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Fredric Paul Chopko
Jul 21, 2018
Mr. Fredric Paul Chopko, born June 2,1960 in Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2018. Fred's legacy continues through his wife of 33 years, Diane Chopko and three sons, Corey, Tyler, and Trevor Chopko; his mother, Mildred Chopko; his brother, Robert (Marsha) Chopko and his sister, Joan (Don) Lubonovic. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Joan K. Reed
Jul 19, 2018
Joan Kondos Reed(84) passed away peacefully on July 19 after several years of declining health. Earlier in her life, she survived breast cancer twice. She fought valiantly to retain her independence and regain her former energy. Joan enjoyed people, often striking up conversations with total strangers. She loved being a nurse, a good neighbor, and volunteer at Stan Hywet. She...
Dennis Wade
Jul 18, 2018
Dennis Wade passed away July 18, 2018. He was born March 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Josephine Wojciechowski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Breck. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Sheila Wade; daughters, Denise (Scott) Rafferty, Dana (Bret) Martell and grandchildren, Bret Jr., Hayley and Rachel Martell;...
Norma L. Zimmerman
Jul 18, 2018
Norma L. Zimmerman, 83, a longtime resident of Northampton, passed away peacefully July 18, 2018. Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Harold and Thelma Lowman, she graduated from Mount Union College with a degree in education. While there, she was a member of the Alpha Chi sorority and met her husband Robert D. She later earned her master's degree...
Michael Murphy
Jul 17, 2018
Michael Murphy, age 74, passed away July 17, 2018. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mary and Michael Murphy. Michael worked at Roadway Express for 29 years before retiring in 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary and beloved son, Keith. Michael leaves behind his wife, Andrea; son's, Michael, and Sean (Kathy); grandchildren, Owen, Anya, Colin, Morgan,...
Marilyn W. Merryweather
Jul 17, 2018
Marilyn Way Merryweather was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 11, 1935; her life ended on July 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Marilyn embraced her life and learning with enthusiasm. A student, a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was an avid reader who traveled extensively and pursued hobbies and interests including literature, philosophy, genealogy, fine arts, fabric art, and...
Lee E. Kottka
Jul 17, 2018
Lee E. Kottka, 89 years young, died July 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with bladder, colon, and lung cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1929, Lee was raised in North Hill and lived there most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1947. After serving his country in the Korean War,...
Hannah Christine Cox
Jul 15, 2018
Hannah Christine Cox Hannah Christine Cox, age 35, passed away at her home on July 15, 2018. She was born in Madison on June 18, 1983 to Leo and Jenny Cox. Her brother, Austin Cox, brought her much joy and laughter. He was her hero and inspiration. One of her special aunts, who was like a second mother, Julie Thomsen,...
J. Wayne Baker
Jul 13, 2018
Dr. J. Wayne Baker A life well-lived is evidenced by the love you create. Dr. J. Wayne Baker, 84, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on Friday July 13th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Zion, Illinois on June 26, 1934 to parents Joseph and Gwendolyn Baker. Dr. Baker had a PHD in History and was a...
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco
Jul 12, 2018
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco , May 12, 1919 - July 12, 2018 Angie passed on Thursday, July 12 after 99 wonderful and fruitful years. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Anthony and Josephine (Vitale) Lichi and lived most of her life in "The Falls". She was a devoted and caring wife and companion to her husband, Dr. Nicholas C....
Frederick M. Melott
Jul 9, 2018
Frederick "Fred" Melott, Sr., 89, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 9, 2018. He was born to Mack and Clarissa Melott, November 16, 1928 and raised in Wileyville, W.Va. Fred lived in several states during his adult years including NC, FL, and TX. Fred was drafted to the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then proudly served in the...
Dora Foster
Jul 9, 2018
Dora Foster passed away one month before her 100th birthday. Dora was born August 28, 1918 in Easton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Easton High School, class of 1936, she earned an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. She married Stephen Foster and moved to Youngstown, Ohio where they entered the world of Cinema, a business venture they both loved for thirty-five years...
Ann E. Tainer
Jul 6, 2018
Ann E. Tainer, 92, died July 6, 2018 Ann lived in many countries with her husband, James, retired in Akron in 1981 and then played bassoon in the Stow and other local orchestras for the past thirty years. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. She is survived by her sister, Marion Couch; and her sons, John and Steven....
Joel Robert Eger
Jul 5, 2018
Joel Robert Eger Joel Eger, 25, left this world on July 5, 2018. He was born December 4, 1992 in Akron and grew up in Mogadore, graduating from Mogadore High School in 2011. During high school, Joel worked for Acme Fresh Market and Dove's Mop Company (he loved to ride his moped to work). Later he was employed in central...
Jeffrey Alan Jackson
Jul 3, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Jackson, age 60, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018. He was a 1976 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Marietta College and The University of Akron. He leaves his mother, Nancy of Akron; older brother, Daniel of Akron, younger brother, Brian (Karen) of Columbus; nephew, Benjamin (Lindsey) of Hillard; and niece, Elizabeth of...
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty)
Jul 2, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty) departed this life peacefully on July 2, 2018. Betty's passing came in the gentle dawn's light with an abundance of birdsong and glorious gardens outside her room at the Hospice Care Facility in Copley. Betty was born July 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at Peoples Hospital to her parents Dorothy Lillian Marsh and Crile Nicely Wise....
James Naughton Seidelle
Jul 2, 2018
James Naughton Seidelle James Naughton Seidelle was born in Akron September 19, 1925 and died July 2, 2018 at age 92. He attended Buchtel High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at Ohio Edison Power Company, Ohio Inspection Bureau and for 35 years at Goodyear Aerospace until his retirement....
Ingeborg Nischt
Jul 1, 2018
Ingeborg Nischt, August 8, 1934 - July 1, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Anton Nischt, and daughter, Patty Nischt, she is survived by children, Dolores Stanfield, John (Janet) Nischt, Werner Nischt; grandchildren, Jennifer, Alyssa, Kyle, Corie, Trisha, Tony, and Shannon; sister, Nella Uchtdorf. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale of Montrose and...
Elizabeth (Heckel) Faulkner
Jun 25, 2018
Elizabeth Faulkner passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 25, 2018. Liz was a determined, self-sufficient woman who was very thoughtful, loving and caring. Those traits carried her into her last day on this earth when she made a conscious decision not to have a very significant surgery. Liz was born on September 20, 1928 in Hungary. She immigrated to...
Dorothy B Francis
Jun 25, 2018
Loved ones and friends gathered together on Sunday August 5, 2018 to celebrate the life of Dorothy B. Francis (born Dorothy Vera Beever) who passed on June 25, 2018 after a short illness. Dorothy was born on July 2, 1929 in a Garden Cottage at a major English Country Estate in Gisburn, County of York in the United Kingdom where...
Fredric Paul Chopko
Jul 21, 2018
Mr. Fredric Paul Chopko, born June 2,1960 in Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2018. Fred's legacy continues through his wife of 33 years, Diane Chopko and three sons, Corey, Tyler, and Trevor Chopko; his mother, Mildred Chopko; his brother, Robert (Marsha) Chopko and his sister, Joan (Don) Lubonovic. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Joan K. Reed
Jul 19, 2018
Joan Kondos Reed(84) passed away peacefully on July 19 after several years of declining health. Earlier in her life, she survived breast cancer twice. She fought valiantly to retain her independence and regain her former energy. Joan enjoyed people, often striking up conversations with total strangers. She loved being a nurse, a good neighbor, and volunteer at Stan Hywet. She...
Dennis Wade
Jul 18, 2018
Dennis Wade passed away July 18, 2018. He was born March 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Josephine Wojciechowski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Breck. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Sheila Wade; daughters, Denise (Scott) Rafferty, Dana (Bret) Martell and grandchildren, Bret Jr., Hayley and Rachel Martell;...
Norma L. Zimmerman
Jul 18, 2018
Norma L. Zimmerman, 83, a longtime resident of Northampton, passed away peacefully July 18, 2018. Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Harold and Thelma Lowman, she graduated from Mount Union College with a degree in education. While there, she was a member of the Alpha Chi sorority and met her husband Robert D. She later earned her master's degree...
Michael Murphy
Jul 17, 2018
Michael Murphy, age 74, passed away July 17, 2018. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mary and Michael Murphy. Michael worked at Roadway Express for 29 years before retiring in 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary and beloved son, Keith. Michael leaves behind his wife, Andrea; son's, Michael, and Sean (Kathy); grandchildren, Owen, Anya, Colin, Morgan,...
Marilyn W. Merryweather
Jul 17, 2018
Marilyn Way Merryweather was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 11, 1935; her life ended on July 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Marilyn embraced her life and learning with enthusiasm. A student, a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was an avid reader who traveled extensively and pursued hobbies and interests including literature, philosophy, genealogy, fine arts, fabric art, and...
Lee E. Kottka
Jul 17, 2018
Lee E. Kottka, 89 years young, died July 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with bladder, colon, and lung cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1929, Lee was raised in North Hill and lived there most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1947. After serving his country in the Korean War,...
Hannah Christine Cox
Jul 15, 2018
Hannah Christine Cox Hannah Christine Cox, age 35, passed away at her home on July 15, 2018. She was born in Madison on June 18, 1983 to Leo and Jenny Cox. Her brother, Austin Cox, brought her much joy and laughter. He was her hero and inspiration. One of her special aunts, who was like a second mother, Julie Thomsen,...
J. Wayne Baker
Jul 13, 2018
Dr. J. Wayne Baker A life well-lived is evidenced by the love you create. Dr. J. Wayne Baker, 84, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on Friday July 13th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Zion, Illinois on June 26, 1934 to parents Joseph and Gwendolyn Baker. Dr. Baker had a PHD in History and was a...
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco
Jul 12, 2018
Angelina Rose (Lichi) Bianco , May 12, 1919 - July 12, 2018 Angie passed on Thursday, July 12 after 99 wonderful and fruitful years. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Anthony and Josephine (Vitale) Lichi and lived most of her life in "The Falls". She was a devoted and caring wife and companion to her husband, Dr. Nicholas C....
Frederick M. Melott
Jul 9, 2018
Frederick "Fred" Melott, Sr., 89, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 9, 2018. He was born to Mack and Clarissa Melott, November 16, 1928 and raised in Wileyville, W.Va. Fred lived in several states during his adult years including NC, FL, and TX. Fred was drafted to the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then proudly served in the...
Dora Foster
Jul 9, 2018
Dora Foster passed away one month before her 100th birthday. Dora was born August 28, 1918 in Easton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Easton High School, class of 1936, she earned an Associate Degree in Cosmetology. She married Stephen Foster and moved to Youngstown, Ohio where they entered the world of Cinema, a business venture they both loved for thirty-five years...
Ann E. Tainer
Jul 6, 2018
Ann E. Tainer, 92, died July 6, 2018 Ann lived in many countries with her husband, James, retired in Akron in 1981 and then played bassoon in the Stow and other local orchestras for the past thirty years. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. She is survived by her sister, Marion Couch; and her sons, John and Steven....
Joel Robert Eger
Jul 5, 2018
Joel Robert Eger Joel Eger, 25, left this world on July 5, 2018. He was born December 4, 1992 in Akron and grew up in Mogadore, graduating from Mogadore High School in 2011. During high school, Joel worked for Acme Fresh Market and Dove's Mop Company (he loved to ride his moped to work). Later he was employed in central...
Jeffrey Alan Jackson
Jul 3, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Jackson, age 60, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018. He was a 1976 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Marietta College and The University of Akron. He leaves his mother, Nancy of Akron; older brother, Daniel of Akron, younger brother, Brian (Karen) of Columbus; nephew, Benjamin (Lindsey) of Hillard; and niece, Elizabeth of...
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty)
Jul 2, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Dalton (Betty) departed this life peacefully on July 2, 2018. Betty's passing came in the gentle dawn's light with an abundance of birdsong and glorious gardens outside her room at the Hospice Care Facility in Copley. Betty was born July 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio at Peoples Hospital to her parents Dorothy Lillian Marsh and Crile Nicely Wise....
James Naughton Seidelle
Jul 2, 2018
James Naughton Seidelle James Naughton Seidelle was born in Akron September 19, 1925 and died July 2, 2018 at age 92. He attended Buchtel High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at Ohio Edison Power Company, Ohio Inspection Bureau and for 35 years at Goodyear Aerospace until his retirement....
Ingeborg Nischt
Jul 1, 2018
Ingeborg Nischt, August 8, 1934 - July 1, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Anton Nischt, and daughter, Patty Nischt, she is survived by children, Dolores Stanfield, John (Janet) Nischt, Werner Nischt; grandchildren, Jennifer, Alyssa, Kyle, Corie, Trisha, Tony, and Shannon; sister, Nella Uchtdorf. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale of Montrose and...
Elizabeth (Heckel) Faulkner
Jun 25, 2018
Elizabeth Faulkner passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 25, 2018. Liz was a determined, self-sufficient woman who was very thoughtful, loving and caring. Those traits carried her into her last day on this earth when she made a conscious decision not to have a very significant surgery. Liz was born on September 20, 1928 in Hungary. She immigrated to...
Dorothy B Francis
Jun 25, 2018
Loved ones and friends gathered together on Sunday August 5, 2018 to celebrate the life of Dorothy B. Francis (born Dorothy Vera Beever) who passed on June 25, 2018 after a short illness. Dorothy was born on July 2, 1929 in a Garden Cottage at a major English Country Estate in Gisburn, County of York in the United Kingdom where...
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