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George " Poggy " Dudo
Apr 14, 2016
George "Poggy" Dudo died peacefully at home in Richfield, Ohio on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 93. George is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Aneitha; sons, George, Ken, Jeff and Keith; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hido; his father, John; and brothers, John...
(Ret) John F Kline
Apr 13, 2016
Lt. Col. (Ret.) John F. Kline, Jr. Lt. Col. John F. Kline, Jr., age 63, of Copley Township passed away April 13, 2016 following a long illness. He was the son of John F. Kline, Sr., and Ann D. Kline. John was an Army veteran who served 5 years active duty and 17 years with the U.S. Army Reserves achieving...
William H Koptis
Apr 13, 2016
William H. Koptis William H. Koptis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth D. Koptis (nee Fowler) for 66 years; loving father of Karen D. Koptis of Fairlawn, Gail A. Tanner (Richard) of Lakewood, Marylee Lewis of Cuyahoga Falls and Haiti, and William H. (Billy) Koptis, Jr. (deceased); revered grandfather, known...
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts
Apr 12, 2016
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts died April 12, 2016 in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Helen Schrimper. She was valedictorian and star basketball player at Immaculate Conception High School and attended Mount Mercy College, in Cedar Rapids. While a student at the University of Iowa, she was a drummer...
Earl Charles Gregg
Apr 11, 2016
Dr. Earl C. Gregg Jr., born 3 Jan 1925, passed from this life on April 11, 2016. He graduated from Harvard University in the spring of 1946 at age 20. He worked as a research chemist for 42 years, earning his PhD in chemistry at age 29. Preceded in death by his father, Earl C. Gregg Sr. and mother, Edith;...
Harriette M Atsaroff (Nee Matheny)
Apr 10, 2016
Harriette M. Atsaroff (nee Matheny) On April 10, 2016 my Mom, Harriette M. Atsaroff, 90, entered eternal life in our home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Martinsburg, WV, to Corinne and Mac Matheny, Mom was a graduate of Garfield High School (1943), where she met my Dad, Bob Atsaroff. We lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1954 in the same...
John M Ross
Apr 8, 2016
John M. Ross, 85, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on April 8, 2016. John was born March 21, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Mary Elizabeth McClure and John William Ross. He graduated from The Hill School, Yale University and Temple School of Law. He practiced law in Philadelphia with Duane Morris. In 1965...
Kathleen Pitts Barton
Apr 8, 2016
Kathleen Pitts Barton Jan. 14, 1927 - April 8, 2016 Her mind and body are at peace. Kathleen passed gently into the arms of a loving God in Heaven and loved ones who awaited her. Alzheimer's Disease has lost its cruel hold. This southern lady is rejoicing again with her beloved husband, Max; her brother, Rev. James Pitts; and her...
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh
Apr 7, 2016
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh (nee Perrine) Lisa was born December 22, 1953 and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. A resident of Akron all her life, Lisa graduated from Our Lady of the Elms and attended the University of Akron. She devoted much of her life to her children and taking care of her mother. She will be sadly missed...
Beverly Thurman
Apr 6, 2016
Beverly Joan Thurman, 85, died April 6, 2016. Born in Hayfield, Minnesota, she was a retired legal secretary and a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband. William C. Thurman, Jr.; she is survived by children, Elizabeth Anne (Denny) Rachubka, Bernetta Dawn (John) Maul, Mary Clarice (Mark) Melton, and William C. (Meagan)Thurman, III; grandchildren, Nicolas and...
Carol Eshleman
Apr 6, 2016
Carol Marie Eshleman Carol Marie Eshleman, 69, passed away April 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a source of inspiration, courage, sacrifice, love and wisdom. She had a love for traveling, going to the casino and her pets. However, her greatest satisfaction was spending time with her beloved family and friends. Carol devoted her life to...
Robert G Jackson
Apr 2, 2016
Robert G. Jackson Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 14, 1928, he went into his Heavenly Father's arms on April 2, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Cecilia Jackson; his brother, Vincent, Jr.; his in-laws, George and Nell McBain and his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Shirley McBain. Bob is survived by his much loved wife of...
Bonnie J Breed
Mar 31, 2016
Bonnie Jean Breed, 88, passed away March 31, 2016. She was born April 5, 1927 in Akron to Fred and Mary Schultz and lived in the area for most of her life. Bonnie graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron. She married Don Breed on September 22, 1946. Bonnie worked for the mayor of Stow and managed several apartments in...
Eleanor Jean Haag
Mar 29, 2016
Eleanor Jean Lawson Haag died March 29, 2016 at age 92. She was preceded in death by husbands, Richard J. Lawson and E. Keith Haag, and siblings, Betty Smith and Robert Baker. She is survived by sister, Kathryn Spiegel; children, Linda Lawson Bjerke and Ronald J. Lawson; granddaughter, Tanya Lawson Hackleman and her son, Jack; grandson, Ryan J. Lawson and...
Cory Ostrowski
Mar 28, 2016
Cory T. Ostrowski, 26, died March 28, 2016. Loving son, grandson, brother, and nephew, he is survived by his mother, Michelle Ostrowski; father, David (JoAnn) Ostrowski; brothers and sister, Bryan, Joseph, Christian and Ariana; step-sisters, Samantha (Thomas) and Tricia (Jason); grandmothers, Betty Williams (Dean) and Marjorie Hart; uncles and aunts, Ron, Todd, Kathie (Rod), Tami (Bob), Joe (Nancy), Hunter; and...
Hjordis "Kyllan" Mellor
Mar 27, 2016
Hjordis "Kyllan" Mellor, 95, died on March 27, 2016. She was born in Tomelilla, Sweden on August 2, 1920. She attended schools in Kristianstad and Stockholm in 1947. They moved to Akron, Ohio in 1953, when her husband joined Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. She was active in many local organizations over the years including Trustee of the Akron Art Institute, a...
Richard H Marsh
Mar 24, 2016
Richard H. Marsh, 65, of Bath Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 24th, 2016. Born February 26, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen Marsh, Rich grew up in Toledo and later Solon, Ohio. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kent State University, and went on to receive his Master's in Clinical...
Carl E Hartman
Mar 23, 2016
Carl E. Hartman, 88, died March 23, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born November 6, 1927 in Wadsworth, Ohio to George and Esther Weaver Hartman. A long-time resident of Bath, he moved to Lehigh Acres, FL in 2012. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, member of the Bath Church U.C.C., had been a volunteer for Habitat for...
John O Conrad
Mar 23, 2016
John O. Conrad, 88, died March 23, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. John was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II with service in China. He retired from National City Bank after 46 years of work. John loved to golf and was a fan of the Michigan Wolverines. Preceded in death by...
Virginia O'Brien
Mar 23, 2016
Virginia Damitz O'Brien Virginia Damitz O'Brien, 98 years young, of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born on May 15, 1917 in New York City, "Jinna", as she was called, and her family moved to Hicksville, Ohio, when she was around 6 years old. As a sophomore in high school, she was recruited to join the...
George " Poggy " Dudo
Apr 14, 2016
George "Poggy" Dudo died peacefully at home in Richfield, Ohio on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 93. George is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Aneitha; sons, George, Ken, Jeff and Keith; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hido; his father, John; and brothers, John...
(Ret) John F Kline
Apr 13, 2016
Lt. Col. (Ret.) John F. Kline, Jr. Lt. Col. John F. Kline, Jr., age 63, of Copley Township passed away April 13, 2016 following a long illness. He was the son of John F. Kline, Sr., and Ann D. Kline. John was an Army veteran who served 5 years active duty and 17 years with the U.S. Army Reserves achieving...
William H Koptis
Apr 13, 2016
William H. Koptis William H. Koptis, age 88, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth D. Koptis (nee Fowler) for 66 years; loving father of Karen D. Koptis of Fairlawn, Gail A. Tanner (Richard) of Lakewood, Marylee Lewis of Cuyahoga Falls and Haiti, and William H. (Billy) Koptis, Jr. (deceased); revered grandfather, known...
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts
Apr 12, 2016
Marilyn Schrimper Roberts died April 12, 2016 in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 27, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Helen Schrimper. She was valedictorian and star basketball player at Immaculate Conception High School and attended Mount Mercy College, in Cedar Rapids. While a student at the University of Iowa, she was a drummer...
Earl Charles Gregg
Apr 11, 2016
Dr. Earl C. Gregg Jr., born 3 Jan 1925, passed from this life on April 11, 2016. He graduated from Harvard University in the spring of 1946 at age 20. He worked as a research chemist for 42 years, earning his PhD in chemistry at age 29. Preceded in death by his father, Earl C. Gregg Sr. and mother, Edith;...
Harriette M Atsaroff (Nee Matheny)
Apr 10, 2016
Harriette M. Atsaroff (nee Matheny) On April 10, 2016 my Mom, Harriette M. Atsaroff, 90, entered eternal life in our home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Martinsburg, WV, to Corinne and Mac Matheny, Mom was a graduate of Garfield High School (1943), where she met my Dad, Bob Atsaroff. We lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1954 in the same...
John M Ross
Apr 8, 2016
John M. Ross, 85, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on April 8, 2016. John was born March 21, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Mary Elizabeth McClure and John William Ross. He graduated from The Hill School, Yale University and Temple School of Law. He practiced law in Philadelphia with Duane Morris. In 1965...
Kathleen Pitts Barton
Apr 8, 2016
Kathleen Pitts Barton Jan. 14, 1927 - April 8, 2016 Her mind and body are at peace. Kathleen passed gently into the arms of a loving God in Heaven and loved ones who awaited her. Alzheimer's Disease has lost its cruel hold. This southern lady is rejoicing again with her beloved husband, Max; her brother, Rev. James Pitts; and her...
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh
Apr 7, 2016
Lisa Morris Cavanaugh (nee Perrine) Lisa was born December 22, 1953 and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. A resident of Akron all her life, Lisa graduated from Our Lady of the Elms and attended the University of Akron. She devoted much of her life to her children and taking care of her mother. She will be sadly missed...
Beverly Thurman
Apr 6, 2016
Beverly Joan Thurman, 85, died April 6, 2016. Born in Hayfield, Minnesota, she was a retired legal secretary and a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband. William C. Thurman, Jr.; she is survived by children, Elizabeth Anne (Denny) Rachubka, Bernetta Dawn (John) Maul, Mary Clarice (Mark) Melton, and William C. (Meagan)Thurman, III; grandchildren, Nicolas and...
Carol Eshleman
Apr 6, 2016
Carol Marie Eshleman Carol Marie Eshleman, 69, passed away April 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a source of inspiration, courage, sacrifice, love and wisdom. She had a love for traveling, going to the casino and her pets. However, her greatest satisfaction was spending time with her beloved family and friends. Carol devoted her life to...
Robert G Jackson
Apr 2, 2016
Robert G. Jackson Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 14, 1928, he went into his Heavenly Father's arms on April 2, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Cecilia Jackson; his brother, Vincent, Jr.; his in-laws, George and Nell McBain and his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Shirley McBain. Bob is survived by his much loved wife of...
Bonnie J Breed
Mar 31, 2016
Bonnie Jean Breed, 88, passed away March 31, 2016. She was born April 5, 1927 in Akron to Fred and Mary Schultz and lived in the area for most of her life. Bonnie graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron. She married Don Breed on September 22, 1946. Bonnie worked for the mayor of Stow and managed several apartments in...
Eleanor Jean Haag
Mar 29, 2016
Eleanor Jean Lawson Haag died March 29, 2016 at age 92. She was preceded in death by husbands, Richard J. Lawson and E. Keith Haag, and siblings, Betty Smith and Robert Baker. She is survived by sister, Kathryn Spiegel; children, Linda Lawson Bjerke and Ronald J. Lawson; granddaughter, Tanya Lawson Hackleman and her son, Jack; grandson, Ryan J. Lawson and...
Cory Ostrowski
Mar 28, 2016
Cory T. Ostrowski, 26, died March 28, 2016. Loving son, grandson, brother, and nephew, he is survived by his mother, Michelle Ostrowski; father, David (JoAnn) Ostrowski; brothers and sister, Bryan, Joseph, Christian and Ariana; step-sisters, Samantha (Thomas) and Tricia (Jason); grandmothers, Betty Williams (Dean) and Marjorie Hart; uncles and aunts, Ron, Todd, Kathie (Rod), Tami (Bob), Joe (Nancy), Hunter; and...
Hjordis "Kyllan" Mellor
Mar 27, 2016
Hjordis "Kyllan" Mellor, 95, died on March 27, 2016. She was born in Tomelilla, Sweden on August 2, 1920. She attended schools in Kristianstad and Stockholm in 1947. They moved to Akron, Ohio in 1953, when her husband joined Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. She was active in many local organizations over the years including Trustee of the Akron Art Institute, a...
Richard H Marsh
Mar 24, 2016
Richard H. Marsh, 65, of Bath Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 24th, 2016. Born February 26, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen Marsh, Rich grew up in Toledo and later Solon, Ohio. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kent State University, and went on to receive his Master's in Clinical...
Carl E Hartman
Mar 23, 2016
Carl E. Hartman, 88, died March 23, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born November 6, 1927 in Wadsworth, Ohio to George and Esther Weaver Hartman. A long-time resident of Bath, he moved to Lehigh Acres, FL in 2012. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, member of the Bath Church U.C.C., had been a volunteer for Habitat for...
John O Conrad
Mar 23, 2016
John O. Conrad, 88, died March 23, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. John was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II with service in China. He retired from National City Bank after 46 years of work. John loved to golf and was a fan of the Michigan Wolverines. Preceded in death by...
Virginia O'Brien
Mar 23, 2016
Virginia Damitz O'Brien Virginia Damitz O'Brien, 98 years young, of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born on May 15, 1917 in New York City, "Jinna", as she was called, and her family moved to Hicksville, Ohio, when she was around 6 years old. As a sophomore in high school, she was recruited to join the...
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