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William A Lohnes Jr
Dec 27, 2011
RICHFIELD, OHIO -- William A. Lohnes, Jr., born March 21, 1962, passed away December 27, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, William A. Lohnes and mother, Nancy nee Faulk Lohnes; he is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann Lohnes; children, William, Kristopher and Janelle; niece, Becky; sisters, Deborah Lohnes, Judi Greenhoe John, Terri Schindler Randy, Tracy Greathouse Jimmy Jones;...
Ruby Cunningham
Dec 27, 2011
Ruby Cunningham went to God's hands on December 27, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1920 in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She was married to Earl Cunningham for 61 years and had one son, Gerald Cunningham. They have both preceded her in death. She has a lifetime best friend,...
Eula Imogene Jean Harper Butcher
Dec 27, 2011
Eula Imogene "Jean" Harper Butcher, 81, passed away December 27, 2011 at Maison Aine Alzheimer Care Facility. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Edgar Butcher; she is survived by children, Carl, Susan Bruce, Sandra and Curtis; grandchildren, Linda, Jenny, Chad, Alycia, Lauren and David; six great grandchildren 7th on the way, Kayla, Ryan, Morgan, Carissa, Rheagan and Ryker. Services will...
Richard W Staiger
Dec 26, 2011
Richard W. Staiger died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 26, 2011 at the age of 87. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron 44313 with Rev. Derek Starr Redwine officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Philip Edward Hockwalt
Dec 25, 2011
Philip Edward Hockwalt, age 71, lost his long, brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Christmas morning. He died peacefully, with his devoted wife Jean by his side. Phil was born September 5, 1940, in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary Hockwalt. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, attending St. Joseph's School. He graduated from the Archbishop Hoban High School and...
Duncan Campbell Tanner
Dec 25, 2011
Duncan Campbell "Bud" Tanner, age 81, of Akron, passed away Christmas Day at Akron City Hospital. Interment will take place in a private family ceremony. A public memorial service for Mr. Tanner's family and friends will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY, January 14, 2012 at Bath Church, U.C.C., 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Virginia P Bickford
Dec 23, 2011
Virginia P. Bickford, 76, passed away December 23, 2011. Born in Massillon, she was a life resident until moving to Bath to be near her family. A homemaker, Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by James, her loving husband of 58 years; daughter, Barbara Craig Wiggins Marvin; son, Darrell Trina Bickford; daughter, Dianna Jim Tucek;...
Robert G Hawkins
Dec 22, 2011
On December 22, 2011 Bob Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1929 to Mary nee Norvell and Glenn Hawkins, both deceased. He was a life-long resident of Akron. He graduated from West High School and received his BA in Psychology from Kent State University. In 1951, Bob entered the United...
Teri M Couch
Dec 21, 2011
Teri M. Couch, 42, passed away December 21, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived in several states while being a travel nurse. Teri enjoyed her time off with her nieces watching movies and playing dress up. Teri enjoyed traveling, genealogy, Star Trek, Doctor Who and going to Disney World with her mom. She was preceded in death by her grandma,...
Peter C. Blank
Dec 20, 2011
Peter C. Blank Peter C. Blank, 81, passed away December 20, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Summit County Children Services Board where he was a Social Services Supervisor and he later worked at Portage Path Community Mental Health Center as a Clinical Social Worker....
Helen L White Gitter
Dec 17, 2011
Helen L. White Gitter, 91, died Dec. 17, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Helen retired in 1954 from United Airlines and was a 50+ year member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Order of Eastern Star Falls Chapter 245, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Preceded in...
Helen L White Gitter
Dec 17, 2011
Helen L. White Gitter, 91, died Dec. 17, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Helen retired in 1954 from United Airlines and was a 50+ year member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Order of Eastern Star Falls Chapter 245, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Preceded in...
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn
Dec 16, 2011
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn, 89, passed away on December 16, 2011, while in Assisted Living at Sumner on Ridgewood in Copley, Ohio. Jo was born in 1922 and raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and Actual Business College and worked for ten years at Evans Savings and Loan. Jo married James Fishburn in 1949. As part...
Frances G Smith
Dec 16, 2011
AKRON-- Frances Smith passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 16 at age 86. She was born in Rome NY, where she lived until moving to Akron eleven years ago. In Akron, Frances was an active member of the Firestone Park Prime Timers and St. Paul's Church. She resided in Green for the past two years. Her surviving son is Robert Smith...
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn
Dec 16, 2011
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn, 89, passed away on December 16, 2011, while in Assisted Living at Sumner on Ridgewood in Copley, Ohio. Jo was born in 1922 and raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and Actual Business College and worked for ten years at Evans Savings and Loan. Jo married James Fishburn in 1949. As part...
Jeanne Basarab
Dec 12, 2011
Jeanne Basarab, 87, born August 23, 1924, passed away peacefully December 12, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville in Hartville, Ohio. Jeanne was born and raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. She held a shorthand credential and was a retired Executive Secretary from Roadway Express. Jeanne loved her church St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Akron, enjoyed cards, bingo...
Sally L. Voth
Dec 12, 2011
Sally L. Voth, 53, of Ft. Meyers/Valrico, Florida, was called home early, December 12, 2011, after a courageous battle with sarcoid cancer. An Akron, Ohio native and Firestone High graduate, she moved to South Florida to continue in floral design with a creative spirit that she shared with all. Truly magnetic with a zest for life, she is remembered as...
David E Miller
Dec 12, 2011
David E. "Dave" Miller died on December 12, 2011. He was born April 30, 1941 in Warren Ohio to Lois and Paul Miller deceased and lived in Bath Ohio. He was the owner of David Miller Interiors and The Nut House in Liberty Commons. David excelled in anything creative; design, photography, cooking and enjoyed tennis and boating. He was kind...
Jean M Hauser
Dec 7, 2011
Jean M. Hauser died Dec. 7, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was C.E.O. of Hauser Products. Jean was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church, Akron Women's City Club, Portage Country Club, and a former member of Tuesday Musical. She and Joe endowed a chair for the trombone section for the Akron Symphony Orchestra where Jean served on...
Robert D. Wirz
Dec 7, 2011
Robert D. "Bubba" Wirz passed away on December 7, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic. Bubba was born February 5, 1949 to Albert H. and Cossette B. Wirz. Bubba graduated from Copley High School and California University with a Bachelor of Education degree. He had worked as a teacher for the Brunswick School System, police officer/inspector, Copley Police Department, and independent sales...
William A Lohnes Jr
Dec 27, 2011
RICHFIELD, OHIO -- William A. Lohnes, Jr., born March 21, 1962, passed away December 27, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, William A. Lohnes and mother, Nancy nee Faulk Lohnes; he is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann Lohnes; children, William, Kristopher and Janelle; niece, Becky; sisters, Deborah Lohnes, Judi Greenhoe John, Terri Schindler Randy, Tracy Greathouse Jimmy Jones;...
Ruby Cunningham
Dec 27, 2011
Ruby Cunningham went to God's hands on December 27, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1920 in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She was married to Earl Cunningham for 61 years and had one son, Gerald Cunningham. They have both preceded her in death. She has a lifetime best friend,...
Eula Imogene Jean Harper Butcher
Dec 27, 2011
Eula Imogene "Jean" Harper Butcher, 81, passed away December 27, 2011 at Maison Aine Alzheimer Care Facility. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Edgar Butcher; she is survived by children, Carl, Susan Bruce, Sandra and Curtis; grandchildren, Linda, Jenny, Chad, Alycia, Lauren and David; six great grandchildren 7th on the way, Kayla, Ryan, Morgan, Carissa, Rheagan and Ryker. Services will...
Richard W Staiger
Dec 26, 2011
Richard W. Staiger died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 26, 2011 at the age of 87. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron 44313 with Rev. Derek Starr Redwine officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Philip Edward Hockwalt
Dec 25, 2011
Philip Edward Hockwalt, age 71, lost his long, brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Christmas morning. He died peacefully, with his devoted wife Jean by his side. Phil was born September 5, 1940, in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary Hockwalt. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, attending St. Joseph's School. He graduated from the Archbishop Hoban High School and...
Duncan Campbell Tanner
Dec 25, 2011
Duncan Campbell "Bud" Tanner, age 81, of Akron, passed away Christmas Day at Akron City Hospital. Interment will take place in a private family ceremony. A public memorial service for Mr. Tanner's family and friends will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY, January 14, 2012 at Bath Church, U.C.C., 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Virginia P Bickford
Dec 23, 2011
Virginia P. Bickford, 76, passed away December 23, 2011. Born in Massillon, she was a life resident until moving to Bath to be near her family. A homemaker, Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by James, her loving husband of 58 years; daughter, Barbara Craig Wiggins Marvin; son, Darrell Trina Bickford; daughter, Dianna Jim Tucek;...
Robert G Hawkins
Dec 22, 2011
On December 22, 2011 Bob Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1929 to Mary nee Norvell and Glenn Hawkins, both deceased. He was a life-long resident of Akron. He graduated from West High School and received his BA in Psychology from Kent State University. In 1951, Bob entered the United...
Teri M Couch
Dec 21, 2011
Teri M. Couch, 42, passed away December 21, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived in several states while being a travel nurse. Teri enjoyed her time off with her nieces watching movies and playing dress up. Teri enjoyed traveling, genealogy, Star Trek, Doctor Who and going to Disney World with her mom. She was preceded in death by her grandma,...
Peter C. Blank
Dec 20, 2011
Peter C. Blank Peter C. Blank, 81, passed away December 20, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Summit County Children Services Board where he was a Social Services Supervisor and he later worked at Portage Path Community Mental Health Center as a Clinical Social Worker....
Helen L White Gitter
Dec 17, 2011
Helen L. White Gitter, 91, died Dec. 17, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Helen retired in 1954 from United Airlines and was a 50+ year member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Order of Eastern Star Falls Chapter 245, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Preceded in...
Helen L White Gitter
Dec 17, 2011
Helen L. White Gitter, 91, died Dec. 17, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Helen retired in 1954 from United Airlines and was a 50+ year member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Order of Eastern Star Falls Chapter 245, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Preceded in...
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn
Dec 16, 2011
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn, 89, passed away on December 16, 2011, while in Assisted Living at Sumner on Ridgewood in Copley, Ohio. Jo was born in 1922 and raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and Actual Business College and worked for ten years at Evans Savings and Loan. Jo married James Fishburn in 1949. As part...
Frances G Smith
Dec 16, 2011
AKRON-- Frances Smith passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 16 at age 86. She was born in Rome NY, where she lived until moving to Akron eleven years ago. In Akron, Frances was an active member of the Firestone Park Prime Timers and St. Paul's Church. She resided in Green for the past two years. Her surviving son is Robert Smith...
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn
Dec 16, 2011
Josephine E. Brown Fishburn, 89, passed away on December 16, 2011, while in Assisted Living at Sumner on Ridgewood in Copley, Ohio. Jo was born in 1922 and raised in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and Actual Business College and worked for ten years at Evans Savings and Loan. Jo married James Fishburn in 1949. As part...
Jeanne Basarab
Dec 12, 2011
Jeanne Basarab, 87, born August 23, 1924, passed away peacefully December 12, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville in Hartville, Ohio. Jeanne was born and raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. She held a shorthand credential and was a retired Executive Secretary from Roadway Express. Jeanne loved her church St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Akron, enjoyed cards, bingo...
Sally L. Voth
Dec 12, 2011
Sally L. Voth, 53, of Ft. Meyers/Valrico, Florida, was called home early, December 12, 2011, after a courageous battle with sarcoid cancer. An Akron, Ohio native and Firestone High graduate, she moved to South Florida to continue in floral design with a creative spirit that she shared with all. Truly magnetic with a zest for life, she is remembered as...
David E Miller
Dec 12, 2011
David E. "Dave" Miller died on December 12, 2011. He was born April 30, 1941 in Warren Ohio to Lois and Paul Miller deceased and lived in Bath Ohio. He was the owner of David Miller Interiors and The Nut House in Liberty Commons. David excelled in anything creative; design, photography, cooking and enjoyed tennis and boating. He was kind...
Jean M Hauser
Dec 7, 2011
Jean M. Hauser died Dec. 7, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was C.E.O. of Hauser Products. Jean was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church, Akron Women's City Club, Portage Country Club, and a former member of Tuesday Musical. She and Joe endowed a chair for the trombone section for the Akron Symphony Orchestra where Jean served on...
Robert D. Wirz
Dec 7, 2011
Robert D. "Bubba" Wirz passed away on December 7, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic. Bubba was born February 5, 1949 to Albert H. and Cossette B. Wirz. Bubba graduated from Copley High School and California University with a Bachelor of Education degree. He had worked as a teacher for the Brunswick School System, police officer/inspector, Copley Police Department, and independent sales...
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