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Jeanne S. Ilse
Feb 25, 2009
Jeanne Samman Ilse Jeanne Elizabeth Samman Ilse died February 25, 2009 of pneumonia. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 4, 1918. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Denison University. In 1941, she married Fritz Ilse and moved to Akron where she spent the remainder of a very full life. Jeanne was a very active and involved member...
Alice R. Miller
Feb 24, 2009
Alice R. Miller A most beautiful lady has passed away. Alice R. Miller, daughter of Lois and Howard Swartout, died 24 February 2009. Alice was the beloved wife of William J. Miller to whom she was married for 61 years. She is survived by their three children, Tim W. Miller Deborah of Copley, Ohio, Thomas M. Miller Kathleen of Strongsville,...
George C. Mansour
Feb 22, 2009
George C. Mansour George C. Mansour, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22. George was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1920 in Akron, Ohio where he lived his life and raised his family. After retiring from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, George volunteered with Akron General Medical Center where he...
Kathleen Marie Blackfan
Feb 21, 2009
Kathleen Marie Blackfan Kathleen Marie Blackfan, 39, died February 21, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a longtime Akron resident. A homemaker, she was president of the Sand Run Point Home Owners Association and had formerly worked at Fairlawn Country Club. Preceded in death by her father, Donald Kelly, she is survived by her husband, John; son, Matthew; mother,...
Virginia Mae Musser
Feb 20, 2009
Virginia Mae Pullins Musser Virginia Mae Pullins Musser passed away on February 20, 2009. She was born in Pomeroy on May 23, 1916. Her parents were Lawrence and Nellie Pullins. She married H. Oliver Musser, M.D. on February 26, 1937. She spent almost her entire life in Akron but was recently residing in Florence, Oregon. She was a graduate of...
Jean Ann Szilagyi
Feb 20, 2009
Jean Ann Szilagyi Jean Ann Szilagyi, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she graduated from South High School in 1942. Jean worked during World War II at Goodyear Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter. After the war, she devoted her life to raising her family. She...
Jean D. Godard
Feb 17, 2009
Jean D. Godard Jean D. Godard, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Canton, the daughter of Roy and Gladys Degenhard. Jean graduated from Canton McKinley High School and Wittenberg College. She enjoyed her years of teaching in the Akron Public School System. Active in volunteer work throughout her life,...
Hope Grunder Seese
Feb 12, 2009
Hope Grunder Seese Hope Grunder Seese, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio died on February 12, 2009 at The Justin T. Rogers Care Center and Hospice, Akron, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1918 and was an Akron resident since 1957. A graduate of Margaret Morrison College, Hope enjoyed a challenging 40 year career with The May Department...
Shirley J. Mumaw
Feb 11, 2009
Shirley J. Mumaw Shirley J. Mumaw, 70, died February 11, 2009. Born in Dover, Ohio, she was a graduate of Dover High School. Shirley currently was employed at Sam's Club in Montrose having almost fifteen years service. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mumaw, she is survived by her sons, Mark Teresa of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Michael...
Herbert O. Jacobsen
Feb 10, 2009
Herbert O. Jacobsen Herbert "Herb" Jacobsen, 77, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2009. A gregarious and generous man, Herb was a great friend, devoted husband, wonderful father, and a special delight to small children and animals. Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Norwegian immigrants, Henry and Theodora Jacobsen, Herb was the youngest of four boys. He was educated in...
Jae L Stafford
Feb 9, 2009
Dr. Jae L. Stafford Dr. Jae L. Stafford, 61, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2009 after a brief illness. Jae grew up in Dresden, Ohio and graduated from Mansfield School of Nursing, received his anesthesia training at the University of Pittsburgh, received his Bachelor's Degree in Anesthesia from Wayne State University, received...
Carolyn J. Price
Feb 9, 2009
Carolyn J. Price nee Shaffer Carolyn J. Price, 87, died Feb. 9, 2009. Carolyn will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of friends, family and her unwavering faith in God. She and Bud traveled to the four corners of the globe, always returning to their "heart's home" in Akron. Carolyn loved telling stories. She would read from...
Edith Marie Gist
Feb 9, 2009
Edith Marie Gist nee Phillips Filippi, 97, born January 23, 1912 in Lutie, OK, died February 9, 2009 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Gist; her parents, Carlo and Caterina Filippi; brother, Lee Filippi and sister, Rita Anspaugh. She is survived by her sisters, Nelli Mickey Pianalto and Emma Harold Bujorian of Akron, OH. She...
Geraldine Ruth Wingard
Feb 7, 2009
Geraldine Ruth Wingard nee Jenkins Geraldine R. Wingard, 82, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 from complications due to Alzheimer's. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, "Jerry" was known as a warm, caring mother, a loving grandmother and friend to many, with clear blue eyes, a quick smile and an infectious laugh. She was often described as a woman...
Ruth Gainer Salisbury
Feb 6, 2009
Ruth Gainer Salisbury Ruth Gainer Salisbury, 89, died February 6, 2009 in Burton, Ohio. Born June 1, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to Dee and Esta Gainer, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Salisbury; sister, Helen Louise Baker;...
Jerry Healey
Feb 3, 2009
Jerry Healey Jerry Healey, longtime announcer in the Akron area, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1932, Healey began his career in Philadelphia when a scout came to his elementary school classroom and auditioned youngsters for a children's serial radio show, "The Magic Lady". All the boys in the...
Mildred C. Taylor
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred C. Taylor Mildred C. Taylor, 97, died Feb. 2, 2009. Mildred was born in 1911 on a farm in the country near Orrville, Ohio to Charles R. and Adele Camp. She was one of five children, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband of 53-½; years, Robert M. Sr., also preceded her in death. Cuyahoga Falls...
Doris Jeanne Sommers
Feb 1, 2009
TOGETHER" Doris Jeanne Sommers Doris Jeanne Sommers went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 1, 2009 at the Village at St. Edward. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had been an Akron resident for 62 years and retired from First National Bank after 22 years service. Preceded in death by husband, Walter A. Sommers to whom she...
John George Wagner
Jan 30, 2009
John George Wagner John George Wagner died peacefully with his wife, Margaret, by his side on January 30, 2009. A child of the depression, a graduate of the streets of Philadelphia, Olney High and Temple University, John was 19 when he served on the USS Aegir in World War II. He returned to earn Margaret's love; something he continued to...
Jeanne S. Ilse
Feb 25, 2009
Jeanne Samman Ilse Jeanne Elizabeth Samman Ilse died February 25, 2009 of pneumonia. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 4, 1918. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Denison University. In 1941, she married Fritz Ilse and moved to Akron where she spent the remainder of a very full life. Jeanne was a very active and involved member...
Alice R. Miller
Feb 24, 2009
Alice R. Miller A most beautiful lady has passed away. Alice R. Miller, daughter of Lois and Howard Swartout, died 24 February 2009. Alice was the beloved wife of William J. Miller to whom she was married for 61 years. She is survived by their three children, Tim W. Miller Deborah of Copley, Ohio, Thomas M. Miller Kathleen of Strongsville,...
George C. Mansour
Feb 22, 2009
George C. Mansour George C. Mansour, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22. George was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1920 in Akron, Ohio where he lived his life and raised his family. After retiring from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, George volunteered with Akron General Medical Center where he...
Kathleen Marie Blackfan
Feb 21, 2009
Kathleen Marie Blackfan Kathleen Marie Blackfan, 39, died February 21, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a longtime Akron resident. A homemaker, she was president of the Sand Run Point Home Owners Association and had formerly worked at Fairlawn Country Club. Preceded in death by her father, Donald Kelly, she is survived by her husband, John; son, Matthew; mother,...
Virginia Mae Musser
Feb 20, 2009
Virginia Mae Pullins Musser Virginia Mae Pullins Musser passed away on February 20, 2009. She was born in Pomeroy on May 23, 1916. Her parents were Lawrence and Nellie Pullins. She married H. Oliver Musser, M.D. on February 26, 1937. She spent almost her entire life in Akron but was recently residing in Florence, Oregon. She was a graduate of...
Jean Ann Szilagyi
Feb 20, 2009
Jean Ann Szilagyi Jean Ann Szilagyi, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she graduated from South High School in 1942. Jean worked during World War II at Goodyear Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter. After the war, she devoted her life to raising her family. She...
Jean D. Godard
Feb 17, 2009
Jean D. Godard Jean D. Godard, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Canton, the daughter of Roy and Gladys Degenhard. Jean graduated from Canton McKinley High School and Wittenberg College. She enjoyed her years of teaching in the Akron Public School System. Active in volunteer work throughout her life,...
Hope Grunder Seese
Feb 12, 2009
Hope Grunder Seese Hope Grunder Seese, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio died on February 12, 2009 at The Justin T. Rogers Care Center and Hospice, Akron, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1918 and was an Akron resident since 1957. A graduate of Margaret Morrison College, Hope enjoyed a challenging 40 year career with The May Department...
Shirley J. Mumaw
Feb 11, 2009
Shirley J. Mumaw Shirley J. Mumaw, 70, died February 11, 2009. Born in Dover, Ohio, she was a graduate of Dover High School. Shirley currently was employed at Sam's Club in Montrose having almost fifteen years service. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mumaw, she is survived by her sons, Mark Teresa of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Michael...
Herbert O. Jacobsen
Feb 10, 2009
Herbert O. Jacobsen Herbert "Herb" Jacobsen, 77, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2009. A gregarious and generous man, Herb was a great friend, devoted husband, wonderful father, and a special delight to small children and animals. Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Norwegian immigrants, Henry and Theodora Jacobsen, Herb was the youngest of four boys. He was educated in...
Jae L Stafford
Feb 9, 2009
Dr. Jae L. Stafford Dr. Jae L. Stafford, 61, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2009 after a brief illness. Jae grew up in Dresden, Ohio and graduated from Mansfield School of Nursing, received his anesthesia training at the University of Pittsburgh, received his Bachelor's Degree in Anesthesia from Wayne State University, received...
Carolyn J. Price
Feb 9, 2009
Carolyn J. Price nee Shaffer Carolyn J. Price, 87, died Feb. 9, 2009. Carolyn will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of friends, family and her unwavering faith in God. She and Bud traveled to the four corners of the globe, always returning to their "heart's home" in Akron. Carolyn loved telling stories. She would read from...
Edith Marie Gist
Feb 9, 2009
Edith Marie Gist nee Phillips Filippi, 97, born January 23, 1912 in Lutie, OK, died February 9, 2009 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Gist; her parents, Carlo and Caterina Filippi; brother, Lee Filippi and sister, Rita Anspaugh. She is survived by her sisters, Nelli Mickey Pianalto and Emma Harold Bujorian of Akron, OH. She...
Geraldine Ruth Wingard
Feb 7, 2009
Geraldine Ruth Wingard nee Jenkins Geraldine R. Wingard, 82, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 from complications due to Alzheimer's. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, "Jerry" was known as a warm, caring mother, a loving grandmother and friend to many, with clear blue eyes, a quick smile and an infectious laugh. She was often described as a woman...
Ruth Gainer Salisbury
Feb 6, 2009
Ruth Gainer Salisbury Ruth Gainer Salisbury, 89, died February 6, 2009 in Burton, Ohio. Born June 1, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to Dee and Esta Gainer, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Salisbury; sister, Helen Louise Baker;...
Jerry Healey
Feb 3, 2009
Jerry Healey Jerry Healey, longtime announcer in the Akron area, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1932, Healey began his career in Philadelphia when a scout came to his elementary school classroom and auditioned youngsters for a children's serial radio show, "The Magic Lady". All the boys in the...
Mildred C. Taylor
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred C. Taylor Mildred C. Taylor, 97, died Feb. 2, 2009. Mildred was born in 1911 on a farm in the country near Orrville, Ohio to Charles R. and Adele Camp. She was one of five children, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband of 53-½; years, Robert M. Sr., also preceded her in death. Cuyahoga Falls...
Doris Jeanne Sommers
Feb 1, 2009
TOGETHER" Doris Jeanne Sommers Doris Jeanne Sommers went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 1, 2009 at the Village at St. Edward. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had been an Akron resident for 62 years and retired from First National Bank after 22 years service. Preceded in death by husband, Walter A. Sommers to whom she...
John George Wagner
Jan 30, 2009
John George Wagner John George Wagner died peacefully with his wife, Margaret, by his side on January 30, 2009. A child of the depression, a graduate of the streets of Philadelphia, Olney High and Temple University, John was 19 when he served on the USS Aegir in World War II. He returned to earn Margaret's love; something he continued to...
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