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Alice Marie Hutson
Jun 12, 2013
Alice M. Hutson (nee Twigg), 78, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Hutson Sr.; son, Thomas E. Hutson Jr.; and her sister Carol Twigg Byrd. She is survived by her children, Jerri Sauter (Howard), Michael, Patrick (Pam), Kathleen Francis (John), Erin O'Neill (Kevin); her...
La Vonne K. (Holland) Kottka Nee Mallison
Jun 9, 2013
La Vonne (Holland) Kottka nee Mallison On June 9th, 2013, two months shy of her 87th birthday, La Vonne Kottka closed her beautiful green eyes that she was known for and left us to rejoin family and friends, her Pom, Machu, and granddog, Muffie, waiting for her in Heaven. La Vonne was a North Hill girl, born and raised in...
Esther Elizabeth Kunce
Jun 6, 2013
Esther Elizabeth Kunce CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Esther Elizabeth Kunce, 82, passed away on June 6, 2013 after a brief illness. Esther was born March 24, 1931 to James & Fania (Fanny) McNeill in Washington, D.C., where she attended grade school and junior high school. She moved to Erie, PA in 1945, graduated from Erie East High School, with honors in...
Jo Ann Smith
Jun 5, 2013
Jo Ann Smith, 81, died June 5, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Wittenberg College where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was a home economics teacher, a primitive antique dealer and a voracious decorator. She loved her family and grandchildren, following their activities and sports, and loved...
Virginia A Carrell
Jun 4, 2013
Virginia Andrews Carrell, 96, died June 4, 2013. Known to friends and family as "Bootie," Virginia was a devoted, innovative contributor to the Akron community. In addition to being a member of the Women's Board of Akron City Hospital, she served the Junior League and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. For 34 years Virginia was Director of Activities for Rockynol Retirement...
Dorothy W. Nagy
Jun 2, 2013
Dorothy Wallace Nagy January 28, 1918 - June 2, 2013 AKRON, OHIO-Dorothy Wallace Nagy, loving mother, devoted friend, lover of chocolate covered orange peels and cherries, dog lover and bird-watcher extraordinaire passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Dorothy was a refined, graceful woman who left an indelible mark on those who knew her. She was born to the late...
Craig Popian
May 31, 2013
Craig A. Popian of Akron passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. The family will be having a private burial service. Please send all condolences to be shared with his family to P.O. Box 484 Wadsworth, OH 44282 care of Ashley Lautzenhiser. (Billow, 330-867-4141)
Mouna Silfani
May 30, 2013
Mouna Silfani (née Maroun) was born in Aitanit, Lebanon on January 30, 1936, emigrated to the United States in 1969, and passed away after an extended illness on May 30, 2013. Settling in Akron, Ohio she raised her family, owned a local business, and made her mark on this world. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the...
Carolyn R Dumont
May 30, 2013
Carolyn Reagan (Nockengost) DuMont Carolyn Reagan (Nockengost) DuMont, 71, born in Uniontown, PA, the eldest daughter of the late Edward A. and Bertha P. Reagan, passed away on May 30, 2013. Carolyn is survived by her children, Kevin (Tari) Nockengost of Cuyahoga Falls, Keara (Gary) Mitchhart of Bath, Mary (Anders) DuMont-Thygesen of Saeby, Denmark; grandchildren, Samantha, Erika and Alexandra Nockengost,...
Donna Schoner
May 27, 2013
Donna Jean (Wells) Schoner, 90, born in Kent and a lifetime resident of the Akron area, passed from this life on May 27, 2013. Donna was born February 12, 1923 to Gilbert and Edith Mae Wells and was a life long member and volunteer at St John/St. Paul Lutheran Church. She also spent many hours as a volunteer at NEO...
Rita Sue Mckenzie
May 21, 2013
Sue Rowley McKenzie "Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years." Rita Sue Rowley McKenzie, age 81, passed away on May 21, 2013 following a faithful life of nurturing others, sustained by her Faith, Family and Friends. Born October 11, 1931 in Akron to the late John G. and Helen Rowley, Sue attended King School, graduated cum laude from Old Trail School...
Norma Davis
May 19, 2013
Norma J. Davis, 82, died May 19, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. Norma was an avid sports fan and loved to do crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Bishop and son, Richard Bader; she is survived husband, Jack C. Davis; children, Douglas and Mark Bader;...
Geraldine Robinson
May 19, 2013
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Robinson died May 19, 2013. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Wesleyan Circle, O.E.S., and Retired Teacher's of Summit County. Gerry taught second grade for 32 years at Grant Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in...
Mary J. Myers
May 18, 2013
Mary J. Myers, 77, passed away May 18, 2013. Mary loved to cook, crochet and spend time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, James L.; she is survived by children, Jay, Jody (Lynn), and Letha Cotter; grandchildren, Michael and Brandon Myers, and Cameron and Samantha Cotter; great grandchildren, Owen, Kalib, and Keira Myers; brother, Newt Croft; several nieces...
Robert D Cole
May 16, 2013
Robert D. Cole Robert D. Cole, 91, passed away May 16, 2013 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Robert was a teacher for the Cleveland Public Schools for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; survived by son, Dennis Cole; brother, Herbert (Sally) Cole; nephews, Chris and David. Per his...
Edwin S Voorhees
May 13, 2013
Edwin S. Voorhees, 93, died May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Mueller, Christine Welch; Lou Ann (David, deceased) Shellenberger; grandchildren, Nancy, Cory, Cody and Chloe. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, c/o Akron General Foundation, 400 Wabash Ave.,...
Mary Jo Bohnert
May 12, 2013
Mary-Jo Bohnert, 54, died unexpectedly May 12, 2013, one week after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Garfield High School in 1976, she retired from the City of Akron with 33 years service. She leaves behind Henry, her husband of 26 years; loving son and daughter, Adam and Katie (Jake) Bohnert; mom and dad, Josephine and Jim Caughron; sisters,...
Ruth E. Cornell
May 6, 2013
Ruth E. Cornell, 89, died May 6, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she retired after 41 years service at the General Tire and Rubber Co. She was past president of the Greater Akron Legal Secretary's Association, Pilot Club of Akron, St. Paul's Needlework Guild and the Generettes. Ruth directed choirs at St. Andrew's, St. John's and St. Paul's Episcopal...
Ann Petronick
May 5, 2013
Ann Petronick, 81, died May 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mitch" Petronick; parents, Nicholas and Christina Strongosky; brothers, Stephen and Nick; and sister, Mary Michelcic; she will be sadly missed by son, Stephen (Roberta) Petronick; brothers, Mike (Mary), George (Ann), Tom (Bev) Strongosky; sisters, Katherine Surak, Helen Crowley, Christine (John) Hudak and Irene (John) Letosky; nephew,...
Alice Marie Hutson
Jun 12, 2013
Alice M. Hutson (nee Twigg), 78, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Hutson Sr.; son, Thomas E. Hutson Jr.; and her sister Carol Twigg Byrd. She is survived by her children, Jerri Sauter (Howard), Michael, Patrick (Pam), Kathleen Francis (John), Erin O'Neill (Kevin); her...
La Vonne K. (Holland) Kottka Nee Mallison
Jun 9, 2013
La Vonne (Holland) Kottka nee Mallison On June 9th, 2013, two months shy of her 87th birthday, La Vonne Kottka closed her beautiful green eyes that she was known for and left us to rejoin family and friends, her Pom, Machu, and granddog, Muffie, waiting for her in Heaven. La Vonne was a North Hill girl, born and raised in...
Esther Elizabeth Kunce
Jun 6, 2013
Esther Elizabeth Kunce CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Esther Elizabeth Kunce, 82, passed away on June 6, 2013 after a brief illness. Esther was born March 24, 1931 to James & Fania (Fanny) McNeill in Washington, D.C., where she attended grade school and junior high school. She moved to Erie, PA in 1945, graduated from Erie East High School, with honors in...
Jo Ann Smith
Jun 5, 2013
Jo Ann Smith, 81, died June 5, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Wittenberg College where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was a home economics teacher, a primitive antique dealer and a voracious decorator. She loved her family and grandchildren, following their activities and sports, and loved...
Virginia A Carrell
Jun 4, 2013
Virginia Andrews Carrell, 96, died June 4, 2013. Known to friends and family as "Bootie," Virginia was a devoted, innovative contributor to the Akron community. In addition to being a member of the Women's Board of Akron City Hospital, she served the Junior League and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. For 34 years Virginia was Director of Activities for Rockynol Retirement...
Dorothy W. Nagy
Jun 2, 2013
Dorothy Wallace Nagy January 28, 1918 - June 2, 2013 AKRON, OHIO-Dorothy Wallace Nagy, loving mother, devoted friend, lover of chocolate covered orange peels and cherries, dog lover and bird-watcher extraordinaire passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Dorothy was a refined, graceful woman who left an indelible mark on those who knew her. She was born to the late...
Craig Popian
May 31, 2013
Craig A. Popian of Akron passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. The family will be having a private burial service. Please send all condolences to be shared with his family to P.O. Box 484 Wadsworth, OH 44282 care of Ashley Lautzenhiser. (Billow, 330-867-4141)
Mouna Silfani
May 30, 2013
Mouna Silfani (née Maroun) was born in Aitanit, Lebanon on January 30, 1936, emigrated to the United States in 1969, and passed away after an extended illness on May 30, 2013. Settling in Akron, Ohio she raised her family, owned a local business, and made her mark on this world. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the...
Carolyn R Dumont
May 30, 2013
Carolyn Reagan (Nockengost) DuMont Carolyn Reagan (Nockengost) DuMont, 71, born in Uniontown, PA, the eldest daughter of the late Edward A. and Bertha P. Reagan, passed away on May 30, 2013. Carolyn is survived by her children, Kevin (Tari) Nockengost of Cuyahoga Falls, Keara (Gary) Mitchhart of Bath, Mary (Anders) DuMont-Thygesen of Saeby, Denmark; grandchildren, Samantha, Erika and Alexandra Nockengost,...
Donna Schoner
May 27, 2013
Donna Jean (Wells) Schoner, 90, born in Kent and a lifetime resident of the Akron area, passed from this life on May 27, 2013. Donna was born February 12, 1923 to Gilbert and Edith Mae Wells and was a life long member and volunteer at St John/St. Paul Lutheran Church. She also spent many hours as a volunteer at NEO...
Rita Sue Mckenzie
May 21, 2013
Sue Rowley McKenzie "Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years." Rita Sue Rowley McKenzie, age 81, passed away on May 21, 2013 following a faithful life of nurturing others, sustained by her Faith, Family and Friends. Born October 11, 1931 in Akron to the late John G. and Helen Rowley, Sue attended King School, graduated cum laude from Old Trail School...
Norma Davis
May 19, 2013
Norma J. Davis, 82, died May 19, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. Norma was an avid sports fan and loved to do crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Bishop and son, Richard Bader; she is survived husband, Jack C. Davis; children, Douglas and Mark Bader;...
Geraldine Robinson
May 19, 2013
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Robinson died May 19, 2013. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Wesleyan Circle, O.E.S., and Retired Teacher's of Summit County. Gerry taught second grade for 32 years at Grant Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in...
Mary J. Myers
May 18, 2013
Mary J. Myers, 77, passed away May 18, 2013. Mary loved to cook, crochet and spend time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, James L.; she is survived by children, Jay, Jody (Lynn), and Letha Cotter; grandchildren, Michael and Brandon Myers, and Cameron and Samantha Cotter; great grandchildren, Owen, Kalib, and Keira Myers; brother, Newt Croft; several nieces...
Robert D Cole
May 16, 2013
Robert D. Cole Robert D. Cole, 91, passed away May 16, 2013 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Robert was a teacher for the Cleveland Public Schools for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; survived by son, Dennis Cole; brother, Herbert (Sally) Cole; nephews, Chris and David. Per his...
Edwin S Voorhees
May 13, 2013
Edwin S. Voorhees, 93, died May 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Mueller, Christine Welch; Lou Ann (David, deceased) Shellenberger; grandchildren, Nancy, Cory, Cody and Chloe. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, c/o Akron General Foundation, 400 Wabash Ave.,...
Mary Jo Bohnert
May 12, 2013
Mary-Jo Bohnert, 54, died unexpectedly May 12, 2013, one week after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Garfield High School in 1976, she retired from the City of Akron with 33 years service. She leaves behind Henry, her husband of 26 years; loving son and daughter, Adam and Katie (Jake) Bohnert; mom and dad, Josephine and Jim Caughron; sisters,...
Ruth E. Cornell
May 6, 2013
Ruth E. Cornell, 89, died May 6, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she retired after 41 years service at the General Tire and Rubber Co. She was past president of the Greater Akron Legal Secretary's Association, Pilot Club of Akron, St. Paul's Needlework Guild and the Generettes. Ruth directed choirs at St. Andrew's, St. John's and St. Paul's Episcopal...
Ann Petronick
May 5, 2013
Ann Petronick, 81, died May 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mitch" Petronick; parents, Nicholas and Christina Strongosky; brothers, Stephen and Nick; and sister, Mary Michelcic; she will be sadly missed by son, Stephen (Roberta) Petronick; brothers, Mike (Mary), George (Ann), Tom (Bev) Strongosky; sisters, Katherine Surak, Helen Crowley, Christine (John) Hudak and Irene (John) Letosky; nephew,...
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