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Donald D Vowels
Sep 6, 2011
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
Sep 5, 2011
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...
Barbara A Davis
Sep 1, 2011
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.,...
Paul G Kerrigan
Sep 1, 2011
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 Nicholas Gorant
Sep 1, 2011
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...
Don M Stephens
Aug 31, 2011
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,...
H Phillip Buehl
Aug 31, 2011
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...
Beverly Ann Waclawski
Aug 31, 2011
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...
Anne Willey
Aug 28, 2011
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...
Angeline Goges
Aug 28, 2011
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,...
Enid Ann Winkleman Sharpe
Aug 26, 2011
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
Aug 21, 2011
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
Aug 15, 2011
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
Aug 14, 2011
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...
Ralph Eugene Bowman
Aug 8, 2011
Ralph Eugene Bowman, 92, died August 8, 2011. Born in Accident, Maryland, July 5, 1919 to Joseph and Anna Beckett Bowman, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and life member of the Akron Men's Garden Club, he was a 32nd Degree Mason, Wadsworth Lodge #385 F&AM,...
Jackie Clowney
Aug 8, 2011
Jackie Clowney passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011. She was born in Akron and was a life-long resident. She worked for a short time at Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company and married John Y. Clowney, retiring shortly thereafter. She soon began volunteering and was actively involved in supporting Akron General Medical Center AGMC and served as president of both...
James Cooper Hallett
Aug 7, 2011
James Cooper Hallett went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Edi, on Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born on July 5, 1919, in Akron, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident of Akron. He was a Captain in the army during World War II, where he served in the China-Burma-India Theater. He retired from the Hardware...
Virginia Mae Bauer
Aug 4, 2011
Virginia Mae Bauer Schaile, 90, passed away peacefully August 4, 2011. She is survived by Walter John, her loving husband of 68 years; daughters, Vicky John Bryg, Ann Owen, and Nancy Marc Morris; grandchildren, Katherine, Cindy, Nikki and Trent; great-grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, and Christina. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann; and her brother, Arthur Schaile. Virginia...
Matthew W Evelsizer
Aug 3, 2011
Matthew W. Evelsizer, 39, went to be with the Lord August 3, 2011. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. He was a 1990 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a member of The Church in Akron, and was a black belt Martial Arts Instructor. Matt enjoyed writing and had several blogs including, ``White Rabbit, Black...
Jack Hudson Force
Aug 2, 2011
Jack Hudson Force, 85, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. He attended Coventry High School and The University of Akron after he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While attending The University of Akron, Jack was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He was raised on the Portage Lakes,...
Donald D Vowels
Sep 6, 2011
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
Sep 5, 2011
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...
Barbara A Davis
Sep 1, 2011
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.,...
Paul G Kerrigan
Sep 1, 2011
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 Nicholas Gorant
Sep 1, 2011
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...
Don M Stephens
Aug 31, 2011
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,...
H Phillip Buehl
Aug 31, 2011
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...
Beverly Ann Waclawski
Aug 31, 2011
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...
Anne Willey
Aug 28, 2011
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...
Angeline Goges
Aug 28, 2011
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,...
Enid Ann Winkleman Sharpe
Aug 26, 2011
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
Aug 21, 2011
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
Aug 15, 2011
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
Aug 14, 2011
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...
Ralph Eugene Bowman
Aug 8, 2011
Ralph Eugene Bowman, 92, died August 8, 2011. Born in Accident, Maryland, July 5, 1919 to Joseph and Anna Beckett Bowman, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and life member of the Akron Men's Garden Club, he was a 32nd Degree Mason, Wadsworth Lodge #385 F&AM,...
Jackie Clowney
Aug 8, 2011
Jackie Clowney passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011. She was born in Akron and was a life-long resident. She worked for a short time at Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company and married John Y. Clowney, retiring shortly thereafter. She soon began volunteering and was actively involved in supporting Akron General Medical Center AGMC and served as president of both...
James Cooper Hallett
Aug 7, 2011
James Cooper Hallett went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Edi, on Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born on July 5, 1919, in Akron, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident of Akron. He was a Captain in the army during World War II, where he served in the China-Burma-India Theater. He retired from the Hardware...
Virginia Mae Bauer
Aug 4, 2011
Virginia Mae Bauer Schaile, 90, passed away peacefully August 4, 2011. She is survived by Walter John, her loving husband of 68 years; daughters, Vicky John Bryg, Ann Owen, and Nancy Marc Morris; grandchildren, Katherine, Cindy, Nikki and Trent; great-grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, and Christina. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann; and her brother, Arthur Schaile. Virginia...
Matthew W Evelsizer
Aug 3, 2011
Matthew W. Evelsizer, 39, went to be with the Lord August 3, 2011. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. He was a 1990 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a member of The Church in Akron, and was a black belt Martial Arts Instructor. Matt enjoyed writing and had several blogs including, ``White Rabbit, Black...
Jack Hudson Force
Aug 2, 2011
Jack Hudson Force, 85, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. He attended Coventry High School and The University of Akron after he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While attending The University of Akron, Jack was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He was raised on the Portage Lakes,...
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