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Evan B Brewster
Nov 4, 2009
Evan B. Brewster, Jr., 80, passed away November 4, 2009. Services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron with Rev. Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu...
Richard Murray Stewart
Nov 3, 2009
Richard Murray Stewart Richard Murray Stewart died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann and loving family, daughter Carnen Stewart Girves; son and daughter in law, Ken and Lori Stewart; granddaughters, Lindsey, Hailey and Carley Stewart; grandsons Parry and Justin Girves; great grandson, Gus;...
Kemp Spaethe
Oct 31, 2009
Kemp Spaethe died on October 31st, 2009 in a motorcycle accident at age 51. Kemp attended Northampton Grade school and Woodridge High school from where he kept his many, many friendships to this day. He was given the gift of dexterity which led him to attending electronics school; which then gave him the opportunity to develop his own business, "Kemp's...
Mary Wise
Oct 29, 2009
Mary Wise, 98, passed away peacefully, October 29, 2009 at the Inn at Medina. Born in Heilwood, Pennsylvania to the late Martin and Anna Holly, she was a resident of Akron for most of her life and retired from Goodyear where she worked as a secretary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest and son, Philip. She is...
Helen E Corbissero
Oct 27, 2009
Helen E. Corbissero, 70, passed away October 27, 2009 at her residence. Born in Akron, she lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow most of her life. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Class of 1957 and Kent State with a B.S. in Education in 1961 where she was a member of Alpha Xi Sorority. She started her...
Sidney N Grebelsky
Oct 26, 2009
Sidney N. Grebelsky, 87, died Oct. 26, 2009. A lifetime resident of Akron, Sid graduated from West High School where he excelled in tennis. A U. S. Navy veteran, he was an avid sportsman, enjoyed bowling and golf and was the owner of Sid's Tire Service. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; daughters, Gail Grebelsky and Lynn Coben; and grandson,...
Lois Way Eddey
Oct 26, 2009
Lois Way Eddey, 86, died October 26, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she taught first grade in the Akron Public Schools. Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron where she enjoyed her Bible Study and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Everett; she is survived by daughters, Jean Page Mader and Laura Bettinger; grandchildren, Charles...
Dorothy A Young
Oct 26, 2009
Dorothy A. Young, 104, passed away peacefully October 26, 2009. Born in Meadville, Pa., she lived in Akron all of her life. She worked in the business office at Ohio Bell for 43 years retiring in 1966. Dorothy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was active in many organizations including AARP, Eastern Star, Telephone Pioneers and St....
David J Smith
Oct 25, 2009
David J. Smith, 76, passed away peacefully October 25, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from B.F. Goodrich. David was a well known jazz musician that played in several local bands. He was a member of Bath Church UCC, Men's Garden Club and...
Katherine Lucille Clowers
Oct 23, 2009
Katherine Lucille Clowers, 92, died October 23, 2009. Born in Alton, Ill., she was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and it's XYZ fellowship, AARP, Cuyahoga Falls Travel Club and the Alumni Association of St. John's in Springfield, Ill. She retired as a registered nurse from Cuyahoga...
John E Dillen
Oct 23, 2009
John E. Dillen, 65, died unexpectedly October 23, 2009. His life revolved around his love of stock car racing. Preceded in death by parents, Ellis and Dorothy Dillen and mother-in-law, Betty McKinney; he is survived by wife, Tracy; children, Jennifer Ed Dickens, Michael and Susan Dillen; grandchildren, Bryce Jonathon and Grace Ann Dickens; father-in-law, Jim McKinney; and all of his...
Henry Mark Hanna
Oct 22, 2009
Henry Mark Hanna, 52, passed away unexpectedly October. 22, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Hanna, he is survived by his mother, Mary N. Hanna; son, Matthew Matt Hanna of Akron; daughter, Nicole Hanna of Green; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Jeffrey Lindsay and nephew, Jonathan Lindsay, all of Green. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday...
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine, 87, passed away quietly on 10/22/09. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mathias Leidel and Eva Bauer Leidel; her husband, James Michael Volkwine; her brothers, William, Fritz, Robert; and sister, Eva. She is survived by her son, Michael Carl Volkwine 'Wally'; sister-in-law, Shirley; nieces and nephews; as well as a great-niece, Lauren Leidel. She...
Betty Mae Sawyer
Oct 21, 2009
Betty Mae Sawyer, 87, loving wife and mother, died peacefully October 21, 2009 at the Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, they moved to Florida after Ed's retirement where they continued to enjoy their love of golf. They moved to Akron eight years ago, eventually settling in at Sumner on Ridgewood where they made many...
Bonnie B Frye
Oct 19, 2009
Bonnie B. Frye, a longtime Copley resident, passed peacefully Monday, Oct. 19 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie is together again with her late husband Bill Frye, who passed away in April. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Purdue University and The University of Akron. She worked as a social worker and teacher. She helped countless children at St. Martha's...
Leona V Betts
Oct 18, 2009
Leona V. Betts, 97, died October 18, 2009. Born in Lewisville, Ohio, she was a longtime resident of Copley. She was a homemaker and member of the Copley Senior Citizens and the Montrose Zion United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Guy in 1973; she is survived by her daughters, Janice Jim Brock, Karen Dennis Richards and Debra...
Amy C. Gifford
Oct 18, 2009
Amy C. Gifford of Stow, died on Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was 49. Amy is survived by brother, David A. Gifford nephew Matthew of Southbury, Conn.; sister, Janet E. Lineberger nee Gifford nephew, Daniel and niece, Michelle of Ambler, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Robert N. Brey nephew, William and niece, Lauren of Grayslake, Ill. Amy was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth E. Peabody
Oct 17, 2009
Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Peabody, 93, died October 17, 2009. Born in Rutherford, N.J., she was an Akron area resident for over sixty years. Betty was very proud to have served as a WAC during World War II. An active community volunteer, she served with Stan Hywet Hall, Hale Farm and Village, the Akron Canton Food Bank and the Salvation Army....
Robert C Munro
Oct 14, 2009
Robert C. Munro, of Bath, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in Wells, Maine on March 19, 1941, Bob was employed by Chrysler Corporation for thirty years and attended Hammell Business School. Preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Mac Munro; sisters, Barbara Brinkman, Della Hooke and brother, Charlie Milinski; he is survived by his brothers, Frank...
R Todd Burns
Oct 13, 2009
R. Todd Burns, 48, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Albany, N.Y., he moved to Copley in 1966 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1984. A graduate of Copley High School and the College of Wooster, he was employed for 18 years with Fuji Film. His life centered around family and church. He was a vital member of St. Paul's...
Evan B Brewster
Nov 4, 2009
Evan B. Brewster, Jr., 80, passed away November 4, 2009. Services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron with Rev. Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu...
Richard Murray Stewart
Nov 3, 2009
Richard Murray Stewart Richard Murray Stewart died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann and loving family, daughter Carnen Stewart Girves; son and daughter in law, Ken and Lori Stewart; granddaughters, Lindsey, Hailey and Carley Stewart; grandsons Parry and Justin Girves; great grandson, Gus;...
Kemp Spaethe
Oct 31, 2009
Kemp Spaethe died on October 31st, 2009 in a motorcycle accident at age 51. Kemp attended Northampton Grade school and Woodridge High school from where he kept his many, many friendships to this day. He was given the gift of dexterity which led him to attending electronics school; which then gave him the opportunity to develop his own business, "Kemp's...
Mary Wise
Oct 29, 2009
Mary Wise, 98, passed away peacefully, October 29, 2009 at the Inn at Medina. Born in Heilwood, Pennsylvania to the late Martin and Anna Holly, she was a resident of Akron for most of her life and retired from Goodyear where she worked as a secretary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest and son, Philip. She is...
Helen E Corbissero
Oct 27, 2009
Helen E. Corbissero, 70, passed away October 27, 2009 at her residence. Born in Akron, she lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow most of her life. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Class of 1957 and Kent State with a B.S. in Education in 1961 where she was a member of Alpha Xi Sorority. She started her...
Sidney N Grebelsky
Oct 26, 2009
Sidney N. Grebelsky, 87, died Oct. 26, 2009. A lifetime resident of Akron, Sid graduated from West High School where he excelled in tennis. A U. S. Navy veteran, he was an avid sportsman, enjoyed bowling and golf and was the owner of Sid's Tire Service. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; daughters, Gail Grebelsky and Lynn Coben; and grandson,...
Lois Way Eddey
Oct 26, 2009
Lois Way Eddey, 86, died October 26, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she taught first grade in the Akron Public Schools. Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron where she enjoyed her Bible Study and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Everett; she is survived by daughters, Jean Page Mader and Laura Bettinger; grandchildren, Charles...
Dorothy A Young
Oct 26, 2009
Dorothy A. Young, 104, passed away peacefully October 26, 2009. Born in Meadville, Pa., she lived in Akron all of her life. She worked in the business office at Ohio Bell for 43 years retiring in 1966. Dorothy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was active in many organizations including AARP, Eastern Star, Telephone Pioneers and St....
David J Smith
Oct 25, 2009
David J. Smith, 76, passed away peacefully October 25, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from B.F. Goodrich. David was a well known jazz musician that played in several local bands. He was a member of Bath Church UCC, Men's Garden Club and...
Katherine Lucille Clowers
Oct 23, 2009
Katherine Lucille Clowers, 92, died October 23, 2009. Born in Alton, Ill., she was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and it's XYZ fellowship, AARP, Cuyahoga Falls Travel Club and the Alumni Association of St. John's in Springfield, Ill. She retired as a registered nurse from Cuyahoga...
John E Dillen
Oct 23, 2009
John E. Dillen, 65, died unexpectedly October 23, 2009. His life revolved around his love of stock car racing. Preceded in death by parents, Ellis and Dorothy Dillen and mother-in-law, Betty McKinney; he is survived by wife, Tracy; children, Jennifer Ed Dickens, Michael and Susan Dillen; grandchildren, Bryce Jonathon and Grace Ann Dickens; father-in-law, Jim McKinney; and all of his...
Henry Mark Hanna
Oct 22, 2009
Henry Mark Hanna, 52, passed away unexpectedly October. 22, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Hanna, he is survived by his mother, Mary N. Hanna; son, Matthew Matt Hanna of Akron; daughter, Nicole Hanna of Green; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Jeffrey Lindsay and nephew, Jonathan Lindsay, all of Green. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday...
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine, 87, passed away quietly on 10/22/09. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mathias Leidel and Eva Bauer Leidel; her husband, James Michael Volkwine; her brothers, William, Fritz, Robert; and sister, Eva. She is survived by her son, Michael Carl Volkwine 'Wally'; sister-in-law, Shirley; nieces and nephews; as well as a great-niece, Lauren Leidel. She...
Betty Mae Sawyer
Oct 21, 2009
Betty Mae Sawyer, 87, loving wife and mother, died peacefully October 21, 2009 at the Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, they moved to Florida after Ed's retirement where they continued to enjoy their love of golf. They moved to Akron eight years ago, eventually settling in at Sumner on Ridgewood where they made many...
Bonnie B Frye
Oct 19, 2009
Bonnie B. Frye, a longtime Copley resident, passed peacefully Monday, Oct. 19 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie is together again with her late husband Bill Frye, who passed away in April. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Purdue University and The University of Akron. She worked as a social worker and teacher. She helped countless children at St. Martha's...
Leona V Betts
Oct 18, 2009
Leona V. Betts, 97, died October 18, 2009. Born in Lewisville, Ohio, she was a longtime resident of Copley. She was a homemaker and member of the Copley Senior Citizens and the Montrose Zion United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Guy in 1973; she is survived by her daughters, Janice Jim Brock, Karen Dennis Richards and Debra...
Amy C. Gifford
Oct 18, 2009
Amy C. Gifford of Stow, died on Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was 49. Amy is survived by brother, David A. Gifford nephew Matthew of Southbury, Conn.; sister, Janet E. Lineberger nee Gifford nephew, Daniel and niece, Michelle of Ambler, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Robert N. Brey nephew, William and niece, Lauren of Grayslake, Ill. Amy was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth E. Peabody
Oct 17, 2009
Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Peabody, 93, died October 17, 2009. Born in Rutherford, N.J., she was an Akron area resident for over sixty years. Betty was very proud to have served as a WAC during World War II. An active community volunteer, she served with Stan Hywet Hall, Hale Farm and Village, the Akron Canton Food Bank and the Salvation Army....
Robert C Munro
Oct 14, 2009
Robert C. Munro, of Bath, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in Wells, Maine on March 19, 1941, Bob was employed by Chrysler Corporation for thirty years and attended Hammell Business School. Preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Mac Munro; sisters, Barbara Brinkman, Della Hooke and brother, Charlie Milinski; he is survived by his brothers, Frank...
R Todd Burns
Oct 13, 2009
R. Todd Burns, 48, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Albany, N.Y., he moved to Copley in 1966 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1984. A graduate of Copley High School and the College of Wooster, he was employed for 18 years with Fuji Film. His life centered around family and church. He was a vital member of St. Paul's...
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