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Esther M Kraus
Nov 13, 2014
Esther Mackey Kraus Born at home in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania on October 25,1921, and after a long, fruitful, and productive life, Esther succumbed to the afflictions of Alzheimer's disease, congestive heart failure, and the multiple infirmities of old age on November 13, 2014 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center. Esther was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Robert M Smith
Nov 12, 2014
Robert M. Smith, 91, died Nov. 12, 2014. He was an Industrial Designer and a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron. An avid painter, he enjoyed playing the drums and jazz and symphonic music. Bob is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellen; sister, Helen Ehrlich; and cousins, nieces and nephews. There are no services or calling hours. Should...
Robert D Juve
Nov 12, 2014
Robert D. Juve, 97, died November 12, 2014, peacefully at Rockynol, Akron, Ohio. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, except for his college years, he was an active member of the Copley United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous committees. A graduate of Buchtel High School and Purdue University, where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering...
Marilyn L Sain
Nov 11, 2014
Marilyn L. Sain, age 85, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014. Marilyn Louise Sain, 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister went Home to the Lord after a brief illness on November 11, 2014. Born in 1929 in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School. Graduated from the University of Akron College of Nursing. Worked at...
Larry S Givens
Nov 10, 2014
Larry S. Givens, 68, died Nov. 10, 2014. Born in Akron, Larry joined the Akron Police Department in 1969 and retired as Chief of Police. He was an Assistant Sheriff with the Summit County Sheriff's Department and was a member of the Summit County Council. He loved being a policeman and going to work every day. Preceded in death by...
Florence M Woomer
Nov 9, 2014
Florence M. Woomer, 95, passed away November 9, 2014. Born in Akron, she had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1946. A member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, she retired as a bookkeeper from Newton Brass Foundry and Pattern Works which she co-owned with her three brothers. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1984; she is survived by...
Dennis Andrew Vrabel
Nov 6, 2014
Dennis Andrew Vrabel, 64, died Nov. 6, 2014. A life resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Copley High School and was a Vietnam veteran. Denny worked at Portage Country Club where he had many friends. He knew no strangers and had a heart of gold. He is survived by parents, George and Dorothy Vrabel; brother, Charles (Elaine) Vrabel;...
Harry F Sherwood
Nov 3, 2014
Harry F. Sherwood, 90, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. SATURDAY, November 22, 2014 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tallmadge United Methodist...
John H Ramey
Nov 2, 2014
John Henry Ramey, age 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014, following complications of long term myasthenia gravis and multiple myeloma. John was born on October 12, 1926, in Bexley, Ohio, the son of Margaret (Tanner) Ramey and Ralph Emerson Ramey. John sought to enrich individuals and their communities by strengthening the bonds between people throughout...
H Kenneth Barker
Nov 2, 2014
Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, Dean Emeritus, The University of Akron Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014, in Fairlawn, Ohio. He was born on April 14, 1922 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James Barker and the late Fannie Barker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Barker, his daughter, Leslie Barker,...
Melissa L Smith
Nov 2, 2014
Melissa L. Smith, age 38, after fighting six years with strength, determination, dignity, love, and an unending courage, our precious daughter's battle with illness ended on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born on November 15, 1975, Missy's beautiful blue eyes and smile always greeted those who knew and loved her. A fierce competitor, both in sports and life, she maintained that...
Loree Strough
Nov 1, 2014
Loree Tucker "Jean" Strough, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away November 1, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas while visiting family. She was born February 1, 1924 in Curtis, Arkansas to James Martin and Dezzie Mae (Deaton) Tucker. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, William F. "Bill" Strough. She was preceded in death by grandson William Martin...
Richard K. Paige
Oct 27, 2014
Richard King Paige passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Born March 16, 1929, Dick graduated from Buchtel High School and Wooster College. He served in the Active Naval Reserves. After a four year assignment with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, he joined First National Bank of Akron (now First Merit), retiring in 1983 as Vice-President of Advertising and Public Relations....
Margaret " Peggy" Jacob
Oct 27, 2014
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Jacob, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Born September 18, 1955 in Akron, she was the daughter of Robert and Marion (Barton) Montabone. Peggy was the co-owner, along with life-long friend Carol Perry, of Hoarder's Quarters. She was a talented artist in the craft of stained glass, and her beautiful creations will be around...
Virginia Brown "Ginnie" Sperry
Oct 26, 2014
Virginia Brown Sperry Virginia Brown Sperry died on October 26, 2014, at the age of 88. She was born in Akron on November 27, 1925 to Robert A. and Doris Sperry. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Old Trail School. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's in education from Kent State University. Her career...
Anita Kennedy
Oct 23, 2014
Anita Kennedy After 36 years of touching many lives around her and a five-month fight against cancer, Anita Kennedy met her God on October 23. Anita grew up in a large, loving family as one of eight children to Patrick and Gretchen Kennedy, who survive her. She was born on July 4, 1978, and forever shared her birthday with the...
Dorothy M Pleskatch
Oct 21, 2014
Dorothy M. Pleskatch, 86, died October 21, 2014. Born in Hartville, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mike, "Mike the Barber"; she is survived by her sons, Michael, Steven and Dennis Prescott; two grandsons; and sisters, Margaret Ivey, Linda Gable and Sandra Dannemiller (Bill). Calling hours will be announced. Dorothy will be inurned...
Walter W. Perkins
Oct 19, 2014
Walter W. Perkins, 94, died Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Linden, NJ to Stanley and Laura Perkins, he was a boy scout which led to his service in adult leadership roles in the organization for 55 years. He attended the University of Virginia where he played on the baseball team, then transferred and graduated in 1941 with a degree in...
Karen J Raccuia
Oct 18, 2014
Karen Jean Raccuia, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was an involved Dominican Associate who found joy in studying spirituality, and had a deep connection with the community at Our Lady of the Elms. Karen was a loving mother and aunt, considerate friend, talented gardener, skilled letter-writer, tireless volunteer and dedicated reading tutor. Her...
Dorothy June Rhoad
Oct 15, 2014
Dorothy J. "June" (nee Frank) Rhoad, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Born on January 24, 1923, she grew up in Akron in a household where good books and good music were ever present. At seventeen, she entered Heidelberg college where she met her husband-to-be, Milton J. Rhoad, in the Concert Choir. She graduated with honors in...
Esther M Kraus
Nov 13, 2014
Esther Mackey Kraus Born at home in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania on October 25,1921, and after a long, fruitful, and productive life, Esther succumbed to the afflictions of Alzheimer's disease, congestive heart failure, and the multiple infirmities of old age on November 13, 2014 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center. Esther was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Robert M Smith
Nov 12, 2014
Robert M. Smith, 91, died Nov. 12, 2014. He was an Industrial Designer and a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron. An avid painter, he enjoyed playing the drums and jazz and symphonic music. Bob is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellen; sister, Helen Ehrlich; and cousins, nieces and nephews. There are no services or calling hours. Should...
Robert D Juve
Nov 12, 2014
Robert D. Juve, 97, died November 12, 2014, peacefully at Rockynol, Akron, Ohio. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, except for his college years, he was an active member of the Copley United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous committees. A graduate of Buchtel High School and Purdue University, where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering...
Marilyn L Sain
Nov 11, 2014
Marilyn L. Sain, age 85, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014. Marilyn Louise Sain, 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister went Home to the Lord after a brief illness on November 11, 2014. Born in 1929 in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School. Graduated from the University of Akron College of Nursing. Worked at...
Larry S Givens
Nov 10, 2014
Larry S. Givens, 68, died Nov. 10, 2014. Born in Akron, Larry joined the Akron Police Department in 1969 and retired as Chief of Police. He was an Assistant Sheriff with the Summit County Sheriff's Department and was a member of the Summit County Council. He loved being a policeman and going to work every day. Preceded in death by...
Florence M Woomer
Nov 9, 2014
Florence M. Woomer, 95, passed away November 9, 2014. Born in Akron, she had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1946. A member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, she retired as a bookkeeper from Newton Brass Foundry and Pattern Works which she co-owned with her three brothers. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1984; she is survived by...
Dennis Andrew Vrabel
Nov 6, 2014
Dennis Andrew Vrabel, 64, died Nov. 6, 2014. A life resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Copley High School and was a Vietnam veteran. Denny worked at Portage Country Club where he had many friends. He knew no strangers and had a heart of gold. He is survived by parents, George and Dorothy Vrabel; brother, Charles (Elaine) Vrabel;...
Harry F Sherwood
Nov 3, 2014
Harry F. Sherwood, 90, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. SATURDAY, November 22, 2014 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tallmadge United Methodist...
John H Ramey
Nov 2, 2014
John Henry Ramey, age 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014, following complications of long term myasthenia gravis and multiple myeloma. John was born on October 12, 1926, in Bexley, Ohio, the son of Margaret (Tanner) Ramey and Ralph Emerson Ramey. John sought to enrich individuals and their communities by strengthening the bonds between people throughout...
H Kenneth Barker
Nov 2, 2014
Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, Dean Emeritus, The University of Akron Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014, in Fairlawn, Ohio. He was born on April 14, 1922 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James Barker and the late Fannie Barker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Barker, his daughter, Leslie Barker,...
Melissa L Smith
Nov 2, 2014
Melissa L. Smith, age 38, after fighting six years with strength, determination, dignity, love, and an unending courage, our precious daughter's battle with illness ended on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born on November 15, 1975, Missy's beautiful blue eyes and smile always greeted those who knew and loved her. A fierce competitor, both in sports and life, she maintained that...
Loree Strough
Nov 1, 2014
Loree Tucker "Jean" Strough, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away November 1, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas while visiting family. She was born February 1, 1924 in Curtis, Arkansas to James Martin and Dezzie Mae (Deaton) Tucker. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, William F. "Bill" Strough. She was preceded in death by grandson William Martin...
Richard K. Paige
Oct 27, 2014
Richard King Paige passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Born March 16, 1929, Dick graduated from Buchtel High School and Wooster College. He served in the Active Naval Reserves. After a four year assignment with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, he joined First National Bank of Akron (now First Merit), retiring in 1983 as Vice-President of Advertising and Public Relations....
Margaret " Peggy" Jacob
Oct 27, 2014
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Jacob, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Born September 18, 1955 in Akron, she was the daughter of Robert and Marion (Barton) Montabone. Peggy was the co-owner, along with life-long friend Carol Perry, of Hoarder's Quarters. She was a talented artist in the craft of stained glass, and her beautiful creations will be around...
Virginia Brown "Ginnie" Sperry
Oct 26, 2014
Virginia Brown Sperry Virginia Brown Sperry died on October 26, 2014, at the age of 88. She was born in Akron on November 27, 1925 to Robert A. and Doris Sperry. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Old Trail School. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's in education from Kent State University. Her career...
Anita Kennedy
Oct 23, 2014
Anita Kennedy After 36 years of touching many lives around her and a five-month fight against cancer, Anita Kennedy met her God on October 23. Anita grew up in a large, loving family as one of eight children to Patrick and Gretchen Kennedy, who survive her. She was born on July 4, 1978, and forever shared her birthday with the...
Dorothy M Pleskatch
Oct 21, 2014
Dorothy M. Pleskatch, 86, died October 21, 2014. Born in Hartville, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mike, "Mike the Barber"; she is survived by her sons, Michael, Steven and Dennis Prescott; two grandsons; and sisters, Margaret Ivey, Linda Gable and Sandra Dannemiller (Bill). Calling hours will be announced. Dorothy will be inurned...
Walter W. Perkins
Oct 19, 2014
Walter W. Perkins, 94, died Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Linden, NJ to Stanley and Laura Perkins, he was a boy scout which led to his service in adult leadership roles in the organization for 55 years. He attended the University of Virginia where he played on the baseball team, then transferred and graduated in 1941 with a degree in...
Karen J Raccuia
Oct 18, 2014
Karen Jean Raccuia, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was an involved Dominican Associate who found joy in studying spirituality, and had a deep connection with the community at Our Lady of the Elms. Karen was a loving mother and aunt, considerate friend, talented gardener, skilled letter-writer, tireless volunteer and dedicated reading tutor. Her...
Dorothy June Rhoad
Oct 15, 2014
Dorothy J. "June" (nee Frank) Rhoad, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Born on January 24, 1923, she grew up in Akron in a household where good books and good music were ever present. At seventeen, she entered Heidelberg college where she met her husband-to-be, Milton J. Rhoad, in the Concert Choir. She graduated with honors in...
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