Obituaries
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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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Theodore Eugene Antonuk
Jan 29, 2009
Theodore Eugene Antonuk Theodore Eugene Antonuk, 49, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Ted was born on December 5, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Old Trail School graduated 1978, The College of Wooster B.A., English, 1982, and Ohio Northern University Law School J.D., 1985. Ted was an attorney in Akron,...
Florence Close Grimm
Jan 28, 2009
Florence Close Grimm Florence Close Grimm Grandma Flo, 100, passed away peacefully January 28, 2009 at St. Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. Florence is survived by her two granddaughters, Katie Chris Seasholtz of Delaware, Ohio and Judy Jeff Neusser of Akron; daughter-in-law, Sue Close of Akron; four great- grandchildren, Luke and Taylor Seasholtz, Benjamin and Abigail Neusser; niece, Joan Herm Ceccardi...
Georgia D. Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia D. Reynolds Georgia D. Reynolds, 85, passed away January 28, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Georgia Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia Reynolds Georgia Reynolds, 85, passed away January 27, 2009. Born in Temprence Hall, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John and Buena Evans Reynolds. Her parents, four brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. One sister, Mildred Zalesto of Lake Forest, Ill., many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren survive her. Miss Reynolds retired from United...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Theodore Eugene Antonuk
Jan 29, 2009
Theodore Eugene Antonuk Theodore Eugene Antonuk, 49, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Ted was born on December 5, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Old Trail School graduated 1978, The College of Wooster B.A., English, 1982, and Ohio Northern University Law School J.D., 1985. Ted was an attorney in Akron,...
Florence Close Grimm
Jan 28, 2009
Florence Close Grimm Florence Close Grimm Grandma Flo, 100, passed away peacefully January 28, 2009 at St. Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. Florence is survived by her two granddaughters, Katie Chris Seasholtz of Delaware, Ohio and Judy Jeff Neusser of Akron; daughter-in-law, Sue Close of Akron; four great- grandchildren, Luke and Taylor Seasholtz, Benjamin and Abigail Neusser; niece, Joan Herm Ceccardi...
Georgia D. Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia D. Reynolds Georgia D. Reynolds, 85, passed away January 28, 2009. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141
Georgia Reynolds
Jan 28, 2009
Georgia Reynolds Georgia Reynolds, 85, passed away January 27, 2009. Born in Temprence Hall, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John and Buena Evans Reynolds. Her parents, four brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. One sister, Mildred Zalesto of Lake Forest, Ill., many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren survive her. Miss Reynolds retired from United...
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