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Dorothy M Welch

Dorothy M Welch

Jan 4, 2009

Dorothy M. Welch NEW FRANKLIN -- Dorothy M. "Dottie" Welch nee Miller, 74, died January 4, 2009. Born in Hartville, she was a long time resident of the Akron-Portage Lakes areas. A former member of the Riviera Yacht Club, she had retired from Shaffer's Market. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert Sherman and Lee Amodio; parents, Henry and Martha Miller...

Ketmany Norasaeng

Ketmany Norasaeng

Jan 4, 2009

Ketmany Norasaeng Ketmany Norasaeng, 60, started his next journey on January 4, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Laos, he brought his family to the United States in 1988 and resided in Kenmore. He was a faithful employee at MTD industrial plastic company for many years. Ketmany enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his family. He will be...

Robert B Williams

Robert B Williams

Jan 3, 2009

Robert B. Williams Mr. Robert B. Williams passed away January 3, 2009 in Alexander City, Alabama. He was born on July 17, 1913 in Akron, Ohio and lived there until 2000. He relocated to Alabama in 2000 to be closer to his children. Mr. Williams was an avid golfer and played until age 93. He was a member of Coventry...

Amy A. Berry

Amy A. Berry

Jan 2, 2009

Amy A. Berry Amy A. Berry, 82, died January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edward W. and son, Edward W., Jr., she is survived by her son, Richard Berry; daughter, Alice Dan Luciano; grandchildren, Myka Shane Grady, Rick Berry, Marcus Berry, Robyn Berry, Christian Luciano, Edward Berry, III, Derrick Osborne and Reggie Dernbach; great-grandchildren, Evan Grady and Mark...

Paul John Kruder

Paul John Kruder

Jan 2, 2009

Paul John Kruder Paul John Kruder, 82, of Akron, Ohio and Boca Grande, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on Friday, Jan. 2nd surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Ernest and Francis Kruder, May 13th, 1926 in Amherst, New York. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy for active duty in World War II...

Janice K. Lynch Kraft

Janice K. Lynch Kraft

Dec 30, 2008

Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...

Laurie S. Horner

Laurie S. Horner

Dec 29, 2008

Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....

Catherine Mares

Catherine Mares

Dec 27, 2008

Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Fred Potter

Fred Potter

Dec 26, 2008

Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Dec 25, 2008

Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Dec 25, 2008

Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...

Margaret H. Davis

Margaret H. Davis

Dec 23, 2008

Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...

Lois M. Puett

Lois M. Puett

Dec 22, 2008

Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...

Terry M. Dickerson

Terry M. Dickerson

Dec 22, 2008

Terry M. Dickerson Terry M. Dickerson, 89, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Danville, Illinois, he lived in Akron since 1957. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Coventry Lodge #9083, and American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by daughter, Teryl Gregor and sisters, Gwen Hutchison, Mary Campbell and Dorothy Baldwin, he is survived by wife, Irene; son,...

Bette T. Putvin

Bette T. Putvin

Dec 22, 2008

Bette T. Putvin Bette T. Putvin was born on May 4, 1916 and went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2008. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Whitesides Trowsdale and Elizabeth Phillips Trowsdale; brother, Robert Phillips Trowsdale; and her beloved husband, Robert Putvin. She is survived by niece, Sandra Mayhew and great-nephew, Jeffrey Eiben....

Arthur L. Tait Jr

Arthur L. Tait Jr

Dec 20, 2008

Arthur L. Tait, Jr. Arthur L. Tait, Jr., of Akron died December 20, 2008 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on November 13, 1958. Arthur graduated from Copley High School and served in the Marine Reserve. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arthur is survived by his mother, Frances Fisher Tait of Akron;...

Julia K. Richards

Julia K. Richards

Dec 19, 2008

Julia K. Richards Julia K. Richards, 90, died Dec. 19, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Billow Chapter #483 where she was a past matron, Akron Woman's City Club, Social Order of the Beauceant #26, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, AARP Georgetown Chapter #2248 and the Fairlawn Friendly Folks. Mrs. Richards was...

Michael L Connell

Michael L Connell

Dec 19, 2008

Michael L. Connell Michael L. Connell, 45, died suddenly December 19, 2008. Mike was the CEO of New Media Communications Inc. He was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was the Grand Knight of the newly formed St. Hilary Knights of Columbus Council #14551. He also was a founding member of Serving Christ Through His Poor, a short...

William Edward Lambert

William Edward Lambert

Dec 18, 2008

William Edward Lambert William Edward Lambert, 60, died December 18, 2008. Born on March 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he was the first born child of Donald and Jean Lambert. After attending public school in Akron, he went to his father's alma mater, Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation, he attended Hiram...

Holly Jane Serge

Holly Jane Serge

Dec 18, 2008

Holly Jane Serge Holly Jane Serge, 43, died Dec. 18, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Heidelberg College and retired from Summa Health System where she was a Senior Accountant. Holly's favorite pastimes and hobbies include shopping, the beach and ocean, and she loved to attend local music and cultural events. Preceded in death by...

Dorothy M Welch

Dorothy M Welch

Jan 4, 2009

Dorothy M. Welch NEW FRANKLIN -- Dorothy M. "Dottie" Welch nee Miller, 74, died January 4, 2009. Born in Hartville, she was a long time resident of the Akron-Portage Lakes areas. A former member of the Riviera Yacht Club, she had retired from Shaffer's Market. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert Sherman and Lee Amodio; parents, Henry and Martha Miller...

Ketmany Norasaeng

Ketmany Norasaeng

Jan 4, 2009

Ketmany Norasaeng Ketmany Norasaeng, 60, started his next journey on January 4, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Laos, he brought his family to the United States in 1988 and resided in Kenmore. He was a faithful employee at MTD industrial plastic company for many years. Ketmany enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his family. He will be...

Robert B Williams

Robert B Williams

Jan 3, 2009

Robert B. Williams Mr. Robert B. Williams passed away January 3, 2009 in Alexander City, Alabama. He was born on July 17, 1913 in Akron, Ohio and lived there until 2000. He relocated to Alabama in 2000 to be closer to his children. Mr. Williams was an avid golfer and played until age 93. He was a member of Coventry...

Amy A. Berry

Amy A. Berry

Jan 2, 2009

Amy A. Berry Amy A. Berry, 82, died January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edward W. and son, Edward W., Jr., she is survived by her son, Richard Berry; daughter, Alice Dan Luciano; grandchildren, Myka Shane Grady, Rick Berry, Marcus Berry, Robyn Berry, Christian Luciano, Edward Berry, III, Derrick Osborne and Reggie Dernbach; great-grandchildren, Evan Grady and Mark...

Paul John Kruder

Paul John Kruder

Jan 2, 2009

Paul John Kruder Paul John Kruder, 82, of Akron, Ohio and Boca Grande, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on Friday, Jan. 2nd surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Ernest and Francis Kruder, May 13th, 1926 in Amherst, New York. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy for active duty in World War II...

Janice K. Lynch Kraft

Janice K. Lynch Kraft

Dec 30, 2008

Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...

Laurie S. Horner

Laurie S. Horner

Dec 29, 2008

Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....

Catherine Mares

Catherine Mares

Dec 27, 2008

Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Fred Potter

Fred Potter

Dec 26, 2008

Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Dec 25, 2008

Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Donald Sell Nelson M.D.

Dec 25, 2008

Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...

Margaret H. Davis

Margaret H. Davis

Dec 23, 2008

Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...

Lois M. Puett

Lois M. Puett

Dec 22, 2008

Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...

Terry M. Dickerson

Terry M. Dickerson

Dec 22, 2008

Terry M. Dickerson Terry M. Dickerson, 89, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Danville, Illinois, he lived in Akron since 1957. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Coventry Lodge #9083, and American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by daughter, Teryl Gregor and sisters, Gwen Hutchison, Mary Campbell and Dorothy Baldwin, he is survived by wife, Irene; son,...

Bette T. Putvin

Bette T. Putvin

Dec 22, 2008

Bette T. Putvin Bette T. Putvin was born on May 4, 1916 and went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2008. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Whitesides Trowsdale and Elizabeth Phillips Trowsdale; brother, Robert Phillips Trowsdale; and her beloved husband, Robert Putvin. She is survived by niece, Sandra Mayhew and great-nephew, Jeffrey Eiben....

Arthur L. Tait Jr

Arthur L. Tait Jr

Dec 20, 2008

Arthur L. Tait, Jr. Arthur L. Tait, Jr., of Akron died December 20, 2008 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on November 13, 1958. Arthur graduated from Copley High School and served in the Marine Reserve. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arthur is survived by his mother, Frances Fisher Tait of Akron;...

Julia K. Richards

Julia K. Richards

Dec 19, 2008

Julia K. Richards Julia K. Richards, 90, died Dec. 19, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Billow Chapter #483 where she was a past matron, Akron Woman's City Club, Social Order of the Beauceant #26, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, AARP Georgetown Chapter #2248 and the Fairlawn Friendly Folks. Mrs. Richards was...

Michael L Connell

Michael L Connell

Dec 19, 2008

Michael L. Connell Michael L. Connell, 45, died suddenly December 19, 2008. Mike was the CEO of New Media Communications Inc. He was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was the Grand Knight of the newly formed St. Hilary Knights of Columbus Council #14551. He also was a founding member of Serving Christ Through His Poor, a short...

William Edward Lambert

William Edward Lambert

Dec 18, 2008

William Edward Lambert William Edward Lambert, 60, died December 18, 2008. Born on March 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he was the first born child of Donald and Jean Lambert. After attending public school in Akron, he went to his father's alma mater, Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation, he attended Hiram...

Holly Jane Serge

Holly Jane Serge

Dec 18, 2008

Holly Jane Serge Holly Jane Serge, 43, died Dec. 18, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Heidelberg College and retired from Summa Health System where she was a Senior Accountant. Holly's favorite pastimes and hobbies include shopping, the beach and ocean, and she loved to attend local music and cultural events. Preceded in death by...

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