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 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Anna; his three brothers, and his wife of 63 years, Mathilda "Tillie" in 2007; Steve is survived by his sons, John Sr. Carol and Michael; daughter, Jean; grandchildren, Deborah, John Jr. Julie and Gregory; great-granddaughters, Riley and Tara; as well as his sisters, Alice Ostoich, Irene Rev. William Cobb and Mary Allen.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul"s Catholic Church. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Paul"s Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, OH 44301.