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Dolores L Ferrick
Jan 24, 2011
Dolores L. ``Dee' Ferrick passed away January 24, 2011. Born in Stevensville, Michigan in 1930, Dee, as a small child was raised on her grand parent's farm. She loved animals all her life. She had her own pony and german shepherd dog. Her family moved to the adjoining town of beautiful St. Joe situated on Lake Michigan and its great...
Mitchell James Wellman
Jan 20, 2011
Mitchell James Wellman went home to be with his dad, Jim on Jan. 20, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Betty; siblings, Dana, David Deanna, Bob Donna Dech, Terri, Dan Kim, Jimmy Cherie, Jay, Tracy, Dean deceased Wellman; and many other relatives. He will be missed by all who loved him. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m....
Joseph F Cook
Jan 20, 2011
Joseph F. Cook, Jr., 54, died January 20, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a partner with Amer-Cunningham Co. LPA. A Past Master of Coventry-Akron Lodge #83, he was a member of Tadmor Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, Akron Rotary Club, Leadership Akron, and was a founding board member of Ballinger House Brain Injury Clubhouse. Preceded in death by...
Olive M Root
Jan 17, 2011
Olive M. Root, 98, passed away peacefully January 17, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Emerson in 1966, she is survived by daughter, Patricia Richard Wallis of Mogadore; sons, David Shirley Root of Akron, Paul Bergitta Root of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd...
James R Long
Jan 16, 2011
James R. Long, 61, died Jan. 16, 2011. Preceded in death by father, John R. Long; Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Nathan and Myra; grandson, Jamie; mother, Fern Long; brother, Dave Carolyn Long; and nephew, Brent. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Dale R. Turner...
Mildred Zreny
Jan 16, 2011
Mildred ``Millie' Zreny, 96, died Jan. 16, 2011. Born in Fairmont, W.Va., May 31, 1914, she was a life resident of Akron, and was a member of Lakeside Christian Church. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Rice Oil/Rodney Fleming Co. for many years. Preceded in death by brother, Rudolph Zreny of Akron and sister, Evelyn Tomek of...
Darla J Peabody
Jan 14, 2011
Darla J. Peabody nee Rusk, 55, died January 14, 2011. Born in Cochocton, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and was employed at GOJO as an accountant for the last 21 years. Preceded in death by her father, Charles; survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Darline Rusk of Deerfield; sisters, Gail Matt Louis of Warren, Paula...
Rosemarie Kearnes
Jan 13, 2011
Rosemarie Kearnes, 71, died January 13, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Kearnes, she is survived by her sons, Paul Kearnes and Thad Belinda Kearnes; daughter, Mary Legg; and eight grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. TUESDAY at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave. Interment 1:30 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve...
Viola M Englert
Jan 13, 2011
Viola M. Englert, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Jan. 13, 2011 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and served as a nurse in the U.S. Army. Her employment included private duty nursing, part time work at Our Lady of The Elms...
Marjorie Decia Addicott
Jan 10, 2011
Marjorie Decia Ewer Addicott, 82, passed away on January 10th after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 1, 1928 in Northampton, England, Marjorie was a resident of N. Canton, Ohio for 39 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Arthur Ewer; daughter, Louise Addicott; granddaughter, Georgina Joshi; siblings, Maurice, Charlie, Freda, Florence and Lillian; she...
Robert Swartz Smetts
Jan 10, 2011
Robert Swartz Smetts died on January 10, 2011. Born to Ralph George and Grace Murdoch Smetts in Akron on June 12, 1931, ``Bob' was raised in the Ellet area and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area throughout his life. He graduated from Hower Vocational High School with metal working skills that he used to help build the trim...
Virginia R Stewart
Jan 9, 2011
Virginia R. Stewart passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, following a sudden illness. She was 87. Born Aug. 22, 1923, Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family, especially her six great-grandchildren. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the North Coast WAVES, Unit 21....
David E Lee
Jan 8, 2011
David E. Lee, 78, went home to be with the Lord January 8, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a member of the Copley Baptist Temple and had been employed at the Portage Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Suzanne Don Smith, Debbie Bailey and Diane Brian Cross; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kraus. Services...
Don Allen Breed
Jan 7, 2011
He was born in Canton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron/Stow area. Don was employed by O'Neil's Department Store and was a sales rep for the Levi Strauss, Co. He was a member of Brunswick U.M.C. and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Edelia Breed; and brother, David. He...
Debbie Karimian
Jan 7, 2011
Debby Karimian passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Debby was born on December 10th, 1950 in Massillon Ohio and was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1968 and received her RN from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Her first RN post was on 4South...
Harold F Imhoff
Jan 7, 2011
Harold F. Imhoff, 87, passed away January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, he had retired from Brinks, Inc. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Teri Imhoff and Denny Vicki Imhoff; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Justin and Wendy; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Brooke and Robbie;...
Evelyn R Ling
Jan 7, 2011
Evelyn R. Ling, 79, died January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a member of the High Street Christian Church, Gamma Beta Sorority, and the Church and Synagogue Library Association. Evelyn built the H.A. Valentine Library program at High Street into an award winning national church library model. She served as a librarian for over 35 years at High...
Joseph M Esber
Jan 5, 2011
Joseph M. Esber, 84, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Medina. Joseph retired in 1999 from a long career as a Real Estate Broker and he served in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte; sons, Donald Linda,...
Michael C. O'Neill
Jan 4, 2011
Michael C. O'Neill, 51, died January 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Jeanne, he is survived by brother, Daniel L.; sisters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey, and Tricia Ray McPhilliamy; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market Street, Akron...
Louise Marie Ruyten
Jan 3, 2011
Louise Marie Altwegg Ruyten, 80, died January 3, 2011. Louise was born on January 24, 1930 to Marie and Albert Altwegg of Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a native of Brimfield, Ohio, living many years in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Her husband, William Harrison Digby, preceded her in death. After marrying Harry Ruyten of Twinsburg, Ohio, Louise moved to Myrtle Beach, South...
Dolores L Ferrick
Jan 24, 2011
Dolores L. ``Dee' Ferrick passed away January 24, 2011. Born in Stevensville, Michigan in 1930, Dee, as a small child was raised on her grand parent's farm. She loved animals all her life. She had her own pony and german shepherd dog. Her family moved to the adjoining town of beautiful St. Joe situated on Lake Michigan and its great...
Mitchell James Wellman
Jan 20, 2011
Mitchell James Wellman went home to be with his dad, Jim on Jan. 20, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Betty; siblings, Dana, David Deanna, Bob Donna Dech, Terri, Dan Kim, Jimmy Cherie, Jay, Tracy, Dean deceased Wellman; and many other relatives. He will be missed by all who loved him. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m....
Joseph F Cook
Jan 20, 2011
Joseph F. Cook, Jr., 54, died January 20, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a partner with Amer-Cunningham Co. LPA. A Past Master of Coventry-Akron Lodge #83, he was a member of Tadmor Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, Akron Rotary Club, Leadership Akron, and was a founding board member of Ballinger House Brain Injury Clubhouse. Preceded in death by...
Olive M Root
Jan 17, 2011
Olive M. Root, 98, passed away peacefully January 17, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Emerson in 1966, she is survived by daughter, Patricia Richard Wallis of Mogadore; sons, David Shirley Root of Akron, Paul Bergitta Root of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd...
James R Long
Jan 16, 2011
James R. Long, 61, died Jan. 16, 2011. Preceded in death by father, John R. Long; Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Nathan and Myra; grandson, Jamie; mother, Fern Long; brother, Dave Carolyn Long; and nephew, Brent. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Dale R. Turner...
Mildred Zreny
Jan 16, 2011
Mildred ``Millie' Zreny, 96, died Jan. 16, 2011. Born in Fairmont, W.Va., May 31, 1914, she was a life resident of Akron, and was a member of Lakeside Christian Church. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Rice Oil/Rodney Fleming Co. for many years. Preceded in death by brother, Rudolph Zreny of Akron and sister, Evelyn Tomek of...
Darla J Peabody
Jan 14, 2011
Darla J. Peabody nee Rusk, 55, died January 14, 2011. Born in Cochocton, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and was employed at GOJO as an accountant for the last 21 years. Preceded in death by her father, Charles; survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Darline Rusk of Deerfield; sisters, Gail Matt Louis of Warren, Paula...
Rosemarie Kearnes
Jan 13, 2011
Rosemarie Kearnes, 71, died January 13, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Kearnes, she is survived by her sons, Paul Kearnes and Thad Belinda Kearnes; daughter, Mary Legg; and eight grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. TUESDAY at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave. Interment 1:30 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve...
Viola M Englert
Jan 13, 2011
Viola M. Englert, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Jan. 13, 2011 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and served as a nurse in the U.S. Army. Her employment included private duty nursing, part time work at Our Lady of The Elms...
Marjorie Decia Addicott
Jan 10, 2011
Marjorie Decia Ewer Addicott, 82, passed away on January 10th after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 1, 1928 in Northampton, England, Marjorie was a resident of N. Canton, Ohio for 39 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Arthur Ewer; daughter, Louise Addicott; granddaughter, Georgina Joshi; siblings, Maurice, Charlie, Freda, Florence and Lillian; she...
Robert Swartz Smetts
Jan 10, 2011
Robert Swartz Smetts died on January 10, 2011. Born to Ralph George and Grace Murdoch Smetts in Akron on June 12, 1931, ``Bob' was raised in the Ellet area and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area throughout his life. He graduated from Hower Vocational High School with metal working skills that he used to help build the trim...
Virginia R Stewart
Jan 9, 2011
Virginia R. Stewart passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, following a sudden illness. She was 87. Born Aug. 22, 1923, Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family, especially her six great-grandchildren. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the North Coast WAVES, Unit 21....
David E Lee
Jan 8, 2011
David E. Lee, 78, went home to be with the Lord January 8, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a member of the Copley Baptist Temple and had been employed at the Portage Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Suzanne Don Smith, Debbie Bailey and Diane Brian Cross; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kraus. Services...
Don Allen Breed
Jan 7, 2011
He was born in Canton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron/Stow area. Don was employed by O'Neil's Department Store and was a sales rep for the Levi Strauss, Co. He was a member of Brunswick U.M.C. and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Edelia Breed; and brother, David. He...
Debbie Karimian
Jan 7, 2011
Debby Karimian passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Debby was born on December 10th, 1950 in Massillon Ohio and was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1968 and received her RN from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Her first RN post was on 4South...
Harold F Imhoff
Jan 7, 2011
Harold F. Imhoff, 87, passed away January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, he had retired from Brinks, Inc. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Teri Imhoff and Denny Vicki Imhoff; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Justin and Wendy; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Brooke and Robbie;...
Evelyn R Ling
Jan 7, 2011
Evelyn R. Ling, 79, died January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a member of the High Street Christian Church, Gamma Beta Sorority, and the Church and Synagogue Library Association. Evelyn built the H.A. Valentine Library program at High Street into an award winning national church library model. She served as a librarian for over 35 years at High...
Joseph M Esber
Jan 5, 2011
Joseph M. Esber, 84, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Medina. Joseph retired in 1999 from a long career as a Real Estate Broker and he served in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte; sons, Donald Linda,...
Michael C. O'Neill
Jan 4, 2011
Michael C. O'Neill, 51, died January 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Jeanne, he is survived by brother, Daniel L.; sisters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey, and Tricia Ray McPhilliamy; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market Street, Akron...
Louise Marie Ruyten
Jan 3, 2011
Louise Marie Altwegg Ruyten, 80, died January 3, 2011. Louise was born on January 24, 1930 to Marie and Albert Altwegg of Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a native of Brimfield, Ohio, living many years in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Her husband, William Harrison Digby, preceded her in death. After marrying Harry Ruyten of Twinsburg, Ohio, Louise moved to Myrtle Beach, South...
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