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Maria Hassler
Apr 23, 2013
Maria Hassler, 84, passed away April 23, 2013. Born in Hungary, she lived in the Akron area since 1950. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the German Family Society where she was a member of the Harmonie Singers. Preceded in death by husband, Martin; she is survived by sons, Stephen (Jennifer) of Leawood, Kansas and Richard of...
Michael D. Leon
Apr 21, 2013
Michael D. Leon, 58, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2013. Michael was born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, James and Paul; mother-in-law, Irene; survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rebecca; sons, Jason and Danny; grandchildren, Michael, Jason Jr., Ryilee; mother, Phyllis; brothers, Patrick, Cletus, Ray (Linda);...
Arlene Brister
Apr 21, 2013
Arlene Brister, 94, died April 21, 2013. A homemaker, she was born April 14, 1919 in Cleveland and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. in 1998 and sister, Alice Boggess; she is survived by her children, Thomas E. (Evelyn) Brister and Patricia Lee Ruip; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held...
Elizabeth B. Myers
Apr 19, 2013
Elizabeth B. Myers, 91, died April 19, 2013. Born in Newcomerstown, she lived most of her life in Akron. A graduate of Denison University, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and this is where she met her husband, James A. Myers. She was a member of Church of Our Saviour, Portage Country Club, past president of the Junior...
Allen B Smith
Apr 19, 2013
Allen B. Smith, 80, died April 19, 2013. A life resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Wittenberg University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a sales manager from B.F. Goodrich with 29 years service. An avid sports fan, coach and mentor, with a great sense...
Russell W Stone
Apr 18, 2013
Russell W. Stone, 91, passed away peacefully April 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Retired from Akron Children's Services, Russ served in the Army during WWII and sang in the "Chapelleers" at George Patton's funeral. He was a soloist and choir director for many Akron area churches and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Akron. He...
Florence Helena Sturkey
Apr 16, 2013
Florence Helena Sturkey, 70, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2013. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was an educator with the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, Revere Local Schools and the University of Akron. Her affiliations include Middlebury Chapel, Kiwanis International, Ohio Middle School Association, Ohio Council of Teachers of English-Language Arts, and Weathervane Community Playhouse Board of Trustees....
John Guy
Apr 15, 2013
John J. Guy, of Akron, Ohio, passed away April 15, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born January 10, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa. and graduated from Kent State University, where he was President of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and University of Akron Law School. While attending Kent State, he met and then married the love of his life, Donamari...
Neil Francis Daniel Healey
Apr 15, 2013
Neil Francis Daniel Healey, 76, passed away April 15, 2013. Born March 2, 1937 in Newton, Mass. to Rose and Jeremiah Healey, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Neil devoted himself to his family and community. He was a proud member and past president of the Bath-Richfield Kiwanis and member of the Jaycees and Amvets Post 176 in Richfield. A...
William Gould "Bill" Thomas
Apr 13, 2013
William Gould "Bill" Thomas, 80, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2013. Born in Fairmont and raised in Clarksburg, WV, he was a graduate of Princeton, Class of 1954, where he was a member of the Nassauns. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Akron in 1964. A member of The Bath Church, U.C.C. and Rotary, he retired from B.F....
Theophil George "Ted" Greive
Apr 12, 2013
Theophil George "Ted" Greive, 84, passed away April 12, 2013. Ted, the youngest child of Emma and Tay Greive was born on a farm on the Ohio River in Aurora, Indiana - home of the Aurora Farmers Fair which celebrated its 100th anniversary when Ted was 80. Ted was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Daw at St. John's Lutheran church...
Charlotte Fannin
Apr 11, 2013
Charlotte Fannin April 6, 1930 - April 11, 2013 After a lengthy illness, Charlotte was called to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. She will now be with always beloved husband Jack and her mother and father. Always sharing kindness, love and caring for everyone, her presence shall be missed by all who had the privilege to know...
E. Barbara Hart
Apr 11, 2013
Barbara entered heaven at, 94 years of age, April 11, 2013. She began her journey in 1919 in Erie, Pa., was the daughter of Carl and Edith Guerrein, and lived there for 37 years. She attended St. John's grade school, Villa Maria High School and graduated valedictorian from Villa Maria College. Barbara lived in Euclid, Ohio for 15 years, and...
Vic N. Mullenax
Apr 11, 2013
Vic N. Mullenax, Sr., 77, passed away April 11, 2013. Born in Elkins, W.Va., he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of the VFW and American Legion. An avid bowler, he retired from Consolidated Freightways with over 30 years service and three million miles safe driving. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Vic was preceded in...
Charles Lee
Apr 10, 2013
Charles Lee passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2013 at the age of 89. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he returned to China at the age of 5 where he attended boarding school. He spent most of his youth in China and Hong Kong. He later returned to the US and worked various jobs to support his family and was able...
Fred Boshara
Apr 9, 2013
Fred Boshara was born in Akron on September 17, 1926 and fell asleep in death on April 9, 2013. Fred served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was the owner of a local tavern. He was an active member of the United Saghbeen Society and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He is survived by devoted and...
Robert "Bob" Williams
Apr 3, 2013
Robert "Bob" Williams, age 77, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2013 at Western Reserve Masonic Community. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and graduated from Buchtel High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army and retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Coventry-Akron Lodge #83 F&AM and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded...
Eric W. Schlueter
Apr 2, 2013
Eric W. Schlueter, 51, passed away April 2, 2013. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. Eric was a Software Architect. He worked for many companies throughout Northeast Ohio. He loved Hummers, cars and working with people. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Fred Selby and sister-in-law, Sandra Germano, he is survived by his loving wife of 27...
Maria Hassler
Apr 23, 2013
Maria Hassler, 84, passed away April 23, 2013. Born in Hungary, she lived in the Akron area since 1950. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the German Family Society where she was a member of the Harmonie Singers. Preceded in death by husband, Martin; she is survived by sons, Stephen (Jennifer) of Leawood, Kansas and Richard of...
Michael D. Leon
Apr 21, 2013
Michael D. Leon, 58, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2013. Michael was born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, James and Paul; mother-in-law, Irene; survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rebecca; sons, Jason and Danny; grandchildren, Michael, Jason Jr., Ryilee; mother, Phyllis; brothers, Patrick, Cletus, Ray (Linda);...
Arlene Brister
Apr 21, 2013
Arlene Brister, 94, died April 21, 2013. A homemaker, she was born April 14, 1919 in Cleveland and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. in 1998 and sister, Alice Boggess; she is survived by her children, Thomas E. (Evelyn) Brister and Patricia Lee Ruip; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held...
Elizabeth B. Myers
Apr 19, 2013
Elizabeth B. Myers, 91, died April 19, 2013. Born in Newcomerstown, she lived most of her life in Akron. A graduate of Denison University, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and this is where she met her husband, James A. Myers. She was a member of Church of Our Saviour, Portage Country Club, past president of the Junior...
Allen B Smith
Apr 19, 2013
Allen B. Smith, 80, died April 19, 2013. A life resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Wittenberg University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a sales manager from B.F. Goodrich with 29 years service. An avid sports fan, coach and mentor, with a great sense...
Russell W Stone
Apr 18, 2013
Russell W. Stone, 91, passed away peacefully April 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Retired from Akron Children's Services, Russ served in the Army during WWII and sang in the "Chapelleers" at George Patton's funeral. He was a soloist and choir director for many Akron area churches and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Akron. He...
Florence Helena Sturkey
Apr 16, 2013
Florence Helena Sturkey, 70, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2013. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was an educator with the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, Revere Local Schools and the University of Akron. Her affiliations include Middlebury Chapel, Kiwanis International, Ohio Middle School Association, Ohio Council of Teachers of English-Language Arts, and Weathervane Community Playhouse Board of Trustees....
John Guy
Apr 15, 2013
John J. Guy, of Akron, Ohio, passed away April 15, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born January 10, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa. and graduated from Kent State University, where he was President of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and University of Akron Law School. While attending Kent State, he met and then married the love of his life, Donamari...
Neil Francis Daniel Healey
Apr 15, 2013
Neil Francis Daniel Healey, 76, passed away April 15, 2013. Born March 2, 1937 in Newton, Mass. to Rose and Jeremiah Healey, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Neil devoted himself to his family and community. He was a proud member and past president of the Bath-Richfield Kiwanis and member of the Jaycees and Amvets Post 176 in Richfield. A...
William Gould "Bill" Thomas
Apr 13, 2013
William Gould "Bill" Thomas, 80, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2013. Born in Fairmont and raised in Clarksburg, WV, he was a graduate of Princeton, Class of 1954, where he was a member of the Nassauns. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Akron in 1964. A member of The Bath Church, U.C.C. and Rotary, he retired from B.F....
Theophil George "Ted" Greive
Apr 12, 2013
Theophil George "Ted" Greive, 84, passed away April 12, 2013. Ted, the youngest child of Emma and Tay Greive was born on a farm on the Ohio River in Aurora, Indiana - home of the Aurora Farmers Fair which celebrated its 100th anniversary when Ted was 80. Ted was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Daw at St. John's Lutheran church...
Charlotte Fannin
Apr 11, 2013
Charlotte Fannin April 6, 1930 - April 11, 2013 After a lengthy illness, Charlotte was called to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. She will now be with always beloved husband Jack and her mother and father. Always sharing kindness, love and caring for everyone, her presence shall be missed by all who had the privilege to know...
E. Barbara Hart
Apr 11, 2013
Barbara entered heaven at, 94 years of age, April 11, 2013. She began her journey in 1919 in Erie, Pa., was the daughter of Carl and Edith Guerrein, and lived there for 37 years. She attended St. John's grade school, Villa Maria High School and graduated valedictorian from Villa Maria College. Barbara lived in Euclid, Ohio for 15 years, and...
Vic N. Mullenax
Apr 11, 2013
Vic N. Mullenax, Sr., 77, passed away April 11, 2013. Born in Elkins, W.Va., he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of the VFW and American Legion. An avid bowler, he retired from Consolidated Freightways with over 30 years service and three million miles safe driving. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Vic was preceded in...
Charles Lee
Apr 10, 2013
Charles Lee passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2013 at the age of 89. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he returned to China at the age of 5 where he attended boarding school. He spent most of his youth in China and Hong Kong. He later returned to the US and worked various jobs to support his family and was able...
Fred Boshara
Apr 9, 2013
Fred Boshara was born in Akron on September 17, 1926 and fell asleep in death on April 9, 2013. Fred served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was the owner of a local tavern. He was an active member of the United Saghbeen Society and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He is survived by devoted and...
Robert "Bob" Williams
Apr 3, 2013
Robert "Bob" Williams, age 77, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2013 at Western Reserve Masonic Community. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and graduated from Buchtel High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army and retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Coventry-Akron Lodge #83 F&AM and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded...
Eric W. Schlueter
Apr 2, 2013
Eric W. Schlueter, 51, passed away April 2, 2013. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. Eric was a Software Architect. He worked for many companies throughout Northeast Ohio. He loved Hummers, cars and working with people. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Fred Selby and sister-in-law, Sandra Germano, he is survived by his loving wife of 27...
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