Obituaries
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Martha Seidl Quackenbush
Dec 24, 2014
Martha Seidl Quackenbush went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2014, after a courageous battle with a long illness. She was born in Osijek, Yugoslavia on August 15, 1947, and grew up in Syracuse, NY. After living in many locations in the USA and abroad, she settled and lived with her late husband, Bruce H. Quackenbush in...
Manuel Nackes
Dec 23, 2014
Manuel Nackes, 85, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully on Dec. 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Jerry Hall and Fr. Andrew Lentz officiating. Friends may call at the church 1 hour before services. Interment 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of...
Harry Tallant
Dec 23, 2014
Harry C. Tallant, 86, died Dec. 23, 2014. Born in Cleveland, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Richfield United Church of Christ. Harry retired from the Brecksville Post office, worked at all of the Cleveland stadiums and arenas, and raised sheep for 40 years on the family farm. Preceded in death by sisters and brother, Helen,...
Dixie V Blankenship
Dec 23, 2014
Dixie V. Blankenship Dixie V. Blankenship, 103, died December 23, 2014. She was born May 19, 1911 in Almo, KY to Dr. Y.Y. and Lillie Miller, and had lived in the Akron area since 1933. She was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church and had been active for many years in the D.M.A. Preceded in death by her...
Sonya Parry
Dec 23, 2014
Sonya Parry, 79 passed away December 23, 2014. Sonya was born on June 29, 1935 in Akron to Frank B. and Elizabeth K. Thomas. She attended King School, Old Trail School and Smith College, where she majored in history. Sonya lived in Akron for most of her life, and she was an active volunteer for and supporter of many community...
Warren E Graves
Dec 20, 2014
Warren E. Graves, 90, passed away December 20, 2014. Born in Akron on November 20, 1924, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. He was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and had retired from...
Mark Reitz
Dec 18, 2014
Mark A. Reitz Mark A. Reitz, 61, of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1953 to Bob and the late Betty Reitz. Mark was an avid hunter and enjoyed a good card game. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his...
Andrew J Oboyski
Dec 17, 2014
Andrew John Oboyski has passed in peace on December 17, 2014. He was born into this world on July 6, 1927 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the proud son of John and Julia Oboyski. Andy was a hard working, industrious and charismatic man. He worked until he couldn't work any longer. From back when he owned Andy's Atlantic on W....
Ruth Wanzie
Dec 17, 2014
Ruth E. Wanzie "Grams" On the evening of December 17, 2014, Ruth decided it was time to be with her beloved husband, daughter, brother and granddaughter. Ruth was born in Ellenboro, WV on September 23, 1926 and passed away at the age of 88 years young. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and really looked forward...
James A Butler
Dec 14, 2014
James A. Butler passed away on December 14, 2014. He was born in Sandusky Ohio, graduated from Sandusky High School in 1951, was an alumnus of The University of Toledo and served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army in both Japan and Korea. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice; and their two children, Peter...
Angelike Bellios
Dec 13, 2014
Angelike Bellios, age 105 died on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Born June 20, 1909 in Tripoli, Greece, she was the daughter of Chris and Theophany (Batsie) Vasilopoulos. Angelike married Christ N. Bellios in 1927, together they went to France and then came to America by way of steamship; she became a U.S. citizen in 1934. Angelike had been a member...
Frank Joseph Martin
Dec 13, 2014
Frank J. Martin Jr., 59, of Ravenna, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born October 7, 1955 in Brunswick, Ohio. He worked as a licensed commercial truck driver where his passion for the open road and heavy machinery united. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving...
Mary Anne Frampton
Dec 13, 2014
Mary Anne Frampton, 60, passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2014. Mary enjoyed reading, but most of all spending time with her "grand babies". Mary leaves behind her husband, Ted; children, David (Julie), Richard (Misty) and Brandi (Scott) Frutschy; and grandchildren, Jack, Ella, Lauren, Lindsay, Austin, Cheyenne and Gage. Cremation was Mary's wish. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m....
Mary Diane Seward
Dec 12, 2014
Mary "Diane" Seward Mary "Diane" Seward died peacefully on December 12. She was 85. Diane was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School, and then from Ohio Northern University. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Helen Kollas; by her sisters, Helen George and Shirley Ann Kollas; and...
Lucille Van Doros
Dec 7, 2014
Lucille Van Doros (Goges), 96, passed from her loving daughters arms to Heaven on December 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1918 in Barberton, she was the daughter of George and Helen Goges. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Theodore Fotinopoulos, husband Nick Van Doros, who was the love of her life, brother Louis Goges, and sister in...
Rose May Jacob
Dec 7, 2014
Rose May Jacob, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014, after a short illness. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation rites are scheduled for THURSDAY, December 11th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, Decemebr...
Harrietta Showalter
Dec 6, 2014
Harrietta Showalter, 99, died December 6, 2014. Born in Dexter, Ohio, she was a homemaker and had been active with Good Neighbors. Harrietta was a member of Harmony Springs Christian Church, formerly High Street Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and siblings, Opal Musser, Evelyn Houdasholt, Dallas and Donald Amos; she is survived by her daughter, Joyce...
Thomas M Schlueter
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas M. Schlueter, M.D., FACS Tom, 83, passed away Dec 6, 2014. He was born 12/17/30 in Akron, OH to Dr. Simon and Marian Schlueter. He graduated from Buchtel High School, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Dr. Schlueter fulfilled his military obligations as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy. He was attached to the...
Thomas J. Osborne
Dec 2, 2014
Thomas J. Osborne Born 6/23/23 in Richwood, Ohio, died 12/2/14 in Akron. He proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was married to his wife Marilyn in 1946 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He began his career in the banking industry at the Evans Savings and Loan Co. and spent 38 years through...
Sally A Hesseman
Nov 29, 2014
Sally A. Hesseman, 68, passed away peacefully November 29, 2014 Sally lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She and Ed enjoyed many summers with their family at their home at Put-in-Bay. Sally was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Doyle; she is survived by her husband,...
Martha Seidl Quackenbush
Dec 24, 2014
Martha Seidl Quackenbush went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2014, after a courageous battle with a long illness. She was born in Osijek, Yugoslavia on August 15, 1947, and grew up in Syracuse, NY. After living in many locations in the USA and abroad, she settled and lived with her late husband, Bruce H. Quackenbush in...
Manuel Nackes
Dec 23, 2014
Manuel Nackes, 85, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully on Dec. 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Jerry Hall and Fr. Andrew Lentz officiating. Friends may call at the church 1 hour before services. Interment 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of...
Harry Tallant
Dec 23, 2014
Harry C. Tallant, 86, died Dec. 23, 2014. Born in Cleveland, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Richfield United Church of Christ. Harry retired from the Brecksville Post office, worked at all of the Cleveland stadiums and arenas, and raised sheep for 40 years on the family farm. Preceded in death by sisters and brother, Helen,...
Dixie V Blankenship
Dec 23, 2014
Dixie V. Blankenship Dixie V. Blankenship, 103, died December 23, 2014. She was born May 19, 1911 in Almo, KY to Dr. Y.Y. and Lillie Miller, and had lived in the Akron area since 1933. She was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church and had been active for many years in the D.M.A. Preceded in death by her...
Sonya Parry
Dec 23, 2014
Sonya Parry, 79 passed away December 23, 2014. Sonya was born on June 29, 1935 in Akron to Frank B. and Elizabeth K. Thomas. She attended King School, Old Trail School and Smith College, where she majored in history. Sonya lived in Akron for most of her life, and she was an active volunteer for and supporter of many community...
Warren E Graves
Dec 20, 2014
Warren E. Graves, 90, passed away December 20, 2014. Born in Akron on November 20, 1924, he was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. He was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and had retired from...
Mark Reitz
Dec 18, 2014
Mark A. Reitz Mark A. Reitz, 61, of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1953 to Bob and the late Betty Reitz. Mark was an avid hunter and enjoyed a good card game. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his...
Andrew J Oboyski
Dec 17, 2014
Andrew John Oboyski has passed in peace on December 17, 2014. He was born into this world on July 6, 1927 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the proud son of John and Julia Oboyski. Andy was a hard working, industrious and charismatic man. He worked until he couldn't work any longer. From back when he owned Andy's Atlantic on W....
Ruth Wanzie
Dec 17, 2014
Ruth E. Wanzie "Grams" On the evening of December 17, 2014, Ruth decided it was time to be with her beloved husband, daughter, brother and granddaughter. Ruth was born in Ellenboro, WV on September 23, 1926 and passed away at the age of 88 years young. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and really looked forward...
James A Butler
Dec 14, 2014
James A. Butler passed away on December 14, 2014. He was born in Sandusky Ohio, graduated from Sandusky High School in 1951, was an alumnus of The University of Toledo and served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army in both Japan and Korea. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice; and their two children, Peter...
Angelike Bellios
Dec 13, 2014
Angelike Bellios, age 105 died on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Born June 20, 1909 in Tripoli, Greece, she was the daughter of Chris and Theophany (Batsie) Vasilopoulos. Angelike married Christ N. Bellios in 1927, together they went to France and then came to America by way of steamship; she became a U.S. citizen in 1934. Angelike had been a member...
Frank Joseph Martin
Dec 13, 2014
Frank J. Martin Jr., 59, of Ravenna, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born October 7, 1955 in Brunswick, Ohio. He worked as a licensed commercial truck driver where his passion for the open road and heavy machinery united. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving...
Mary Anne Frampton
Dec 13, 2014
Mary Anne Frampton, 60, passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2014. Mary enjoyed reading, but most of all spending time with her "grand babies". Mary leaves behind her husband, Ted; children, David (Julie), Richard (Misty) and Brandi (Scott) Frutschy; and grandchildren, Jack, Ella, Lauren, Lindsay, Austin, Cheyenne and Gage. Cremation was Mary's wish. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m....
Mary Diane Seward
Dec 12, 2014
Mary "Diane" Seward Mary "Diane" Seward died peacefully on December 12. She was 85. Diane was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School, and then from Ohio Northern University. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Helen Kollas; by her sisters, Helen George and Shirley Ann Kollas; and...
Lucille Van Doros
Dec 7, 2014
Lucille Van Doros (Goges), 96, passed from her loving daughters arms to Heaven on December 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1918 in Barberton, she was the daughter of George and Helen Goges. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Theodore Fotinopoulos, husband Nick Van Doros, who was the love of her life, brother Louis Goges, and sister in...
Rose May Jacob
Dec 7, 2014
Rose May Jacob, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014, after a short illness. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation rites are scheduled for THURSDAY, December 11th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, Decemebr...
Harrietta Showalter
Dec 6, 2014
Harrietta Showalter, 99, died December 6, 2014. Born in Dexter, Ohio, she was a homemaker and had been active with Good Neighbors. Harrietta was a member of Harmony Springs Christian Church, formerly High Street Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and siblings, Opal Musser, Evelyn Houdasholt, Dallas and Donald Amos; she is survived by her daughter, Joyce...
Thomas M Schlueter
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas M. Schlueter, M.D., FACS Tom, 83, passed away Dec 6, 2014. He was born 12/17/30 in Akron, OH to Dr. Simon and Marian Schlueter. He graduated from Buchtel High School, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Dr. Schlueter fulfilled his military obligations as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy. He was attached to the...
Thomas J. Osborne
Dec 2, 2014
Thomas J. Osborne Born 6/23/23 in Richwood, Ohio, died 12/2/14 in Akron. He proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was married to his wife Marilyn in 1946 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He began his career in the banking industry at the Evans Savings and Loan Co. and spent 38 years through...
Sally A Hesseman
Nov 29, 2014
Sally A. Hesseman, 68, passed away peacefully November 29, 2014 Sally lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She and Ed enjoyed many summers with their family at their home at Put-in-Bay. Sally was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Doyle; she is survived by her husband,...
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