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George Wojcik
Oct 28, 2013
George P. Wojcik, 88, died Oct. 28, 2013. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call 1 hour before services. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear on Friday. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Cemetery Details...
Prudence Lee Leatherwood
Oct 27, 2013
Prudence Lee Leatherwood went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2013 surrounded by her children at home. She was born July 20, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Carl Emerson and Velma Mary Leatherwood. She attended Revere High School in Bath, Ohio and went on to earn her Bachelor in Education at the University of Akron, Ohio....
Robert L Wheeler
Oct 25, 2013
Robert L. Wheeler, 95, died October 25, 2013. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, he lived most of his life in Akron. A member of Harmony Springs Christian Church (the former High St. Christian Church), he was a 32 degree mason having belonged to Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F&AM, Cuyahoga Falls Chapter #225 RAM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Tadmor Shrine and Akron Court...
Richard E. "Rich" Sr
Oct 24, 2013
Richard E. Srail, 82, died October 24, 2013. Born in Cleveland April 4, 1931 to the late Charles and Frances Klima Srail, he had lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Rich was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of...
Amanda L Converse
Oct 23, 2013
Amanda L. Converse, 28, passed away October 23, 2013. Born in Akron, she attended Our Lady of the Elms and graduated from Springfield High School in 2004. After high school, she attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Amanda was employed by Anita Converse Dance Studio and as a banker for Charter One Bank. An avid artist, she enjoyed nature and...
Phillip W Ferguson
Oct 23, 2013
Philip W. Ferguson, Jr., age 89, of Fairlawn, passed away on October 23, 2013. Born to Philip and Helen (Donahue) Ferguson, August 14, 1924, he attended Buchtel High School and Miami University. Philip served in the Navy during WWII, mainly in the South Pacific. He was with the Burch Directory Co. for 45 years and he also spent time with...
Marjorie H Smith
Oct 23, 2013
Midge Smith died peacefully at the age of 92 on October 23, 2013 after a life fully lived. She passed away after a brief illness at the Hospice on Ridgewood. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1920 to the late Hermine (Clause) and John William Hodgson. She was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School. Midge was...
Lester Shaffer
Oct 21, 2013
Lester Shaffer, Jr., 90, passed away October 21, 2013. Born in Dover, OH he lived in Ohio most of his life. Mr. Shaffer was a retired Teamster, a carpenter by trade, an avid horseman, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, D. Louise (Hodgkinson); children, Dianne...
John S Watt
Oct 19, 2013
John Stewart Watt died peacefully on October 19, 2013. He was born June 24, 1923 in Akron, Ohio. From that day forward, he would be known to all as "Jack". Jack grew up in the Firestone Park of Akron and graduated from Garfield High School. He attended the University of Akron until he was called up to Officers Training in...
Ruth Berus
Oct 19, 2013
Ruth J. Berus, 81, died Oct. 19, 2013. A graduate of Garfield High School and Akron City Hospital School of Nursing, she was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Ruth's passion in life was her family, friends, and traveling the world. Preceded in death by twin sister, Rita Sheehan; and brothers, Richard and Robert Hagmeyer; she is survived by husband...
Bruce W Merrick
Oct 19, 2013
Bruce W. Merrick, 70, passed away October 19, 2013. Born in Akron , he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and had lived in Richfield the last 45 years. Bruce attended Richfield United Church of Christ and had retired from First Energy. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Christi Stoepfel and Jim (Kate) Merrick; grandchildren, Kyle and Mason Stoepfel;...
Theora N Sherwood
Oct 17, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial Service
NOV 2. 11:00 AM
Tallmadge United Methodist Church
207 N. Munroe Rd
Tallmadge, OH, 44278
Dorothy Zipay
Oct 16, 2013
Dorothy Ann Zipay, 84, passed away October 16, 2013. Born in Washington Co., PA, she had lived most of her life in Elyria. An active member involved in many aspects of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria, she was a dedicated and loving homemaker who had owned Dorothy Ann's Catering. Preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Chester; son,...
Jeanne Schiesswohl
Oct 13, 2013
Jeanne L. Schiesswohl, 83, died Oct. 13, 2013. Born in Cleveland, she attended Syracuse University and retired from Akron General Medical Center as a L.P.N. An active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of Bath Delta Garden Club and a talented and accomplished artist whose works were in local galleries. Jeanne was a lover of the...
James L. Troughton
Oct 11, 2013
James Troughton was born on December 13, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thelma and Louis Troughton. He passed away on October 11, 2013. He leaves two sisters, Pearl (Keith) Zaynor and Phyllis Stolnicki, as well as three nieces, Susan (Philip) Griesinger, Sharon Zaynor and Debra Tomlinson; and three nephews, Jeffrey (Teri) Zaynor, William Yensen, and Michael Yensen. He...
Theodore Steele
Oct 10, 2013
Theodore R. "Ted" Steele joined his wife of 47 years, Betty Jean, on October 10, 2013. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He remained an active supporter of the Theta Chi Fraternity his entire life. As a youth,...
David R Slovski
Oct 10, 2013
David R. Slovski, 57, died of natural causes October 12, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Helen Ann Slovski; he is survived by his siblings, Beverly (Pat) Cronin, Sandy (Bob) Kaenan, John Slovski, Marian (Roger) Shaffer, Carol (Tom) Mancini and Susan (Jim) Godfrey; eight nieces and nephews; four great nephews; and daughter of the heart, Correnthia Davis....
Russell J. Schneck
Oct 9, 2013
Russell J. Schneck, 57, passed away peacefully October 9, 2013 after his battle with leukemia. Survived by his eternal companion, Monica of 33 years; children, Jennifer (Kevin) Dalley, Joshua (Karalynn), Susan (Michael) Valentine, Daniel (Elizabeth), Eric, Deanna (Michael) Archer, David (Gina), and Amy; 10 grandchildren; parents, Dennis and Judy; sister, Tracy (John) Springer. Viewing from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October...
George E Kettlewell
Oct 6, 2013
George Edward Kettlewell George Edward Kettlewell, 101, quietly passed away early on October 6th after a long and remarkable life, well lived and well loved. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 4th, 1911, and had lived in the Los Angeles area, as well as the New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas before settling in Akron in 1946....
George Wojcik
Oct 28, 2013
George P. Wojcik, 88, died Oct. 28, 2013. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call 1 hour before services. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear on Friday. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Cemetery Details...
Prudence Lee Leatherwood
Oct 27, 2013
Prudence Lee Leatherwood went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2013 surrounded by her children at home. She was born July 20, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Carl Emerson and Velma Mary Leatherwood. She attended Revere High School in Bath, Ohio and went on to earn her Bachelor in Education at the University of Akron, Ohio....
Robert L Wheeler
Oct 25, 2013
Robert L. Wheeler, 95, died October 25, 2013. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, he lived most of his life in Akron. A member of Harmony Springs Christian Church (the former High St. Christian Church), he was a 32 degree mason having belonged to Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F&AM, Cuyahoga Falls Chapter #225 RAM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Tadmor Shrine and Akron Court...
Richard E. "Rich" Sr
Oct 24, 2013
Richard E. Srail, 82, died October 24, 2013. Born in Cleveland April 4, 1931 to the late Charles and Frances Klima Srail, he had lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Rich was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of...
Amanda L Converse
Oct 23, 2013
Amanda L. Converse, 28, passed away October 23, 2013. Born in Akron, she attended Our Lady of the Elms and graduated from Springfield High School in 2004. After high school, she attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Amanda was employed by Anita Converse Dance Studio and as a banker for Charter One Bank. An avid artist, she enjoyed nature and...
Phillip W Ferguson
Oct 23, 2013
Philip W. Ferguson, Jr., age 89, of Fairlawn, passed away on October 23, 2013. Born to Philip and Helen (Donahue) Ferguson, August 14, 1924, he attended Buchtel High School and Miami University. Philip served in the Navy during WWII, mainly in the South Pacific. He was with the Burch Directory Co. for 45 years and he also spent time with...
Marjorie H Smith
Oct 23, 2013
Midge Smith died peacefully at the age of 92 on October 23, 2013 after a life fully lived. She passed away after a brief illness at the Hospice on Ridgewood. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1920 to the late Hermine (Clause) and John William Hodgson. She was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School. Midge was...
Lester Shaffer
Oct 21, 2013
Lester Shaffer, Jr., 90, passed away October 21, 2013. Born in Dover, OH he lived in Ohio most of his life. Mr. Shaffer was a retired Teamster, a carpenter by trade, an avid horseman, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, D. Louise (Hodgkinson); children, Dianne...
John S Watt
Oct 19, 2013
John Stewart Watt died peacefully on October 19, 2013. He was born June 24, 1923 in Akron, Ohio. From that day forward, he would be known to all as "Jack". Jack grew up in the Firestone Park of Akron and graduated from Garfield High School. He attended the University of Akron until he was called up to Officers Training in...
Ruth Berus
Oct 19, 2013
Ruth J. Berus, 81, died Oct. 19, 2013. A graduate of Garfield High School and Akron City Hospital School of Nursing, she was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Ruth's passion in life was her family, friends, and traveling the world. Preceded in death by twin sister, Rita Sheehan; and brothers, Richard and Robert Hagmeyer; she is survived by husband...
Bruce W Merrick
Oct 19, 2013
Bruce W. Merrick, 70, passed away October 19, 2013. Born in Akron , he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and had lived in Richfield the last 45 years. Bruce attended Richfield United Church of Christ and had retired from First Energy. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Christi Stoepfel and Jim (Kate) Merrick; grandchildren, Kyle and Mason Stoepfel;...
Theora N Sherwood
Oct 17, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial Service
NOV 2. 11:00 AM
Tallmadge United Methodist Church
207 N. Munroe Rd
Tallmadge, OH, 44278
Dorothy Zipay
Oct 16, 2013
Dorothy Ann Zipay, 84, passed away October 16, 2013. Born in Washington Co., PA, she had lived most of her life in Elyria. An active member involved in many aspects of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria, she was a dedicated and loving homemaker who had owned Dorothy Ann's Catering. Preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Chester; son,...
Jeanne Schiesswohl
Oct 13, 2013
Jeanne L. Schiesswohl, 83, died Oct. 13, 2013. Born in Cleveland, she attended Syracuse University and retired from Akron General Medical Center as a L.P.N. An active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of Bath Delta Garden Club and a talented and accomplished artist whose works were in local galleries. Jeanne was a lover of the...
James L. Troughton
Oct 11, 2013
James Troughton was born on December 13, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thelma and Louis Troughton. He passed away on October 11, 2013. He leaves two sisters, Pearl (Keith) Zaynor and Phyllis Stolnicki, as well as three nieces, Susan (Philip) Griesinger, Sharon Zaynor and Debra Tomlinson; and three nephews, Jeffrey (Teri) Zaynor, William Yensen, and Michael Yensen. He...
Theodore Steele
Oct 10, 2013
Theodore R. "Ted" Steele joined his wife of 47 years, Betty Jean, on October 10, 2013. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He remained an active supporter of the Theta Chi Fraternity his entire life. As a youth,...
David R Slovski
Oct 10, 2013
David R. Slovski, 57, died of natural causes October 12, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Helen Ann Slovski; he is survived by his siblings, Beverly (Pat) Cronin, Sandy (Bob) Kaenan, John Slovski, Marian (Roger) Shaffer, Carol (Tom) Mancini and Susan (Jim) Godfrey; eight nieces and nephews; four great nephews; and daughter of the heart, Correnthia Davis....
Russell J. Schneck
Oct 9, 2013
Russell J. Schneck, 57, passed away peacefully October 9, 2013 after his battle with leukemia. Survived by his eternal companion, Monica of 33 years; children, Jennifer (Kevin) Dalley, Joshua (Karalynn), Susan (Michael) Valentine, Daniel (Elizabeth), Eric, Deanna (Michael) Archer, David (Gina), and Amy; 10 grandchildren; parents, Dennis and Judy; sister, Tracy (John) Springer. Viewing from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October...
George E Kettlewell
Oct 6, 2013
George Edward Kettlewell George Edward Kettlewell, 101, quietly passed away early on October 6th after a long and remarkable life, well lived and well loved. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 4th, 1911, and had lived in the Los Angeles area, as well as the New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas before settling in Akron in 1946....
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