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Charles P Raney
Jul 25, 2009
Charles P. Raney, 87, died July 25, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a B-25 pilot trainer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. As a lifelong pilot, Chuck was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the N.R.A., and Adoniram Joppa Lodge # 517 F&AM. Mr. Raney had been the owner of Raney Tire Company and had...
William Jasser
Jul 23, 2009
William Jasser William Jasser passed away July, 23, 2009. William was a generous and loving person who will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. He was the owner of Michel"s Lounge in Kent for 31 years, an active member of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and the dedicated captain of...
Roy V Velie
Jul 23, 2009
Roy V. Velie Roy V. Velie, 89, died July 23, 2009. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was an Ohio resident since 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War, and retired from The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dane and Isabella of Powder Springs, Ga.; daughter,...
James F. Cook
Jul 22, 2009
James F. Cook James F. Cook, 82, passed away on July 22, 2009. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. He will be inurned at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Dayton D Ford
Jul 22, 2009
Dayton D. Ford, Jr. Dayton D. Ford, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by wife of 42 years, Janet; daughter, Gina; son, Dayton Raymond; and three sisters; he was joined in death by his best friend of 16 years, Cricket. He is survived by daughter, Susie...
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;...
Charles P Raney
Jul 25, 2009
Charles P. Raney, 87, died July 25, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a B-25 pilot trainer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. As a lifelong pilot, Chuck was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the N.R.A., and Adoniram Joppa Lodge # 517 F&AM. Mr. Raney had been the owner of Raney Tire Company and had...
William Jasser
Jul 23, 2009
William Jasser William Jasser passed away July, 23, 2009. William was a generous and loving person who will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. He was the owner of Michel"s Lounge in Kent for 31 years, an active member of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and the dedicated captain of...
Roy V Velie
Jul 23, 2009
Roy V. Velie Roy V. Velie, 89, died July 23, 2009. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was an Ohio resident since 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War, and retired from The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dane and Isabella of Powder Springs, Ga.; daughter,...
James F. Cook
Jul 22, 2009
James F. Cook James F. Cook, 82, passed away on July 22, 2009. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. He will be inurned at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Dayton D Ford
Jul 22, 2009
Dayton D. Ford, Jr. Dayton D. Ford, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by wife of 42 years, Janet; daughter, Gina; son, Dayton Raymond; and three sisters; he was joined in death by his best friend of 16 years, Cricket. He is survived by daughter, Susie...
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;...
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