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C. Ray Miller
Aug 22, 2017
C. Ray Miller passed away at the age of 88 on August 22 surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by parents, Clinton R. Miller Sr. and Hazel E. Miller and former wife Betty Lou Miller. Ray was born February 17, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from The Riverside Military Academy, then went on to The University...
Donna Mae Wells (Nee Keys)
Aug 21, 2017
Donna Mae Wells (nee Keys), 81, born December 4, 1935 passed away August 21, 2017. Donna was a homemaker, realtor, avid bowler and golfer. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; daughter, Jennifer; and son, John; she leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Kimberly (Richard) Jones, Robin (Andrew) Meisner and Deborah Sherman; and devoted son, William. Grandma Wells...
Donald Storm Varian
Aug 20, 2017
Donald Storm Varian, Jr, age 72, died peacefully from cancer on Sunday, August 20 surrounded by his family. Don leaves his loving wife of 47 years, Dr. Anne (Sargus) Varian; his four children, Lauren Boyle (John) of Arlington, MA, Keith Varian (Melanie) of Fairfield, CT, Katie Colello (Steven) of Belmont, MA, and Douglas Varian (Jeannie) of Fairlawn, OH; thirteen beloved...
Dawn Jean Baker
Aug 20, 2017
Dawn Jean Baker (nee Wallace), 63, died August 20, 2017. Born February 11, 1954 in Barberton to Raymond and Sarah Wallace, she was a former cosmetologist in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband, John Stephen Baker; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Douglas and Ashley Marie Baker and their daughter, Penelope Jane; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher John and Christy Dawn...
Kevin C Fleming
Aug 19, 2017
Kevin Chisna Fleming died Aug. 19, 2017 at his home in Akron, before his 64th birthday. Born in Paducah, KY, Aug. 22nd, 1953, Kevin was the son of the late Chisna Fleming and Helen Davison Fleming. Kevin retired in 2016 after 30 years at Schwebel's Bakery, with perfect attendance for the last 16 years. Kevin loved dogs, cats and family...
Edward J Berus
Aug 18, 2017
Edward J. Berus, 56, passed away peacefully August 18, 2017. A graduate of Firestone High School, he was employed by Jeter Systems. Ed enjoyed golfing, skiing and walking the dogs in the woods. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth; he is survived by father, Edward R. Berus; sisters, Cindy Berus and Diane Fick; niece, Ashley; and many cousins. Services will...
Hans Ferrara
Aug 17, 2017
Hans Ferrara, 87, died August 17, 2017. Born in Akron May 23, 1930 to Giacomo and Matilda Caniglia Ferrara, he was a U.S. Amy veteran and member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Hans retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. with 40 years service. Preceded in death by his wife, Marion L. Ferrara and sisters, Livia Ferrara and Genevieve...
Richard Arlen Engum
Aug 17, 2017
Richard Arlen Engum Richard Arlen Engum, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family August 17, 2017. Dick was born August 31, 1938 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. After graduating from Glenwood High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was a medic. Richard had 2 years of College however, he continued his career as a...
Norma A. Hartz
Aug 16, 2017
Norma A. Hartz (nee Warner) passed away August 16 2017 after living a long time with COPD and a short time with lung cancer. Norma Ann Warner was born March 12, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio, to Margaret (Winkelman) and Howard Warner. She grew up the 6th of 8 children during the depression in Kenmore. There was hardship in Norma's early...
Robert Melvin Schaeffer
Aug 13, 2017
Robert M. Schaeffer passed away August 13, 2017. A former member of First Reformed Church, he attended Crusade Baptist Church. A graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, he retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after thirty years service. Services will be held Noon Friday at Crusade Baptist Church, 2982 Copley Road. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)...
Anita Verderber
Aug 11, 2017
Anita Verderber (nee Barto) succumbed to lung cancer on August 11, 2017 after a 22 month battle. Anita was born July 30, 1940 to the late Tel and Clara (nee Balcerzak) Barto, and was the sister of the late Ron Barto; sister-in-law, Nancy survives. Her first date was with Joe Verderber, with whom she worked at Turney Hardware. They married...
Dennis (Dionysios) Michelis
Aug 9, 2017
The Reverend Father Dennis (Dionysios) Michelis fell asleep in the Lord on August 9, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Father Dennis was born on August 4, 1927 in Patras, Greece and was the son of the late Peter and Marigo Michelis. Protopresbyter Dennis graduated from Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline Massachusetts and...
Kathleen J. Mozik
Aug 8, 2017
Kathleen J. Mozik, 54, died August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, David J. Clinton, Sr.; she is survived by her husband, Timothy; daughters, Makenzie and Meredith; mother, Janisse Clinton; brother, David, Jr. (Angela) Clinton; and nephew and niece, Luke and Sylvia Clinton. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at...
Betty Jo Duffy
Aug 8, 2017
Betty Jo Duffy, age 74, of Montville Township, Medina passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born on April 4,1943. Betty Jo enjoyed riding her Harley trike, gardening, cooking, and feeding the wild critters in her backyard. She was very active with Fairlawn-West United Church of Christ in Akron, and was a member of the North Canton Eastern...
Joyce A. Mears
Aug 7, 2017
Joyce A. Mears Joyce A. Mears, 92, was promoted to Glory on August 7, 2017. Born in Cottenham, Cambridge, England, she was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army where she spent many years as a bookkeeper for the Akron Citadel Corps. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joffre "Sgt. Jeff" Mears and daughter, Lorna Clapsaddle; she...
John Henry Hercsek
Aug 7, 2017
John Henry Hercsek John Henry Hercsek, age 75, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at 9:00 P.M. following a long bout with cancer and the adverse effects of the immunotherapy drug, Opdivo. John Henry is the son of the late John and Violet (Nisula) Hercsek, originally from Munroe Falls, Ohio. A resident of Edinburg and Bath, John leaves his wife of...
Otis A. Hower
Aug 5, 2017
Otis A. Hower Otis Ayers Hower, 81, passed away on August 5, 2017 with his loving wife Kathy at his side. Otis was born on May 5, 1936 to the late Mary Ayers and John B. Hower in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sister, Jean Hower Taber. Otis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; brother, Jim;...
Christine Marie Fatur
Aug 5, 2017
Christine Marie Fatur On the beautiful late afternoon of August 5th, our beloved daughter, Christine, passed into the loving arms of our merciful God after a long seven year struggle with chronic Lyme disease and its many associated illnesses. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1972, "Kat" as she was known by her many on-line Lyme friends, is survived...
Lillian Dorner
Aug 2, 2017
Lillian Dorner, 86, died August 2, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, William Dorner, Jr M.D. and daughter, Gail Benninger; she is survived by daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William (Charlene) and Mark Dorner; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. To...
C. Ray Miller
Aug 22, 2017
C. Ray Miller passed away at the age of 88 on August 22 surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by parents, Clinton R. Miller Sr. and Hazel E. Miller and former wife Betty Lou Miller. Ray was born February 17, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from The Riverside Military Academy, then went on to The University...
Donna Mae Wells (Nee Keys)
Aug 21, 2017
Donna Mae Wells (nee Keys), 81, born December 4, 1935 passed away August 21, 2017. Donna was a homemaker, realtor, avid bowler and golfer. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; daughter, Jennifer; and son, John; she leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Kimberly (Richard) Jones, Robin (Andrew) Meisner and Deborah Sherman; and devoted son, William. Grandma Wells...
Donald Storm Varian
Aug 20, 2017
Donald Storm Varian, Jr, age 72, died peacefully from cancer on Sunday, August 20 surrounded by his family. Don leaves his loving wife of 47 years, Dr. Anne (Sargus) Varian; his four children, Lauren Boyle (John) of Arlington, MA, Keith Varian (Melanie) of Fairfield, CT, Katie Colello (Steven) of Belmont, MA, and Douglas Varian (Jeannie) of Fairlawn, OH; thirteen beloved...
Dawn Jean Baker
Aug 20, 2017
Dawn Jean Baker (nee Wallace), 63, died August 20, 2017. Born February 11, 1954 in Barberton to Raymond and Sarah Wallace, she was a former cosmetologist in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband, John Stephen Baker; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Douglas and Ashley Marie Baker and their daughter, Penelope Jane; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher John and Christy Dawn...
Kevin C Fleming
Aug 19, 2017
Kevin Chisna Fleming died Aug. 19, 2017 at his home in Akron, before his 64th birthday. Born in Paducah, KY, Aug. 22nd, 1953, Kevin was the son of the late Chisna Fleming and Helen Davison Fleming. Kevin retired in 2016 after 30 years at Schwebel's Bakery, with perfect attendance for the last 16 years. Kevin loved dogs, cats and family...
Edward J Berus
Aug 18, 2017
Edward J. Berus, 56, passed away peacefully August 18, 2017. A graduate of Firestone High School, he was employed by Jeter Systems. Ed enjoyed golfing, skiing and walking the dogs in the woods. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth; he is survived by father, Edward R. Berus; sisters, Cindy Berus and Diane Fick; niece, Ashley; and many cousins. Services will...
Hans Ferrara
Aug 17, 2017
Hans Ferrara, 87, died August 17, 2017. Born in Akron May 23, 1930 to Giacomo and Matilda Caniglia Ferrara, he was a U.S. Amy veteran and member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Hans retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. with 40 years service. Preceded in death by his wife, Marion L. Ferrara and sisters, Livia Ferrara and Genevieve...
Richard Arlen Engum
Aug 17, 2017
Richard Arlen Engum Richard Arlen Engum, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family August 17, 2017. Dick was born August 31, 1938 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. After graduating from Glenwood High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was a medic. Richard had 2 years of College however, he continued his career as a...
Norma A. Hartz
Aug 16, 2017
Norma A. Hartz (nee Warner) passed away August 16 2017 after living a long time with COPD and a short time with lung cancer. Norma Ann Warner was born March 12, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio, to Margaret (Winkelman) and Howard Warner. She grew up the 6th of 8 children during the depression in Kenmore. There was hardship in Norma's early...
Robert Melvin Schaeffer
Aug 13, 2017
Robert M. Schaeffer passed away August 13, 2017. A former member of First Reformed Church, he attended Crusade Baptist Church. A graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, he retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after thirty years service. Services will be held Noon Friday at Crusade Baptist Church, 2982 Copley Road. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)...
Anita Verderber
Aug 11, 2017
Anita Verderber (nee Barto) succumbed to lung cancer on August 11, 2017 after a 22 month battle. Anita was born July 30, 1940 to the late Tel and Clara (nee Balcerzak) Barto, and was the sister of the late Ron Barto; sister-in-law, Nancy survives. Her first date was with Joe Verderber, with whom she worked at Turney Hardware. They married...
Dennis (Dionysios) Michelis
Aug 9, 2017
The Reverend Father Dennis (Dionysios) Michelis fell asleep in the Lord on August 9, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Father Dennis was born on August 4, 1927 in Patras, Greece and was the son of the late Peter and Marigo Michelis. Protopresbyter Dennis graduated from Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline Massachusetts and...
Kathleen J. Mozik
Aug 8, 2017
Kathleen J. Mozik, 54, died August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, David J. Clinton, Sr.; she is survived by her husband, Timothy; daughters, Makenzie and Meredith; mother, Janisse Clinton; brother, David, Jr. (Angela) Clinton; and nephew and niece, Luke and Sylvia Clinton. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at...
Betty Jo Duffy
Aug 8, 2017
Betty Jo Duffy, age 74, of Montville Township, Medina passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born on April 4,1943. Betty Jo enjoyed riding her Harley trike, gardening, cooking, and feeding the wild critters in her backyard. She was very active with Fairlawn-West United Church of Christ in Akron, and was a member of the North Canton Eastern...
Joyce A. Mears
Aug 7, 2017
Joyce A. Mears Joyce A. Mears, 92, was promoted to Glory on August 7, 2017. Born in Cottenham, Cambridge, England, she was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army where she spent many years as a bookkeeper for the Akron Citadel Corps. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joffre "Sgt. Jeff" Mears and daughter, Lorna Clapsaddle; she...
John Henry Hercsek
Aug 7, 2017
John Henry Hercsek John Henry Hercsek, age 75, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at 9:00 P.M. following a long bout with cancer and the adverse effects of the immunotherapy drug, Opdivo. John Henry is the son of the late John and Violet (Nisula) Hercsek, originally from Munroe Falls, Ohio. A resident of Edinburg and Bath, John leaves his wife of...
Otis A. Hower
Aug 5, 2017
Otis A. Hower Otis Ayers Hower, 81, passed away on August 5, 2017 with his loving wife Kathy at his side. Otis was born on May 5, 1936 to the late Mary Ayers and John B. Hower in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sister, Jean Hower Taber. Otis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; brother, Jim;...
Christine Marie Fatur
Aug 5, 2017
Christine Marie Fatur On the beautiful late afternoon of August 5th, our beloved daughter, Christine, passed into the loving arms of our merciful God after a long seven year struggle with chronic Lyme disease and its many associated illnesses. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1972, "Kat" as she was known by her many on-line Lyme friends, is survived...
Lillian Dorner
Aug 2, 2017
Lillian Dorner, 86, died August 2, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, William Dorner, Jr M.D. and daughter, Gail Benninger; she is survived by daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William (Charlene) and Mark Dorner; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. To...
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