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Robert D. Trapani
Jan 18, 2012
Robert D. Trapani, age 72, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2012. Robert was born May 4, 1939 in New York City, N.Y. to Domonic J. Trapani and Elsie Trapani Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife, Hilda Latta Trapani of 55 years; sons, Geoffrey Scott (Julie), Anthony Michael (Donna); daughters, Julia Renee Rose (Hugh) and Andrea...
Christine Marshall
Jan 13, 2012
Christine Marshall, 71, died Jan. 13, 2012. Born in Coleport, Pa., she lived in Northampton-Cuyahoga Falls for 45 years. Christine worked as an insurance underwriter then at Penny's in the bridal registry and various departments in her later years prior to retiring in 2006. She is survived by her husband, David; and sons, Jay and Denny Marshall. At Christine's request...
Donna Larue Bailey Rudolph
Jan 13, 2012
Donna LaRue Bailey Rudolph, age 87, died on January 13, 2012. Born in DuBois, Pa. one of six children, to Howard and Elodie Bailey. She was a graduate of DuBois Business College and was employed at Brockway Glass Company, Brockway, Pa. prior to moving to Akron in 1947 following her marriage to Samuel Rudolph. Over the next 33 years she...
Theodora E Calle
Jan 12, 2012
Theodora E. Calle, 87, passed over on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Born October 9, 1924, in Akron, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Philoptochos Society Melissa, and Fairlawn Country Club for many years. She was active in the Akron Children's Hospital TWIG volunteer group, and she greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will...
Joseph Thomas Tornichio
Jan 10, 2012
Joseph T. Tornichio, 68, passed away January 10, 2012. Born in Crestline, he lived most of his life in Akron. Joe served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Joe was a graduate of The University of Akron. Joe is survived by his loving...
Willard Wecker
Jan 10, 2012
Bud Wecker, 90, died Jan. 10, 2012. Bud led a life of gentle, cheerful sacrifice. In any con-sideration --particularly when it involved his wife, his five children, his mother and siblings or his church -- he put himself second. A graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering, his career was spent computerizing Goodyear Tire...
Albert Arthur See
Jan 9, 2012
Albert Arthur See, 90, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Akron, Ohio, departed this life Monday, January 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Betty Jean See and two sons, Donald See and son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra See; his parents, Edward and Frances See; and twin brother, Edward and sister, Edwina. He leaves...
Joann Evelyn Kaltenthaler
Jan 6, 2012
April 21, 1930 January 6, 2012 Joann Winnefeld Kaltenthaler, of Fairlawn, Ohio, and formerly of Kewanna, Indiana, beloved wife of the late Albert M. Kaltenthaler, M.D., died Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by her children after a period of declining health at age 81. Joann was born in Cleveland on April 21, 1930 to Frank and Evelyn Winnefeld. She was...
Evelyn L Isenhart
Jan 5, 2012
Evelyn L. Isenhart, 69, passed away January 5, 2012. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Donald Ray "Duck" Isenhart and grandchildren, Edward and Halo, Evelyn is survived by daughters, Donna Edward Searls, Sandra Richard Bennett, Mary Ellen Isenhart, Rebecca David McAlicker; son, Nicholas Isenhart; grandchildren, Donald, Shannon, Shawn, Caitlyn, James, Kimberly, Tiffany and David; and many...
Raymond J Pikna
Jan 2, 2012
Raymond J. Pikna, born August 14, 1927 in Chicago Heights, Ill., died January 2, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he earned a Bachelor of Science 1949 and Master's Degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois where his name is inscribed on the Bronze Tablet. He also received a Master's Degree in Nuclear Science from...
Robert W Larson
Jan 1, 2012
Robert W. Larson Robert W. Larson "Bob" passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2012 at home. He was the eighth of ten children born to Bertha and Nels Larson on August 27, 1919 in Akron, Ohio. Bob graduated as president of his class from Akron South High School in June of 1937. He went on to attend The University...
Jeane Dennett
Jan 1, 2012
Jeane Dennett passed away on January 1, 2012 in Texas. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1924 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Jeane began her career at Akron Pure Milk Co. later moving to First National Bank and retiring after 25 years. Early in her life, she was a member of Roxy's Riders, a...
Charles W Hilliard
Dec 31, 2011
Charles W. Hilliard, 81, died Dec. 31, 2011. Born in Salem, Ohio, he lived in Bath since 1955. A graduate of the Culinary School at Cornell, he was the owner of Lionwood Antiques and was the General Manager of Bath Country Market. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Copley Place, 528 Rothrock Rd.,...
Demetrios Vasilatos
Dec 31, 2011
Demetrios Vasilatos, 84, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Cephalonia, Greece and had lived in Akron since 1970. Mr. Vasilatos worked as a chef his whole life and retired from the Brown Derby in 1986 and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was faithfully married to his wife, Angeliki since February 8, 1958, who...
Ida L. Telford Solt
Dec 30, 2011
Ida L. Telford Solt passed away December 30, 2011 peacefully after a short illness. Born in Creston, Ohio September 19, 1911, she was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron where she played the piano for many local events including radio and television. She was co-star of the Dot and Ida radio show that aired in the 1930's. She...
Helen I Wilson
Dec 29, 2011
Helen I. Wilson, 96, died December 29, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; son, Jack; survived by sons, Jeff Libby Wilson of Akron, Brian Tami Wilson of Steubenville. Private inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 4 to 6...
Timothy Fitch
Dec 28, 2011
Tim Fitch, 59, passed away December 28, 2011 after suffering a brain aneurism. Born in Akron, he was a 1971 graduate of Firestone High School. Tim was a kind soul - loved by everyone. He was a fixture at Lanning's Restaurant for 40+ years. He played softball for 15 years with Dietz Landing and made many lasting friendships. He enjoyed...
Mel Dettra
Dec 28, 2011
Mel Dettra, Oldbuckeye, 48, graduated to his Scarlet and Gray eternal campus on December 28, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Grace; son, Dale; and grandsons, Jonathan and Paul. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 4th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Private inurnment at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to...
Dr. Roger F Keller
Dec 28, 2011
Dr. Roger F. Keller, Jr., born in Manchester, NH, passed away at age 89 on December 28, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arline; and his son, John Roger. He is survived by his children, Nancy Todd Kislak of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Brian Connie Keller of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Sonny McClinsey, Michelle...
Harry Grebelsky
Dec 27, 2011
Harry Grebelsky, 83, died Dec. 27, 2011. Born on April 24, 1928 in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and was a long time employee of Annaco and Harry's Metals. Preceded in death by wife, Mary and daughter, Beverly; he is survived by children, Charlie, Elaine and Victor; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
Robert D. Trapani
Jan 18, 2012
Robert D. Trapani, age 72, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2012. Robert was born May 4, 1939 in New York City, N.Y. to Domonic J. Trapani and Elsie Trapani Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife, Hilda Latta Trapani of 55 years; sons, Geoffrey Scott (Julie), Anthony Michael (Donna); daughters, Julia Renee Rose (Hugh) and Andrea...
Christine Marshall
Jan 13, 2012
Christine Marshall, 71, died Jan. 13, 2012. Born in Coleport, Pa., she lived in Northampton-Cuyahoga Falls for 45 years. Christine worked as an insurance underwriter then at Penny's in the bridal registry and various departments in her later years prior to retiring in 2006. She is survived by her husband, David; and sons, Jay and Denny Marshall. At Christine's request...
Donna Larue Bailey Rudolph
Jan 13, 2012
Donna LaRue Bailey Rudolph, age 87, died on January 13, 2012. Born in DuBois, Pa. one of six children, to Howard and Elodie Bailey. She was a graduate of DuBois Business College and was employed at Brockway Glass Company, Brockway, Pa. prior to moving to Akron in 1947 following her marriage to Samuel Rudolph. Over the next 33 years she...
Theodora E Calle
Jan 12, 2012
Theodora E. Calle, 87, passed over on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Born October 9, 1924, in Akron, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Philoptochos Society Melissa, and Fairlawn Country Club for many years. She was active in the Akron Children's Hospital TWIG volunteer group, and she greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will...
Joseph Thomas Tornichio
Jan 10, 2012
Joseph T. Tornichio, 68, passed away January 10, 2012. Born in Crestline, he lived most of his life in Akron. Joe served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Joe was a graduate of The University of Akron. Joe is survived by his loving...
Willard Wecker
Jan 10, 2012
Bud Wecker, 90, died Jan. 10, 2012. Bud led a life of gentle, cheerful sacrifice. In any con-sideration --particularly when it involved his wife, his five children, his mother and siblings or his church -- he put himself second. A graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering, his career was spent computerizing Goodyear Tire...
Albert Arthur See
Jan 9, 2012
Albert Arthur See, 90, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Akron, Ohio, departed this life Monday, January 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Betty Jean See and two sons, Donald See and son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra See; his parents, Edward and Frances See; and twin brother, Edward and sister, Edwina. He leaves...
Joann Evelyn Kaltenthaler
Jan 6, 2012
April 21, 1930 January 6, 2012 Joann Winnefeld Kaltenthaler, of Fairlawn, Ohio, and formerly of Kewanna, Indiana, beloved wife of the late Albert M. Kaltenthaler, M.D., died Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by her children after a period of declining health at age 81. Joann was born in Cleveland on April 21, 1930 to Frank and Evelyn Winnefeld. She was...
Evelyn L Isenhart
Jan 5, 2012
Evelyn L. Isenhart, 69, passed away January 5, 2012. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Donald Ray "Duck" Isenhart and grandchildren, Edward and Halo, Evelyn is survived by daughters, Donna Edward Searls, Sandra Richard Bennett, Mary Ellen Isenhart, Rebecca David McAlicker; son, Nicholas Isenhart; grandchildren, Donald, Shannon, Shawn, Caitlyn, James, Kimberly, Tiffany and David; and many...
Raymond J Pikna
Jan 2, 2012
Raymond J. Pikna, born August 14, 1927 in Chicago Heights, Ill., died January 2, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he earned a Bachelor of Science 1949 and Master's Degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois where his name is inscribed on the Bronze Tablet. He also received a Master's Degree in Nuclear Science from...
Robert W Larson
Jan 1, 2012
Robert W. Larson Robert W. Larson "Bob" passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2012 at home. He was the eighth of ten children born to Bertha and Nels Larson on August 27, 1919 in Akron, Ohio. Bob graduated as president of his class from Akron South High School in June of 1937. He went on to attend The University...
Jeane Dennett
Jan 1, 2012
Jeane Dennett passed away on January 1, 2012 in Texas. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1924 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Jeane began her career at Akron Pure Milk Co. later moving to First National Bank and retiring after 25 years. Early in her life, she was a member of Roxy's Riders, a...
Charles W Hilliard
Dec 31, 2011
Charles W. Hilliard, 81, died Dec. 31, 2011. Born in Salem, Ohio, he lived in Bath since 1955. A graduate of the Culinary School at Cornell, he was the owner of Lionwood Antiques and was the General Manager of Bath Country Market. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Copley Place, 528 Rothrock Rd.,...
Demetrios Vasilatos
Dec 31, 2011
Demetrios Vasilatos, 84, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Cephalonia, Greece and had lived in Akron since 1970. Mr. Vasilatos worked as a chef his whole life and retired from the Brown Derby in 1986 and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was faithfully married to his wife, Angeliki since February 8, 1958, who...
Ida L. Telford Solt
Dec 30, 2011
Ida L. Telford Solt passed away December 30, 2011 peacefully after a short illness. Born in Creston, Ohio September 19, 1911, she was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron where she played the piano for many local events including radio and television. She was co-star of the Dot and Ida radio show that aired in the 1930's. She...
Helen I Wilson
Dec 29, 2011
Helen I. Wilson, 96, died December 29, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; son, Jack; survived by sons, Jeff Libby Wilson of Akron, Brian Tami Wilson of Steubenville. Private inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 4 to 6...
Timothy Fitch
Dec 28, 2011
Tim Fitch, 59, passed away December 28, 2011 after suffering a brain aneurism. Born in Akron, he was a 1971 graduate of Firestone High School. Tim was a kind soul - loved by everyone. He was a fixture at Lanning's Restaurant for 40+ years. He played softball for 15 years with Dietz Landing and made many lasting friendships. He enjoyed...
Mel Dettra
Dec 28, 2011
Mel Dettra, Oldbuckeye, 48, graduated to his Scarlet and Gray eternal campus on December 28, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Grace; son, Dale; and grandsons, Jonathan and Paul. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 4th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Private inurnment at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to...
Dr. Roger F Keller
Dec 28, 2011
Dr. Roger F. Keller, Jr., born in Manchester, NH, passed away at age 89 on December 28, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arline; and his son, John Roger. He is survived by his children, Nancy Todd Kislak of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Brian Connie Keller of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Sonny McClinsey, Michelle...
Harry Grebelsky
Dec 27, 2011
Harry Grebelsky, 83, died Dec. 27, 2011. Born on April 24, 1928 in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and was a long time employee of Annaco and Harry's Metals. Preceded in death by wife, Mary and daughter, Beverly; he is survived by children, Charlie, Elaine and Victor; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
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