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Jacqueline Ann Grinstead
Jul 21, 2009
Jacqueline A. Grinstead Jacqueline A. Grinstead, 75, died July 21, 2009. She was a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington School of Business where she was involved with the Union Board. Jackie was an active member of High Street Christian Church and was involved with Welcome Wagon and Good Neighbors. Preceded in death by husband, Dean A., she is survived by...
Wanda M Webb
Jul 21, 2009
Wanda M. Webb Wanda M. Webb, 90, died July 21, 2009. Born in Akron, she was employed at Polsky"s Dept. Store. Preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, she is survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Barbara Daniel Robert, II Jones and Robbie Bill Oros; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Benton. Services will be held 10 a.m....
Vaughn Lee Duncan
Jul 21, 2009
Vaughn Lee Duncan Vaughn Lee Duncan passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born in Akron on April 2, 1932 to Ocie Wyer Duncan and William N. Duncan. A life long resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, she spent the last 25 years living at a Hope Home in Tallmadge, Ohio. Vaughn attended the...
Samay Rassavong
Jul 19, 2009
Samay Rassavong Samay Rassavong, 63, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bouakham; son, John Tysa; daughters, Manivorn Vongsaphay and Manivanh Moore; son, Vien Rassavong; brothers, Khen Ratsavong, Airdara Ratsavong, Souk Ratsavong; and other family members, Bounkham Sphamixay, Thongma Rassavong, Khamthan Rassavong and Moui Rassavong. Friends may call 4 to...
Irene B Lamson
Jul 16, 2009
Irene B. Lamson Irene B. Lamson, 91, born December 21, 1917 in Everett, Ohio, passed away July 16, 2009. She retired from the Brecksville V.A. Hospital, was a member of Northampton United Methodist Church, and past matron of Ellsworth Chapter #247 O.E.S. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence; parents, Olin Dean and Bessie Carter; granddaughter, Lori Jo Schoonover;...
Steve Alchier
Jul 15, 2009
Steve Alchier Steve Alchier, 89, died July 15, 2009. Born in Groton, Conn., he lived in the Akron area since 1949. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force in Germany. He was a charter member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. Steve was an area Water Well Driller for over...
Ethel Irene Rule
Jul 11, 2009
Ethel Rule Ethel Rule went Home to be with her Saviour on July 11, 2009. She was 96. For many years she and her husband Donald invited neighbors to their home in Cuyahoga Falls for a Hobby Class, where the children painted plaster molds and heard the good news that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" 1...
Diane Lee Schaub
Jul 11, 2009
Diane Lee Schaub, 73, died at home surrounded by her loving family July 11, 2009. Born in Wheeling, W. Virginia, she graduated from Triadelphia High School where she was the 1954 homecoming queen. Diane worked under the tutelage of her father, Charles Rahr, for several years at the Wheeling News Registery as a journalist. She married Robert G. Schaub in...
Grace C Parker
Jul 9, 2009
Grace C. Parker It is said God only takes the best. On July 9, 2009 He did just that. Our wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, teacher and friend, Grace C. Parker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Grace worked very hard all of her life. She was the owner of "Grace"s Place" where she taught...
Thomas Tommy Griebel
Jul 5, 2009
Thomas "Tommy" Griebel, 48, passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in Copley. Tommy was the Vice President of Duer Construction and the President of Mason Contractors Association NEO. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin; he is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Kathy; mother, Agatha Griebel; brother, Larry...
Letitia R Holden
Jul 4, 2009
Letitia "Letty" R. Holden Letitia "Letty" R. Holden, 81, passed away July 4, 2009. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Old Trail School and Dennison University. Letty was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron, Akron Garden Club, Diggers and Weeders, Western Reserve Academy Mom"s Club, Junior League of...
Harold Lewis Shambo
Jul 2, 2009
Harold L. Shambo Harold L. Shambo, 83, died July 2, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and member of the Gospel Crusaders Church. Active in numerous Masonic organizations, he was a member and past master of Akron Lodge # 83 F&AM. Preceded in death by his sons, Jim and John; brother, Carl;...
Linda B Kersker
Jul 2, 2009
Linda B. Kersker, 61, died suddenly Thursday, July 2, 2009 from an acute dissection of the ascending aorta. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 21, 1947 and has lived in Akron most of her life where she leaves a legacy of passion, verve and whimsy in everything she did. Linda graduated from Denison University and the University of...
Lucille Beane
Jul 1, 2009
Lucille Beane Robinson Lucille Beane Robinson passed away July 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Glen G. Beane; daughter, Cassandra Sandy Deskovich John; and son, Frank Beane. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sharon of Tallmadge, Gerry of Lancaster, Pa.; step son, Larry of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Irene...
Pauline H Thornton
Jul 1, 2009
Pauline H. Thornton, 86, died July 1, 2009. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Pauline was a homemaker and talented seamstress having made all of her own clothing. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Goldie Skeen and brother, Paul Skeen; she is survived by her husband, Tom of New Franklin;...
Robert G Manning
Jun 30, 2009
Robert G. Bob Manning Robert Bob G. Manning, 86, of Orange City, Fla., passed away June 30 at the Halifax Health Hospice of the West Volusia Care Center in Orange City following a recent illness. Bob was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was born November 15, 1922 to William and Pansie Manning. He graduated from North...
Angela Christine Duplaga
Jun 29, 2009
Angela Christine DuPlaga nee Dent Angela Christine DuPlaga, 39, went home to be with Jesus on June 29th, 2009. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1989, and was a devoted wife and loving mother. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Lee Dent Jr.; grandparents, Mary and Julian Cummins; uncle, Jerry Cummins; aunt and uncle, Josephine and...
Glen O Njus
Jun 29, 2009
Glen O. Njus Glen O. Njus, 56, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2009. Glen was a professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Emily Mike and Kelsey; sister, Lois Ingles; nephew, Michael; nieces, Porsha and Wendy; and his faithful dog, Bella. Friends may call 5 to...
Royal Manville Douglass
Jun 28, 2009
Royal Manville Douglass, Jr. Royal Manville Douglass, Jr., 83, son of Royal and Ruby Artman Douglass, died June 28, 2009 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, Lebanon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid Douglass of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Andrew Shuirr of Springfield, Ohio, Susan Dan Rouster of Cincinnati, Ohio and Martha Daryl Schulz of Elk City, Kan.; seven...
Mary H Siess
Jun 28, 2009
Mary H. Siess Mary H. Siess, 90, died June 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and the Junior League of Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund G. Siess, Jr., she is survived by children, Ned Siess, Debbie Puglisi, Diane Siess, Wendy Spencer, Richard Siess, and Kim Barth; grandchildren, Geoff...
Jacqueline Ann Grinstead
Jul 21, 2009
Jacqueline A. Grinstead Jacqueline A. Grinstead, 75, died July 21, 2009. She was a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington School of Business where she was involved with the Union Board. Jackie was an active member of High Street Christian Church and was involved with Welcome Wagon and Good Neighbors. Preceded in death by husband, Dean A., she is survived by...
Wanda M Webb
Jul 21, 2009
Wanda M. Webb Wanda M. Webb, 90, died July 21, 2009. Born in Akron, she was employed at Polsky"s Dept. Store. Preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, she is survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Barbara Daniel Robert, II Jones and Robbie Bill Oros; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Benton. Services will be held 10 a.m....
Vaughn Lee Duncan
Jul 21, 2009
Vaughn Lee Duncan Vaughn Lee Duncan passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born in Akron on April 2, 1932 to Ocie Wyer Duncan and William N. Duncan. A life long resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, she spent the last 25 years living at a Hope Home in Tallmadge, Ohio. Vaughn attended the...
Samay Rassavong
Jul 19, 2009
Samay Rassavong Samay Rassavong, 63, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bouakham; son, John Tysa; daughters, Manivorn Vongsaphay and Manivanh Moore; son, Vien Rassavong; brothers, Khen Ratsavong, Airdara Ratsavong, Souk Ratsavong; and other family members, Bounkham Sphamixay, Thongma Rassavong, Khamthan Rassavong and Moui Rassavong. Friends may call 4 to...
Irene B Lamson
Jul 16, 2009
Irene B. Lamson Irene B. Lamson, 91, born December 21, 1917 in Everett, Ohio, passed away July 16, 2009. She retired from the Brecksville V.A. Hospital, was a member of Northampton United Methodist Church, and past matron of Ellsworth Chapter #247 O.E.S. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence; parents, Olin Dean and Bessie Carter; granddaughter, Lori Jo Schoonover;...
Steve Alchier
Jul 15, 2009
Steve Alchier Steve Alchier, 89, died July 15, 2009. Born in Groton, Conn., he lived in the Akron area since 1949. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force in Germany. He was a charter member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. Steve was an area Water Well Driller for over...
Ethel Irene Rule
Jul 11, 2009
Ethel Rule Ethel Rule went Home to be with her Saviour on July 11, 2009. She was 96. For many years she and her husband Donald invited neighbors to their home in Cuyahoga Falls for a Hobby Class, where the children painted plaster molds and heard the good news that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" 1...
Diane Lee Schaub
Jul 11, 2009
Diane Lee Schaub, 73, died at home surrounded by her loving family July 11, 2009. Born in Wheeling, W. Virginia, she graduated from Triadelphia High School where she was the 1954 homecoming queen. Diane worked under the tutelage of her father, Charles Rahr, for several years at the Wheeling News Registery as a journalist. She married Robert G. Schaub in...
Grace C Parker
Jul 9, 2009
Grace C. Parker It is said God only takes the best. On July 9, 2009 He did just that. Our wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, teacher and friend, Grace C. Parker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Grace worked very hard all of her life. She was the owner of "Grace"s Place" where she taught...
Thomas Tommy Griebel
Jul 5, 2009
Thomas "Tommy" Griebel, 48, passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in Copley. Tommy was the Vice President of Duer Construction and the President of Mason Contractors Association NEO. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin; he is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Kathy; mother, Agatha Griebel; brother, Larry...
Letitia R Holden
Jul 4, 2009
Letitia "Letty" R. Holden Letitia "Letty" R. Holden, 81, passed away July 4, 2009. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Old Trail School and Dennison University. Letty was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron, Akron Garden Club, Diggers and Weeders, Western Reserve Academy Mom"s Club, Junior League of...
Harold Lewis Shambo
Jul 2, 2009
Harold L. Shambo Harold L. Shambo, 83, died July 2, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and member of the Gospel Crusaders Church. Active in numerous Masonic organizations, he was a member and past master of Akron Lodge # 83 F&AM. Preceded in death by his sons, Jim and John; brother, Carl;...
Linda B Kersker
Jul 2, 2009
Linda B. Kersker, 61, died suddenly Thursday, July 2, 2009 from an acute dissection of the ascending aorta. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 21, 1947 and has lived in Akron most of her life where she leaves a legacy of passion, verve and whimsy in everything she did. Linda graduated from Denison University and the University of...
Lucille Beane
Jul 1, 2009
Lucille Beane Robinson Lucille Beane Robinson passed away July 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Glen G. Beane; daughter, Cassandra Sandy Deskovich John; and son, Frank Beane. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sharon of Tallmadge, Gerry of Lancaster, Pa.; step son, Larry of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Irene...
Pauline H Thornton
Jul 1, 2009
Pauline H. Thornton, 86, died July 1, 2009. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Pauline was a homemaker and talented seamstress having made all of her own clothing. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Goldie Skeen and brother, Paul Skeen; she is survived by her husband, Tom of New Franklin;...
Robert G Manning
Jun 30, 2009
Robert G. Bob Manning Robert Bob G. Manning, 86, of Orange City, Fla., passed away June 30 at the Halifax Health Hospice of the West Volusia Care Center in Orange City following a recent illness. Bob was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was born November 15, 1922 to William and Pansie Manning. He graduated from North...
Angela Christine Duplaga
Jun 29, 2009
Angela Christine DuPlaga nee Dent Angela Christine DuPlaga, 39, went home to be with Jesus on June 29th, 2009. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1989, and was a devoted wife and loving mother. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Lee Dent Jr.; grandparents, Mary and Julian Cummins; uncle, Jerry Cummins; aunt and uncle, Josephine and...
Glen O Njus
Jun 29, 2009
Glen O. Njus Glen O. Njus, 56, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2009. Glen was a professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Emily Mike and Kelsey; sister, Lois Ingles; nephew, Michael; nieces, Porsha and Wendy; and his faithful dog, Bella. Friends may call 5 to...
Royal Manville Douglass
Jun 28, 2009
Royal Manville Douglass, Jr. Royal Manville Douglass, Jr., 83, son of Royal and Ruby Artman Douglass, died June 28, 2009 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, Lebanon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid Douglass of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Andrew Shuirr of Springfield, Ohio, Susan Dan Rouster of Cincinnati, Ohio and Martha Daryl Schulz of Elk City, Kan.; seven...
Mary H Siess
Jun 28, 2009
Mary H. Siess Mary H. Siess, 90, died June 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and the Junior League of Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund G. Siess, Jr., she is survived by children, Ned Siess, Debbie Puglisi, Diane Siess, Wendy Spencer, Richard Siess, and Kim Barth; grandchildren, Geoff...
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