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Jayne Melinda Hearty
Sep 14, 2016
Services are private for the family. Obituary will be published at a later date.
William L. Boose
Sep 11, 2016
William Lee Boose, 43, died suddenly on September 11, 2016. A lifetime resident of Akron, he graduated from Stow High School and attended Malone College and the University of Akron. He is survived by beloved son, Nicholas; parents, David and Kathleen Boose; sister, Lauren and her children, McKayla, David, and Savannah; and uncle and aunt, Douglas and Lynda Boose. There...
Mary Shreve Burkhard
Sep 11, 2016
Mary Shreve Burkhard (nee Zofchak) Mary Zofchak Shreve Burkhard passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016. Born in Ubres Kusin, Czechoslovakia, in July of 1920, as Maria Zofcacova, she came to the United States through Ellis Island, in 1923 and became Mary Zofchak. She always wished to go back and see the country again, but it wasn't possible. She loved...
Esther Heepe Purdy
Sep 10, 2016
Esther Heepe Purdy Esther Heepe Purdy, 92, passed away peacefully September 10, 2016 at Laurel Lake Retirement Center where she had lived for the past 16 years. She was born in Akron to the late William and Nina Zintel Heepe, the youngest of their 7 children. Her brother and sisters have all preceded her in death. She married her high...
Mary Kathryn Booth
Sep 6, 2016
Mary Kathryn Booth (nee Wilson) 92, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Born June 3, 1924 in Akron to Arthur Stanley and Joanna Agnes (nee MacDonald) Wilson. Mary was educated in Akron graduating from Garfield High School and the University of Akron where she earned a degree in Sociology. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Akron....
Thomas Augustus Deveny
Sep 3, 2016
Thomas Augustus Deveny III Thomas Augustus Deveny III, 86, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann in February, 2015 and daughter Susan in 2007: he is survived by his sons, Cliff (Sandy) of Carbondale/Denver, CO and Chris (Kathy) of Glencoe, Il; son-in-law, Jon Pavloff of Akron: and nine grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Tatiana...
Richard J. (Dick) Heckel
Aug 30, 2016
Richard J. (Dick) Heckel passed away on August 30, 2016 from complications of a stroke he experienced the week before while playing Bingo at his Rockynol residence. He was 81. Richard is survived by sister, Elizabeth Faulkner; brother, Frank Heckel (Jerilynn Ferguson); nieces, Christy Heckel (Craig Hart) and Teresa Lindsey (Gary); great-nephews, Hunter and Zachary Hart and Nicholas Lindsey. He...
Robert Roberts
Aug 29, 2016
Robert E. Roberts, 80, died at home August 29, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Copley and retired as a manager from the F.W. Albrecht Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Judith in 1994; he is survived by his son, Michael and sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Dennis Price. Services will be held 11...
Elaine E Schaedel
Aug 28, 2016
Elaine E. Schaedel, 86, of Akron, passed away peacefully in her home, August 28,2016. Elaine was born August 7, 1930 in Cleveland OH to Harvey and Ethel Hoffman. She lived much of her life in Cleveland and was later a long term resident of Broadview Hts. Elaine had amazing faith and was an active member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran...
Michael Lee Haverchak
Aug 23, 2016
Michael Lee Haverchak, 70, died August 23, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Helen Haverchak; survived by his wife of 24 years, Tatyana; daughters, Francye, Chelsea, Sasha and Anna; several grandchildren; and sister, Mary "Cookie" Clark. Michael dedicated his latter life...
Sondra Jean Guthrie
Aug 22, 2016
Sondra Jean Guthrie (Smith) of Portage Lakes, Ohio passed after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Monday, August 22, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Arbogast, and son-in-law, Rob Arbogast of North Canton; grandchildren, Sarah Arbogast of Greeneville, South Carolina, Robert Arbogast of San Jose, California, and brother, Charles Smith of Fairlawn. She will be...
James S. Spindler
Aug 22, 2016
James S. Spindler, 91, passed away August 22, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. James was born in Becker, MN to Harry O. and Mary E. (Keeler) Spindler on March 24, 1925. He spent most of his early years living in Wisconsin (Grand Marsh and Madison) and later became a long time resident of Akron. James fought bravely for his country...
Robert Nellis
Aug 21, 2016
Robert E. Nellis, 91, died August 21, 2016 in Sun City Center, Florida. Born in Albany, NY, February 15, 1925 to Edward and Gertrude Link Nellis, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A member of The Bath Church, U.C.C., where he served on many committees, he owned and flew a Beechcraft Bonanza. An electrical engineer, he...
Earl C. Terwilliger
Aug 17, 2016
Earl Terwilliger, 96 died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, August 17th. Born February 2, 1920 in Kenmore Ohio to Claude and Neva (Hart) Terwilliger. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Emma. Earl served his country proudly as sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II both in the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Earl will...
Brianna Lauren Botosan
Aug 16, 2016
Brianna Lauren Botosan, 12, of Bath, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born on December 5, 2003 in Akron, Ohio to Victor and Tammy Botosan. Brianna lived her life with joy, exuberance and a smile on her face. She enjoyed spending time with her big brothers, sister, many cousins, aunts, uncles and her church and school friends....
Harry Kanakaredes
Aug 16, 2016
Harry Kanakaredes, a lover of life, star performer at his grandchildren's musical birthday parties, camera collector, champion bridge player, world traveler, master debater, voracious reader, Rummikub addict... . and so much more, peacefully passed away Tuesday August 16, 2016. Harry was born November 30th 1927 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a voracious love of knowledge, a passion...
Pamela Few Laymon
Aug 15, 2016
Pamela Few Laymon, 60, passed away August 15, 2016. A loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Born in Painesville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Margaret Few. Survived by husband, Robin Laymon; sons, Kyle, Adam and Alex; and brother, Jim Few. Memorial service will be held on SATURDAY, August 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bath...
Paul Williamson
Aug 15, 2016
Paul Leonard Williamson of Wadsworth passed away Monday Aug. 15, 2016. He was 97. The son of Scottish immigrants James and Anna (Gettemy) Williamson, Paul grew up in the North Hill area of Akron and graduated from North High School. As a young man, he helped manage the Palace Theater in downtown Akron where he met the likes of Frank...
Lucille Sims
Aug 14, 2016
Lucille Sims, 94, passed away at home August 14, 2016. She was born in Winston County, Alabama Jan. 19, 1922. Her parents, Marion Homer Williams and Mandy Elizabeth Steele; husband, John Mark Sims; great grandson, Macklin Smith; brother, JL Williams; and sisters, Buela Williams and Cloa Holaway preceded Lucille in death. She was a long time member of the Akron...
Jayne Melinda Hearty
Sep 14, 2016
Services are private for the family. Obituary will be published at a later date.
William L. Boose
Sep 11, 2016
William Lee Boose, 43, died suddenly on September 11, 2016. A lifetime resident of Akron, he graduated from Stow High School and attended Malone College and the University of Akron. He is survived by beloved son, Nicholas; parents, David and Kathleen Boose; sister, Lauren and her children, McKayla, David, and Savannah; and uncle and aunt, Douglas and Lynda Boose. There...
Mary Shreve Burkhard
Sep 11, 2016
Mary Shreve Burkhard (nee Zofchak) Mary Zofchak Shreve Burkhard passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016. Born in Ubres Kusin, Czechoslovakia, in July of 1920, as Maria Zofcacova, she came to the United States through Ellis Island, in 1923 and became Mary Zofchak. She always wished to go back and see the country again, but it wasn't possible. She loved...
Esther Heepe Purdy
Sep 10, 2016
Esther Heepe Purdy Esther Heepe Purdy, 92, passed away peacefully September 10, 2016 at Laurel Lake Retirement Center where she had lived for the past 16 years. She was born in Akron to the late William and Nina Zintel Heepe, the youngest of their 7 children. Her brother and sisters have all preceded her in death. She married her high...
Mary Kathryn Booth
Sep 6, 2016
Mary Kathryn Booth (nee Wilson) 92, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Born June 3, 1924 in Akron to Arthur Stanley and Joanna Agnes (nee MacDonald) Wilson. Mary was educated in Akron graduating from Garfield High School and the University of Akron where she earned a degree in Sociology. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Akron....
Thomas Augustus Deveny
Sep 3, 2016
Thomas Augustus Deveny III Thomas Augustus Deveny III, 86, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann in February, 2015 and daughter Susan in 2007: he is survived by his sons, Cliff (Sandy) of Carbondale/Denver, CO and Chris (Kathy) of Glencoe, Il; son-in-law, Jon Pavloff of Akron: and nine grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Tatiana...
Richard J. (Dick) Heckel
Aug 30, 2016
Richard J. (Dick) Heckel passed away on August 30, 2016 from complications of a stroke he experienced the week before while playing Bingo at his Rockynol residence. He was 81. Richard is survived by sister, Elizabeth Faulkner; brother, Frank Heckel (Jerilynn Ferguson); nieces, Christy Heckel (Craig Hart) and Teresa Lindsey (Gary); great-nephews, Hunter and Zachary Hart and Nicholas Lindsey. He...
Robert Roberts
Aug 29, 2016
Robert E. Roberts, 80, died at home August 29, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Copley and retired as a manager from the F.W. Albrecht Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Judith in 1994; he is survived by his son, Michael and sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Dennis Price. Services will be held 11...
Elaine E Schaedel
Aug 28, 2016
Elaine E. Schaedel, 86, of Akron, passed away peacefully in her home, August 28,2016. Elaine was born August 7, 1930 in Cleveland OH to Harvey and Ethel Hoffman. She lived much of her life in Cleveland and was later a long term resident of Broadview Hts. Elaine had amazing faith and was an active member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran...
Michael Lee Haverchak
Aug 23, 2016
Michael Lee Haverchak, 70, died August 23, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Helen Haverchak; survived by his wife of 24 years, Tatyana; daughters, Francye, Chelsea, Sasha and Anna; several grandchildren; and sister, Mary "Cookie" Clark. Michael dedicated his latter life...
Sondra Jean Guthrie
Aug 22, 2016
Sondra Jean Guthrie (Smith) of Portage Lakes, Ohio passed after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Monday, August 22, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Arbogast, and son-in-law, Rob Arbogast of North Canton; grandchildren, Sarah Arbogast of Greeneville, South Carolina, Robert Arbogast of San Jose, California, and brother, Charles Smith of Fairlawn. She will be...
James S. Spindler
Aug 22, 2016
James S. Spindler, 91, passed away August 22, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. James was born in Becker, MN to Harry O. and Mary E. (Keeler) Spindler on March 24, 1925. He spent most of his early years living in Wisconsin (Grand Marsh and Madison) and later became a long time resident of Akron. James fought bravely for his country...
Robert Nellis
Aug 21, 2016
Robert E. Nellis, 91, died August 21, 2016 in Sun City Center, Florida. Born in Albany, NY, February 15, 1925 to Edward and Gertrude Link Nellis, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A member of The Bath Church, U.C.C., where he served on many committees, he owned and flew a Beechcraft Bonanza. An electrical engineer, he...
Earl C. Terwilliger
Aug 17, 2016
Earl Terwilliger, 96 died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, August 17th. Born February 2, 1920 in Kenmore Ohio to Claude and Neva (Hart) Terwilliger. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Emma. Earl served his country proudly as sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II both in the Atlantic and Pacific regions. Earl will...
Brianna Lauren Botosan
Aug 16, 2016
Brianna Lauren Botosan, 12, of Bath, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born on December 5, 2003 in Akron, Ohio to Victor and Tammy Botosan. Brianna lived her life with joy, exuberance and a smile on her face. She enjoyed spending time with her big brothers, sister, many cousins, aunts, uncles and her church and school friends....
Harry Kanakaredes
Aug 16, 2016
Harry Kanakaredes, a lover of life, star performer at his grandchildren's musical birthday parties, camera collector, champion bridge player, world traveler, master debater, voracious reader, Rummikub addict... . and so much more, peacefully passed away Tuesday August 16, 2016. Harry was born November 30th 1927 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a voracious love of knowledge, a passion...
Pamela Few Laymon
Aug 15, 2016
Pamela Few Laymon, 60, passed away August 15, 2016. A loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Born in Painesville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Margaret Few. Survived by husband, Robin Laymon; sons, Kyle, Adam and Alex; and brother, Jim Few. Memorial service will be held on SATURDAY, August 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bath...
Paul Williamson
Aug 15, 2016
Paul Leonard Williamson of Wadsworth passed away Monday Aug. 15, 2016. He was 97. The son of Scottish immigrants James and Anna (Gettemy) Williamson, Paul grew up in the North Hill area of Akron and graduated from North High School. As a young man, he helped manage the Palace Theater in downtown Akron where he met the likes of Frank...
Lucille Sims
Aug 14, 2016
Lucille Sims, 94, passed away at home August 14, 2016. She was born in Winston County, Alabama Jan. 19, 1922. Her parents, Marion Homer Williams and Mandy Elizabeth Steele; husband, John Mark Sims; great grandson, Macklin Smith; brother, JL Williams; and sisters, Buela Williams and Cloa Holaway preceded Lucille in death. She was a long time member of the Akron...
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