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Courtney F Snyder
Sep 6, 2009
Courtney Fulton Snyder, 96, passed away on Sept. 6, 2009. She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio January 13, 1913. She lived in several cities including Cleveland, Elyria, and Washington D.C. during the Warren G. Harding administration. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1931 and from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1935. She married her college sweetheart, Dr. Donald C. Snyder...
Stephen D Hardesty
Sep 3, 2009
Stephen D. Hardesty, age 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Stephen was born of John and Jean Hardesty in Zanesville, Ohio Aug. 31, 1945. He graduated from Zanesville H.S. class of 1963; Denison University 1967, and University of Akron School of Law 1973. Stephen served in Vietnam counseling wounded soldiers....
Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson
Aug 31, 2009
Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson, age 85, passed away peacefully August 31, 2009. She was born October 30, 1923 in a house in Wadsworth, Ohio to Joseph and Barbara Cseh. She attended the University of Akron before her marriage to James A. Culbertson in 1945. She moved to Columbus, Ohio and worked for Gov. Frank J. Lausche while Jim...
Lenna Frances Finch
Aug 29, 2009
Lenna Frances 'Frannie' Finch, 100, died August 29, 2009 at Parkside Villa. Born in Cleveland, she had formerly worked as a proof reader for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank F. and Lenna Finch, she is survived by her friends and caregivers at Parkside Villa. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September...
William A Lohnes
Aug 29, 2009
William A. Lohnes, 77, passed away August 29, 2009. William was born in Glenfield, Pennsylvania and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He retired from Yellow Freight as a Truck Driver, enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; first wife, Nancy Faulk Lohnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; loving...
Helen Tomkinson Jeter
Aug 26, 2009
Our beloved Helen Tomkinson Jeter passed away on Wednesday the 26th of August. She was born September 21, 1915 on Balch Street to Thomas Tomkinson, comptroller of B.F. Goodrich, and his wife Bertha. In 1931 she entered Wellesley College, becoming one of the youngest girls ever to attend. Helen married McMillan Robinson, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy...
Paul Leroy Swan
Aug 24, 2009
Paul L. Swan, 91, died August 24, 2009. Dad lived all his life in the Akron area, graduating from Buchtel H.S. in 1936. He was owner and operator of Swan Hardware for over 50 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid golfer and traveled extensively. He was preceded in death by Gertrude, his wife of 67 years, and is...
John Ross Parsell
Aug 24, 2009
John Ross Parsell, 77, died August 24, 2009. Born Feb. 28, 1932 in Orrville, Ohio, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict and retired with 43 years service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and the Worthington...
Mary Frances Conti
Aug 23, 2009
Mary F. Conti, 83, has gone to be with the Lord on August 23, 2009. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Akron. She had worked as a nurse's aide at Hill Haven, retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Larry M. Sr.; parents, Isadore and Rose Barbati; and brothers, Ronnie, Isadore, Jr., Richard...
Charlotte L Saniga
Aug 23, 2009
Charlotte L. Saniga Wakefield died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 23, 2009. May she forever rest in peace. Charlotte was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 27, 1922. Her family moved to the area when she was a child and she remained in the area for most of her life. Charlotte retired from Firestone Tire and...
Myron James Barden
Aug 21, 2009
Myron James Barden passed away on August 21, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Barberton, Ohio and resided for over 60 years in Akron, Ohio. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army in World War II. He graduated from The University of Akron, with a B.S. and a M.B.A. in accounting. Myron...
Elisabeth E. Preston
Aug 20, 2009
Elisabeth E. Preston, 82, died August 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Bernadette, Roger Sara and Eric Marjorie; grandchildren, Matthew and Emma; and nephews, Rudi and Herbert Froschl. Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment at...
Alma L Blanks
Aug 20, 2009
Alma L. Blanks Glazebrook Alma L. Blanks nee Glazebrook passed away August 20, 2009 at Bath Manor. Born in Webster County, Kentucky Feb. 3, 1912, she was 97. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Aubrey E. Blanks; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Mildred; one grandson and one great-grandson; she is survived by daughters, Wilma Jean Robert McClary,...
S Christine Joseph
Aug 20, 2009
S. Christine Joseph, 91, died August 20, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Karam Joseph; she is survived by nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lita R. Shaver
Aug 15, 2009
Lita R. Shaver, 74, made her transition on August 15, 2009. Born in Chicago, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge. Lita retired from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Goodyear and Hyre Junior High Schools. She is survived by her...
David L Elliot
Aug 14, 2009
David L. Elliot, 64, died August 14, 2009. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park. Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Firestone Post #3383. Friends may call Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
Courtney F Snyder
Sep 6, 2009
Courtney Fulton Snyder, 96, passed away on Sept. 6, 2009. She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio January 13, 1913. She lived in several cities including Cleveland, Elyria, and Washington D.C. during the Warren G. Harding administration. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1931 and from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1935. She married her college sweetheart, Dr. Donald C. Snyder...
Stephen D Hardesty
Sep 3, 2009
Stephen D. Hardesty, age 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Stephen was born of John and Jean Hardesty in Zanesville, Ohio Aug. 31, 1945. He graduated from Zanesville H.S. class of 1963; Denison University 1967, and University of Akron School of Law 1973. Stephen served in Vietnam counseling wounded soldiers....
Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson
Aug 31, 2009
Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson Barbara Elizabeth Culbertson, age 85, passed away peacefully August 31, 2009. She was born October 30, 1923 in a house in Wadsworth, Ohio to Joseph and Barbara Cseh. She attended the University of Akron before her marriage to James A. Culbertson in 1945. She moved to Columbus, Ohio and worked for Gov. Frank J. Lausche while Jim...
Lenna Frances Finch
Aug 29, 2009
Lenna Frances 'Frannie' Finch, 100, died August 29, 2009 at Parkside Villa. Born in Cleveland, she had formerly worked as a proof reader for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank F. and Lenna Finch, she is survived by her friends and caregivers at Parkside Villa. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September...
William A Lohnes
Aug 29, 2009
William A. Lohnes, 77, passed away August 29, 2009. William was born in Glenfield, Pennsylvania and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He retired from Yellow Freight as a Truck Driver, enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; first wife, Nancy Faulk Lohnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; loving...
Helen Tomkinson Jeter
Aug 26, 2009
Our beloved Helen Tomkinson Jeter passed away on Wednesday the 26th of August. She was born September 21, 1915 on Balch Street to Thomas Tomkinson, comptroller of B.F. Goodrich, and his wife Bertha. In 1931 she entered Wellesley College, becoming one of the youngest girls ever to attend. Helen married McMillan Robinson, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy...
Paul Leroy Swan
Aug 24, 2009
Paul L. Swan, 91, died August 24, 2009. Dad lived all his life in the Akron area, graduating from Buchtel H.S. in 1936. He was owner and operator of Swan Hardware for over 50 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid golfer and traveled extensively. He was preceded in death by Gertrude, his wife of 67 years, and is...
John Ross Parsell
Aug 24, 2009
John Ross Parsell, 77, died August 24, 2009. Born Feb. 28, 1932 in Orrville, Ohio, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict and retired with 43 years service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and the Worthington...
Mary Frances Conti
Aug 23, 2009
Mary F. Conti, 83, has gone to be with the Lord on August 23, 2009. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Akron. She had worked as a nurse's aide at Hill Haven, retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Larry M. Sr.; parents, Isadore and Rose Barbati; and brothers, Ronnie, Isadore, Jr., Richard...
Charlotte L Saniga
Aug 23, 2009
Charlotte L. Saniga Wakefield died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 23, 2009. May she forever rest in peace. Charlotte was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 27, 1922. Her family moved to the area when she was a child and she remained in the area for most of her life. Charlotte retired from Firestone Tire and...
Myron James Barden
Aug 21, 2009
Myron James Barden passed away on August 21, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Barberton, Ohio and resided for over 60 years in Akron, Ohio. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army in World War II. He graduated from The University of Akron, with a B.S. and a M.B.A. in accounting. Myron...
Elisabeth E. Preston
Aug 20, 2009
Elisabeth E. Preston, 82, died August 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Bernadette, Roger Sara and Eric Marjorie; grandchildren, Matthew and Emma; and nephews, Rudi and Herbert Froschl. Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment at...
Alma L Blanks
Aug 20, 2009
Alma L. Blanks Glazebrook Alma L. Blanks nee Glazebrook passed away August 20, 2009 at Bath Manor. Born in Webster County, Kentucky Feb. 3, 1912, she was 97. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Aubrey E. Blanks; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Mildred; one grandson and one great-grandson; she is survived by daughters, Wilma Jean Robert McClary,...
S Christine Joseph
Aug 20, 2009
S. Christine Joseph, 91, died August 20, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Karam Joseph; she is survived by nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lita R. Shaver
Aug 15, 2009
Lita R. Shaver, 74, made her transition on August 15, 2009. Born in Chicago, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge. Lita retired from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Goodyear and Hyre Junior High Schools. She is survived by her...
David L Elliot
Aug 14, 2009
David L. Elliot, 64, died August 14, 2009. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park. Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Firestone Post #3383. Friends may call Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
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