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Ann Lepkowski
Aug 26, 2014
Ann Lepkowski (Grannie Annie), 87, born on April 7, 1927 in Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 26, in Aurora, Ohio. She passed away in the comfort of her daughter Linda's home in the presence of her loving family, under hospice care. While married to Walter Lepkowski they had three children, Lawrence "Larry", Linda, and Lora "Toots". After her...
Amy C. Lorenz
Aug 25, 2014
Amy C. Lorenz Amy C. Lorenz, 89, died August 25, 2014. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, March 24, 1925 to Harry and Iva Metcalf. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1987; her parents; sister, Mary and brother, George; she is survived by her son, Robert "Rocky" Metcalf Lorenz and his former wife, Susan; daughter, Suzanne Herbener...
Barbara Wolfe Culler
Aug 23, 2014
Barbara Wolfe Culler, 87, passed away on August 23, 2014. Barbara was born on April 10, 1927 in Newark, OH to parents Warren and Leetta Wolfe. After graduating from Lash High School in Zanesville, OH Barbara attended Wittenberg College where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She graduated in 1949 with a degree in English and Journalism....
Victor A. Owoc
Aug 20, 2014
Victor A. Owoc, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2014. He was an Akron area resident since 1960, born and raised in New Castle, PA, previously residing in Cleveland, Ohio and Garden City, NY. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Claire, he was the cherished and devoted father of Kathryn (Phillip) Arnold...
Bessie Jean Johnson
Aug 20, 2014
Bessie J. Johnson, age, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Born July 12, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Nichols) Bexfield. Bessie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946 and lived in Springfield, Ohio until she retired from The Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1990. She was a proud member of...
Henry Jameson
Aug 19, 2014
Henry Jameson, 87, devoted father, husband, uncle and friend, died peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Henry led a full, rich and faithful life. He loved music, especially classical music and opera, and attended a concert at Blossom a few days before his death. He also loved nature and travel and the wonders of transportation systems. At the age of 85,...
Mark D Reymann
Aug 18, 2014
Mark D. Reymann, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 18. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. A celebration of Mark's life is being planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or The Friends of Metro Parks in his name. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Rudy Evanchek
Aug 17, 2014
On August 17, 2014, we lost, unexpectedly, a father, beloved son and adored brother. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Barb and father, Bill. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Tim) Rollins; granddaughters, Taylor and Jasmin; mother, Louise "Lee" Evanchek; sister, Cyndi (Tom) Kamp; brothers, Matt and Mike (Monika); nephew, Shawn and nieces, Heather Tricola, Ashlee Arntz...
Richard A. Cunningham
Aug 15, 2014
Richard A. Cunningham Richard A. Cunningham, 72, died at his home mowing his lawn Friday, August 15, 2014. Born in Akron, January 18, 1942, he was a life-long resident. Richard retired from DeGeorge Ceiling Co. after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Cunningham; sister, Pauline Jackson; brothers, David and Donald Cunningham; Richard is...
Robert L Hunt
Aug 13, 2014
Robert L. Hunt, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Born July 3, 1944 in Cleveland, he was the son of Russell and Eleanor (Molnar) Hunt. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret J. (Stahorsky) Hunt; daughter Tracy L. Ross; son Robert T. Hunt; grandchildren Jack and Kayley Ross; sister Barbara Kubala. He was preceded...
Ronald F Laseak
Aug 8, 2014
Ronald F. Laseak, age 79, died Friday, August 8, 2014. Born July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of John and Frances (Hocevar) Laseak. Survivors include his children: Debra (Kevin) Dugan, Ronald (Christine) Laseak, and Robert (Judy) Laseak; 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, son John Christopher Laseak, and brother John Laseak....
Anna M Shean
Aug 5, 2014
Anna M. (Seruch) Shean passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born Beloit, Ohio in 1922, Anna lived in Akron since 1943 when she came to work for the Akron Public Schools for 36 years as a Teacher, Principal, and Director. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Akron, a life member of the National Education...
Harold F White
Aug 5, 2014
Judge Harold F. White, 94, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014. Judge White was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Maude E. McCarthy and Harry F. White on April 29, 1920. He attended a one room school in Northfield Center, VT, moving at age 14 to Bridgeport, CN to attend Harding High School, graduating in 1938. He was a member...
Kathryn A Dettke
Aug 1, 2014
Kathryn A. Dettke (Kraemer), 78, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1935 in Frankfurt, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. Kathy retired in 1998 after working many years as a secretary. She was a devoted member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, a volunteer in the church office and participated in many...
Mary Jo Ball
Aug 1, 2014
Mary Jo Ball, 70, died August 1, 2014. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was a registered nurse and had enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ona Howes and brothers, John, Buddy and James; she is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Hope Catherine; brother, William Howes; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. At...
Laurel G. Robinson
Jul 29, 2014
Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) passed away peacefully July 29, 2014. She was born in Toronto, Ohio on January 15, 1935 to Lawrence and Dorothy Gilcrest who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlie. While Laurel was a student at Kent State University she met Robert H. Robinson whom she...
Mildred Ruth Ewart
Jul 29, 2014
Mildred Ruth Ewart, 94, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2014. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. A veteran of the US Navy, she worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and in the banking business. When she wasn't working, she dedicated time and love to her family and to various charity organizations including...
Ann Lepkowski
Aug 26, 2014
Ann Lepkowski (Grannie Annie), 87, born on April 7, 1927 in Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 26, in Aurora, Ohio. She passed away in the comfort of her daughter Linda's home in the presence of her loving family, under hospice care. While married to Walter Lepkowski they had three children, Lawrence "Larry", Linda, and Lora "Toots". After her...
Amy C. Lorenz
Aug 25, 2014
Amy C. Lorenz Amy C. Lorenz, 89, died August 25, 2014. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, March 24, 1925 to Harry and Iva Metcalf. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1987; her parents; sister, Mary and brother, George; she is survived by her son, Robert "Rocky" Metcalf Lorenz and his former wife, Susan; daughter, Suzanne Herbener...
Barbara Wolfe Culler
Aug 23, 2014
Barbara Wolfe Culler, 87, passed away on August 23, 2014. Barbara was born on April 10, 1927 in Newark, OH to parents Warren and Leetta Wolfe. After graduating from Lash High School in Zanesville, OH Barbara attended Wittenberg College where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She graduated in 1949 with a degree in English and Journalism....
Victor A. Owoc
Aug 20, 2014
Victor A. Owoc, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2014. He was an Akron area resident since 1960, born and raised in New Castle, PA, previously residing in Cleveland, Ohio and Garden City, NY. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Claire, he was the cherished and devoted father of Kathryn (Phillip) Arnold...
Bessie Jean Johnson
Aug 20, 2014
Bessie J. Johnson, age, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Born July 12, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Nichols) Bexfield. Bessie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946 and lived in Springfield, Ohio until she retired from The Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1990. She was a proud member of...
Henry Jameson
Aug 19, 2014
Henry Jameson, 87, devoted father, husband, uncle and friend, died peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Henry led a full, rich and faithful life. He loved music, especially classical music and opera, and attended a concert at Blossom a few days before his death. He also loved nature and travel and the wonders of transportation systems. At the age of 85,...
Mark D Reymann
Aug 18, 2014
Mark D. Reymann, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 18. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. A celebration of Mark's life is being planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or The Friends of Metro Parks in his name. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Rudy Evanchek
Aug 17, 2014
On August 17, 2014, we lost, unexpectedly, a father, beloved son and adored brother. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Barb and father, Bill. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Tim) Rollins; granddaughters, Taylor and Jasmin; mother, Louise "Lee" Evanchek; sister, Cyndi (Tom) Kamp; brothers, Matt and Mike (Monika); nephew, Shawn and nieces, Heather Tricola, Ashlee Arntz...
Richard A. Cunningham
Aug 15, 2014
Richard A. Cunningham Richard A. Cunningham, 72, died at his home mowing his lawn Friday, August 15, 2014. Born in Akron, January 18, 1942, he was a life-long resident. Richard retired from DeGeorge Ceiling Co. after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Cunningham; sister, Pauline Jackson; brothers, David and Donald Cunningham; Richard is...
Robert L Hunt
Aug 13, 2014
Robert L. Hunt, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Born July 3, 1944 in Cleveland, he was the son of Russell and Eleanor (Molnar) Hunt. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret J. (Stahorsky) Hunt; daughter Tracy L. Ross; son Robert T. Hunt; grandchildren Jack and Kayley Ross; sister Barbara Kubala. He was preceded...
Ronald F Laseak
Aug 8, 2014
Ronald F. Laseak, age 79, died Friday, August 8, 2014. Born July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of John and Frances (Hocevar) Laseak. Survivors include his children: Debra (Kevin) Dugan, Ronald (Christine) Laseak, and Robert (Judy) Laseak; 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, son John Christopher Laseak, and brother John Laseak....
Anna M Shean
Aug 5, 2014
Anna M. (Seruch) Shean passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born Beloit, Ohio in 1922, Anna lived in Akron since 1943 when she came to work for the Akron Public Schools for 36 years as a Teacher, Principal, and Director. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Akron, a life member of the National Education...
Harold F White
Aug 5, 2014
Judge Harold F. White, 94, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014. Judge White was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Maude E. McCarthy and Harry F. White on April 29, 1920. He attended a one room school in Northfield Center, VT, moving at age 14 to Bridgeport, CN to attend Harding High School, graduating in 1938. He was a member...
Kathryn A Dettke
Aug 1, 2014
Kathryn A. Dettke (Kraemer), 78, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1935 in Frankfurt, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. Kathy retired in 1998 after working many years as a secretary. She was a devoted member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, a volunteer in the church office and participated in many...
Mary Jo Ball
Aug 1, 2014
Mary Jo Ball, 70, died August 1, 2014. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was a registered nurse and had enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ona Howes and brothers, John, Buddy and James; she is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Hope Catherine; brother, William Howes; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. At...
Laurel G. Robinson
Jul 29, 2014
Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) passed away peacefully July 29, 2014. She was born in Toronto, Ohio on January 15, 1935 to Lawrence and Dorothy Gilcrest who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlie. While Laurel was a student at Kent State University she met Robert H. Robinson whom she...
Mildred Ruth Ewart
Jul 29, 2014
Mildred Ruth Ewart, 94, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2014. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. A veteran of the US Navy, she worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and in the banking business. When she wasn't working, she dedicated time and love to her family and to various charity organizations including...
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