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Madeleine Pringle
Jul 23, 2014
Madeleine Pringle, born 1927 in Brussels, Belgium, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Pringle came to the United States in 1947 to marry her late husband, Otis, an American soldier she met in Belgium during World War II. Together they forged a life in the Akron area. Mrs. Pringle taught French for many years, first...
Kathryn Shemory
Jul 22, 2014
Kathryn S. Shemory, 87, died July 22, 2014. Born in Zoarville, OH, she lived most of her in Cuyahoga Falls. Kay was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was an avid gardener and dog lover. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jill and Dr. Thomas and Marianne; and was...
John Quatrocchi
Jul 21, 2014
John J. Quattrocchi ("BigBadJohnnyQ"), 80, died peacefully on July 21, 2014, from complications of COPD. He was born in Akron and graduated from Central High, where he competed in the Akron Soap Box Derby, played football, boxed, and was the class president and Y-Teen King. John married his sweetheart whom he met in 8th grade, Dorothy Eileen Johnson, and they...
Cassandra "Cassie" Coleman
Jul 21, 2014
Cassandra "Cassie" (Wright-Coffee) Coleman 01-29-1985 to 07-21-2014 Cassie Coleman, 29, was called home to become an "Angel Girl" after a courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease. Her proudest moment was when she graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2007 with her Bachelors in Food Service and Associate of Culinary Arts. She is survived by husband of three years,...
Elizabeth Jane Logan
Jul 16, 2014
Elizabeth J. Logan After a beautiful and long life of nearly 97 years, Elizabeth passed on July 16, 2014. She was born November 17,1917 in Monongahela, Pa. and moved to Akron at a young age where she was a life-long resident. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron. A home maker and...
Timothy Matthew Hirsch
Jul 15, 2014
Timothy M. Hirsch, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, he was a member of the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ and had worked for Fifth Third Bank and H&R Block. He was the beloved husband of Liane Hirsch; loving father of Bryon Hirsch (Tracy), Julie Blankenship (Chad), Sarah Eash (Mat), Chris...
Cathryn E Siddall
Jul 14, 2014
Cathryn "Kitty" (Ervin) Siddall , age 95, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Donn, her sister Dorothy Bright and by her father and mother, Leslie and Hazel Ervin. She is survived by son Scott, daughter-in-law Kathleen, and grandchildren Meghan and Sean. Cathryn was...
Elinor D. Mcdonald
Jul 13, 2014
Elinor Dawn McDonald passed away July 13, 2014. She was born in Burke, S.D. on May 9, 1915 the third child of Julius and Meda Johnson. Elinor is survived by her sister, Helen Miller of Igo, CA, her daughter Kathleen (Jack) Smith, of Houston TX, son Lawrence (Karen) of Copley, OH, daughter in law Debra of Fredericksburg VA, grandchildren Mike...
Phyllis A. Linder
Jul 12, 2014
Phyllis Ann Linder, age 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Robert E. Linder who preceded her in death by just eight months. Phyllis and Robert enjoyed a fruitful marriage of 71 years, devoted to each other and their family. Together they raised their four children in Bath,...
Matthew John Naska
Jul 12, 2014
Matthew John Naska, age 40, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born November 2, 1973 in Akron, he was the son of John and Vincetta (Nicolino) Naska. Matt graduated from Bowling Green State University as well as receiving his Masters from Kent State University. He was a teacher at the Plain Local...
Dennis Allan Richards
Jul 12, 2014
Dennis Allan Richards, 68, died July 12, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19,1946, he was drafted out of college from Heidelberg and served two years active duty in the Army. A member of Coventry Lodge #83 F&AM, he was an avid RV'er and enjoyed seeing the country. He was a big Ohio State fan, especially OSU football. Dennis...
David L. Van Dusen
Jul 10, 2014
David L. Van Dusen O.D., passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. Born October 10, 1931 in Akron, he was the son of Frank and Julia (Marquette) Van Dusen. He was a graduate of South High School. He was an Optometrist at various Akron area locations. He enjoyed antique cars and air planes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Betty Jane Hatch
Jul 9, 2014
Betty Jane Hatch, 86, passed away quietly July 9, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Betty was born in Peninsula, Ohio in 1928 to Harry C. and Adessa W. Mackey Hatch. Formally residing in West Richfield and North Royalton, Betty worked for Republic Steel in Cleveland until retirement. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy M. Gaug of Fairlawn,...
Beverly Eichner
Jul 9, 2014
Beverly Judge Eichner died July 9, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Syracuse, NY Preceded in by parents, James and Helen Judge of Ontario, Canada; she is survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Dr. William M. Eichner of Alliance, OH, Richard J. Eichner (fiancée Gayle Lundak) of Adel, Iowa; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Daniel Malkowski...
Andrew Mcnulty
Jul 7, 2014
Andrew W. McNulty, 81, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital after an injury. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he earned a B.A. from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Andrew was an executive with Mobil Oil Company. In 1972 he came to the Akron area to join General Tire and Rubber Company as an executive retiring...
Gary R. "Red" Griffith
Jul 7, 2014
Gary R. "Red" Griffith, 72, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2014. A graduate of St. Vincent's, he attended Akron University and was a proud member of the Lone Star Fraternity and the Marine Corps Reserves. Gary was the owner of Bath Pond Service. Left to miss him are his wife, Margaret; son, John; mother, Jacqueline; brothers, Robert (Margaret) and...
Donald L Fisk
Jul 6, 2014
Donald Lee Fisk of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio died July 6, 2014. Don was born in Akron on March 24,1939 to Bessie and Charles Fisk who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Tiernan who was a positive influence on his life. He graduated from Akron North High School, attended Akron University, and served...
Helen Manos
Jul 6, 2014
Helen I. Manos, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2014. Helen was born in Steubenville, Ohio to George N. and Kalliope G. Mavromatis and moved to Mansfield, Ohio at an early age. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School, she enrolled at The Juilliard School in New York City to study voice and then...
Jana L. Durkin
Jul 1, 2014
Jana L. Durkin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born February 15, 1957 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harry and Lucille Randall. Jana was a registered nurse in the Cardio-Vascular Surgery Unit at Akron General Medical Center. She was an avid reader and loved dogs. Survivors include her children Jennifer Durkin of New Providence, NJ...
Eva W Sayre
Jun 28, 2014
Eva W. Sayre On 6-28-14 Eva W. Sayre passed away at the age of 93 to be with her husband, Richard Lloyd Sayre, to whom she was married for 34 years. Eva was a previous resident at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Prior to moving to St. Edward, she resided in Kenmore from 1943 till 1999. Eva...
Madeleine Pringle
Jul 23, 2014
Madeleine Pringle, born 1927 in Brussels, Belgium, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Pringle came to the United States in 1947 to marry her late husband, Otis, an American soldier she met in Belgium during World War II. Together they forged a life in the Akron area. Mrs. Pringle taught French for many years, first...
Kathryn Shemory
Jul 22, 2014
Kathryn S. Shemory, 87, died July 22, 2014. Born in Zoarville, OH, she lived most of her in Cuyahoga Falls. Kay was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was an avid gardener and dog lover. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jill and Dr. Thomas and Marianne; and was...
John Quatrocchi
Jul 21, 2014
John J. Quattrocchi ("BigBadJohnnyQ"), 80, died peacefully on July 21, 2014, from complications of COPD. He was born in Akron and graduated from Central High, where he competed in the Akron Soap Box Derby, played football, boxed, and was the class president and Y-Teen King. John married his sweetheart whom he met in 8th grade, Dorothy Eileen Johnson, and they...
Cassandra "Cassie" Coleman
Jul 21, 2014
Cassandra "Cassie" (Wright-Coffee) Coleman 01-29-1985 to 07-21-2014 Cassie Coleman, 29, was called home to become an "Angel Girl" after a courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease. Her proudest moment was when she graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2007 with her Bachelors in Food Service and Associate of Culinary Arts. She is survived by husband of three years,...
Elizabeth Jane Logan
Jul 16, 2014
Elizabeth J. Logan After a beautiful and long life of nearly 97 years, Elizabeth passed on July 16, 2014. She was born November 17,1917 in Monongahela, Pa. and moved to Akron at a young age where she was a life-long resident. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron. A home maker and...
Timothy Matthew Hirsch
Jul 15, 2014
Timothy M. Hirsch, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, he was a member of the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ and had worked for Fifth Third Bank and H&R Block. He was the beloved husband of Liane Hirsch; loving father of Bryon Hirsch (Tracy), Julie Blankenship (Chad), Sarah Eash (Mat), Chris...
Cathryn E Siddall
Jul 14, 2014
Cathryn "Kitty" (Ervin) Siddall , age 95, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Donn, her sister Dorothy Bright and by her father and mother, Leslie and Hazel Ervin. She is survived by son Scott, daughter-in-law Kathleen, and grandchildren Meghan and Sean. Cathryn was...
Elinor D. Mcdonald
Jul 13, 2014
Elinor Dawn McDonald passed away July 13, 2014. She was born in Burke, S.D. on May 9, 1915 the third child of Julius and Meda Johnson. Elinor is survived by her sister, Helen Miller of Igo, CA, her daughter Kathleen (Jack) Smith, of Houston TX, son Lawrence (Karen) of Copley, OH, daughter in law Debra of Fredericksburg VA, grandchildren Mike...
Phyllis A. Linder
Jul 12, 2014
Phyllis Ann Linder, age 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Robert E. Linder who preceded her in death by just eight months. Phyllis and Robert enjoyed a fruitful marriage of 71 years, devoted to each other and their family. Together they raised their four children in Bath,...
Matthew John Naska
Jul 12, 2014
Matthew John Naska, age 40, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born November 2, 1973 in Akron, he was the son of John and Vincetta (Nicolino) Naska. Matt graduated from Bowling Green State University as well as receiving his Masters from Kent State University. He was a teacher at the Plain Local...
Dennis Allan Richards
Jul 12, 2014
Dennis Allan Richards, 68, died July 12, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19,1946, he was drafted out of college from Heidelberg and served two years active duty in the Army. A member of Coventry Lodge #83 F&AM, he was an avid RV'er and enjoyed seeing the country. He was a big Ohio State fan, especially OSU football. Dennis...
David L. Van Dusen
Jul 10, 2014
David L. Van Dusen O.D., passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. Born October 10, 1931 in Akron, he was the son of Frank and Julia (Marquette) Van Dusen. He was a graduate of South High School. He was an Optometrist at various Akron area locations. He enjoyed antique cars and air planes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Betty Jane Hatch
Jul 9, 2014
Betty Jane Hatch, 86, passed away quietly July 9, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Betty was born in Peninsula, Ohio in 1928 to Harry C. and Adessa W. Mackey Hatch. Formally residing in West Richfield and North Royalton, Betty worked for Republic Steel in Cleveland until retirement. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy M. Gaug of Fairlawn,...
Beverly Eichner
Jul 9, 2014
Beverly Judge Eichner died July 9, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Syracuse, NY Preceded in by parents, James and Helen Judge of Ontario, Canada; she is survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Dr. William M. Eichner of Alliance, OH, Richard J. Eichner (fiancée Gayle Lundak) of Adel, Iowa; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Daniel Malkowski...
Andrew Mcnulty
Jul 7, 2014
Andrew W. McNulty, 81, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital after an injury. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he earned a B.A. from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Andrew was an executive with Mobil Oil Company. In 1972 he came to the Akron area to join General Tire and Rubber Company as an executive retiring...
Gary R. "Red" Griffith
Jul 7, 2014
Gary R. "Red" Griffith, 72, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2014. A graduate of St. Vincent's, he attended Akron University and was a proud member of the Lone Star Fraternity and the Marine Corps Reserves. Gary was the owner of Bath Pond Service. Left to miss him are his wife, Margaret; son, John; mother, Jacqueline; brothers, Robert (Margaret) and...
Donald L Fisk
Jul 6, 2014
Donald Lee Fisk of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio died July 6, 2014. Don was born in Akron on March 24,1939 to Bessie and Charles Fisk who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Tiernan who was a positive influence on his life. He graduated from Akron North High School, attended Akron University, and served...
Helen Manos
Jul 6, 2014
Helen I. Manos, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2014. Helen was born in Steubenville, Ohio to George N. and Kalliope G. Mavromatis and moved to Mansfield, Ohio at an early age. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School, she enrolled at The Juilliard School in New York City to study voice and then...
Jana L. Durkin
Jul 1, 2014
Jana L. Durkin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born February 15, 1957 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harry and Lucille Randall. Jana was a registered nurse in the Cardio-Vascular Surgery Unit at Akron General Medical Center. She was an avid reader and loved dogs. Survivors include her children Jennifer Durkin of New Providence, NJ...
Eva W Sayre
Jun 28, 2014
Eva W. Sayre On 6-28-14 Eva W. Sayre passed away at the age of 93 to be with her husband, Richard Lloyd Sayre, to whom she was married for 34 years. Eva was a previous resident at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Prior to moving to St. Edward, she resided in Kenmore from 1943 till 1999. Eva...
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