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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...
Deanie R. Sweet
Jan 18, 2009
Deanie Sweet Geraldine R. "Deanie" Sweet nee Walls, 63, beloved wife of Robert, died Sunday, January 18, 2009. She is the loving mother of Geoffrey Ann and Edmund Phillips, and Allan Brenda Sweet; grandmother of Geoffrey, Alex, Eva, and Edden; sister of Leonard Phyllis Walls. Friends may call Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 North...
Patricia Anne Chiles
Jan 18, 2009
Patricia Anne Chiles Patricia Anne nee Garrigan Chiles, 82, died January 18, 2009. Born in Marietta, Ohio, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Women's Board of Akron General Medical Center, Junior League of Akron, Women's Committee of the University of Akron and was a flower arranger at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Preceded in death by husband,...
Mildred Millie Brittian Robertson
Jan 18, 2009
Mildred "Millie" Brittain Robertson Mildred "Millie" Brittain Robertson, 84, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2009 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. A life resident of Akron, she was an accomplished pianist and was blessed with a beautiful voice. She graduated from West High School, attended The University of Akron, and retired from the Revere School System. Millie was a long-time...
Van Duser L. Ralph
Jan 17, 2009
Ralph L. Van Duser Ralph L. Van Duser, passed away peacefully at his home January 17, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elmira, New York, he lived most of his life in upstate New York. He retired from Auburn Memorial Hospital where he was the Assistant Administrator. Ralph served in the US Army in the occupation duty during...
Harold W. Lefty Wester
Jan 16, 2009
Harold W. "Lefty" Wester Harold W. "Lefty" Wester, 85, died Jan. 16, 2009. A life resident of Akron, he sang in the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Choir of Men and Boys, graduated from Central High School, attended Ohio State University, and served in the Naval Reserves for five years. He owned and operated Wester's Delicatessen, was an accountant at Goodyear...
Elias P. Vlanton
Jan 14, 2009
Elias P. Vlanton KENT -- Elias P. Vlanton, 95, died January 14, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Fr. Jerry Hall officiating. Interment at St. Matthew's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., SUNDAY, 4 to 7 p.m., where the Trisagios...
Rose Mary Picciotti
Jan 12, 2009
REUNITED" Rose Mary Piscazzi Picciotti Rose Mary Piscazzi Picciotti was born on November 3, 1918 and died on January 12, 2009. A life long resident of the Akron area, Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Pasquale Pat and parents, Benedetto and Antoinette Piscazzi. Employed by the Akron Board of Education for 35 years, Rose...
Dale H. Dettke
Jan 11, 2009
Dale H. Dettke Dale H. Dettke, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was born July 26, 1931 in Home, Kansas. He was a graduate of Kansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Aministration in 1954. He served as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of...
Grace V. Finney
Jan 11, 2009
Grace V. Finney Grace V. Finney, 95, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2009 at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service in Copley, Ohio. She was born on April 20, 1913 to the late Albert and Marie Freudeman. As the wife of the late Addis Finney, Grace spent many years abroad, living in Basel, Switzerland, London, and Paris, but always...
Kenneth Lewis Willey
Jan 11, 2009
Kenneth Lewis Willey Kenneth Lewis Willey, 98, died January 11, 2009. The child of Mary and Lewis Willey, born March 12, 1910, his mother died in 1918 and he was raised by his step-mother, Georgia. Mr. Willey was a graduate of Bath High School where he had been active in athletics, lettering in several sports and had driven a school...
Barbara M Caraway
Jan 10, 2009
Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away suddenly January 10, 2009. She is survived by husband, Edwin E. of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and William Combs; grandson, William J. Bowles, Jr. of Akron. She was preceded in death by grandson, Edwin E. Bowles;...
Grace Z. Kistler
Jan 10, 2009
Grace Z. Kistler Grace Z. Kistler, 89, died January 10, 2009. Part of the Kistler Bakery family, she lived in Akron most of her life. A member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, she was past president of Witan. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. and son, Ned; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Titmas and...
Josephine F. Dadich
Jan 8, 2009
Josephine F. Dadich NEW FRANKLIN -- Jo began her new life with our Savior on January 8, 2009 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a loving mother and our best friend. Jo lost her battle with cancer always keeping her sense of humor, positive attitude and showing great strength. Mom was a great inspiration to us always...
Lois I. Newlon
Jan 8, 2009
Lois I. Newlon Lois I. Newlon, 94, went home Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Albion, Illinois on December 5, 1914, she was a member of Northwest Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, William E.; she is survived by son, William F. Marianne Newlon; grandsons, Jason Amy and Stephen; great-grandsons, Max and Andrew; sister, Maxine Nevius; brother, Leo...
Geraldine R. Stalnaker
Jan 6, 2009
Geraldine R. Stalnaker Geraldine R. Stalnaker, 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Stalnaker. She is survived by her devoted son, Rick Stalnaker; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Waggoner; loving granddaughters, Krista Markel, Lea Waggoner, Michelle Michael Malinas; her great-grandchildren, Andrea, Andrew, Justin, Mark,...
May F. Armstrong
Jan 5, 2009
May F. Armstrong May F. Armstrong, 92, died Jan. 5, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1916, the daughter of Melvin and Grace Tisen Lind. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker residing in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for over 65 years. May was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband...
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...
Deanie R. Sweet
Jan 18, 2009
Deanie Sweet Geraldine R. "Deanie" Sweet nee Walls, 63, beloved wife of Robert, died Sunday, January 18, 2009. She is the loving mother of Geoffrey Ann and Edmund Phillips, and Allan Brenda Sweet; grandmother of Geoffrey, Alex, Eva, and Edden; sister of Leonard Phyllis Walls. Friends may call Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 North...
Patricia Anne Chiles
Jan 18, 2009
Patricia Anne Chiles Patricia Anne nee Garrigan Chiles, 82, died January 18, 2009. Born in Marietta, Ohio, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Women's Board of Akron General Medical Center, Junior League of Akron, Women's Committee of the University of Akron and was a flower arranger at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Preceded in death by husband,...
Mildred Millie Brittian Robertson
Jan 18, 2009
Mildred "Millie" Brittain Robertson Mildred "Millie" Brittain Robertson, 84, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2009 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. A life resident of Akron, she was an accomplished pianist and was blessed with a beautiful voice. She graduated from West High School, attended The University of Akron, and retired from the Revere School System. Millie was a long-time...
Van Duser L. Ralph
Jan 17, 2009
Ralph L. Van Duser Ralph L. Van Duser, passed away peacefully at his home January 17, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elmira, New York, he lived most of his life in upstate New York. He retired from Auburn Memorial Hospital where he was the Assistant Administrator. Ralph served in the US Army in the occupation duty during...
Harold W. Lefty Wester
Jan 16, 2009
Harold W. "Lefty" Wester Harold W. "Lefty" Wester, 85, died Jan. 16, 2009. A life resident of Akron, he sang in the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Choir of Men and Boys, graduated from Central High School, attended Ohio State University, and served in the Naval Reserves for five years. He owned and operated Wester's Delicatessen, was an accountant at Goodyear...
Elias P. Vlanton
Jan 14, 2009
Elias P. Vlanton KENT -- Elias P. Vlanton, 95, died January 14, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Fr. Jerry Hall officiating. Interment at St. Matthew's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., SUNDAY, 4 to 7 p.m., where the Trisagios...
Rose Mary Picciotti
Jan 12, 2009
REUNITED" Rose Mary Piscazzi Picciotti Rose Mary Piscazzi Picciotti was born on November 3, 1918 and died on January 12, 2009. A life long resident of the Akron area, Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Pasquale Pat and parents, Benedetto and Antoinette Piscazzi. Employed by the Akron Board of Education for 35 years, Rose...
Dale H. Dettke
Jan 11, 2009
Dale H. Dettke Dale H. Dettke, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was born July 26, 1931 in Home, Kansas. He was a graduate of Kansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Aministration in 1954. He served as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of...
Grace V. Finney
Jan 11, 2009
Grace V. Finney Grace V. Finney, 95, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2009 at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service in Copley, Ohio. She was born on April 20, 1913 to the late Albert and Marie Freudeman. As the wife of the late Addis Finney, Grace spent many years abroad, living in Basel, Switzerland, London, and Paris, but always...
Kenneth Lewis Willey
Jan 11, 2009
Kenneth Lewis Willey Kenneth Lewis Willey, 98, died January 11, 2009. The child of Mary and Lewis Willey, born March 12, 1910, his mother died in 1918 and he was raised by his step-mother, Georgia. Mr. Willey was a graduate of Bath High School where he had been active in athletics, lettering in several sports and had driven a school...
Barbara M Caraway
Jan 10, 2009
Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away suddenly January 10, 2009. She is survived by husband, Edwin E. of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and William Combs; grandson, William J. Bowles, Jr. of Akron. She was preceded in death by grandson, Edwin E. Bowles;...
Grace Z. Kistler
Jan 10, 2009
Grace Z. Kistler Grace Z. Kistler, 89, died January 10, 2009. Part of the Kistler Bakery family, she lived in Akron most of her life. A member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, she was past president of Witan. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. and son, Ned; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Titmas and...
Josephine F. Dadich
Jan 8, 2009
Josephine F. Dadich NEW FRANKLIN -- Jo began her new life with our Savior on January 8, 2009 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a loving mother and our best friend. Jo lost her battle with cancer always keeping her sense of humor, positive attitude and showing great strength. Mom was a great inspiration to us always...
Lois I. Newlon
Jan 8, 2009
Lois I. Newlon Lois I. Newlon, 94, went home Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Albion, Illinois on December 5, 1914, she was a member of Northwest Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, William E.; she is survived by son, William F. Marianne Newlon; grandsons, Jason Amy and Stephen; great-grandsons, Max and Andrew; sister, Maxine Nevius; brother, Leo...
Geraldine R. Stalnaker
Jan 6, 2009
Geraldine R. Stalnaker Geraldine R. Stalnaker, 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Stalnaker. She is survived by her devoted son, Rick Stalnaker; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Waggoner; loving granddaughters, Krista Markel, Lea Waggoner, Michelle Michael Malinas; her great-grandchildren, Andrea, Andrew, Justin, Mark,...
May F. Armstrong
Jan 5, 2009
May F. Armstrong May F. Armstrong, 92, died Jan. 5, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1916, the daughter of Melvin and Grace Tisen Lind. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker residing in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for over 65 years. May was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband...
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