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Robert W Larson
Jan 1, 2012
Robert W. Larson Robert W. Larson "Bob" passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2012 at home. He was the eighth of ten children born to Bertha and Nels Larson on August 27, 1919 in Akron, Ohio. Bob graduated as president of his class from Akron South High School in June of 1937. He went on to attend The University...
Jeane Dennett
Jan 1, 2012
Jeane Dennett passed away on January 1, 2012 in Texas. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1924 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Jeane began her career at Akron Pure Milk Co. later moving to First National Bank and retiring after 25 years. Early in her life, she was a member of Roxy's Riders, a...
Charles W Hilliard
Dec 31, 2011
Charles W. Hilliard, 81, died Dec. 31, 2011. Born in Salem, Ohio, he lived in Bath since 1955. A graduate of the Culinary School at Cornell, he was the owner of Lionwood Antiques and was the General Manager of Bath Country Market. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Copley Place, 528 Rothrock Rd.,...
Demetrios Vasilatos
Dec 31, 2011
Demetrios Vasilatos, 84, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Cephalonia, Greece and had lived in Akron since 1970. Mr. Vasilatos worked as a chef his whole life and retired from the Brown Derby in 1986 and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was faithfully married to his wife, Angeliki since February 8, 1958, who...
Ida L. Telford Solt
Dec 30, 2011
Ida L. Telford Solt passed away December 30, 2011 peacefully after a short illness. Born in Creston, Ohio September 19, 1911, she was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron where she played the piano for many local events including radio and television. She was co-star of the Dot and Ida radio show that aired in the 1930's. She...
Helen I Wilson
Dec 29, 2011
Helen I. Wilson, 96, died December 29, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; son, Jack; survived by sons, Jeff Libby Wilson of Akron, Brian Tami Wilson of Steubenville. Private inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 4 to 6...
Timothy Fitch
Dec 28, 2011
Tim Fitch, 59, passed away December 28, 2011 after suffering a brain aneurism. Born in Akron, he was a 1971 graduate of Firestone High School. Tim was a kind soul - loved by everyone. He was a fixture at Lanning's Restaurant for 40+ years. He played softball for 15 years with Dietz Landing and made many lasting friendships. He enjoyed...
Mel Dettra
Dec 28, 2011
Mel Dettra, Oldbuckeye, 48, graduated to his Scarlet and Gray eternal campus on December 28, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Grace; son, Dale; and grandsons, Jonathan and Paul. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 4th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Private inurnment at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to...
Dr. Roger F Keller
Dec 28, 2011
Dr. Roger F. Keller, Jr., born in Manchester, NH, passed away at age 89 on December 28, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arline; and his son, John Roger. He is survived by his children, Nancy Todd Kislak of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Brian Connie Keller of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Sonny McClinsey, Michelle...
Harry Grebelsky
Dec 27, 2011
Harry Grebelsky, 83, died Dec. 27, 2011. Born on April 24, 1928 in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and was a long time employee of Annaco and Harry's Metals. Preceded in death by wife, Mary and daughter, Beverly; he is survived by children, Charlie, Elaine and Victor; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
William A Lohnes Jr
Dec 27, 2011
RICHFIELD, OHIO -- William A. Lohnes, Jr., born March 21, 1962, passed away December 27, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, William A. Lohnes and mother, Nancy nee Faulk Lohnes; he is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann Lohnes; children, William, Kristopher and Janelle; niece, Becky; sisters, Deborah Lohnes, Judi Greenhoe John, Terri Schindler Randy, Tracy Greathouse Jimmy Jones;...
Ruby Cunningham
Dec 27, 2011
Ruby Cunningham went to God's hands on December 27, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1920 in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She was married to Earl Cunningham for 61 years and had one son, Gerald Cunningham. They have both preceded her in death. She has a lifetime best friend,...
Eula Imogene Jean Harper Butcher
Dec 27, 2011
Eula Imogene "Jean" Harper Butcher, 81, passed away December 27, 2011 at Maison Aine Alzheimer Care Facility. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Edgar Butcher; she is survived by children, Carl, Susan Bruce, Sandra and Curtis; grandchildren, Linda, Jenny, Chad, Alycia, Lauren and David; six great grandchildren 7th on the way, Kayla, Ryan, Morgan, Carissa, Rheagan and Ryker. Services will...
Richard W Staiger
Dec 26, 2011
Richard W. Staiger died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 26, 2011 at the age of 87. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron 44313 with Rev. Derek Starr Redwine officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Philip Edward Hockwalt
Dec 25, 2011
Philip Edward Hockwalt, age 71, lost his long, brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Christmas morning. He died peacefully, with his devoted wife Jean by his side. Phil was born September 5, 1940, in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary Hockwalt. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, attending St. Joseph's School. He graduated from the Archbishop Hoban High School and...
Duncan Campbell Tanner
Dec 25, 2011
Duncan Campbell "Bud" Tanner, age 81, of Akron, passed away Christmas Day at Akron City Hospital. Interment will take place in a private family ceremony. A public memorial service for Mr. Tanner's family and friends will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY, January 14, 2012 at Bath Church, U.C.C., 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Virginia P Bickford
Dec 23, 2011
Virginia P. Bickford, 76, passed away December 23, 2011. Born in Massillon, she was a life resident until moving to Bath to be near her family. A homemaker, Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by James, her loving husband of 58 years; daughter, Barbara Craig Wiggins Marvin; son, Darrell Trina Bickford; daughter, Dianna Jim Tucek;...
Robert G Hawkins
Dec 22, 2011
On December 22, 2011 Bob Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1929 to Mary nee Norvell and Glenn Hawkins, both deceased. He was a life-long resident of Akron. He graduated from West High School and received his BA in Psychology from Kent State University. In 1951, Bob entered the United...
Teri M Couch
Dec 21, 2011
Teri M. Couch, 42, passed away December 21, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived in several states while being a travel nurse. Teri enjoyed her time off with her nieces watching movies and playing dress up. Teri enjoyed traveling, genealogy, Star Trek, Doctor Who and going to Disney World with her mom. She was preceded in death by her grandma,...
Peter C. Blank
Dec 20, 2011
Peter C. Blank Peter C. Blank, 81, passed away December 20, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Summit County Children Services Board where he was a Social Services Supervisor and he later worked at Portage Path Community Mental Health Center as a Clinical Social Worker....
Robert W Larson
Jan 1, 2012
Robert W. Larson Robert W. Larson "Bob" passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2012 at home. He was the eighth of ten children born to Bertha and Nels Larson on August 27, 1919 in Akron, Ohio. Bob graduated as president of his class from Akron South High School in June of 1937. He went on to attend The University...
Jeane Dennett
Jan 1, 2012
Jeane Dennett passed away on January 1, 2012 in Texas. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1924 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Jeane began her career at Akron Pure Milk Co. later moving to First National Bank and retiring after 25 years. Early in her life, she was a member of Roxy's Riders, a...
Charles W Hilliard
Dec 31, 2011
Charles W. Hilliard, 81, died Dec. 31, 2011. Born in Salem, Ohio, he lived in Bath since 1955. A graduate of the Culinary School at Cornell, he was the owner of Lionwood Antiques and was the General Manager of Bath Country Market. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Copley Place, 528 Rothrock Rd.,...
Demetrios Vasilatos
Dec 31, 2011
Demetrios Vasilatos, 84, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Cephalonia, Greece and had lived in Akron since 1970. Mr. Vasilatos worked as a chef his whole life and retired from the Brown Derby in 1986 and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was faithfully married to his wife, Angeliki since February 8, 1958, who...
Ida L. Telford Solt
Dec 30, 2011
Ida L. Telford Solt passed away December 30, 2011 peacefully after a short illness. Born in Creston, Ohio September 19, 1911, she was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron where she played the piano for many local events including radio and television. She was co-star of the Dot and Ida radio show that aired in the 1930's. She...
Helen I Wilson
Dec 29, 2011
Helen I. Wilson, 96, died December 29, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; son, Jack; survived by sons, Jeff Libby Wilson of Akron, Brian Tami Wilson of Steubenville. Private inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 4 to 6...
Timothy Fitch
Dec 28, 2011
Tim Fitch, 59, passed away December 28, 2011 after suffering a brain aneurism. Born in Akron, he was a 1971 graduate of Firestone High School. Tim was a kind soul - loved by everyone. He was a fixture at Lanning's Restaurant for 40+ years. He played softball for 15 years with Dietz Landing and made many lasting friendships. He enjoyed...
Mel Dettra
Dec 28, 2011
Mel Dettra, Oldbuckeye, 48, graduated to his Scarlet and Gray eternal campus on December 28, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Grace; son, Dale; and grandsons, Jonathan and Paul. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 4th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Private inurnment at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. If preferred, memorials may be made to...
Dr. Roger F Keller
Dec 28, 2011
Dr. Roger F. Keller, Jr., born in Manchester, NH, passed away at age 89 on December 28, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arline; and his son, John Roger. He is survived by his children, Nancy Todd Kislak of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Brian Connie Keller of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Sonny McClinsey, Michelle...
Harry Grebelsky
Dec 27, 2011
Harry Grebelsky, 83, died Dec. 27, 2011. Born on April 24, 1928 in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and was a long time employee of Annaco and Harry's Metals. Preceded in death by wife, Mary and daughter, Beverly; he is survived by children, Charlie, Elaine and Victor; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
William A Lohnes Jr
Dec 27, 2011
RICHFIELD, OHIO -- William A. Lohnes, Jr., born March 21, 1962, passed away December 27, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, William A. Lohnes and mother, Nancy nee Faulk Lohnes; he is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann Lohnes; children, William, Kristopher and Janelle; niece, Becky; sisters, Deborah Lohnes, Judi Greenhoe John, Terri Schindler Randy, Tracy Greathouse Jimmy Jones;...
Ruby Cunningham
Dec 27, 2011
Ruby Cunningham went to God's hands on December 27, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1920 in Barberton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. She was married to Earl Cunningham for 61 years and had one son, Gerald Cunningham. They have both preceded her in death. She has a lifetime best friend,...
Eula Imogene Jean Harper Butcher
Dec 27, 2011
Eula Imogene "Jean" Harper Butcher, 81, passed away December 27, 2011 at Maison Aine Alzheimer Care Facility. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Edgar Butcher; she is survived by children, Carl, Susan Bruce, Sandra and Curtis; grandchildren, Linda, Jenny, Chad, Alycia, Lauren and David; six great grandchildren 7th on the way, Kayla, Ryan, Morgan, Carissa, Rheagan and Ryker. Services will...
Richard W Staiger
Dec 26, 2011
Richard W. Staiger died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 26, 2011 at the age of 87. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron 44313 with Rev. Derek Starr Redwine officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Philip Edward Hockwalt
Dec 25, 2011
Philip Edward Hockwalt, age 71, lost his long, brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Christmas morning. He died peacefully, with his devoted wife Jean by his side. Phil was born September 5, 1940, in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary Hockwalt. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, attending St. Joseph's School. He graduated from the Archbishop Hoban High School and...
Duncan Campbell Tanner
Dec 25, 2011
Duncan Campbell "Bud" Tanner, age 81, of Akron, passed away Christmas Day at Akron City Hospital. Interment will take place in a private family ceremony. A public memorial service for Mr. Tanner's family and friends will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY, January 14, 2012 at Bath Church, U.C.C., 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Virginia P Bickford
Dec 23, 2011
Virginia P. Bickford, 76, passed away December 23, 2011. Born in Massillon, she was a life resident until moving to Bath to be near her family. A homemaker, Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by James, her loving husband of 58 years; daughter, Barbara Craig Wiggins Marvin; son, Darrell Trina Bickford; daughter, Dianna Jim Tucek;...
Robert G Hawkins
Dec 22, 2011
On December 22, 2011 Bob Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1929 to Mary nee Norvell and Glenn Hawkins, both deceased. He was a life-long resident of Akron. He graduated from West High School and received his BA in Psychology from Kent State University. In 1951, Bob entered the United...
Teri M Couch
Dec 21, 2011
Teri M. Couch, 42, passed away December 21, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived in several states while being a travel nurse. Teri enjoyed her time off with her nieces watching movies and playing dress up. Teri enjoyed traveling, genealogy, Star Trek, Doctor Who and going to Disney World with her mom. She was preceded in death by her grandma,...
Peter C. Blank
Dec 20, 2011
Peter C. Blank Peter C. Blank, 81, passed away December 20, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Summit County Children Services Board where he was a Social Services Supervisor and he later worked at Portage Path Community Mental Health Center as a Clinical Social Worker....
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