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Janet S Floasin
Apr 15, 2011
Janet S. Floasin Janet S. Floasin died April 15, 2011. Born in St. Elmo, Illinois on May 29, 1916, Mrs. Floasin was a longtime Akron resident. She was married to Dan Floasin for more than 60 years and together they helped to found the Humane Society of Greater Akron. In addition to her love for animals, Janet loved to read...
Hilda Dixie Reiss
Apr 13, 2011
Hilda "Dixie" Reiss, age 92, died peacefully, surrounded by family on April 13, 2011 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. She was born in Eau Gallie, Florida but lived her married life raising and caring for her family in Akron, Ohio until moving to Dover two years ago. A wonderful, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother,...
Virginia E Repine
Apr 13, 2011
Virginia E. Repine, 91, died April 13, 2011 in Rochester, Michigan. Born September 11, 1919 in Defiance, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert and sons, Robert Jr. and William Repine, she is survived by her daughter, Becky Bruce Sharp of Michigan; grandchildren, Jenny Bill Gieselman, Jacqueline Andrew Clark;...
Barbara Ann Lindahl
Apr 12, 2011
Barbara Ann Lindahl "Ann", age 83, of Fairlawn, Ohio died peacefully at the home of her eldest son and daughter-in-law in Fairlawn Ohio, Tuesday April 12, 2011 after a prolonged illness. God blessed Ann by giving her a wonderful life filled with a loving family, friends and amazing experiences too numerous to mention. She believed that reality left a lot...
Robert G Grahamslaw
Apr 11, 2011
Robert G. Grahamslaw, 93, died April 11, 2011. Born in Barberton, he retired from the U.S. Army as an ordinance officer. There are no services or calling hours. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pet Guards, 4040 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Billow FAIRLAWN...
Suzanne Louise Boser
Apr 10, 2011
Suzanne Boser nee Maluke, born January 7, 1945, died April 10, 2011 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. A graduate of the University of Akron and member of Delta Zeta Sorority, Suzy was a school teacher for many years in the Akron area and sang with the Akron Symphony Chorus. Preceded in death by her father, Andy Maluke; she is...
Val F Nowak
Apr 8, 2011
Val F. Nowak, in loving memory, 82, passed away April 8, 2011. He was the Owner and President of VN Strategies, Inc. Preceded in death by wife, Helen, Val is survived by sister, Wanda Woody Rodgers; sisters-in-law, Albina Kordich, Bertha Hoffman, and Diana Steel; nieces, Susan Keith, Holly Mark, Laura Michael, Kathy Martin and Linda Alex; nephews, Scott Robin, Tom,...
Victoria Havale
Apr 8, 2011
Victoria Havale, 83, passed away quietly and went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Jamestown, N.Y., Auxiliary of Disabled Veterans, American Albanian Ladies Club, Braille Club of the...
Nancy L Chrisman
Apr 7, 2011
Nancy L. Chrisman Farnbauch, retired Woodlawn United Methodist Church preschool director, died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 7, 2011 in Springfield Missouri. She was 80 years old. She lived most of her life in the Akron area but spent her last eight years in Kimberling City, Missouri to be close to her family. Preceded in death by husband,...
Helen Joanne Fifer
Apr 7, 2011
Helen Joanne Slocum Wyant Fifer, died peacefully April 7, 2011 at home. A native Akronite, Helen was born on January 13, 1925. She attended Miami University and received a bachelor's degree. Helen married James Nelson Wyant Jr. in 1949 and moved to Buffalo, New York. They added to the family in 1954 with son, Robert James Wyant and in 1956...
Mahadeo Chand M.D.
Apr 7, 2011
Dr. Mahadeo Chand of Medina, Ohio died Thursday morning, April 7, 2011. Born in Supaul, India, January 1, 1928, he dedicated his life and career to helping others. He was founder and director of Bihar Pathology and Research Laboratory and practiced pathology until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Chand held prestigious positions as Past District Governor of Rotary International District...
Flora L Falb
Apr 5, 2011
Flora L. Falb, 74, died April 5, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church and a medical assistant with Copley Medical Group for 11 years. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; brother, Jack Hughes; and nephew, Craig Hughes; she is survived by son, James; daughter, Cheryl Bartoe; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel...
Shirley Kellenbenz
Apr 3, 2011
Shirley Kellenbenz, 76, died April 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Jeff, she is survived by her daughters, Linda Mike Hale and Sandra Stephen Roszel; sons, Michael Susie and Robert Lois Kellenbenz; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market...
Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler
Apr 3, 2011
Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler, who would have been 95 on May 23, died peacefully at home on Sunday April 3, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she gradated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in 1938, with a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1940 and from Western Reserve University with a M.A. in 1946. She started her teaching...
Helen Christensen Glaser
Apr 2, 2011
Helen Christensen Glaser died peacefully in her sleep April 2, 2011. Born in New Orleans in 1946, she married Elton Glaser, also of New Orleans, in 1968. They moved to Akron in 1972. Helen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Akron. A CPA, she worked for...
Marilyn May Aberth
Apr 1, 2011
Marilyn May Christy Aberth, 92, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Merle and Helen Drummond Christy on March 12, 1919. She attended the University of Minnesota where she studied music and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She married Richard Aberth in 1944 and they were together for 46 years...
James D Reilly
Mar 31, 2011
James D. Reilly, 85, died March 31, 2011. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he was the Foreign Export Credit Manager. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he was a volunteer at Akron General Medical Center for 21 years, an avid reader, and enjoyed being with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by...
Helen M Raccuia
Mar 31, 2011
Helen M. Raccuia, 88, passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life and was a member of Blessed Trinity Church, formerly St. Martha's. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents; two brothers; two sisters; survived by sons, Michael Karen of Bath Twp., Joseph Joan of Columbus; daughter, Marie Raccuia of Akron;...
Dorothy E Johnson
Mar 30, 2011
Dorothy ``Betty' E. Johnson, 91, died on Wednesday, March, 30, 2011. A private burial service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. TODAY at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44313. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Margaret A Hooper
Mar 30, 2011
Margaret A. Hooper, 88, died March 30, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville, where she was a resident for the last 2-1/2 years. Service will be held 4 p.m. SUNDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY from...
Janet S Floasin
Apr 15, 2011
Janet S. Floasin Janet S. Floasin died April 15, 2011. Born in St. Elmo, Illinois on May 29, 1916, Mrs. Floasin was a longtime Akron resident. She was married to Dan Floasin for more than 60 years and together they helped to found the Humane Society of Greater Akron. In addition to her love for animals, Janet loved to read...
Hilda Dixie Reiss
Apr 13, 2011
Hilda "Dixie" Reiss, age 92, died peacefully, surrounded by family on April 13, 2011 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio. She was born in Eau Gallie, Florida but lived her married life raising and caring for her family in Akron, Ohio until moving to Dover two years ago. A wonderful, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother,...
Virginia E Repine
Apr 13, 2011
Virginia E. Repine, 91, died April 13, 2011 in Rochester, Michigan. Born September 11, 1919 in Defiance, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert and sons, Robert Jr. and William Repine, she is survived by her daughter, Becky Bruce Sharp of Michigan; grandchildren, Jenny Bill Gieselman, Jacqueline Andrew Clark;...
Barbara Ann Lindahl
Apr 12, 2011
Barbara Ann Lindahl "Ann", age 83, of Fairlawn, Ohio died peacefully at the home of her eldest son and daughter-in-law in Fairlawn Ohio, Tuesday April 12, 2011 after a prolonged illness. God blessed Ann by giving her a wonderful life filled with a loving family, friends and amazing experiences too numerous to mention. She believed that reality left a lot...
Robert G Grahamslaw
Apr 11, 2011
Robert G. Grahamslaw, 93, died April 11, 2011. Born in Barberton, he retired from the U.S. Army as an ordinance officer. There are no services or calling hours. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pet Guards, 4040 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Billow FAIRLAWN...
Suzanne Louise Boser
Apr 10, 2011
Suzanne Boser nee Maluke, born January 7, 1945, died April 10, 2011 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. A graduate of the University of Akron and member of Delta Zeta Sorority, Suzy was a school teacher for many years in the Akron area and sang with the Akron Symphony Chorus. Preceded in death by her father, Andy Maluke; she is...
Val F Nowak
Apr 8, 2011
Val F. Nowak, in loving memory, 82, passed away April 8, 2011. He was the Owner and President of VN Strategies, Inc. Preceded in death by wife, Helen, Val is survived by sister, Wanda Woody Rodgers; sisters-in-law, Albina Kordich, Bertha Hoffman, and Diana Steel; nieces, Susan Keith, Holly Mark, Laura Michael, Kathy Martin and Linda Alex; nephews, Scott Robin, Tom,...
Victoria Havale
Apr 8, 2011
Victoria Havale, 83, passed away quietly and went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Jamestown, N.Y., Auxiliary of Disabled Veterans, American Albanian Ladies Club, Braille Club of the...
Nancy L Chrisman
Apr 7, 2011
Nancy L. Chrisman Farnbauch, retired Woodlawn United Methodist Church preschool director, died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 7, 2011 in Springfield Missouri. She was 80 years old. She lived most of her life in the Akron area but spent her last eight years in Kimberling City, Missouri to be close to her family. Preceded in death by husband,...
Helen Joanne Fifer
Apr 7, 2011
Helen Joanne Slocum Wyant Fifer, died peacefully April 7, 2011 at home. A native Akronite, Helen was born on January 13, 1925. She attended Miami University and received a bachelor's degree. Helen married James Nelson Wyant Jr. in 1949 and moved to Buffalo, New York. They added to the family in 1954 with son, Robert James Wyant and in 1956...
Mahadeo Chand M.D.
Apr 7, 2011
Dr. Mahadeo Chand of Medina, Ohio died Thursday morning, April 7, 2011. Born in Supaul, India, January 1, 1928, he dedicated his life and career to helping others. He was founder and director of Bihar Pathology and Research Laboratory and practiced pathology until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Chand held prestigious positions as Past District Governor of Rotary International District...
Flora L Falb
Apr 5, 2011
Flora L. Falb, 74, died April 5, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church and a medical assistant with Copley Medical Group for 11 years. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; brother, Jack Hughes; and nephew, Craig Hughes; she is survived by son, James; daughter, Cheryl Bartoe; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel...
Shirley Kellenbenz
Apr 3, 2011
Shirley Kellenbenz, 76, died April 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Jeff, she is survived by her daughters, Linda Mike Hale and Sandra Stephen Roszel; sons, Michael Susie and Robert Lois Kellenbenz; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market...
Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler
Apr 3, 2011
Nancy Hotchkiss Mettler, who would have been 95 on May 23, died peacefully at home on Sunday April 3, 2011. A life resident of Akron, she gradated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in 1938, with a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1940 and from Western Reserve University with a M.A. in 1946. She started her teaching...
Helen Christensen Glaser
Apr 2, 2011
Helen Christensen Glaser died peacefully in her sleep April 2, 2011. Born in New Orleans in 1946, she married Elton Glaser, also of New Orleans, in 1968. They moved to Akron in 1972. Helen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Akron. A CPA, she worked for...
Marilyn May Aberth
Apr 1, 2011
Marilyn May Christy Aberth, 92, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Merle and Helen Drummond Christy on March 12, 1919. She attended the University of Minnesota where she studied music and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She married Richard Aberth in 1944 and they were together for 46 years...
James D Reilly
Mar 31, 2011
James D. Reilly, 85, died March 31, 2011. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he was the Foreign Export Credit Manager. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he was a volunteer at Akron General Medical Center for 21 years, an avid reader, and enjoyed being with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by...
Helen M Raccuia
Mar 31, 2011
Helen M. Raccuia, 88, passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life and was a member of Blessed Trinity Church, formerly St. Martha's. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; her parents; two brothers; two sisters; survived by sons, Michael Karen of Bath Twp., Joseph Joan of Columbus; daughter, Marie Raccuia of Akron;...
Dorothy E Johnson
Mar 30, 2011
Dorothy ``Betty' E. Johnson, 91, died on Wednesday, March, 30, 2011. A private burial service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. TODAY at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44313. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Margaret A Hooper
Mar 30, 2011
Margaret A. Hooper, 88, died March 30, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville, where she was a resident for the last 2-1/2 years. Service will be held 4 p.m. SUNDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY from...
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