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William F. Mcalonan
Nov 28, 2012
William F. McAlonan, 87, of Akron, passed away on November 28, 2012. Born in Akron on February 16, 1925, Bill was a lifelong area resident. Bill retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company with 35 years of service and was a Corporate Manager of International Engineering responsible for engineering construction and operations at 28 tire plants in 24 countries. Bill...
Paul A. Weick
Nov 25, 2012
Paul A. Weick, 82, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, died November 25, 2012. Born April 30, 1930 in Akron, Paul was a probate and patent litigation attorney in Cuyahoga Falls. Paul was a member of the Case Western University Law Alumni Association, the Yale Alumni Organization, the American Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, and the Akron Bar Association. Paul also had...
Mary Yvonne Craddock
Nov 23, 2012
Mary Yvonne Craddock passed away on November 23rd, 2012 in Akron, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on September 9, 1931 and was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Emma (Luger) Hoover and beloved younger sister, Estelle Pagano. Mary was married to Carl R. Dickinson (deceased) for many years and...
Carol Ann Mackay
Nov 22, 2012
February 24, 1943 November 22, 2012 Carol Ann passed away suddenly in an accidental fall on Thanksgiving morning. She graduated from Revere High School in 1961. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters Degrees from American University in Washington, D.C. She returned to Ohio from an executive position with Battelle Memorial Institute in Washington, D.C. in 2000. She...
Paul A. Meade
Nov 22, 2012
Paul A. Meade, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family November 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was a graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington and had been employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Very well known for his "Mr. Meade" cookies, Paul was extremely passionate in his love...
Geraldine M. Rye
Nov 20, 2012
Geraldine M. Rye, 83, passed away Nov. 20, 2012. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd Street, with Rev. Stephanie Crossland officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time on MONDAY. Full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition. (Billow Falls Chapel)...
Ruth L. Mahoney
Nov 20, 2012
Ruth L. Mahoney, 103, passed away peacefully at home November 18, 2012. Born in Upper Sandusky, she lived most of her life in Akron. Ruth graduated from White Cross Hospital, now River Side, and received her nursing degree in 1930. She worked at several local hospitals as an RN and was the head of nursing at various nursing homes. Ruth...
David L. Flanders
Nov 18, 2012
David L. Flanders, age 97, passed away November 18, 2012 in Akron. David was born September 5, 1915 in Battle Creek (Calhoun Co.), Michigan to Oscar H. and Hazel D. Frey Flanders. On May 9, 1942, in Akron, he married Mary E. Frederick, who survives. David was a graduate of Battle Creek High School where he was a member of...
Catherine E. "Cem" Macey
Nov 17, 2012
Catherine E. "Cem" Macey, 70, died Nov. 17, 2012. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Revere High School and Mills College in Oakland, California. Cem was involved in numerous historical societies where she served as an officer on the local and state levels. Preceded in death by parents, J. Hugh and Catie; and brother, Ward; she...
Margaret B. Peticolas
Nov 17, 2012
Margaret Peticolas, 91, died Nov. 17, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Sam; she is survived by daughter, Denise (David) Shauger; son, Jeff; 6 granddaughters; and 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Big Rapids, Michigan. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
James R. Ross
Nov 17, 2012
James R. Ross, 60, went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2012. He was the beloved brother of Debbie (Russell) Collins of Cuyahoga Falls and father of Jenny. Private burial to take place in Erie, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest.
Delores E Rice
Nov 16, 2012
Northampton-Delores E. Rice peacefully passed away Nov. 16, 2012. She just celebrated her 82nd birthday on Nov. 4th. Preceded in death by her husband, Denton in 2004; she is survived by children, Mark/Buzzy (Beckie), Susan Abramson (Jim), Kevin (Janice), Amy Petron (Randy, Matthew (Margaret), and John (Judy); grandchildren, Jennifer (Lamar), Matthew (Jill), Jasmine (Anthony), Pamela (Charles), Brennan, Sean, Collin, Paul...
Deborah A. Musson
Nov 15, 2012
Deborah A. Musson (Yaya) was born in Des Moines, IA on October 14, 1953 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15th. Everyone who was lucky enough to have even smiled Deb's way became an immediate friend. She cared for and loved anyone that came into her life and never forgot them. She was always cracking jokes and...
John Joseph "Jack" Mcelliott
Nov 14, 2012
John Joseph "Jack" McElliott, Jr., 88, died November 14, 2012. Born in New York, New York, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A commercial artist, Jack retired with over 35 years service from Artist's Inc., where he had served as Vice President and Senior Account Manager. Preceded in death by his daughter, Lori McElliott, he is...
Ruth A Smith
Nov 13, 2012
Ruth A. Smith, 92, passed peacefully into the hands of God on November 13, 2012 in Bonita Springs, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Smith with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage. Ruth was born in Bradford, PA and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She attended Kent State University and was...
Robert F Young
Nov 13, 2012
Robert F. Young, Sr., 78, passed away November 13, 2012. He was born in Akron, Ohio December 12, 1933 to Eugene T. and Zola Young and was a lifetime area resident. Preceded in death in September by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; in October by his son, Dennis; by brother, Melvin Young; and sister, Hazel Thompson; he is survived...
Barbara Sue Donnelly (Nee Schlegel)
Nov 12, 2012
Barbara Sue Donnelly (nee Schlegel), age 62, of Akron, took her final journey on November 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Schlegel and very recently her dear friend, Harry Brown. She is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Donnelly; mother, Geraldine Schlegel; sister, Cathy Kunkel (Tom); two children, Amy Rizzo Marzich (John) and Michael Rizzo...
Valeria Laughlin
Nov 12, 2012
Valeria Laughlin, 88, died Nov. 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Orous; sons, William (Patricia), Dennis (Sarah), Gary (Karen), and Darrell (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Hamby. Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. (corner of 23rd St. and Falls Ave.), with Fr. Neil Crosby officiating. Friends...
Mark Allen Weber
Nov 5, 2012
Mark Allen Weber, 60, passed away November 5, 2012 after a long illness. Cremation has taken place and services are private for the family. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Dolores Hynde
Nov 4, 2012
Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4th. Born in Akron - February 16th, 1923 - her mother Irene was a seamstress and her father Jack was an Akron policeman. She was a student at South High. She moved to NYC after graduation to pursue a modeling career but returned to...
William F. Mcalonan
Nov 28, 2012
William F. McAlonan, 87, of Akron, passed away on November 28, 2012. Born in Akron on February 16, 1925, Bill was a lifelong area resident. Bill retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company with 35 years of service and was a Corporate Manager of International Engineering responsible for engineering construction and operations at 28 tire plants in 24 countries. Bill...
Paul A. Weick
Nov 25, 2012
Paul A. Weick, 82, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, died November 25, 2012. Born April 30, 1930 in Akron, Paul was a probate and patent litigation attorney in Cuyahoga Falls. Paul was a member of the Case Western University Law Alumni Association, the Yale Alumni Organization, the American Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, and the Akron Bar Association. Paul also had...
Mary Yvonne Craddock
Nov 23, 2012
Mary Yvonne Craddock passed away on November 23rd, 2012 in Akron, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on September 9, 1931 and was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Emma (Luger) Hoover and beloved younger sister, Estelle Pagano. Mary was married to Carl R. Dickinson (deceased) for many years and...
Carol Ann Mackay
Nov 22, 2012
February 24, 1943 November 22, 2012 Carol Ann passed away suddenly in an accidental fall on Thanksgiving morning. She graduated from Revere High School in 1961. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters Degrees from American University in Washington, D.C. She returned to Ohio from an executive position with Battelle Memorial Institute in Washington, D.C. in 2000. She...
Paul A. Meade
Nov 22, 2012
Paul A. Meade, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family November 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was a graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington and had been employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Very well known for his "Mr. Meade" cookies, Paul was extremely passionate in his love...
Geraldine M. Rye
Nov 20, 2012
Geraldine M. Rye, 83, passed away Nov. 20, 2012. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd Street, with Rev. Stephanie Crossland officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time on MONDAY. Full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition. (Billow Falls Chapel)...
Ruth L. Mahoney
Nov 20, 2012
Ruth L. Mahoney, 103, passed away peacefully at home November 18, 2012. Born in Upper Sandusky, she lived most of her life in Akron. Ruth graduated from White Cross Hospital, now River Side, and received her nursing degree in 1930. She worked at several local hospitals as an RN and was the head of nursing at various nursing homes. Ruth...
David L. Flanders
Nov 18, 2012
David L. Flanders, age 97, passed away November 18, 2012 in Akron. David was born September 5, 1915 in Battle Creek (Calhoun Co.), Michigan to Oscar H. and Hazel D. Frey Flanders. On May 9, 1942, in Akron, he married Mary E. Frederick, who survives. David was a graduate of Battle Creek High School where he was a member of...
Catherine E. "Cem" Macey
Nov 17, 2012
Catherine E. "Cem" Macey, 70, died Nov. 17, 2012. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Revere High School and Mills College in Oakland, California. Cem was involved in numerous historical societies where she served as an officer on the local and state levels. Preceded in death by parents, J. Hugh and Catie; and brother, Ward; she...
Margaret B. Peticolas
Nov 17, 2012
Margaret Peticolas, 91, died Nov. 17, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Sam; she is survived by daughter, Denise (David) Shauger; son, Jeff; 6 granddaughters; and 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Big Rapids, Michigan. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
James R. Ross
Nov 17, 2012
James R. Ross, 60, went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2012. He was the beloved brother of Debbie (Russell) Collins of Cuyahoga Falls and father of Jenny. Private burial to take place in Erie, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest.
Delores E Rice
Nov 16, 2012
Northampton-Delores E. Rice peacefully passed away Nov. 16, 2012. She just celebrated her 82nd birthday on Nov. 4th. Preceded in death by her husband, Denton in 2004; she is survived by children, Mark/Buzzy (Beckie), Susan Abramson (Jim), Kevin (Janice), Amy Petron (Randy, Matthew (Margaret), and John (Judy); grandchildren, Jennifer (Lamar), Matthew (Jill), Jasmine (Anthony), Pamela (Charles), Brennan, Sean, Collin, Paul...
Deborah A. Musson
Nov 15, 2012
Deborah A. Musson (Yaya) was born in Des Moines, IA on October 14, 1953 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15th. Everyone who was lucky enough to have even smiled Deb's way became an immediate friend. She cared for and loved anyone that came into her life and never forgot them. She was always cracking jokes and...
John Joseph "Jack" Mcelliott
Nov 14, 2012
John Joseph "Jack" McElliott, Jr., 88, died November 14, 2012. Born in New York, New York, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A commercial artist, Jack retired with over 35 years service from Artist's Inc., where he had served as Vice President and Senior Account Manager. Preceded in death by his daughter, Lori McElliott, he is...
Ruth A Smith
Nov 13, 2012
Ruth A. Smith, 92, passed peacefully into the hands of God on November 13, 2012 in Bonita Springs, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Smith with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage. Ruth was born in Bradford, PA and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She attended Kent State University and was...
Robert F Young
Nov 13, 2012
Robert F. Young, Sr., 78, passed away November 13, 2012. He was born in Akron, Ohio December 12, 1933 to Eugene T. and Zola Young and was a lifetime area resident. Preceded in death in September by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; in October by his son, Dennis; by brother, Melvin Young; and sister, Hazel Thompson; he is survived...
Barbara Sue Donnelly (Nee Schlegel)
Nov 12, 2012
Barbara Sue Donnelly (nee Schlegel), age 62, of Akron, took her final journey on November 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Schlegel and very recently her dear friend, Harry Brown. She is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Donnelly; mother, Geraldine Schlegel; sister, Cathy Kunkel (Tom); two children, Amy Rizzo Marzich (John) and Michael Rizzo...
Valeria Laughlin
Nov 12, 2012
Valeria Laughlin, 88, died Nov. 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Orous; sons, William (Patricia), Dennis (Sarah), Gary (Karen), and Darrell (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Hamby. Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. (corner of 23rd St. and Falls Ave.), with Fr. Neil Crosby officiating. Friends...
Mark Allen Weber
Nov 5, 2012
Mark Allen Weber, 60, passed away November 5, 2012 after a long illness. Cremation has taken place and services are private for the family. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Dolores Hynde
Nov 4, 2012
Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4th. Born in Akron - February 16th, 1923 - her mother Irene was a seamstress and her father Jack was an Akron policeman. She was a student at South High. She moved to NYC after graduation to pursue a modeling career but returned to...
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