Obituaries
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Ruth Gainer Salisbury
Feb 6, 2009
Ruth Gainer Salisbury Ruth Gainer Salisbury, 89, died February 6, 2009 in Burton, Ohio. Born June 1, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to Dee and Esta Gainer, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Salisbury; sister, Helen Louise Baker;...
Jerry Healey
Feb 3, 2009
Jerry Healey Jerry Healey, longtime announcer in the Akron area, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1932, Healey began his career in Philadelphia when a scout came to his elementary school classroom and auditioned youngsters for a children's serial radio show, "The Magic Lady". All the boys in the...
Mildred C. Taylor
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred C. Taylor Mildred C. Taylor, 97, died Feb. 2, 2009. Mildred was born in 1911 on a farm in the country near Orrville, Ohio to Charles R. and Adele Camp. She was one of five children, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband of 53-½; years, Robert M. Sr., also preceded her in death. Cuyahoga Falls...
Doris Jeanne Sommers
Feb 1, 2009
TOGETHER" Doris Jeanne Sommers Doris Jeanne Sommers went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 1, 2009 at the Village at St. Edward. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had been an Akron resident for 62 years and retired from First National Bank after 22 years service. Preceded in death by husband, Walter A. Sommers to whom she...
John George Wagner
Jan 30, 2009
John George Wagner John George Wagner died peacefully with his wife, Margaret, by his side on January 30, 2009. A child of the depression, a graduate of the streets of Philadelphia, Olney High and Temple University, John was 19 when he served on the USS Aegir in World War II. He returned to earn Margaret's love; something he continued to...
Theodore Eugene Antonuk
Jan 29, 2009
Theodore Eugene Antonuk Theodore Eugene Antonuk, 49, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Ted was born on December 5, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Old Trail School graduated 1978, The College of Wooster B.A., English, 1982, and Ohio Northern University Law School J.D., 1985. Ted was an attorney in Akron,...
Florence Close Grimm
Jan 28, 2009
Florence Close Grimm Florence Close Grimm Grandma Flo, 100, passed away peacefully January 28, 2009 at St. Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. Florence is survived by her two granddaughters, Katie Chris Seasholtz of Delaware, Ohio and Judy Jeff Neusser of Akron; daughter-in-law, Sue Close of Akron; four great- grandchildren, Luke and Taylor Seasholtz, Benjamin and Abigail Neusser; niece, Joan Herm Ceccardi...
Georgia D. Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia D. Reynolds Georgia D. Reynolds, 85, passed away January 28, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Georgia Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia Reynolds Georgia Reynolds, 85, passed away January 27, 2009. Born in Temprence Hall, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John and Buena Evans Reynolds. Her parents, four brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. One sister, Mildred Zalesto of Lake Forest, Ill., many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren survive her. Miss Reynolds retired from United...
Sophie M. Leuchtag
Jan 27, 2009
Sophie M. Leuchtag Sophie M. Leuchtag, 94, died January 27, 2009. Born in Schenectady, New York, she graduated from Cleveland Central at the age of 14 and from Flora Stone Mather at Western Reserve University in 1932 at 18. From 1970 on, she was an active community volunteer, primarily at Akron General Medical Center, serving on the Women's Board since...
John H. Reiner
Jan 26, 2009
John H. Reiner John H. Reiner, 89, died Jan. 26, 2009. He is reunited forever with his wife of 61 years, Hulda, who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by sons, Jack Debbie of Boardman and Steve Donna of Newton, Kansas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. TODAY at Hope Lutheran Church,...
John H. Reiner
Jan 26, 2009
John H. Reiner John H. Reiner, 89, died January 26, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Patricia A. Soquel
Jan 26, 2009
``THEN AND NOW" ``SWEETHEARTS FOREVER" Patricia A. Soquel Patricia A. Soquel, 79, died unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2009. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, graduated from Barberton High School and attended Wittenberg College. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. John A. Soquel, she is survived by daughters, Kay Ellen Julian Hilton and Lynn Marie Barbara Soquel; brother, Paul A....
Martha Taylor
Jan 26, 2009
Martha Taylor Martha Taylor nee Martha Rebecca Miller, 96, passed away on January 26, 2009 at the Manor Care Nursing Home of natural causes. She had previously resided at Cardinal Retirement Village for twelve years. Born in Brownwood, North Carolina, on February 9, 1912, she attended Appalachian State and taught grade school. She married Felix Odell Taylor and moved to...
Beverly A. Crawford
Jan 24, 2009
Beverly A. Crawford Odell Born March 15, 1947 in Detroit to Theodore L. and Betty J. Odell, Beverly passed away January 24th, 2009 after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Akron for the past thirty-five years. She graduated from Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights and attended Kent State University majoring in physical education....
Jean F Buechler
Jan 21, 2009
Jean F. Buechler Jean F. Buechler, age 90, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Ridgewood Health Center. Visitation will be TODAY, January 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Church services will be SUNDAY at 2:30 p.m. at Montrose Zion UMC, 565 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, conducted...
Vinod Shah
Jan 21, 2009
Vinod Shah Vinod Shah, 68, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2009. Vinod was born on October 19, 1940 in Bombay, India. He came to the United States to study in 1963. He was self-employed as a chemical engineer for many years. He had a love of friends, fine food and travel. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Lois J Bender
Jan 20, 2009
Lois J. Bender Lois J. Bender, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Stow, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at the VNS Hospice on Ridgewood Rd. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel.
Mabel Rae Vogel
Jan 20, 2009
Mabel Rae Vogel nee Ashworth Mabel Rae nee Ashworth Vogel, 84, died January 20, 2009. Born in Buckhannon, W. Va., she lived over 60 years in Akron and was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert M.; she is survived by son, Robert Paul; daughters, Lee Ann John Terilla and Susan Jean Stansbury;...
Christopher J Cole
Jan 19, 2009
Christopher J. Cole Christopher J. Cole, 59, entered life eternal on January 19, 2009. Born in St. Louis, Mo., on April 16, 1949, Chris attended The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City and was an Eagle Scout. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City and later earned his Master of Science in Industrial...
Ruth Gainer Salisbury
Feb 6, 2009
Ruth Gainer Salisbury Ruth Gainer Salisbury, 89, died February 6, 2009 in Burton, Ohio. Born June 1, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to Dee and Esta Gainer, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Salisbury; sister, Helen Louise Baker;...
Jerry Healey
Feb 3, 2009
Jerry Healey Jerry Healey, longtime announcer in the Akron area, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1932, Healey began his career in Philadelphia when a scout came to his elementary school classroom and auditioned youngsters for a children's serial radio show, "The Magic Lady". All the boys in the...
Mildred C. Taylor
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred C. Taylor Mildred C. Taylor, 97, died Feb. 2, 2009. Mildred was born in 1911 on a farm in the country near Orrville, Ohio to Charles R. and Adele Camp. She was one of five children, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband of 53-½; years, Robert M. Sr., also preceded her in death. Cuyahoga Falls...
Doris Jeanne Sommers
Feb 1, 2009
TOGETHER" Doris Jeanne Sommers Doris Jeanne Sommers went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 1, 2009 at the Village at St. Edward. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had been an Akron resident for 62 years and retired from First National Bank after 22 years service. Preceded in death by husband, Walter A. Sommers to whom she...
John George Wagner
Jan 30, 2009
John George Wagner John George Wagner died peacefully with his wife, Margaret, by his side on January 30, 2009. A child of the depression, a graduate of the streets of Philadelphia, Olney High and Temple University, John was 19 when he served on the USS Aegir in World War II. He returned to earn Margaret's love; something he continued to...
Theodore Eugene Antonuk
Jan 29, 2009
Theodore Eugene Antonuk Theodore Eugene Antonuk, 49, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Ted was born on December 5, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Old Trail School graduated 1978, The College of Wooster B.A., English, 1982, and Ohio Northern University Law School J.D., 1985. Ted was an attorney in Akron,...
Florence Close Grimm
Jan 28, 2009
Florence Close Grimm Florence Close Grimm Grandma Flo, 100, passed away peacefully January 28, 2009 at St. Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. Florence is survived by her two granddaughters, Katie Chris Seasholtz of Delaware, Ohio and Judy Jeff Neusser of Akron; daughter-in-law, Sue Close of Akron; four great- grandchildren, Luke and Taylor Seasholtz, Benjamin and Abigail Neusser; niece, Joan Herm Ceccardi...
Georgia D. Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia D. Reynolds Georgia D. Reynolds, 85, passed away January 28, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Georgia Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia Reynolds Georgia Reynolds, 85, passed away January 27, 2009. Born in Temprence Hall, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John and Buena Evans Reynolds. Her parents, four brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. One sister, Mildred Zalesto of Lake Forest, Ill., many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren survive her. Miss Reynolds retired from United...
Sophie M. Leuchtag
Jan 27, 2009
Sophie M. Leuchtag Sophie M. Leuchtag, 94, died January 27, 2009. Born in Schenectady, New York, she graduated from Cleveland Central at the age of 14 and from Flora Stone Mather at Western Reserve University in 1932 at 18. From 1970 on, she was an active community volunteer, primarily at Akron General Medical Center, serving on the Women's Board since...
John H. Reiner
Jan 26, 2009
John H. Reiner John H. Reiner, 89, died Jan. 26, 2009. He is reunited forever with his wife of 61 years, Hulda, who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by sons, Jack Debbie of Boardman and Steve Donna of Newton, Kansas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. TODAY at Hope Lutheran Church,...
John H. Reiner
Jan 26, 2009
John H. Reiner John H. Reiner, 89, died January 26, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Patricia A. Soquel
Jan 26, 2009
``THEN AND NOW" ``SWEETHEARTS FOREVER" Patricia A. Soquel Patricia A. Soquel, 79, died unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2009. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, graduated from Barberton High School and attended Wittenberg College. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. John A. Soquel, she is survived by daughters, Kay Ellen Julian Hilton and Lynn Marie Barbara Soquel; brother, Paul A....
Martha Taylor
Jan 26, 2009
Martha Taylor Martha Taylor nee Martha Rebecca Miller, 96, passed away on January 26, 2009 at the Manor Care Nursing Home of natural causes. She had previously resided at Cardinal Retirement Village for twelve years. Born in Brownwood, North Carolina, on February 9, 1912, she attended Appalachian State and taught grade school. She married Felix Odell Taylor and moved to...
Beverly A. Crawford
Jan 24, 2009
Beverly A. Crawford Odell Born March 15, 1947 in Detroit to Theodore L. and Betty J. Odell, Beverly passed away January 24th, 2009 after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Akron for the past thirty-five years. She graduated from Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights and attended Kent State University majoring in physical education....
Jean F Buechler
Jan 21, 2009
Jean F. Buechler Jean F. Buechler, age 90, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Ridgewood Health Center. Visitation will be TODAY, January 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Church services will be SUNDAY at 2:30 p.m. at Montrose Zion UMC, 565 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, conducted...
Vinod Shah
Jan 21, 2009
Vinod Shah Vinod Shah, 68, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2009. Vinod was born on October 19, 1940 in Bombay, India. He came to the United States to study in 1963. He was self-employed as a chemical engineer for many years. He had a love of friends, fine food and travel. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Lois J Bender
Jan 20, 2009
Lois J. Bender Lois J. Bender, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Stow, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at the VNS Hospice on Ridgewood Rd. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel.
Mabel Rae Vogel
Jan 20, 2009
Mabel Rae Vogel nee Ashworth Mabel Rae nee Ashworth Vogel, 84, died January 20, 2009. Born in Buckhannon, W. Va., she lived over 60 years in Akron and was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert M.; she is survived by son, Robert Paul; daughters, Lee Ann John Terilla and Susan Jean Stansbury;...
Christopher J Cole
Jan 19, 2009
Christopher J. Cole Christopher J. Cole, 59, entered life eternal on January 19, 2009. Born in St. Louis, Mo., on April 16, 1949, Chris attended The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City and was an Eagle Scout. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City and later earned his Master of Science in Industrial...
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