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Joan Myers Neillie
Oct 6, 2009
Joan Myers Neillie, 75, died October 6, 2009 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born in Akron, she had lived six months in Akron and six months in Florida for the past 16 years. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired with 28 years service from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Crosby and Mason Elementary Schools....
Michael Csontos Jr
Oct 4, 2009
Michael Csontos, Jr. 80, died October 4, 2009. Born in Cleveland, he lived 50 years in Richfield. Preceded in death by wife, Lil; he is survived by daughter, Mary Mark Lake; son, Michael III Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and Hannah Lake; Michael IV Katie and their children, Lilly and Michael V #5; Melissa Josh Bales and their children, Chance and...
James N Leroy
Oct 2, 2009
James N. LeRoy, 86, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Ravenna, he was a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine and brother, Clarence; he is survived by daughters, Catherine Marie Donald Bingman and Sandra Richard Little; grandchildren, Ann, Jason, Rebecca, and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Nicole; and brothers, Larry and Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11...
Paul Robert Starkey
Oct 1, 2009
He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1916 to Grover and Alberta Starkey. Paul grew up in Akron and then in Granger where he met his wife Betty Cooper. After 46 years of marriage, Betty passed away in 1986. Betty and Paul lived much of their married lives in Richfield and after his retirement they split time between...
Retha P Holderfield
Sep 30, 2009
Retha P. Holderfield, 79, passed away Sept. 30, 2009 at Rose Lane Health Center. Born in Copley, she lived most of her life in the Richfield and Copley areas. She attended Richfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for several years. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Irma Shaw; sister, Dorlo Shaffer; her first husband, Robert Strboya and...
Ralph R Derks
Sep 22, 2009
Ralph R. Derks, 82, passed away on September 22, 2009. He will be remembered for his kind, loving spirit and his willingness to always help others. The most important things in his life were his family and friends. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Ruth. He has four children, Faye E. East, Dennis Hatsuko, Gayle Butch Haught and Michael...
Stanley Richard Dembosky
Sep 22, 2009
S. Richard Dembosky, 63, died September 22, 2009. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he attended Case Institute of Technology and obtained his Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of Akron. A teacher, Dick taught at Nordonia High School, was a media specialist and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Education at the NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland and retired from...
Kimberly J Henderson
Sep 21, 2009
K. J. Henderson, 54, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a graduate of Revere High School. He worked with his father, Lew Henderson in the commercial photography field, which K.J. later expanded into Henderson & Associates, providing internet services, e-marketing, photography and graphic design to local, national and international clients. K. J. was president...
Mildred E Johnson
Sep 21, 2009
Mildred E. Johnson, 83, died Sept. 21, 2009. A life resident of Richfield, she was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church and the Richfield Senior Center. She retired from the Revere Schools where she was the cafeteria manager. Preceded in death by husband, Karl; sister, Phyllis Clark and brother, Frank Stallard; she is survived by daughters, Gail Jim Martin...
Gaynell Ratliff
Sep 19, 2009
Gaynell Ratliff, 75, loving wife, mother, sister, and nanan, passed away on September 19, 2009. Gaynell was born and raised in Logan, W.Va. In 1966, she moved to Akron with her family and worked as a florist at Ahern's and Flowers by Gus. For eight years, she was owner and florist at her own shop, Gaynell's Flowers & Plants. She...
Jon Dak
Sep 18, 2009
Jon Dak, 54, died September 18, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Myanmar and lived in Akron for the past six years. He is survived by wife, Mi Nge; daughters, Aye Moe Yin, Mi Chan, and Aye Moe Kaing. Services will be held 12:00 Noon on SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron,...
Dick Hoover
Sep 17, 2009
Dick Hoover Dick Hoover, 79, passed away September 17, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Roseville, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Akron. As a bowler, he set the standards high for everyone. At the age of 16, he shot a record series of 847. He was the first person to win back to back Masters...
James Lee Fisher
Sep 14, 2009
James Lee 'Jim' Fisher III, 65, passed away September 14, 2009 after a short illness. Mr. Fisher was born in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 1944 to James Lee, Jr. and Maxine Fisher. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and his J.D. from the University of Akron. He worked for the...
Shirley J Croft
Sep 14, 2009
Shirley J. Croft, 82, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Massillon, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Akron Woman's City Club, George Washington Chapter of American Colonists, Salvation Army Home League, Cuyahoga Portage Chapter of D.A.R., D.A.C., Red Hatters, and was a volunteer at the Medina County Home. Preceded...
Loretta F Goodson
Sep 12, 2009
Loretta F. Goodson Boyd, 85, died September 12, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by husbands, Stanley N. Boyd and Will Goodson. Loretta was the dearly beloved mother to son, Stanley A. Brigitte Boyd and daughters, Barbara A. Algis Kernagis, Linda D. Derringer and Norma J. John Boyd. She will also be remembered by...
Sidney S Carver
Sep 10, 2009
Sidney S. Carver, 91, died September 10, 2009. Born in Fredericksburg, Va., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 35+ years of service. Sidney served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 58th Quarter Master Sales Company of Fort Bragg. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne C. Carver in June. A...
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...
Joan Myers Neillie
Oct 6, 2009
Joan Myers Neillie, 75, died October 6, 2009 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born in Akron, she had lived six months in Akron and six months in Florida for the past 16 years. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired with 28 years service from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Crosby and Mason Elementary Schools....
Michael Csontos Jr
Oct 4, 2009
Michael Csontos, Jr. 80, died October 4, 2009. Born in Cleveland, he lived 50 years in Richfield. Preceded in death by wife, Lil; he is survived by daughter, Mary Mark Lake; son, Michael III Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and Hannah Lake; Michael IV Katie and their children, Lilly and Michael V #5; Melissa Josh Bales and their children, Chance and...
James N Leroy
Oct 2, 2009
James N. LeRoy, 86, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Ravenna, he was a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine and brother, Clarence; he is survived by daughters, Catherine Marie Donald Bingman and Sandra Richard Little; grandchildren, Ann, Jason, Rebecca, and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Nicole; and brothers, Larry and Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11...
Paul Robert Starkey
Oct 1, 2009
He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1916 to Grover and Alberta Starkey. Paul grew up in Akron and then in Granger where he met his wife Betty Cooper. After 46 years of marriage, Betty passed away in 1986. Betty and Paul lived much of their married lives in Richfield and after his retirement they split time between...
Retha P Holderfield
Sep 30, 2009
Retha P. Holderfield, 79, passed away Sept. 30, 2009 at Rose Lane Health Center. Born in Copley, she lived most of her life in the Richfield and Copley areas. She attended Richfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for several years. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Irma Shaw; sister, Dorlo Shaffer; her first husband, Robert Strboya and...
Ralph R Derks
Sep 22, 2009
Ralph R. Derks, 82, passed away on September 22, 2009. He will be remembered for his kind, loving spirit and his willingness to always help others. The most important things in his life were his family and friends. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Ruth. He has four children, Faye E. East, Dennis Hatsuko, Gayle Butch Haught and Michael...
Stanley Richard Dembosky
Sep 22, 2009
S. Richard Dembosky, 63, died September 22, 2009. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he attended Case Institute of Technology and obtained his Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of Akron. A teacher, Dick taught at Nordonia High School, was a media specialist and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Education at the NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland and retired from...
Kimberly J Henderson
Sep 21, 2009
K. J. Henderson, 54, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a graduate of Revere High School. He worked with his father, Lew Henderson in the commercial photography field, which K.J. later expanded into Henderson & Associates, providing internet services, e-marketing, photography and graphic design to local, national and international clients. K. J. was president...
Mildred E Johnson
Sep 21, 2009
Mildred E. Johnson, 83, died Sept. 21, 2009. A life resident of Richfield, she was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church and the Richfield Senior Center. She retired from the Revere Schools where she was the cafeteria manager. Preceded in death by husband, Karl; sister, Phyllis Clark and brother, Frank Stallard; she is survived by daughters, Gail Jim Martin...
Gaynell Ratliff
Sep 19, 2009
Gaynell Ratliff, 75, loving wife, mother, sister, and nanan, passed away on September 19, 2009. Gaynell was born and raised in Logan, W.Va. In 1966, she moved to Akron with her family and worked as a florist at Ahern's and Flowers by Gus. For eight years, she was owner and florist at her own shop, Gaynell's Flowers & Plants. She...
Jon Dak
Sep 18, 2009
Jon Dak, 54, died September 18, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Myanmar and lived in Akron for the past six years. He is survived by wife, Mi Nge; daughters, Aye Moe Yin, Mi Chan, and Aye Moe Kaing. Services will be held 12:00 Noon on SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron,...
Dick Hoover
Sep 17, 2009
Dick Hoover Dick Hoover, 79, passed away September 17, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Roseville, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Akron. As a bowler, he set the standards high for everyone. At the age of 16, he shot a record series of 847. He was the first person to win back to back Masters...
James Lee Fisher
Sep 14, 2009
James Lee 'Jim' Fisher III, 65, passed away September 14, 2009 after a short illness. Mr. Fisher was born in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 1944 to James Lee, Jr. and Maxine Fisher. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and his J.D. from the University of Akron. He worked for the...
Shirley J Croft
Sep 14, 2009
Shirley J. Croft, 82, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Massillon, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Akron Woman's City Club, George Washington Chapter of American Colonists, Salvation Army Home League, Cuyahoga Portage Chapter of D.A.R., D.A.C., Red Hatters, and was a volunteer at the Medina County Home. Preceded...
Loretta F Goodson
Sep 12, 2009
Loretta F. Goodson Boyd, 85, died September 12, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by husbands, Stanley N. Boyd and Will Goodson. Loretta was the dearly beloved mother to son, Stanley A. Brigitte Boyd and daughters, Barbara A. Algis Kernagis, Linda D. Derringer and Norma J. John Boyd. She will also be remembered by...
Sidney S Carver
Sep 10, 2009
Sidney S. Carver, 91, died September 10, 2009. Born in Fredericksburg, Va., he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 35+ years of service. Sidney served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 58th Quarter Master Sales Company of Fort Bragg. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne C. Carver in June. A...
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...
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