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Lucinda Helen Cook
May 12, 2015
Lucinda Helen Cook, 69, died May 12, 2015. Miss Cook was born in Akron and had worked for 21 years as a Dietary Aide at Akron City Hospital retiring in 1990. Cindy was a true servant of the Lord and spread love and kindness to everyone she met. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Leslie G. Cook; survived by brother,...
Shirish R Jasani
May 8, 2015
Shirish R. Jasani, 76, died May 8, 2015. Born in Mumbai, India, he was a longtime Akron area resident and member of the Jain Society of Greater Cleveland. A chemical engineer, he retired in 2001 from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by his parents, Rasikchandra and Ansuya Jasani; he is survived by his wife, Jayshri; daughters,...
Katherine " Kitty" Mousetes
May 8, 2015
Katherine "Kitty" Mousetes passed away peacefully May 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was a lifelong Akron resident and graduate of Central High School. A member of St. Vincent Parish, she retired from a career in office administration with more than 20 years of service from Uniroyal Chemical. Kitty was an avid traveler and...
Robert L Wright
May 7, 2015
Robert L. Wright, 84, died May 7, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born in Buckhannon, WV September 7, 1930 and had lived in the Akron area since 1968. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a veteran, serving in the US Army. After his...
Timothy J Guinter
May 3, 2015
Timothy J. Guinter, 67, passed away May 3, 2015 after a courageous 2 year battle with leukemia. Tim was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and was employed at Roadway Express for many years until finding his dream job as...
Charles M. Van Hoosier
Apr 30, 2015
Charles M. Van Hoosier, 64, died April 30, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Betty Sturgeon Van Hoosier; he is survived by his sisters, Veda Dickinson and Patricia Saxton; brother, Darell Van Hoosier; many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held...
Alton J Taylor
Apr 30, 2015
Alton J. Taylor, Sr., 93, passed away April 30, 2015. Alton was born February 2, 1922 to Mary and Steve Taylor. As a young soldier stationed in Belgium during World War II, he met the former Julia Van Lint. She became his "war bride" and traveled to the United States when his tour of duty was completed. They settled in...
Catherine (Katie) Fygetakis
Apr 28, 2015
Catherine "Katie" Fygetakis, 86, died on April 28, 2015 after facing cancer head-on since 2007 with her well-known brand of strength, spirit, determination, sharp wit and humor. Born in Akron, OH on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of Chris and Helen (Tsitsi) Economou. Katie's parents returned to their home in Thessaloniki, Greece when she was three years old....
Laverne Zarle
Apr 27, 2015
LaVerne Spangler Zarle (Frase) Sharon Twp.- LaVerne passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on April 27, 2015. She was born in the farmhouse of Fraseville Farm on Sept. 11, 1915. LaVerne was preceded in death by beloved husband, Leonard E.; parents, Gertie (Spangler) and Israel Melvin Frase; brother, Virgil (Ruth); sisters, Bernice Lehman (Henry) and Vera...
Robert Snyder
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Lewis Snyder "Bob", age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born on October 30, 1933 in Akron, OH, he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952 and the University of Akron in 1959. He is a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1960. He was employed by Honeywell Inc....
Pamela Hosterman
Apr 24, 2015
Pamela May Hosterman, 70, died April 24, 2015. Born in Akron July 15, 1944 to Melvin and Helen LeGrand, she was a longtime Peninsula resident. She was a homemaker and member of Western Reserve Christian Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, James; she is survived by her husband, Frank E. Hosterman; children, Dan, Tammy, Tina, Frank L....
Frank R Pfahl
Apr 20, 2015
Frank R Pfahl, Sr, 86, passed away on 4/20/2015 after a short illness. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1929, to Charles Alton Pfahl & Hazel Kerch. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School & earned a degree in Business Administration & Engineering at The University of Akron, where he was a member of Lone Star fraternity...
John C "Jack" Zimmer
Apr 19, 2015
John C. "Jack" Zimmer, Jr., 81, died April 19, 2015. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived overseas for 12 years in Paris, France, Milan, Italy and Stockholm, Sweden. He was a 1955 graduate of M.I.T. where he was a member of Beta Theta Phi and retired as a chemical engineer from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Jack was a member...
Martha Jean Martin
Apr 17, 2015
Martha Jean Martin, 88, passed away peacefully April 17, 2015. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Albany, KY to parents Dudley and Pearl Long. She raised her family in Akron before moving to Florida for twenty one years and then returned to Akron for the last four years of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
Sandra S. Routh
Apr 17, 2015
Sandra S. Routh, age 73, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Born August 16, 1941 in Canton, she was the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Pamer) Kuehner. Sandi loved her dogs, horses and antique cars. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert H. "Bob"; daughter Michelle (David) Frigo; special cousin Cheryl (Edward) Custer. She was preceded in death by...
Joann A. Heck
Apr 17, 2015
JoAnn Aleath Heck passed away peacefully at home April 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving children. JoAnn was born in Akron, Ohio October 16, 1928 to James and Corrine Harrah. She was 31 years retired from teaching physical education in the Akron Public Schools. During her tenure as a track coach she was considered one of the winningest in the...
Karl Lee Reckner
Apr 16, 2015
Karl Lee Reckner, 61, went into his Father's arms April 16, 2015. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Akron and had further study with Moody Bible Institute. He taught English at Cleveland Central Catholic and the University of Akron. He had a passion for Christ, teaching and his guitar. He is survived by Becky, who he cherished;...
Edna Elaine Mcintyre
Apr 14, 2015
Edna Elaine McIntyre, age 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. Born October 4, 1920 in Marion, Ohio; she was the daughter of Edwin Fay and Rosanna (nee Schotte) Davis. Survivors include her loving children: Rose McIntyre of Cleveland Heights, Edwin McIntyre of Akron, and Patricia (Lee) Lavoie...
Lucinda Helen Cook
May 12, 2015
Lucinda Helen Cook, 69, died May 12, 2015. Miss Cook was born in Akron and had worked for 21 years as a Dietary Aide at Akron City Hospital retiring in 1990. Cindy was a true servant of the Lord and spread love and kindness to everyone she met. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Leslie G. Cook; survived by brother,...
Shirish R Jasani
May 8, 2015
Shirish R. Jasani, 76, died May 8, 2015. Born in Mumbai, India, he was a longtime Akron area resident and member of the Jain Society of Greater Cleveland. A chemical engineer, he retired in 2001 from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by his parents, Rasikchandra and Ansuya Jasani; he is survived by his wife, Jayshri; daughters,...
Katherine " Kitty" Mousetes
May 8, 2015
Katherine "Kitty" Mousetes passed away peacefully May 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was a lifelong Akron resident and graduate of Central High School. A member of St. Vincent Parish, she retired from a career in office administration with more than 20 years of service from Uniroyal Chemical. Kitty was an avid traveler and...
Robert L Wright
May 7, 2015
Robert L. Wright, 84, died May 7, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born in Buckhannon, WV September 7, 1930 and had lived in the Akron area since 1968. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a veteran, serving in the US Army. After his...
Timothy J Guinter
May 3, 2015
Timothy J. Guinter, 67, passed away May 3, 2015 after a courageous 2 year battle with leukemia. Tim was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and was employed at Roadway Express for many years until finding his dream job as...
Charles M. Van Hoosier
Apr 30, 2015
Charles M. Van Hoosier, 64, died April 30, 2015. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Betty Sturgeon Van Hoosier; he is survived by his sisters, Veda Dickinson and Patricia Saxton; brother, Darell Van Hoosier; many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held...
Alton J Taylor
Apr 30, 2015
Alton J. Taylor, Sr., 93, passed away April 30, 2015. Alton was born February 2, 1922 to Mary and Steve Taylor. As a young soldier stationed in Belgium during World War II, he met the former Julia Van Lint. She became his "war bride" and traveled to the United States when his tour of duty was completed. They settled in...
Catherine (Katie) Fygetakis
Apr 28, 2015
Catherine "Katie" Fygetakis, 86, died on April 28, 2015 after facing cancer head-on since 2007 with her well-known brand of strength, spirit, determination, sharp wit and humor. Born in Akron, OH on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of Chris and Helen (Tsitsi) Economou. Katie's parents returned to their home in Thessaloniki, Greece when she was three years old....
Laverne Zarle
Apr 27, 2015
LaVerne Spangler Zarle (Frase) Sharon Twp.- LaVerne passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on April 27, 2015. She was born in the farmhouse of Fraseville Farm on Sept. 11, 1915. LaVerne was preceded in death by beloved husband, Leonard E.; parents, Gertie (Spangler) and Israel Melvin Frase; brother, Virgil (Ruth); sisters, Bernice Lehman (Henry) and Vera...
Robert Snyder
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Lewis Snyder "Bob", age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born on October 30, 1933 in Akron, OH, he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952 and the University of Akron in 1959. He is a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1960. He was employed by Honeywell Inc....
Pamela Hosterman
Apr 24, 2015
Pamela May Hosterman, 70, died April 24, 2015. Born in Akron July 15, 1944 to Melvin and Helen LeGrand, she was a longtime Peninsula resident. She was a homemaker and member of Western Reserve Christian Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, James; she is survived by her husband, Frank E. Hosterman; children, Dan, Tammy, Tina, Frank L....
Frank R Pfahl
Apr 20, 2015
Frank R Pfahl, Sr, 86, passed away on 4/20/2015 after a short illness. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1929, to Charles Alton Pfahl & Hazel Kerch. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School & earned a degree in Business Administration & Engineering at The University of Akron, where he was a member of Lone Star fraternity...
John C "Jack" Zimmer
Apr 19, 2015
John C. "Jack" Zimmer, Jr., 81, died April 19, 2015. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived overseas for 12 years in Paris, France, Milan, Italy and Stockholm, Sweden. He was a 1955 graduate of M.I.T. where he was a member of Beta Theta Phi and retired as a chemical engineer from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Jack was a member...
Martha Jean Martin
Apr 17, 2015
Martha Jean Martin, 88, passed away peacefully April 17, 2015. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Albany, KY to parents Dudley and Pearl Long. She raised her family in Akron before moving to Florida for twenty one years and then returned to Akron for the last four years of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist...
Sandra S. Routh
Apr 17, 2015
Sandra S. Routh, age 73, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Born August 16, 1941 in Canton, she was the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Pamer) Kuehner. Sandi loved her dogs, horses and antique cars. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert H. "Bob"; daughter Michelle (David) Frigo; special cousin Cheryl (Edward) Custer. She was preceded in death by...
Joann A. Heck
Apr 17, 2015
JoAnn Aleath Heck passed away peacefully at home April 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving children. JoAnn was born in Akron, Ohio October 16, 1928 to James and Corrine Harrah. She was 31 years retired from teaching physical education in the Akron Public Schools. During her tenure as a track coach she was considered one of the winningest in the...
Karl Lee Reckner
Apr 16, 2015
Karl Lee Reckner, 61, went into his Father's arms April 16, 2015. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Akron and had further study with Moody Bible Institute. He taught English at Cleveland Central Catholic and the University of Akron. He had a passion for Christ, teaching and his guitar. He is survived by Becky, who he cherished;...
Edna Elaine Mcintyre
Apr 14, 2015
Edna Elaine McIntyre, age 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. Born October 4, 1920 in Marion, Ohio; she was the daughter of Edwin Fay and Rosanna (nee Schotte) Davis. Survivors include her loving children: Rose McIntyre of Cleveland Heights, Edwin McIntyre of Akron, and Patricia (Lee) Lavoie...
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