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Rita Sue Mckenzie
May 21, 2013
Sue Rowley McKenzie "Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years." Rita Sue Rowley McKenzie, age 81, passed away on May 21, 2013 following a faithful life of nurturing others, sustained by her Faith, Family and Friends. Born October 11, 1931 in Akron to the late John G. and Helen Rowley, Sue attended King School, graduated cum laude from Old Trail School...
Norma Davis
May 19, 2013
Norma J. Davis, 82, died May 19, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. Norma was an avid sports fan and loved to do crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Bishop and son, Richard Bader; she is survived husband, Jack C. Davis; children, Douglas and Mark Bader;...
Geraldine Robinson
May 19, 2013
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Robinson died May 19, 2013. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Wesleyan Circle, O.E.S., and Retired Teacher's of Summit County. Gerry taught second grade for 32 years at Grant Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in...
Mary J. Myers
May 18, 2013
Mary J. Myers, 77, passed away May 18, 2013. Mary loved to cook, crochet and spend time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, James L.; she is survived by children, Jay, Jody (Lynn), and Letha Cotter; grandchildren, Michael and Brandon Myers, and Cameron and Samantha Cotter; great grandchildren, Owen, Kalib, and Keira Myers; brother, Newt Croft; several nieces...
Robert D Cole
May 16, 2013
Robert D. Cole Robert D. Cole, 91, passed away May 16, 2013 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Robert was a teacher for the Cleveland Public Schools for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; survived by son, Dennis Cole; brother, Herbert (Sally) Cole; nephews, Chris and David. Per his...
Edwin S Voorhees
May 13, 2013
Edwin S. Voorhees, 93, died May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Mueller, Christine Welch; Lou Ann (David, deceased) Shellenberger; grandchildren, Nancy, Cory, Cody and Chloe. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, c/o Akron General Foundation, 400 Wabash Ave.,...
Mary Jo Bohnert
May 12, 2013
Mary-Jo Bohnert, 54, died unexpectedly May 12, 2013, one week after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Garfield High School in 1976, she retired from the City of Akron with 33 years service. She leaves behind Henry, her husband of 26 years; loving son and daughter, Adam and Katie (Jake) Bohnert; mom and dad, Josephine and Jim Caughron; sisters,...
Ruth E. Cornell
May 6, 2013
Ruth E. Cornell, 89, died May 6, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she retired after 41 years service at the General Tire and Rubber Co. She was past president of the Greater Akron Legal Secretary's Association, Pilot Club of Akron, St. Paul's Needlework Guild and the Generettes. Ruth directed choirs at St. Andrew's, St. John's and St. Paul's Episcopal...
Ann Petronick
May 5, 2013
Ann Petronick, 81, died May 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mitch" Petronick; parents, Nicholas and Christina Strongosky; brothers, Stephen and Nick; and sister, Mary Michelcic; she will be sadly missed by son, Stephen (Roberta) Petronick; brothers, Mike (Mary), George (Ann), Tom (Bev) Strongosky; sisters, Katherine Surak, Helen Crowley, Christine (John) Hudak and Irene (John) Letosky; nephew,...
Thelma Hough
May 5, 2013
Thelma Hough, 105, passed away May 5, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a life resident and graduate of South High School in 1926. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron. Preceded in death by her husband, David B. Hough; children, David Hough and Beverly Sloan; sons-in-law, Kent Dodge and Raymond Sloan; she is survived by...
Donald Mcclelland
May 5, 2013
Donald William McClelland January 15, 1913 - May 5, 2013 After achieving the final goal of reaching 100 years of age, Donald Wm. McClelland passed away on May 5, 2013, at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Donald lived the majority of his life in Akron, Ohio. He attended the Akron Public Schools and the University of Akron. In...
Mary Jean Younkin
May 3, 2013
Mary Jean Younkin was born in Iola, Kansas on March 2, 1930 and passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 3, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. Mary was preceded in death by parents, Hervey and Helen McClelland and daughter Sue Ellen Younkin. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ralph "Bud" Younkin; daughters, Melinda Younkin, Laurie (Dick) Hillebrand; son,...
Dorothy L Evans
May 3, 2013
Dorothy L. Evans, 86 years 11 months, died Friday, May 3, 2013. She received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Education K-12 and English and a minor in Art from Wittenberg University where she was a member of Alpha Zeta Delta Sorority. She taught art, music and English in the public schools for 19 years and loved children and helping...
Dolores K Nielsen
Apr 30, 2013
Dolores K. "Spike" Nielsen, 84, died after a brief illness April 30, 2013. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of the Altar Guild, the Medina Spinning and Weaving Guild and the Handweaver's Guild of America. Preceded in death by brothers, Donald (Carol) and Ronald (Margaret) Speicher; and sister, JoAnn (Ronald) Bott; she is survived by...
Susan J Nelson
Apr 29, 2013
Private Graveside Service Cemetery Details Rose Hill Burial Park 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Nicholas Nick Goson
Apr 28, 2013
Nick Goson, 98, passed on April 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years of marriage, Isabelle and is survived by and was a loving father to Ron, Janice, Dick and Bill. He will be sadly missed by all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful inspiration to his family and friends....
Rita Sue Mckenzie
May 21, 2013
Sue Rowley McKenzie "Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years." Rita Sue Rowley McKenzie, age 81, passed away on May 21, 2013 following a faithful life of nurturing others, sustained by her Faith, Family and Friends. Born October 11, 1931 in Akron to the late John G. and Helen Rowley, Sue attended King School, graduated cum laude from Old Trail School...
Norma Davis
May 19, 2013
Norma J. Davis, 82, died May 19, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. Norma was an avid sports fan and loved to do crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Bishop and son, Richard Bader; she is survived husband, Jack C. Davis; children, Douglas and Mark Bader;...
Geraldine Robinson
May 19, 2013
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Robinson died May 19, 2013. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Wesleyan Circle, O.E.S., and Retired Teacher's of Summit County. Gerry taught second grade for 32 years at Grant Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in...
Mary J. Myers
May 18, 2013
Mary J. Myers, 77, passed away May 18, 2013. Mary loved to cook, crochet and spend time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, James L.; she is survived by children, Jay, Jody (Lynn), and Letha Cotter; grandchildren, Michael and Brandon Myers, and Cameron and Samantha Cotter; great grandchildren, Owen, Kalib, and Keira Myers; brother, Newt Croft; several nieces...
Robert D Cole
May 16, 2013
Robert D. Cole Robert D. Cole, 91, passed away May 16, 2013 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Robert was a teacher for the Cleveland Public Schools for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; survived by son, Dennis Cole; brother, Herbert (Sally) Cole; nephews, Chris and David. Per his...
Edwin S Voorhees
May 13, 2013
Edwin S. Voorhees, 93, died May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Mueller, Christine Welch; Lou Ann (David, deceased) Shellenberger; grandchildren, Nancy, Cory, Cody and Chloe. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, c/o Akron General Foundation, 400 Wabash Ave.,...
Mary Jo Bohnert
May 12, 2013
Mary-Jo Bohnert, 54, died unexpectedly May 12, 2013, one week after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Garfield High School in 1976, she retired from the City of Akron with 33 years service. She leaves behind Henry, her husband of 26 years; loving son and daughter, Adam and Katie (Jake) Bohnert; mom and dad, Josephine and Jim Caughron; sisters,...
Ruth E. Cornell
May 6, 2013
Ruth E. Cornell, 89, died May 6, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she retired after 41 years service at the General Tire and Rubber Co. She was past president of the Greater Akron Legal Secretary's Association, Pilot Club of Akron, St. Paul's Needlework Guild and the Generettes. Ruth directed choirs at St. Andrew's, St. John's and St. Paul's Episcopal...
Ann Petronick
May 5, 2013
Ann Petronick, 81, died May 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mitch" Petronick; parents, Nicholas and Christina Strongosky; brothers, Stephen and Nick; and sister, Mary Michelcic; she will be sadly missed by son, Stephen (Roberta) Petronick; brothers, Mike (Mary), George (Ann), Tom (Bev) Strongosky; sisters, Katherine Surak, Helen Crowley, Christine (John) Hudak and Irene (John) Letosky; nephew,...
Thelma Hough
May 5, 2013
Thelma Hough, 105, passed away May 5, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a life resident and graduate of South High School in 1926. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron. Preceded in death by her husband, David B. Hough; children, David Hough and Beverly Sloan; sons-in-law, Kent Dodge and Raymond Sloan; she is survived by...
Donald Mcclelland
May 5, 2013
Donald William McClelland January 15, 1913 - May 5, 2013 After achieving the final goal of reaching 100 years of age, Donald Wm. McClelland passed away on May 5, 2013, at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Donald lived the majority of his life in Akron, Ohio. He attended the Akron Public Schools and the University of Akron. In...
Mary Jean Younkin
May 3, 2013
Mary Jean Younkin was born in Iola, Kansas on March 2, 1930 and passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 3, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. Mary was preceded in death by parents, Hervey and Helen McClelland and daughter Sue Ellen Younkin. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ralph "Bud" Younkin; daughters, Melinda Younkin, Laurie (Dick) Hillebrand; son,...
Dorothy L Evans
May 3, 2013
Dorothy L. Evans, 86 years 11 months, died Friday, May 3, 2013. She received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Education K-12 and English and a minor in Art from Wittenberg University where she was a member of Alpha Zeta Delta Sorority. She taught art, music and English in the public schools for 19 years and loved children and helping...
Dolores K Nielsen
Apr 30, 2013
Dolores K. "Spike" Nielsen, 84, died after a brief illness April 30, 2013. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of the Altar Guild, the Medina Spinning and Weaving Guild and the Handweaver's Guild of America. Preceded in death by brothers, Donald (Carol) and Ronald (Margaret) Speicher; and sister, JoAnn (Ronald) Bott; she is survived by...
Susan J Nelson
Apr 29, 2013
Private Graveside Service Cemetery Details Rose Hill Burial Park 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Nicholas Nick Goson
Apr 28, 2013
Nick Goson, 98, passed on April 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years of marriage, Isabelle and is survived by and was a loving father to Ron, Janice, Dick and Bill. He will be sadly missed by all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful inspiration to his family and friends....
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