryan passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home, north of Varina, Iowa on October 28, 1931 to Edward Aloysius and Adelaide Magdalene (Fitzgerald) Ryan. He attended a one room country school in Pocahontas County, Iowa, he continued and graduated from Saint Columbikille's High School in...
Virginia Flemm
Nov 19, 2014
Virginia L. Flemm, 93, died November 19, 2014. . Born in San Diego on December 6, 1920, she was a 1937 graduate of Buchtel High School. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer and communion chairperson of the Altar Guild; a member of the American Business Women's Association and the volunteer guild...
Irene E Dickerson
Nov 18, 2014
Irene E. Dickerson, 95, died Nov. 18, 2014. Born in Manchester, Iowa, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Irene loved to travel, sew and crochet. Preceded in death by husband, Terry; daughter and son-in-law, Teryl and Vic Gregor; and brother, John Bobbitt;...
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