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Cecil C Daugherty
Sep 5, 2015
Cecil C. Daugherty Cecil Charles Daugherty, 75, died at Akron General Hospice Care in Fairlawn, OH on September 5, 2015. Born on May 18, 1940 in Steubenville, OH to Homer Cecil and Thelma Ruth (Work) Daugherty, Cec grew up in Weirton, WV and graduated from Weir High School in 1958. While a senior at Bethany College, he met his wife...
Bette Joann " Toots " Walls
Sep 5, 2015
Bette Joann Walls "Toots" of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Bette was born on July 24, 1933 in Bergholz, Ohio. She graduated from Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and enjoyed 37 years as a registered nurse at Akron City Hospital. To have met Bette was to know and remember her laughter. She enjoyed her family, friends,...
George P. Chima
Sep 3, 2015
George P. Chima, 94, died September 3, 2015. Born in Akron May 15, 1921, he graduated from Garfield High School. During World War II, he suffered a severe shoulder wound, earning him a Purple Heart. He attended the University of Akron, where he was a kicker for the Zips football team and a member of the Lone Star fraternity. After...
William R " Bill " Grenus
Sep 1, 2015
William "Bill" Grenus passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 on September 1st. Bill was born March 21, 1934 and married his wife Sara Kline of Akron on August 8th, 1964. The newlyweds moved to Japan for a year where he taught English at Chofu Air Base near Tokyo. He treasured those days. He is survived...
Betty Gene Kieffer
Aug 31, 2015
FAIRLAWN - Betty Gene (Hess) Kieffer was born December 8, 1924 in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Bly (Davis) Hess, and died August 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her precious husband, Carl; brother, Frank Hess; daughter-in-law, Maryellen Faga Kieffer; and niece, Sandra Ruble. She is survived by her devoted sons, Bruce and Mark; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; much-loved...
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett
Aug 30, 2015
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born December 28, 1940 in Franklin, PA., he was born to Lawrence and Myrtle (Snow) Hazlett. Don graduated from Hubbard High School; he then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam;...
John F Clarke
Aug 29, 2015
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Arlington National Cemetery State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr Arlington, VA,
Service
SEP 2. 4:00 PM
Montrose Zion United Methodist Church
565 N. Cleve-Mass Rd.
Akron, OH, 44333
Harry Bartlett Stewart
Aug 28, 2015
Harry Bartlett Stewart III, 81, passed away August 28, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran, Harry was in Commercial Real Estate. He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Connie Motter and Cate Alexander; grandchildren, At his request, there are no calling hours or services. Private inurnment at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio....
Marjorie M. Austin
Aug 25, 2015
Marjorie Markle Austin, age 98, of Akron passed away on August 25, 2015. She was the younger of two daughters of Ralph Leighton Markle and Marian Bullock Markle. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marian Markle Mondl (Thomas). She is survived by her daughter, Anne A. Cooper (Howard) (Ann Arbor, MI); son, Stuart Austin (Akron); daughter, Laura Austin...
Martha Williams
Aug 22, 2015
Martha Williams, 85, passed away August 22, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna Pahulych and brother, Andrew Palich; she is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Roger Dean Williams; sons, Dean (Betty) Williams and Lee Williams; grandson, Austin Williams; nieces and a nephew. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at...
Dan A Liddle
Aug 19, 2015
Dan A. Liddle, 87, died August 19, 2015. Born in Akron October 22, 1927 to Clyde L. and Mattie Cox Liddle, he was a longtime Bath Township resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and member of American Legion Post 473 and Amvets Post 176. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He retired as a supervisor...
Harry Palmer
Aug 17, 2015
Harry Palmer, 89, passed away August 17, 2015. He was born in Johnstown, WV, served in the US Navy during WWII, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Palmer; he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis; daughters, Linda and Rita; son, Hillary; stepchildren, Derek (Joan) Ingram and...
Susie Mae Owens
Aug 14, 2015
Susie Mae Peffer Owens, age 98, passed away on August 14, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1917 in Frankfort, KY. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Lester Owens; her mother, Margaret Finney Peffer and her father, Andrew Corance Peffer; Susie is survived by her sister, Emma Gerber; her children, Barbara Dahl Pratt (Ernie), Vanné J Furlan Callahan...
Judith Ann George
Aug 13, 2015
Judith Ann Ausmus Bender George, 75, wife of Pete George, will rest on her mountaintop Tennessee farm where her beloved grandmother, Maggie Carroll, raised her. Judy passed away on August 13th, 2015 and is returning to the beauty of her Tennessee mountains with the breath-taking views she always loved. Her parents, Otis and Carol Ausmus, left Flat Hollow, Tennessee for...
Alice J Watkins
Aug 9, 2015
Alice J. Watkins, 91, died Aug. 9, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School, attended the University of Akron, and loved reading, music, and bridge. She was charter member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and a member of Akron Woman's City Club. Preceded in death by husbands, Luther Wilt and John Watkins; she is survived by...
Ethan D Schafer
Aug 8, 2015
Dr. Ethan D. Schafer, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Born November 21, 1975 in Pittsfield, MA., he was the son of Joseph and Gaile (Reynolds) Schafer. Ethan earned his Bachelor's degree at his beloved University of Michigan, to which he was a passionate supporter and fan. He went on to attend Case Western Reserve University...
Melinda A Keith
Aug 8, 2015
Melinda A. Keith made her transition on August 8, 2015. Even with her diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2011, Melinda was able to continue to live her life with the core belief that "All is Well". Throughout her life she had a clear understanding of universal spiritual principles and envisioned the harmony and unity of mankind. Melinda lived a life...
Robert P. Nordby
Aug 7, 2015
Robert P. Nordby, age 81, of Akron passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was the son of Uacom and Evelyn (Evenson) Nordby. Robert attended Stemimetz High School in Chicago, then went on to attend Augustana College. He joined the U.S. Marines where he retired with the rank of First Lieutenant; while in the Marines,...
Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper
Aug 4, 2015
Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper passed away on Tuesday, August 4 2015 at her residence. She was 35 years old. Kathryn, a life-long resident of Akron, graduated from Revere High School. She received a degree from Cleveland State University in Urban Studies. Kathryn, was the beloved daughter of Robert and Regina Moore Cooper and devoted sister of Tyler Cooper. She was the...
Cecil C Daugherty
Sep 5, 2015
Cecil C. Daugherty Cecil Charles Daugherty, 75, died at Akron General Hospice Care in Fairlawn, OH on September 5, 2015. Born on May 18, 1940 in Steubenville, OH to Homer Cecil and Thelma Ruth (Work) Daugherty, Cec grew up in Weirton, WV and graduated from Weir High School in 1958. While a senior at Bethany College, he met his wife...
Bette Joann " Toots " Walls
Sep 5, 2015
Bette Joann Walls "Toots" of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Bette was born on July 24, 1933 in Bergholz, Ohio. She graduated from Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and enjoyed 37 years as a registered nurse at Akron City Hospital. To have met Bette was to know and remember her laughter. She enjoyed her family, friends,...
George P. Chima
Sep 3, 2015
George P. Chima, 94, died September 3, 2015. Born in Akron May 15, 1921, he graduated from Garfield High School. During World War II, he suffered a severe shoulder wound, earning him a Purple Heart. He attended the University of Akron, where he was a kicker for the Zips football team and a member of the Lone Star fraternity. After...
William R " Bill " Grenus
Sep 1, 2015
William "Bill" Grenus passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 on September 1st. Bill was born March 21, 1934 and married his wife Sara Kline of Akron on August 8th, 1964. The newlyweds moved to Japan for a year where he taught English at Chofu Air Base near Tokyo. He treasured those days. He is survived...
Betty Gene Kieffer
Aug 31, 2015
FAIRLAWN - Betty Gene (Hess) Kieffer was born December 8, 1924 in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Bly (Davis) Hess, and died August 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her precious husband, Carl; brother, Frank Hess; daughter-in-law, Maryellen Faga Kieffer; and niece, Sandra Ruble. She is survived by her devoted sons, Bruce and Mark; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; much-loved...
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett
Aug 30, 2015
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born December 28, 1940 in Franklin, PA., he was born to Lawrence and Myrtle (Snow) Hazlett. Don graduated from Hubbard High School; he then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam;...
John F Clarke
Aug 29, 2015
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Arlington National Cemetery State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr Arlington, VA,
Service
SEP 2. 4:00 PM
Montrose Zion United Methodist Church
565 N. Cleve-Mass Rd.
Akron, OH, 44333
Harry Bartlett Stewart
Aug 28, 2015
Harry Bartlett Stewart III, 81, passed away August 28, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran, Harry was in Commercial Real Estate. He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Connie Motter and Cate Alexander; grandchildren, At his request, there are no calling hours or services. Private inurnment at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio....
Marjorie M. Austin
Aug 25, 2015
Marjorie Markle Austin, age 98, of Akron passed away on August 25, 2015. She was the younger of two daughters of Ralph Leighton Markle and Marian Bullock Markle. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marian Markle Mondl (Thomas). She is survived by her daughter, Anne A. Cooper (Howard) (Ann Arbor, MI); son, Stuart Austin (Akron); daughter, Laura Austin...
Martha Williams
Aug 22, 2015
Martha Williams, 85, passed away August 22, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna Pahulych and brother, Andrew Palich; she is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Roger Dean Williams; sons, Dean (Betty) Williams and Lee Williams; grandson, Austin Williams; nieces and a nephew. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at...
Dan A Liddle
Aug 19, 2015
Dan A. Liddle, 87, died August 19, 2015. Born in Akron October 22, 1927 to Clyde L. and Mattie Cox Liddle, he was a longtime Bath Township resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and member of American Legion Post 473 and Amvets Post 176. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He retired as a supervisor...
Harry Palmer
Aug 17, 2015
Harry Palmer, 89, passed away August 17, 2015. He was born in Johnstown, WV, served in the US Navy during WWII, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Palmer; he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis; daughters, Linda and Rita; son, Hillary; stepchildren, Derek (Joan) Ingram and...
Susie Mae Owens
Aug 14, 2015
Susie Mae Peffer Owens, age 98, passed away on August 14, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1917 in Frankfort, KY. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Lester Owens; her mother, Margaret Finney Peffer and her father, Andrew Corance Peffer; Susie is survived by her sister, Emma Gerber; her children, Barbara Dahl Pratt (Ernie), Vanné J Furlan Callahan...
Judith Ann George
Aug 13, 2015
Judith Ann Ausmus Bender George, 75, wife of Pete George, will rest on her mountaintop Tennessee farm where her beloved grandmother, Maggie Carroll, raised her. Judy passed away on August 13th, 2015 and is returning to the beauty of her Tennessee mountains with the breath-taking views she always loved. Her parents, Otis and Carol Ausmus, left Flat Hollow, Tennessee for...
Alice J Watkins
Aug 9, 2015
Alice J. Watkins, 91, died Aug. 9, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School, attended the University of Akron, and loved reading, music, and bridge. She was charter member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and a member of Akron Woman's City Club. Preceded in death by husbands, Luther Wilt and John Watkins; she is survived by...
Ethan D Schafer
Aug 8, 2015
Dr. Ethan D. Schafer, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Born November 21, 1975 in Pittsfield, MA., he was the son of Joseph and Gaile (Reynolds) Schafer. Ethan earned his Bachelor's degree at his beloved University of Michigan, to which he was a passionate supporter and fan. He went on to attend Case Western Reserve University...
Melinda A Keith
Aug 8, 2015
Melinda A. Keith made her transition on August 8, 2015. Even with her diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2011, Melinda was able to continue to live her life with the core belief that "All is Well". Throughout her life she had a clear understanding of universal spiritual principles and envisioned the harmony and unity of mankind. Melinda lived a life...
Robert P. Nordby
Aug 7, 2015
Robert P. Nordby, age 81, of Akron passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was the son of Uacom and Evelyn (Evenson) Nordby. Robert attended Stemimetz High School in Chicago, then went on to attend Augustana College. He joined the U.S. Marines where he retired with the rank of First Lieutenant; while in the Marines,...
Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper
Aug 4, 2015
Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper passed away on Tuesday, August 4 2015 at her residence. She was 35 years old. Kathryn, a life-long resident of Akron, graduated from Revere High School. She received a degree from Cleveland State University in Urban Studies. Kathryn, was the beloved daughter of Robert and Regina Moore Cooper and devoted sister of Tyler Cooper. She was the...
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