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Frank Joseph Hrdlicka, Jr. Frank Joseph Hrdlicka, Jr., 86, died September 16, 2011. Born in Cleveland, he had retired from TRW. Frank loved classical and polka music, was an accomplished model airplane maker, and enjoyed collecting models of vintage automobiles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge in France in the...
Charles R. Thompson Charles R. Thompson, 94, died September 13, 2011. Born September 11, 1917 in Muncie, Ind. to Clyde and Mabel Thompson, he lived most of his life in Akron. Charles was a 1934 graduate of Buchtel High School and he attended The Ohio State University. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a...
Jean E. Gombert Jean Elizabeth Gombert, 91, of Copley, Ohio, died at 1:25 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011, at Sumner on Ridgewood. Born February 16, 1920, in Kent, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice Douglass. She married Gordon Louis Gombert on May 9, 1943, in Kent, Ohio, and he died on November 15, 2000....
Glenn A. Richard Glenn A. Richard, 84, passed away on September 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna ``Tiny' nee Bolich, to whom he was married for 55 years; and his parents, Howard and Marjorie nee Strock Richard. He is survived by his sons, David Jane of Copley, Ohio and Daniel, of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren,...
Rose Spreitzer Rose Spreitzer, 89, died Sept. 9, 2011. Born in Tschonopel, Yugoslavia, she came to the United States in 1952 with her husband and three children. She loved gardening, her 20 years of retirement in Florida, her German heritage and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Martin; parents, Martin and Marian Fornetran;...
The Rev. Dr. H. Richard Bucey The Rev. Dr. H. Richard Bucey, 80, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away September 7, 2011. Born September 14, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, Dick was the son of Wiley A. and Mary C. Bucey, and the husband of Norma Vlasak Bucey, with whom he was in love for every day of their 56-year marriage. He...
Donald D. Vowles, 95, died September 6, 2011. Born in Richfield, Ohio, he lived there all of his life. He attended college and was employed with Ohio Edison for 43 years serving as Corporate Secretary until his retirement in 1980. Donald was a longtime member of the Richfield United Church of Christ and a 65 year member of Meridian Sun...
Norma Eva Balaj Norma Eva Balaj nee Elias, 81, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2011 to be reunited with her beloved husband of 36 years, Tom; her parents, George and Celia Elias; and her brother, Eddie Elias. Born May 25, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, Norma lived all of her life in the Akron/Fairlawn...
Paul G. Kerrigan, 79, died Sept. 1, 2011. Preceded in death by his daughter, Karla P. Kerrigan; he is survived by his daughter, Erin M. Hohman; granddaughters, Samantha, McKenna and Nicole. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. THURSDAY, at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. Private inurnment at East Akron Cemetery. FALLS Chapel
Anthony ``Tony' Gorant, 80, of Akron, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 following a brief illness. Tony was born in 1930 to Helen and Nicholas Gorant in Youngstown, Ohio. He served in the Ohio National Guard and as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict in 1952-53. He was a graduate of Youngstown State University in 1958. Tony started...
Barbara A. Davis, 76, died September 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nev. Born in Blue Ridge, Ga., she had been a Richfield resident, moving to Lehigh Acres, Fla. in 1977. Preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer ``Gil' Davis in 2002, she is survived by her children, Shirley Hartman David of Lehigh Acres, Mark Davis Juanita of Ft. Myers, Fla.,...
Beverly Ann Waclawski nee Rankin, passed away on 8/31/11 surrounded by her family. She was born on 9/9/31 in Oil City, Pa., and served in the Women's Army Corps in the U.S. Army. Beverly married David on 6/29/51 while both were stationed in Tokyo, Japan. Beverly was a member of St. Sebastian's Parish since 1954 and retired as a bank...
H. Phillip Buehl, 76, died August 31, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, he lived here his entire life. Phil graduated from Kent State University, had been a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after 32 years and spent the rest of his days...
Don M. Stephens, 80, beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2011. Born January 2, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, he served in the Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge. Don and his family spent the better part of their lives living in Northampton Township where he served as a trustee, a volunteer fireman,...
Angeline Goges died August 28th, 2011. She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio. Angeline was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and worked in the field of real estate for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Louis, of 50 years; sisters, Irene and Sophie; brothers, Jerry and Gus. Angeline is survived by sister,...
Anne Willey, 91, died Aug. 28, 2011. Born in Pulaski, Virginia, she lived in Tallmadge since 1947 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge where she volunteered in the missionary program. She retired from the Ohio Department of Health in 1982 after 19½ years of service and volunteered at Colonial Gardens Nursing Home in Tallmadge and...
Enid Ann Winkelman Sharpe | Visit Guest Book Enid Ann Sharpe nee Winkelman, 77, passed away August 26, 2011. Born in Lakewood, she lived 27 years in Hudson. Enid attended The Grier School for Girls, Sweet Briar College and Western Reserve University. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Friends of Scouting, BSA and a founding member of Sumner...
Thomas A. Parsons, 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2011. He was born on December 9, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Perce and Esther Parsons. He was a lifelong resident of Akron and a graduate of Buchtel High School and Baldwin Wallace College. Tom is survived by his children, Scott Cherie Parsons, Allison Jason Klodnick, and Jeffrey...
Seamon ``Bill' Seals, 82, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 15, 2011. He was born in Sylacauga, Alabama Dec. 25, 1928. He had been employed at B&W of Barberton and City Scrap of Akron. He was a member of First Grace United Church of Christ, 350 S. Portage Path. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; parents; three sisters;...
Leonard Lodovisi, 70, died unexpectedly at his home on August 14, 2011. Len was born in Gary, Indiana on March 11, 1941. He was a very hard worker and very dedicated to his employers and to his co-workers. Len has been a very successful manager of the North Canton, Ohio branch of Corrosion Fluid Products Corporation. Len and Cindy loved...
Frank Joseph Hrdlicka, Jr. Frank Joseph Hrdlicka, Jr., 86, died September 16, 2011. Born in Cleveland, he had retired from TRW. Frank loved classical and polka music, was an accomplished model airplane maker, and enjoyed collecting models of vintage automobiles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge in France in the...
Charles R. Thompson Charles R. Thompson, 94, died September 13, 2011. Born September 11, 1917 in Muncie, Ind. to Clyde and Mabel Thompson, he lived most of his life in Akron. Charles was a 1934 graduate of Buchtel High School and he attended The Ohio State University. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a...
Jean E. Gombert Jean Elizabeth Gombert, 91, of Copley, Ohio, died at 1:25 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011, at Sumner on Ridgewood. Born February 16, 1920, in Kent, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice Douglass. She married Gordon Louis Gombert on May 9, 1943, in Kent, Ohio, and he died on November 15, 2000....
Glenn A. Richard Glenn A. Richard, 84, passed away on September 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna ``Tiny' nee Bolich, to whom he was married for 55 years; and his parents, Howard and Marjorie nee Strock Richard. He is survived by his sons, David Jane of Copley, Ohio and Daniel, of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren,...
Rose Spreitzer Rose Spreitzer, 89, died Sept. 9, 2011. Born in Tschonopel, Yugoslavia, she came to the United States in 1952 with her husband and three children. She loved gardening, her 20 years of retirement in Florida, her German heritage and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Martin; parents, Martin and Marian Fornetran;...
The Rev. Dr. H. Richard Bucey The Rev. Dr. H. Richard Bucey, 80, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away September 7, 2011. Born September 14, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, Dick was the son of Wiley A. and Mary C. Bucey, and the husband of Norma Vlasak Bucey, with whom he was in love for every day of their 56-year marriage. He...
Donald D. Vowles, 95, died September 6, 2011. Born in Richfield, Ohio, he lived there all of his life. He attended college and was employed with Ohio Edison for 43 years serving as Corporate Secretary until his retirement in 1980. Donald was a longtime member of the Richfield United Church of Christ and a 65 year member of Meridian Sun...
Norma Eva Balaj Norma Eva Balaj nee Elias, 81, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2011 to be reunited with her beloved husband of 36 years, Tom; her parents, George and Celia Elias; and her brother, Eddie Elias. Born May 25, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, Norma lived all of her life in the Akron/Fairlawn...
Paul G. Kerrigan, 79, died Sept. 1, 2011. Preceded in death by his daughter, Karla P. Kerrigan; he is survived by his daughter, Erin M. Hohman; granddaughters, Samantha, McKenna and Nicole. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. THURSDAY, at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. Private inurnment at East Akron Cemetery. FALLS Chapel
Anthony ``Tony' Gorant, 80, of Akron, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 following a brief illness. Tony was born in 1930 to Helen and Nicholas Gorant in Youngstown, Ohio. He served in the Ohio National Guard and as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict in 1952-53. He was a graduate of Youngstown State University in 1958. Tony started...
Barbara A. Davis, 76, died September 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nev. Born in Blue Ridge, Ga., she had been a Richfield resident, moving to Lehigh Acres, Fla. in 1977. Preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer ``Gil' Davis in 2002, she is survived by her children, Shirley Hartman David of Lehigh Acres, Mark Davis Juanita of Ft. Myers, Fla.,...
Beverly Ann Waclawski nee Rankin, passed away on 8/31/11 surrounded by her family. She was born on 9/9/31 in Oil City, Pa., and served in the Women's Army Corps in the U.S. Army. Beverly married David on 6/29/51 while both were stationed in Tokyo, Japan. Beverly was a member of St. Sebastian's Parish since 1954 and retired as a bank...
H. Phillip Buehl, 76, died August 31, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, he lived here his entire life. Phil graduated from Kent State University, had been a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after 32 years and spent the rest of his days...
Don M. Stephens, 80, beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2011. Born January 2, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, he served in the Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge. Don and his family spent the better part of their lives living in Northampton Township where he served as a trustee, a volunteer fireman,...
Angeline Goges died August 28th, 2011. She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio. Angeline was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and worked in the field of real estate for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Louis, of 50 years; sisters, Irene and Sophie; brothers, Jerry and Gus. Angeline is survived by sister,...
Anne Willey, 91, died Aug. 28, 2011. Born in Pulaski, Virginia, she lived in Tallmadge since 1947 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge where she volunteered in the missionary program. She retired from the Ohio Department of Health in 1982 after 19½ years of service and volunteered at Colonial Gardens Nursing Home in Tallmadge and...
Enid Ann Winkelman Sharpe | Visit Guest Book Enid Ann Sharpe nee Winkelman, 77, passed away August 26, 2011. Born in Lakewood, she lived 27 years in Hudson. Enid attended The Grier School for Girls, Sweet Briar College and Western Reserve University. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Friends of Scouting, BSA and a founding member of Sumner...
Thomas A. Parsons, 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2011. He was born on December 9, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Perce and Esther Parsons. He was a lifelong resident of Akron and a graduate of Buchtel High School and Baldwin Wallace College. Tom is survived by his children, Scott Cherie Parsons, Allison Jason Klodnick, and Jeffrey...
Seamon ``Bill' Seals, 82, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 15, 2011. He was born in Sylacauga, Alabama Dec. 25, 1928. He had been employed at B&W of Barberton and City Scrap of Akron. He was a member of First Grace United Church of Christ, 350 S. Portage Path. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; parents; three sisters;...
Leonard Lodovisi, 70, died unexpectedly at his home on August 14, 2011. Len was born in Gary, Indiana on March 11, 1941. He was a very hard worker and very dedicated to his employers and to his co-workers. Len has been a very successful manager of the North Canton, Ohio branch of Corrosion Fluid Products Corporation. Len and Cindy loved...
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