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Mahadeo Chand M.D.

Mahadeo Chand M.D.

Apr 7, 2011

Dr. Mahadeo Chand of Medina, Ohio died Thursday morning, April 7, 2011. Born in Supaul, India, January 1, 1928, he dedicated his life and career to helping others. He was founder and director of Bihar Pathology and Research Laboratory and practiced pathology until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Chand held prestigious positions as Past District Governor of Rotary International District...

Flora L Falb

Flora L Falb

Apr 5, 2011

Flora L. Falb, 74, died April 5, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church and a medical assistant with Copley Medical Group for 11 years. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; brother, Jack Hughes; and nephew, Craig Hughes; she is survived by son, James; daughter, Cheryl Bartoe; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel...

Shirley Kellenbenz

Shirley Kellenbenz

Apr 3, 2011

Shirley Kellenbenz, 76, died April 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Jeff, she is survived by her daughters, Linda Mike Hale and Sandra Stephen Roszel; sons, Michael Susie and Robert Lois Kellenbenz; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market...

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler

Apr 3, 2011

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler, who would have been 95 on May 23, died peacefully at home on Sunday April 3, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she gradated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in 1938, with a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1940 and from Western Reserve University with a M.A. in 1946. She started her teaching...

Helen Christensen Glaser

Helen Christensen Glaser

Apr 2, 2011

Helen Christensen Glaser died peacefully in her sleep April 2, 2011. Born in New Orleans in 1946, she married Elton Glaser, also of New Orleans, in 1968. They moved to Akron in 1972. Helen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Akron. A CPA, she worked for...

Marilyn May Aberth

Marilyn May Aberth

Apr 1, 2011

Marilyn May Christy Aberth, 92, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Merle and Helen Drummond Christy on March 12, 1919. She attended the University of Minnesota where she studied music and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She married Richard Aberth in 1944 and they were together for 46 years...

James D Reilly

James D Reilly

Mar 31, 2011

James D. Reilly, 85, died March 31, 2011. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he was the Foreign Export Credit Manager. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he was a volunteer at Akron General Medical Center for 21 years, an avid reader, and enjoyed being with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by...

Helen M Raccuia

Helen M Raccuia

Mar 31, 2011

Helen M. Raccuia, 88, passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life and was a member of Blessed Trinity Church, formerly St. Martha's. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents; two brothers; two sisters; survived by sons, Michael Karen of Bath Twp., Joseph Joan of Columbus; daughter, Marie Raccuia of Akron;...

Dorothy E Johnson

Dorothy E Johnson

Mar 30, 2011

Dorothy ``Betty' E. Johnson, 91, died on Wednesday, March, 30, 2011. A private burial service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. TODAY at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44313. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel

Margaret A Hooper

Margaret A Hooper

Mar 30, 2011

Margaret A. Hooper, 88, died March 30, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville, where she was a resident for the last 2-1/2 years. Service will be held 4 p.m. SUNDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY from...

Eleanor M Varner

Eleanor M Varner

Mar 29, 2011

Eleanor M. Varner Eleanor M. Varner, 95, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2011. She and her twin brother, Edgar Meyer deceased were born in Wheeling Island, West Virginia on October 16th, 1915 to E. Wright Meyer and Eleanor Serrin Meyer. Throughout her life she had many stories to tell about her wonderful childhood living in the middle of the...

Joseph H Gilchrist

Joseph H Gilchrist

Mar 24, 2011

Joseph H. Gilchrist, 77 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. Born July 16, 1933 in South Akron to Laurence and Ruth Gilchrist, he was a long-time Cuyahoga Falls resident. Joe was a proud member of St. Mary's 1951 graduation class. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and attended Kent State University before joining The Goodyear Tire...

Richard Owen Moore

Richard Owen Moore

Mar 23, 2011

Richard "Dick" Moore Richard "Dick" Moore, former senior vice president of Akron General Medical Center and doting father of four daughters, died peacefully of cancer Wednesday evening, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. He was 66. A native of Racine, WI, Moore served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze...

Patrick A Alfieri

Patrick A Alfieri

Mar 20, 2011

Patrick Alfieri, age 19, was greeted in heaven on March 20, 2011 by his grandmother and grandfather Mary and Les Leventhal and his grandfather Ray Alfieri. Patrick was a friend to all and has left so many with an empty place in their hearts. Devastated by his absence are his mom and dad, Moira and Anthony Alfieri, his big sister,...

Peter A Zizes

Peter A Zizes

Mar 20, 2011

Peter A. Zizes, 86, died March 20, 2011. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, June 24, 1924 to Antonios and Irene Mavrikis Zizes, he was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident. He was a graduate of West Liberty State College, W. Va., with a B. A. degree in Mathematics, Kent State University with an M.A. in Physical Chemistry; Industrial Statistical Analysis- New York...

Freda M Simpson

Freda M Simpson

Mar 19, 2011

Freda M. Simpson Freda M. Simpson, died March 19, 2011. Born in Columbia, Pa., she was a longtime Akron resident. She was a member of New Covenant Community Church formerly Monroe Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school for many years, the Women's Auxiliary of Professional Engineers, and the Georgetown Chapter A.A.R.P. Preceded in death by her husband, David R....

Jean E Rawlinson Smith

Jean E Rawlinson Smith

Mar 17, 2011

Jean E. Rawlinson Smith passed away on March 17, 2011, in Casa Grande, Arizona, at the age of 87. Born on May 6th, 1923, in Barberton, Ohio, to Wm. Lewis Rawlinson and Goldie P. Gilgen, Jean grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. 'Pete' Smith, and her son, Howard R. 'Russ'...

Ernest Robert Daly

Ernest Robert Daly

Mar 17, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS -- E. Robert "Bob" Daly passed away on March 17, 2011. A life long resident of the area, Bob was born in Akron on January 24th 1932. He graduated from East High School and received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from the University of Akron. He was employed by the Akron Board of Education, first...

Lillian C Akins

Lillian C Akins

Mar 17, 2011

Lillian C. Akins, 87, died March 17, 2011, at Lakeside, Ohio. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 5th St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, with Pastor Keith Johnson officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., MONDAY from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Ruth Elizabeth Stano

Ruth Elizabeth Stano

Mar 15, 2011

Ruth Elizabeth ``Ruthie' Stano passed into the arms of her lord and savior on March 15, 2011 after a long struggle with kidney disease. She was born January 20, 1950 in Wadsworth, Ohio to parents, John, who preceded her in death, and Patricia Stano. She graduated from the University of Akron with a B.F.A. She leaves to mourn her death...

Mahadeo Chand M.D.

Mahadeo Chand M.D.

Apr 7, 2011

Dr. Mahadeo Chand of Medina, Ohio died Thursday morning, April 7, 2011. Born in Supaul, India, January 1, 1928, he dedicated his life and career to helping others. He was founder and director of Bihar Pathology and Research Laboratory and practiced pathology until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Chand held prestigious positions as Past District Governor of Rotary International District...

Flora L Falb

Flora L Falb

Apr 5, 2011

Flora L. Falb, 74, died April 5, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church and a medical assistant with Copley Medical Group for 11 years. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; brother, Jack Hughes; and nephew, Craig Hughes; she is survived by son, James; daughter, Cheryl Bartoe; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel...

Shirley Kellenbenz

Shirley Kellenbenz

Apr 3, 2011

Shirley Kellenbenz, 76, died April 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Jeff, she is survived by her daughters, Linda Mike Hale and Sandra Stephen Roszel; sons, Michael Susie and Robert Lois Kellenbenz; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market...

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler

Apr 3, 2011

Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler, who would have been 95 on May 23, died peacefully at home on Sunday April 3, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she gradated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in 1938, with a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1940 and from Western Reserve University with a M.A. in 1946. She started her teaching...

Helen Christensen Glaser

Helen Christensen Glaser

Apr 2, 2011

Helen Christensen Glaser died peacefully in her sleep April 2, 2011. Born in New Orleans in 1946, she married Elton Glaser, also of New Orleans, in 1968. They moved to Akron in 1972. Helen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Akron. A CPA, she worked for...

Marilyn May Aberth

Marilyn May Aberth

Apr 1, 2011

Marilyn May Christy Aberth, 92, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Merle and Helen Drummond Christy on March 12, 1919. She attended the University of Minnesota where she studied music and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She married Richard Aberth in 1944 and they were together for 46 years...

James D Reilly

James D Reilly

Mar 31, 2011

James D. Reilly, 85, died March 31, 2011. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he was the Foreign Export Credit Manager. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he was a volunteer at Akron General Medical Center for 21 years, an avid reader, and enjoyed being with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by...

Helen M Raccuia

Helen M Raccuia

Mar 31, 2011

Helen M. Raccuia, 88, passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life and was a member of Blessed Trinity Church, formerly St. Martha's. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents; two brothers; two sisters; survived by sons, Michael Karen of Bath Twp., Joseph Joan of Columbus; daughter, Marie Raccuia of Akron;...

Dorothy E Johnson

Dorothy E Johnson

Mar 30, 2011

Dorothy ``Betty' E. Johnson, 91, died on Wednesday, March, 30, 2011. A private burial service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. TODAY at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44313. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel

Margaret A Hooper

Margaret A Hooper

Mar 30, 2011

Margaret A. Hooper, 88, died March 30, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville, where she was a resident for the last 2-1/2 years. Service will be held 4 p.m. SUNDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY from...

Eleanor M Varner

Eleanor M Varner

Mar 29, 2011

Eleanor M. Varner Eleanor M. Varner, 95, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2011. She and her twin brother, Edgar Meyer deceased were born in Wheeling Island, West Virginia on October 16th, 1915 to E. Wright Meyer and Eleanor Serrin Meyer. Throughout her life she had many stories to tell about her wonderful childhood living in the middle of the...

Joseph H Gilchrist

Joseph H Gilchrist

Mar 24, 2011

Joseph H. Gilchrist, 77 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. Born July 16, 1933 in South Akron to Laurence and Ruth Gilchrist, he was a long-time Cuyahoga Falls resident. Joe was a proud member of St. Mary's 1951 graduation class. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and attended Kent State University before joining The Goodyear Tire...

Richard Owen Moore

Richard Owen Moore

Mar 23, 2011

Richard "Dick" Moore Richard "Dick" Moore, former senior vice president of Akron General Medical Center and doting father of four daughters, died peacefully of cancer Wednesday evening, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. He was 66. A native of Racine, WI, Moore served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze...

Patrick A Alfieri

Patrick A Alfieri

Mar 20, 2011

Patrick Alfieri, age 19, was greeted in heaven on March 20, 2011 by his grandmother and grandfather Mary and Les Leventhal and his grandfather Ray Alfieri. Patrick was a friend to all and has left so many with an empty place in their hearts. Devastated by his absence are his mom and dad, Moira and Anthony Alfieri, his big sister,...

Peter A Zizes

Peter A Zizes

Mar 20, 2011

Peter A. Zizes, 86, died March 20, 2011. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, June 24, 1924 to Antonios and Irene Mavrikis Zizes, he was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident. He was a graduate of West Liberty State College, W. Va., with a B. A. degree in Mathematics, Kent State University with an M.A. in Physical Chemistry; Industrial Statistical Analysis- New York...

Freda M Simpson

Freda M Simpson

Mar 19, 2011

Freda M. Simpson Freda M. Simpson, died March 19, 2011. Born in Columbia, Pa., she was a longtime Akron resident. She was a member of New Covenant Community Church formerly Monroe Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school for many years, the Women's Auxiliary of Professional Engineers, and the Georgetown Chapter A.A.R.P. Preceded in death by her husband, David R....

Jean E Rawlinson Smith

Jean E Rawlinson Smith

Mar 17, 2011

Jean E. Rawlinson Smith passed away on March 17, 2011, in Casa Grande, Arizona, at the age of 87. Born on May 6th, 1923, in Barberton, Ohio, to Wm. Lewis Rawlinson and Goldie P. Gilgen, Jean grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. 'Pete' Smith, and her son, Howard R. 'Russ'...

Ernest Robert Daly

Ernest Robert Daly

Mar 17, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS -- E. Robert "Bob" Daly passed away on March 17, 2011. A life long resident of the area, Bob was born in Akron on January 24th 1932. He graduated from East High School and received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from the University of Akron. He was employed by the Akron Board of Education, first...

Lillian C Akins

Lillian C Akins

Mar 17, 2011

Lillian C. Akins, 87, died March 17, 2011, at Lakeside, Ohio. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 5th St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, with Pastor Keith Johnson officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., MONDAY from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Ruth Elizabeth Stano

Ruth Elizabeth Stano

Mar 15, 2011

Ruth Elizabeth ``Ruthie' Stano passed into the arms of her lord and savior on March 15, 2011 after a long struggle with kidney disease. She was born January 20, 1950 in Wadsworth, Ohio to parents, John, who preceded her in death, and Patricia Stano. She graduated from the University of Akron with a B.F.A. She leaves to mourn her death...

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