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Ralph E. Dudley
Jul 24, 2018
Ralph E. Dudley, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Ralph was born and raised in Glassport, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ralph and Alice (Garland) Dudley. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis where he had a successful business career with several hightech companies. He will again be joined with his beloved wife,...
Jeffrey Paul Wiland
Jul 23, 2018
Jeffrey Paul Wiland Jeffrey Paul Wiland, 62, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, July 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Randolph, Ohio on October 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Bevan and Rose (nee Horning) Wiland of Akron. He was a graduate of Champion High School and Kent...
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk
Jul 22, 2018
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk, 92, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rockynol Assisted Living Center in Akron, Ohio. Gloria Kowalyshyn was born on April 19, 1926 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Northampton Senior High School on June 10, 1943. She worked at her family's general store in Northampton. Gloria married Eugene Sam Antonuk on September 20,...
John F. "Jack" Heimovics
Jul 22, 2018
John F "Jack" Heimovics, Jr. 80, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at The Avenue at Medina. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to his late parents, John F. Heimovics, Sr. and Margaret Peterson Heimovics, he attended Kansas City schools. Jack was valedictorian of his class at Enterprise High School, Enterprise, Kansas. He received a...
Fredric Paul Chopko
Jul 21, 2018
Mr. Fredric Paul Chopko, born June 2,1960 in Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2018. Fred's legacy continues through his wife of 33 years, Diane Chopko and three sons, Corey, Tyler, and Trevor Chopko; his mother, Mildred Chopko; his brother, Robert (Marsha) Chopko and his sister, Joan (Don) Lubonovic. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Joan K. Reed
Jul 19, 2018
Joan Kondos Reed(84) passed away peacefully on July 19 after several years of declining health. Earlier in her life, she survived breast cancer twice. She fought valiantly to retain her independence and regain her former energy. Joan enjoyed people, often striking up conversations with total strangers. She loved being a nurse, a good neighbor, and volunteer at Stan Hywet. She...
Dennis Wade
Jul 18, 2018
Dennis Wade passed away July 18, 2018. He was born March 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Josephine Wojciechowski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Breck. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Sheila Wade; daughters, Denise (Scott) Rafferty, Dana (Bret) Martell and grandchildren, Bret Jr., Hayley and Rachel Martell;...
Norma L. Zimmerman
Jul 18, 2018
Norma L. Zimmerman, 83, a longtime resident of Northampton, passed away peacefully July 18, 2018. Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Harold and Thelma Lowman, she graduated from Mount Union College with a degree in education. While there, she was a member of the Alpha Chi sorority and met her husband Robert D. She later earned her master's degree...
Marilyn W. Merryweather
Jul 17, 2018
Marilyn Way Merryweather was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 11, 1935; her life ended on July 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Marilyn embraced her life and learning with enthusiasm. A student, a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was an avid reader who traveled extensively and pursued hobbies and interests including literature, philosophy, genealogy, fine arts, fabric art, and...
Michael Murphy
Jul 17, 2018
Michael Murphy, age 74, passed away July 17, 2018. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mary and Michael Murphy. Michael worked at Roadway Express for 29 years before retiring in 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary and beloved son, Keith. Michael leaves behind his wife, Andrea; son's, Michael, and Sean (Kathy); grandchildren, Owen, Anya, Colin, Morgan,...
Lee E. Kottka
Jul 17, 2018
Lee E. Kottka, 89 years young, died July 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with bladder, colon, and lung cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1929, Lee was raised in North Hill and lived there most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1947. After serving his country in the Korean War,...
Hannah Christine Cox
Jul 15, 2018
Hannah Christine Cox Hannah Christine Cox, age 35, passed away at her home on July 15, 2018. She was born in Madison on June 18, 1983 to Leo and Jenny Cox. Her brother, Austin Cox, brought her much joy and laughter. He was her hero and inspiration. One of her special aunts, who was like a second mother, Julie Thomsen,...
J. Wayne Baker
Jul 13, 2018
Dr. J. Wayne Baker A life well-lived is evidenced by the love you create. Dr. J. Wayne Baker, 84, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on Friday July 13th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Zion, Illinois on June 26, 1934 to parents Joseph and Gwendolyn Baker. Dr. Baker had a PHD in History and was a...
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco
Jul 12, 2018
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco , May 12, 1919 - July 12, 2018 Angie passed on Thursday, July 12 after 99 wonderful and fruitful years. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Anthony and Josephine (Vitale) Lichi and lived most of her life in "The Falls". She was a devoted and caring wife and companion to her husband, Dr. Nicholas C....
Frederick M. Melott
Jul 9, 2018
Frederick "Fred" Melott, Sr., 89, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 9, 2018. He was born to Mack and Clarissa Melott, November 16, 1928 and raised in Wileyville, W.Va. Fred lived in several states during his adult years including NC, FL, and TX. Fred was drafted to the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then proudly served in the...
Dora Foster
Jul 9, 2018
Dora Foster passed away one month before her 100th birthday. Dora was born August 28, 1918 in Easton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Easton High School, class of 1936, she earned an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. She married Stephen Foster and moved to Youngstown, Ohio where they entered the world of Cinema, a business venture they both loved for thirty-five years...
Ann E. Tainer
Jul 6, 2018
Ann E. Tainer, 92, died July 6, 2018 Ann lived in many countries with her husband, James, retired in Akron in 1981 and then played bassoon in the Stow and other local orchestras for the past thirty years. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. She is survived by her sister, Marion Couch; and her sons, John and Steven....
Joel Robert Eger
Jul 5, 2018
Joel Robert Eger Joel Eger, 25, left this world on July 5, 2018. He was born December 4, 1992 in Akron and grew up in Mogadore, graduating from Mogadore High School in 2011. During high school, Joel worked for Acme Fresh Market and Dove's Mop Company (he loved to ride his moped to work). Later he was employed in central...
Jeffrey Alan Jackson
Jul 3, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Jackson, age 60, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018. He was a 1976 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Marietta College and The University of Akron. He leaves his mother, Nancy of Akron; older brother, Daniel of Akron, younger brother, Brian (Karen) of Columbus; nephew, Benjamin (Lindsey) of Hillard; and niece, Elizabeth of...
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty)
Jul 2, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty) departed this life peacefully on July 2, 2018. Betty's passing came in the gentle dawn's light with an abundance of birdsong and glorious gardens outside her room at the Hospice Care Facility in Copley. Betty was born July 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at Peoples Hospital to her parents Dorothy Lillian Marsh and Crile Nicely Wise....
Ralph E. Dudley
Jul 24, 2018
Ralph E. Dudley, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Ralph was born and raised in Glassport, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ralph and Alice (Garland) Dudley. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis where he had a successful business career with several hightech companies. He will again be joined with his beloved wife,...
Jeffrey Paul Wiland
Jul 23, 2018
Jeffrey Paul Wiland Jeffrey Paul Wiland, 62, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, July 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Randolph, Ohio on October 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Bevan and Rose (nee Horning) Wiland of Akron. He was a graduate of Champion High School and Kent...
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk
Jul 22, 2018
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk, 92, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rockynol Assisted Living Center in Akron, Ohio. Gloria Kowalyshyn was born on April 19, 1926 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Northampton Senior High School on June 10, 1943. She worked at her family's general store in Northampton. Gloria married Eugene Sam Antonuk on September 20,...
John F. "Jack" Heimovics
Jul 22, 2018
John F "Jack" Heimovics, Jr. 80, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at The Avenue at Medina. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to his late parents, John F. Heimovics, Sr. and Margaret Peterson Heimovics, he attended Kansas City schools. Jack was valedictorian of his class at Enterprise High School, Enterprise, Kansas. He received a...
Fredric Paul Chopko
Jul 21, 2018
Mr. Fredric Paul Chopko, born June 2,1960 in Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2018. Fred's legacy continues through his wife of 33 years, Diane Chopko and three sons, Corey, Tyler, and Trevor Chopko; his mother, Mildred Chopko; his brother, Robert (Marsha) Chopko and his sister, Joan (Don) Lubonovic. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Joan K. Reed
Jul 19, 2018
Joan Kondos Reed(84) passed away peacefully on July 19 after several years of declining health. Earlier in her life, she survived breast cancer twice. She fought valiantly to retain her independence and regain her former energy. Joan enjoyed people, often striking up conversations with total strangers. She loved being a nurse, a good neighbor, and volunteer at Stan Hywet. She...
Dennis Wade
Jul 18, 2018
Dennis Wade passed away July 18, 2018. He was born March 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Josephine Wojciechowski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Breck. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Sheila Wade; daughters, Denise (Scott) Rafferty, Dana (Bret) Martell and grandchildren, Bret Jr., Hayley and Rachel Martell;...
Norma L. Zimmerman
Jul 18, 2018
Norma L. Zimmerman, 83, a longtime resident of Northampton, passed away peacefully July 18, 2018. Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Harold and Thelma Lowman, she graduated from Mount Union College with a degree in education. While there, she was a member of the Alpha Chi sorority and met her husband Robert D. She later earned her master's degree...
Marilyn W. Merryweather
Jul 17, 2018
Marilyn Way Merryweather was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 11, 1935; her life ended on July 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Marilyn embraced her life and learning with enthusiasm. A student, a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was an avid reader who traveled extensively and pursued hobbies and interests including literature, philosophy, genealogy, fine arts, fabric art, and...
Michael Murphy
Jul 17, 2018
Michael Murphy, age 74, passed away July 17, 2018. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mary and Michael Murphy. Michael worked at Roadway Express for 29 years before retiring in 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary and beloved son, Keith. Michael leaves behind his wife, Andrea; son's, Michael, and Sean (Kathy); grandchildren, Owen, Anya, Colin, Morgan,...
Lee E. Kottka
Jul 17, 2018
Lee E. Kottka, 89 years young, died July 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with bladder, colon, and lung cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1929, Lee was raised in North Hill and lived there most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1947. After serving his country in the Korean War,...
Hannah Christine Cox
Jul 15, 2018
Hannah Christine Cox Hannah Christine Cox, age 35, passed away at her home on July 15, 2018. She was born in Madison on June 18, 1983 to Leo and Jenny Cox. Her brother, Austin Cox, brought her much joy and laughter. He was her hero and inspiration. One of her special aunts, who was like a second mother, Julie Thomsen,...
J. Wayne Baker
Jul 13, 2018
Dr. J. Wayne Baker A life well-lived is evidenced by the love you create. Dr. J. Wayne Baker, 84, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on Friday July 13th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Zion, Illinois on June 26, 1934 to parents Joseph and Gwendolyn Baker. Dr. Baker had a PHD in History and was a...
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco
Jul 12, 2018
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco , May 12, 1919 - July 12, 2018 Angie passed on Thursday, July 12 after 99 wonderful and fruitful years. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Anthony and Josephine (Vitale) Lichi and lived most of her life in "The Falls". She was a devoted and caring wife and companion to her husband, Dr. Nicholas C....
Frederick M. Melott
Jul 9, 2018
Frederick "Fred" Melott, Sr., 89, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 9, 2018. He was born to Mack and Clarissa Melott, November 16, 1928 and raised in Wileyville, W.Va. Fred lived in several states during his adult years including NC, FL, and TX. Fred was drafted to the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then proudly served in the...
Dora Foster
Jul 9, 2018
Dora Foster passed away one month before her 100th birthday. Dora was born August 28, 1918 in Easton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Easton High School, class of 1936, she earned an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. She married Stephen Foster and moved to Youngstown, Ohio where they entered the world of Cinema, a business venture they both loved for thirty-five years...
Ann E. Tainer
Jul 6, 2018
Ann E. Tainer, 92, died July 6, 2018 Ann lived in many countries with her husband, James, retired in Akron in 1981 and then played bassoon in the Stow and other local orchestras for the past thirty years. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. She is survived by her sister, Marion Couch; and her sons, John and Steven....
Joel Robert Eger
Jul 5, 2018
Joel Robert Eger Joel Eger, 25, left this world on July 5, 2018. He was born December 4, 1992 in Akron and grew up in Mogadore, graduating from Mogadore High School in 2011. During high school, Joel worked for Acme Fresh Market and Dove's Mop Company (he loved to ride his moped to work). Later he was employed in central...
Jeffrey Alan Jackson
Jul 3, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Jackson, age 60, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018. He was a 1976 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Marietta College and The University of Akron. He leaves his mother, Nancy of Akron; older brother, Daniel of Akron, younger brother, Brian (Karen) of Columbus; nephew, Benjamin (Lindsey) of Hillard; and niece, Elizabeth of...
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty)
Jul 2, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty) departed this life peacefully on July 2, 2018. Betty's passing came in the gentle dawn's light with an abundance of birdsong and glorious gardens outside her room at the Hospice Care Facility in Copley. Betty was born July 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at Peoples Hospital to her parents Dorothy Lillian Marsh and Crile Nicely Wise....
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