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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;...
Robert F Mccloskey
Nov 17, 2014
Robert F. McCloskey, 87, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Bob was born June 30, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of William John McCloskey, Sr. and Celestine DeMoss McCloskey. He was raised in Akron, graduated from West High School, and served in the US Army during WWII. Bob along with his wife Pauline moved to Copley in 1960. He...
Robert E Benson
Nov 14, 2014
Robert Edmund Benson, 91, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. Born January 23, 1923, he was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Miami University of Ohio; founder of the chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Kent State and Youngstown State Universities; and a member of the Order of Constantine and...
Alexander K. Williams
Nov 14, 2014
Alexander K. Williams, 19, died Nov. 14, 2014. He was a graduate of Revere High School and was employed at Abbey Ann's. An avid snowboarder, he loved dirt biking and the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Carolyn Jo and Brian; brother, Brian; sister, Dana; grandparents, Larry and Shirley Williams and Carol Meyer; beloved dog, Zero; And numerous aunts,...
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...
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;...
Robert F Mccloskey
Nov 17, 2014
Robert F. McCloskey, 87, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Bob was born June 30, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of William John McCloskey, Sr. and Celestine DeMoss McCloskey. He was raised in Akron, graduated from West High School, and served in the US Army during WWII. Bob along with his wife Pauline moved to Copley in 1960. He...
Robert E Benson
Nov 14, 2014
Robert Edmund Benson, 91, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. Born January 23, 1923, he was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Miami University of Ohio; founder of the chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Kent State and Youngstown State Universities; and a member of the Order of Constantine and...
Alexander K. Williams
Nov 14, 2014
Alexander K. Williams, 19, died Nov. 14, 2014. He was a graduate of Revere High School and was employed at Abbey Ann's. An avid snowboarder, he loved dirt biking and the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Carolyn Jo and Brian; brother, Brian; sister, Dana; grandparents, Larry and Shirley Williams and Carol Meyer; beloved dog, Zero; And numerous aunts,...
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...
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