Obituaries
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Margaret A. Hellinger
Oct 7, 2016
Margaret A. Thomas Hellinger, 80, of Akron, entered eternal life October 7, 2016. Marge was born in Dearborn, Mi., the daughter of Margaret and Kenneth Shingler. Marge attended the University of Michigan where she met and married Richard E. Thomas, moving to Akron, Ohio. Although her travels took her away from Akron from time to time, she called it home....
Julia T. Stell
Oct 4, 2016
Julia T. Stell, 98, died on October 4, 2016. She was a native Akronite and a graduate of the University of Akron in 1940 attaining a BS in secretarial sciences. Born of Hungarian immigrants Julius and Teresa Mikis, she was very proud of her Eastern European heritage. She was a decades long ticket seller and volunteer for the "Day at...
William K " Kenny" Steele
Oct 1, 2016
William Kenneth "Kenny" Steele, 90, joined our Heavenly Father peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He served in the United States Navy during WWII as a Signalman Third Class on the USS LSM 252 and USS LSM 392. He was on board one of the first ships to enter Japan after the war ended. He was awarded the Point System,...
Michael John Raccuia
Sep 26, 2016
Michael John Raccuia, beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Michael was founder and owner of Michren Company, a commercial construction company started in 1984. As a contractor, he was known for his dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and estimation skills. He was born in Akron and grew up in North Hill. Michael graduated from Hoban...
Jack N Stokes
Sep 26, 2016
Jack N. Stokes, 86, died September 26, 2016. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, Jack had worked as an investigator for Workman's Compensation and as a salesman for J. Leonard Food Broker. He had been a member of Christ Community Church in Hudson and of the...
Geraldine "Jerry" Maple
Sep 25, 2016
Geraldine (Jerry) Maple, 89, passed from this life September 25, 2016. She was born to Ralph and Edith Christy on August 9,1927 in Akron, Ohio where she spent most of her life. Jerry worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company before leaving to have her daughter, Cherie. She later received her Cosmetologist license and worked and later managed Cinderella Beauty...
Bob J. Dull
Sep 25, 2016
Bob Jay Dull Bob Jay Dull of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday September 25th following a sudden illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 30th, 1956 to his beloved parents, Jack and June (Ficken) Dull. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Abegail Abella; daughter, Cindy Abella; dear friend and...
James Paul Maguire
Sep 23, 2016
James Paul Maguire July 8, 1949 - September 23, 2016 James Paul Maguire (Jim), beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday September 23, 2016, at his home, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Jim was born on July 8, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, where he resided for most of his life. He graduated...
William F Lilley
Sep 23, 2016
William F. Lilley Jr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Friday after an extended illness. Bill was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Detroit to William and Elnora Lilley. The family moved to Akron in September, 1944, and Bill entered eighth grade at Schumacher Elementary School. He was a left-handed pitcher on the Buchtel High School varsity...
Stella Georgette Watt
Sep 22, 2016
Stella Georgette Watt (née Chretien), age 79, died September 22, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife, Stella was married to Bob Watt for 57 years. Together, they built a life and a business, moving from Canada to Michigan to Ohio, settling in Fairlawn and wintering in Bonita Springs, Florida. Loving mother to Michelle Watt Tortorella and John,...
Ruth Spicher
Sep 21, 2016
Ruth Spicher, 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016. Mrs. Spicher was born in Oakland, Md., daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Rush and had lived in Richfield since 1958. A member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she worked in the home and as the bakery manager at Country Counter for years....
Kenneth V. Wilson
Sep 20, 2016
Kenneth V. Wilson Jr., age 51, passed away on 9/20/16 after a courageous battle against cancer. He leaves behind John J. Sivo, his partner of 23 years, and best friend Jamie Ripley, who cared for him in his final illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Kenneth V. Wilson Sr. and brother, Ron Hurless. He is...
Adene S. Craft
Sep 17, 2016
Adene S. Craft, 85, died September 17, 2016 after a long illness. Born in North Carolina, she was a longtime resident of Parma, living in Cuyahoga Falls the last three years. She retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T as a supervisor. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rinaldo; and grandsons, Thomas and Jonathan Rinaldo. A memorial...
Thomas C. Johnson
Sep 15, 2016
Thomas C. Johnson (T.C.), 93, of Akron passed away on September 15, 2016 at his home at Brookdale in Fairlawn. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 27, 1922. T.C. grew up in Pittsburgh where he became a huge Steelers Fan. T.C. was a four year veteran of WWII, a First Lieutenant in the First Cavalry Division at the time...
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...
Margaret A. Hellinger
Oct 7, 2016
Margaret A. Thomas Hellinger, 80, of Akron, entered eternal life October 7, 2016. Marge was born in Dearborn, Mi., the daughter of Margaret and Kenneth Shingler. Marge attended the University of Michigan where she met and married Richard E. Thomas, moving to Akron, Ohio. Although her travels took her away from Akron from time to time, she called it home....
Julia T. Stell
Oct 4, 2016
Julia T. Stell, 98, died on October 4, 2016. She was a native Akronite and a graduate of the University of Akron in 1940 attaining a BS in secretarial sciences. Born of Hungarian immigrants Julius and Teresa Mikis, she was very proud of her Eastern European heritage. She was a decades long ticket seller and volunteer for the "Day at...
William K " Kenny" Steele
Oct 1, 2016
William Kenneth "Kenny" Steele, 90, joined our Heavenly Father peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He served in the United States Navy during WWII as a Signalman Third Class on the USS LSM 252 and USS LSM 392. He was on board one of the first ships to enter Japan after the war ended. He was awarded the Point System,...
Michael John Raccuia
Sep 26, 2016
Michael John Raccuia, beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Michael was founder and owner of Michren Company, a commercial construction company started in 1984. As a contractor, he was known for his dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and estimation skills. He was born in Akron and grew up in North Hill. Michael graduated from Hoban...
Jack N Stokes
Sep 26, 2016
Jack N. Stokes, 86, died September 26, 2016. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, Jack had worked as an investigator for Workman's Compensation and as a salesman for J. Leonard Food Broker. He had been a member of Christ Community Church in Hudson and of the...
Geraldine "Jerry" Maple
Sep 25, 2016
Geraldine (Jerry) Maple, 89, passed from this life September 25, 2016. She was born to Ralph and Edith Christy on August 9,1927 in Akron, Ohio where she spent most of her life. Jerry worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company before leaving to have her daughter, Cherie. She later received her Cosmetologist license and worked and later managed Cinderella Beauty...
Bob J. Dull
Sep 25, 2016
Bob Jay Dull Bob Jay Dull of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday September 25th following a sudden illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 30th, 1956 to his beloved parents, Jack and June (Ficken) Dull. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Abegail Abella; daughter, Cindy Abella; dear friend and...
James Paul Maguire
Sep 23, 2016
James Paul Maguire July 8, 1949 - September 23, 2016 James Paul Maguire (Jim), beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday September 23, 2016, at his home, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Jim was born on July 8, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, where he resided for most of his life. He graduated...
William F Lilley
Sep 23, 2016
William F. Lilley Jr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Friday after an extended illness. Bill was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Detroit to William and Elnora Lilley. The family moved to Akron in September, 1944, and Bill entered eighth grade at Schumacher Elementary School. He was a left-handed pitcher on the Buchtel High School varsity...
Stella Georgette Watt
Sep 22, 2016
Stella Georgette Watt (née Chretien), age 79, died September 22, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife, Stella was married to Bob Watt for 57 years. Together, they built a life and a business, moving from Canada to Michigan to Ohio, settling in Fairlawn and wintering in Bonita Springs, Florida. Loving mother to Michelle Watt Tortorella and John,...
Ruth Spicher
Sep 21, 2016
Ruth Spicher, 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016. Mrs. Spicher was born in Oakland, Md., daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Rush and had lived in Richfield since 1958. A member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she worked in the home and as the bakery manager at Country Counter for years....
Kenneth V. Wilson
Sep 20, 2016
Kenneth V. Wilson Jr., age 51, passed away on 9/20/16 after a courageous battle against cancer. He leaves behind John J. Sivo, his partner of 23 years, and best friend Jamie Ripley, who cared for him in his final illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Kenneth V. Wilson Sr. and brother, Ron Hurless. He is...
Adene S. Craft
Sep 17, 2016
Adene S. Craft, 85, died September 17, 2016 after a long illness. Born in North Carolina, she was a longtime resident of Parma, living in Cuyahoga Falls the last three years. She retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T as a supervisor. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rinaldo; and grandsons, Thomas and Jonathan Rinaldo. A memorial...
Thomas C. Johnson
Sep 15, 2016
Thomas C. Johnson (T.C.), 93, of Akron passed away on September 15, 2016 at his home at Brookdale in Fairlawn. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 27, 1922. T.C. grew up in Pittsburgh where he became a huge Steelers Fan. T.C. was a four year veteran of WWII, a First Lieutenant in the First Cavalry Division at the time...
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...
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