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Robert Swartz Smetts
Jan 10, 2011
Robert Swartz Smetts died on January 10, 2011. Born to Ralph George and Grace Murdoch Smetts in Akron on June 12, 1931, ``Bob' was raised in the Ellet area and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area throughout his life. He graduated from Hower Vocational High School with metal working skills that he used to help build the trim...
Marjorie Decia Addicott
Jan 10, 2011
Marjorie Decia Ewer Addicott, 82, passed away on January 10th after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 1, 1928 in Northampton, England, Marjorie was a resident of N. Canton, Ohio for 39 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Arthur Ewer; daughter, Louise Addicott; granddaughter, Georgina Joshi; siblings, Maurice, Charlie, Freda, Florence and Lillian; she...
Virginia R Stewart
Jan 9, 2011
Virginia R. Stewart passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, following a sudden illness. She was 87. Born Aug. 22, 1923, Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family, especially her six great-grandchildren. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the North Coast WAVES, Unit 21....
David E Lee
Jan 8, 2011
David E. Lee, 78, went home to be with the Lord January 8, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a member of the Copley Baptist Temple and had been employed at the Portage Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Suzanne Don Smith, Debbie Bailey and Diane Brian Cross; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kraus. Services...
Harold F Imhoff
Jan 7, 2011
Harold F. Imhoff, 87, passed away January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, he had retired from Brinks, Inc. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Teri Imhoff and Denny Vicki Imhoff; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Justin and Wendy; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Brooke and Robbie;...
Evelyn R Ling
Jan 7, 2011
Evelyn R. Ling, 79, died January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a member of the High Street Christian Church, Gamma Beta Sorority, and the Church and Synagogue Library Association. Evelyn built the H.A. Valentine Library program at High Street into an award winning national church library model. She served as a librarian for over 35 years at High...
Debbie Karimian
Jan 7, 2011
Debby Karimian passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Debby was born on December 10th, 1950 in Massillon Ohio and was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1968 and received her RN from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Her first RN post was on 4South...
Don Allen Breed
Jan 7, 2011
He was born in Canton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron/Stow area. Don was employed by O'Neil's Department Store and was a sales rep for the Levi Strauss, Co. He was a member of Brunswick U.M.C. and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Edelia Breed; and brother, David. He...
Joseph M Esber
Jan 5, 2011
Joseph M. Esber, 84, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Medina. Joseph retired in 1999 from a long career as a Real Estate Broker and he served in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte; sons, Donald Linda,...
Michael C. O'Neill
Jan 4, 2011
Michael C. O'Neill, 51, died January 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Jeanne, he is survived by brother, Daniel L.; sisters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey, and Tricia Ray McPhilliamy; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market Street, Akron...
Lawrence Lee Zarrilli
Jan 3, 2011
Lawrence Larry died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday evening, January 3, 2011. Larry was a devout believer in the Lord, and is home with Him now. We rejoice in his life, and his influence on so many people. Larry was born on July 9, 1915 in Oakfield, Wisconsin to Reverend Doctor Lawrence Zarrilli and Jennie Allnutt Zarrilli. He...
Louise Marie Ruyten
Jan 3, 2011
Louise Marie Altwegg Ruyten, 80, died January 3, 2011. Louise was born on January 24, 1930 to Marie and Albert Altwegg of Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a native of Brimfield, Ohio, living many years in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Her husband, William Harrison Digby, preceded her in death. After marrying Harry Ruyten of Twinsburg, Ohio, Louise moved to Myrtle Beach, South...
M Elaine Schoenleb
Dec 30, 2010
M. Elaine Schoenleb passed away December 30, 2010, at age 100, at Sumner on Ridgewood. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Rev. Dick Gibson officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday. In lieu of...
Josephine Eloise Anacki
Dec 30, 2010
Josephine Eloise Anacki, 81, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2010. Born December 5, 1929, she enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel; she will be missed by her daughter, Anita Anacki; son and daughter-in- law, Paul Elizabeth; sister, Norma Chenoweth; grandchildren, Andrew, Alexandra, and Abigail; nieces and nephews. The...
Erma Page Dochat
Dec 30, 2010
AKRON, Ohio -- Erma Page Dochat, 95, of Sumner on Ridgewood, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 after a brief illness. Born on May 31, 1915, in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Page. Her mother died two months later, and her father died before she turned 12. She was then raised by her oldest brother, James...
Heraldine M Long
Dec 28, 2010
Heraldine Deanie M. Long, 87, died December 28, 2010. Born in Lakeland, Florida, she moved to Akron Ohio to fulfill her goals of raising her family in a small community. She was committed to helping people, evident by her lifelong career choice as a registered nurse. During the early phase of her career, she worked at Children's Hospital as well...
William K Barnes
Dec 26, 2010
William K. Barnes passed away December 26, 2010 at Summa's Palliative Care Center after a brief illness. Bill was born October 21, 1926 to Keith and Marjorie Barnes in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bill graduated from Buchtel High School, Class of 1945 and Ohio State University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He married...
Scott Richard Roberson
Dec 25, 2010
May 22, 1970-Dec. 25, 2010 A brilliant mind, a tender heart, and fragile soul. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls H.S. and UA. Left to grieve is his wife, Katherine; parents, Randall and Patricia; brother, Randall and his family, Kimberly, Molly, and Miranda; sister, Barbra and family, Sean Oster and Riley; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many friends. We will...
Harold C Colley
Dec 25, 2010
Harold C. Colley, 82, passed away Christmas Day, 2010. Harold was born on March 18, 1928 in Harrisburg, Pa. to Rebecca and Harold Colley. He attended Rankin and Buchtel High School, graduating in 1946. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked during his college summers at Wellman Engineering. Upon graduation from Purdue, Harold worked...
Gwendolyn Franks
Dec 24, 2010
Gwendolyn Franks, 99, died December 24, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and Eastern Star #483, she retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. with 46 years service. Preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Franks; sister, Rosemary Franks; brothers, William and...
Robert Swartz Smetts
Jan 10, 2011
Robert Swartz Smetts died on January 10, 2011. Born to Ralph George and Grace Murdoch Smetts in Akron on June 12, 1931, ``Bob' was raised in the Ellet area and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area throughout his life. He graduated from Hower Vocational High School with metal working skills that he used to help build the trim...
Marjorie Decia Addicott
Jan 10, 2011
Marjorie Decia Ewer Addicott, 82, passed away on January 10th after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 1, 1928 in Northampton, England, Marjorie was a resident of N. Canton, Ohio for 39 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Arthur Ewer; daughter, Louise Addicott; granddaughter, Georgina Joshi; siblings, Maurice, Charlie, Freda, Florence and Lillian; she...
Virginia R Stewart
Jan 9, 2011
Virginia R. Stewart passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, following a sudden illness. She was 87. Born Aug. 22, 1923, Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family, especially her six great-grandchildren. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the North Coast WAVES, Unit 21....
David E Lee
Jan 8, 2011
David E. Lee, 78, went home to be with the Lord January 8, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a member of the Copley Baptist Temple and had been employed at the Portage Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Suzanne Don Smith, Debbie Bailey and Diane Brian Cross; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kraus. Services...
Harold F Imhoff
Jan 7, 2011
Harold F. Imhoff, 87, passed away January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, he had retired from Brinks, Inc. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Teri Imhoff and Denny Vicki Imhoff; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Justin and Wendy; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Brooke and Robbie;...
Evelyn R Ling
Jan 7, 2011
Evelyn R. Ling, 79, died January 7, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a member of the High Street Christian Church, Gamma Beta Sorority, and the Church and Synagogue Library Association. Evelyn built the H.A. Valentine Library program at High Street into an award winning national church library model. She served as a librarian for over 35 years at High...
Debbie Karimian
Jan 7, 2011
Debby Karimian passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Debby was born on December 10th, 1950 in Massillon Ohio and was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1968 and received her RN from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Her first RN post was on 4South...
Don Allen Breed
Jan 7, 2011
He was born in Canton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron/Stow area. Don was employed by O'Neil's Department Store and was a sales rep for the Levi Strauss, Co. He was a member of Brunswick U.M.C. and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Edelia Breed; and brother, David. He...
Joseph M Esber
Jan 5, 2011
Joseph M. Esber, 84, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Medina. Joseph retired in 1999 from a long career as a Real Estate Broker and he served in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte; sons, Donald Linda,...
Michael C. O'Neill
Jan 4, 2011
Michael C. O'Neill, 51, died January 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Jeanne, he is survived by brother, Daniel L.; sisters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey, and Tricia Ray McPhilliamy; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market Street, Akron...
Lawrence Lee Zarrilli
Jan 3, 2011
Lawrence Larry died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday evening, January 3, 2011. Larry was a devout believer in the Lord, and is home with Him now. We rejoice in his life, and his influence on so many people. Larry was born on July 9, 1915 in Oakfield, Wisconsin to Reverend Doctor Lawrence Zarrilli and Jennie Allnutt Zarrilli. He...
Louise Marie Ruyten
Jan 3, 2011
Louise Marie Altwegg Ruyten, 80, died January 3, 2011. Louise was born on January 24, 1930 to Marie and Albert Altwegg of Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a native of Brimfield, Ohio, living many years in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Her husband, William Harrison Digby, preceded her in death. After marrying Harry Ruyten of Twinsburg, Ohio, Louise moved to Myrtle Beach, South...
M Elaine Schoenleb
Dec 30, 2010
M. Elaine Schoenleb passed away December 30, 2010, at age 100, at Sumner on Ridgewood. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Rev. Dick Gibson officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday. In lieu of...
Josephine Eloise Anacki
Dec 30, 2010
Josephine Eloise Anacki, 81, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2010. Born December 5, 1929, she enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel; she will be missed by her daughter, Anita Anacki; son and daughter-in- law, Paul Elizabeth; sister, Norma Chenoweth; grandchildren, Andrew, Alexandra, and Abigail; nieces and nephews. The...
Erma Page Dochat
Dec 30, 2010
AKRON, Ohio -- Erma Page Dochat, 95, of Sumner on Ridgewood, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 after a brief illness. Born on May 31, 1915, in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Page. Her mother died two months later, and her father died before she turned 12. She was then raised by her oldest brother, James...
Heraldine M Long
Dec 28, 2010
Heraldine Deanie M. Long, 87, died December 28, 2010. Born in Lakeland, Florida, she moved to Akron Ohio to fulfill her goals of raising her family in a small community. She was committed to helping people, evident by her lifelong career choice as a registered nurse. During the early phase of her career, she worked at Children's Hospital as well...
William K Barnes
Dec 26, 2010
William K. Barnes passed away December 26, 2010 at Summa's Palliative Care Center after a brief illness. Bill was born October 21, 1926 to Keith and Marjorie Barnes in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bill graduated from Buchtel High School, Class of 1945 and Ohio State University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He married...
Scott Richard Roberson
Dec 25, 2010
May 22, 1970-Dec. 25, 2010 A brilliant mind, a tender heart, and fragile soul. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls H.S. and UA. Left to grieve is his wife, Katherine; parents, Randall and Patricia; brother, Randall and his family, Kimberly, Molly, and Miranda; sister, Barbra and family, Sean Oster and Riley; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many friends. We will...
Harold C Colley
Dec 25, 2010
Harold C. Colley, 82, passed away Christmas Day, 2010. Harold was born on March 18, 1928 in Harrisburg, Pa. to Rebecca and Harold Colley. He attended Rankin and Buchtel High School, graduating in 1946. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked during his college summers at Wellman Engineering. Upon graduation from Purdue, Harold worked...
Gwendolyn Franks
Dec 24, 2010
Gwendolyn Franks, 99, died December 24, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and Eastern Star #483, she retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. with 46 years service. Preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Franks; sister, Rosemary Franks; brothers, William and...
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