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Nanette E. Wilde
May 9, 2018
On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Nanette Ellen Wilde shed the cloak of dementia that had covered her for the past several years and walked into the light of heaven where we're sure her mother and father were waiting for her with open arms. Nanette Ellen Wilde (Jones) was born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1928. She grew up on...
Albert V Sharnsky
May 9, 2018
Albert V. Sharnsky Albert V. Sharnsky, 94, passed away May 9, 2018. Born October 15, 1923 in Buffalo, Ohio to Rose Mary and Steve Sharnsky, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. A member of Copley Veterans Post, a life member of P.L.A.V. Post 32 and Guardian Angels Catholic Church, he retired from the Goodyear...
Robert H Routh
May 6, 2018
Robert H. Routh Bob Routh passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the age of 73. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Dave Frigo and his beloved fiancee, Elizabeth Maimone. He is also survived by future brother-in-law, John (Elaine) Maimone, who made countless trips from NC to visit Bob during his illness. Bob will also...
Noi Luangraj
May 6, 2018
Noi Luangraj Noi was born June 2, 1937 in Vientiane, Laos to Tan and Khamphoui Luangraj. In 1979, Noi led his family across the Mekong River to a refugee camp in Thailand to escape persecution from the Communist-controlled government. In 1981, after securing sponsorship from Christ Church U.C.C. in Orrville, OH, Noi brought his family to the United States. Noi's...
David J. Thomas
May 5, 2018
David J. Thomas, 58, of Akron, entered eternal life May 5, 2018. David was born in Akron, the son of Margaret and Richard Thomas. Dave attended the University of Akron and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Dave spent most of his career in the Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate Community. Dave is survived by his brother, Neal...
Marice Anne Deming Guran
May 2, 2018
Marice Anne Deming Guran died in Akron, OH on May 2, 2018. She was born in Montreal, Canada on June 6, 1927, daughter of John F. Deming and Edith Lea McNeil while her father was serving in the Foreign Service. She grew up in Rockville Center, New York, graduating from Southside High School. Marice went on to the College of...
Sarah (Vanantwerp) Doncaster
May 2, 2018
Sarah Jane (VanAntwerp) Doncaster, born November 5, 1955 in Akron, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 2 at home with her husband and daughter by her side. Sarah attended Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a member of the marching band. She graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. in Home Economics, where she was a sister of Chi Omega....
Garry S. Quinn
May 1, 2018
Garry S. Quinn Garry S. Quinn, 67, went to be with the Lord suddenly May 1, 2018 doing what he loved. Born in Strange Creek, WV, he lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio. A member of the Twinsburg Church of Christ where he served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher, he was an avid motorcyclist and musician. Garry...
Helen Gioia Cooper
Apr 30, 2018
At the age of 90, Helen Gioia Cooper, loving mother of four to Pamela (Fred), Tripper (Jodi), Bobby (Neeta) and Gina (Howard), passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018. Nicknamed Memo by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, she loved to spend time with her family, play golf and bridge. She proudly served the Akron, OH and Stuart, FL communities...
Ernst J. Troike
Apr 26, 2018
Ernst J. Troike, 87, died April 26, 2018. Born in Toledo October 22, 1930 to Orral G. and Ernst J. Troike, he was a U.S. Army veteran, attended the Coast Guard Academy and graduated from Case Institute of Technology. A member of Cross Point Alliance Church, he was a wonderful Christian family man who was active and loved people. He...
Elroy Walter Schaedel
Apr 24, 2018
Elroy Walter Schaedel Elroy W. Schaedel, 86, of Akron, passed away after a long life of faith, character, and integrity on April 24, 2018. Roy was born in Cleveland, OH on July 4, 1931 to Carl and Alice Schaedel. His early life revolved around church and family, a tradition which followed him throughout his years. He served in the Korean...
Carolyn Sue Bearden
Apr 23, 2018
Carolyn "Sue" Bearden, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on April 23, 2018 after a valiant effort from medical complications following femoral fracture surgery. Sue was born on Thanksgiving Day November 25,1943, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Victor Ellsworth Hillegass in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of Akron's Buchtel High School in 1961. She attended Ohio University...
Richard Alan Day
Apr 22, 2018
Richard Alan Day, 53 Born November 30, 1964 Dies April 22, 2018 Richard Alan Day, 53, beloved husband, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife Rachel W. Day, sister Jennifer Day and father Richard Day as well as many friends and colleagues. He was preceded...
Patricia J. Hirt
Apr 20, 2018
Patricia J. Hirt, 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Patricia was born in Youngstown on April 2, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Evelyn (Hensch) Brundage; she is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Frank C. Hirt; brother, George H. Brundage (Nancy); sons, David....
Marcheta Viola Davis
Apr 19, 2018
Marcheta Viola Davis, 93, dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away April 19, 2018 surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1924 in Akron, she was the only daughter of Edward and Viola Davis. She was named after a 1920's favorite song of her grandmother's, titled "Marcheta, A Love Song of Old Mexico", popularized by Mario Lanza. She was...
Judith Ann "Judy" Saxman
Apr 19, 2018
Judith Ann "Judy" Saxman, born on June 30, 1941 to the late Harold and Annabelle Caylor of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2018 at Hospice Care Center surrounded by loved ones. Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bruce A. Saxman; her sisters, Sally Scott, Kathy (Bob) Eckert; sister-in-law, Peggy (Russ) Vernon; her children; Gretchen (Chris)...
Thomas J. Bracken
Apr 17, 2018
Thomas J. Bracken, proud veteran, brother and uncle, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Pontiac, MI, died peacefully at the Gables of Kentridge in Kent, OH, on April 17, 2018, at the age of 87, after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia and multiple myeloma. He will be dearly missed by his family and is survived by his...
Barry Collier
Apr 13, 2018
Barry Collier died April 13, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Detroit Michigan June 17, 1935 to Amy and Bruce Collier. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Michigan. His entire working career was spent in the tire industry. After retiring from Michelin, he taught computer classes for SeniorNet and was...
Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli
Apr 10, 2018
Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli passed away on April 10 surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 16, 1929 in Akron to Robert and Monica (Doyle) Seed. Pat attended the University of Akron and earned her bachelor's degree in teaching. She also taught accordion early in her career. Pat was a reading specialist for Redeemer Lutheran School...
Ruth Cundiff (Nee Sterley)
Apr 9, 2018
Ruth Cundiff (nee Sterley), 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018 as the flowers were coming into bloom outside her window, just as she would have loved. Born September 19, 1923 in Akron, OH, Ruth lived a full life and charmed every person she met. Ruth was a force to be reckoned with. As an...
Nanette E. Wilde
May 9, 2018
On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Nanette Ellen Wilde shed the cloak of dementia that had covered her for the past several years and walked into the light of heaven where we're sure her mother and father were waiting for her with open arms. Nanette Ellen Wilde (Jones) was born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1928. She grew up on...
Albert V Sharnsky
May 9, 2018
Albert V. Sharnsky Albert V. Sharnsky, 94, passed away May 9, 2018. Born October 15, 1923 in Buffalo, Ohio to Rose Mary and Steve Sharnsky, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. A member of Copley Veterans Post, a life member of P.L.A.V. Post 32 and Guardian Angels Catholic Church, he retired from the Goodyear...
Robert H Routh
May 6, 2018
Robert H. Routh Bob Routh passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the age of 73. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Dave Frigo and his beloved fiancee, Elizabeth Maimone. He is also survived by future brother-in-law, John (Elaine) Maimone, who made countless trips from NC to visit Bob during his illness. Bob will also...
Noi Luangraj
May 6, 2018
Noi Luangraj Noi was born June 2, 1937 in Vientiane, Laos to Tan and Khamphoui Luangraj. In 1979, Noi led his family across the Mekong River to a refugee camp in Thailand to escape persecution from the Communist-controlled government. In 1981, after securing sponsorship from Christ Church U.C.C. in Orrville, OH, Noi brought his family to the United States. Noi's...
David J. Thomas
May 5, 2018
David J. Thomas, 58, of Akron, entered eternal life May 5, 2018. David was born in Akron, the son of Margaret and Richard Thomas. Dave attended the University of Akron and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Dave spent most of his career in the Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate Community. Dave is survived by his brother, Neal...
Marice Anne Deming Guran
May 2, 2018
Marice Anne Deming Guran died in Akron, OH on May 2, 2018. She was born in Montreal, Canada on June 6, 1927, daughter of John F. Deming and Edith Lea McNeil while her father was serving in the Foreign Service. She grew up in Rockville Center, New York, graduating from Southside High School. Marice went on to the College of...
Sarah (Vanantwerp) Doncaster
May 2, 2018
Sarah Jane (VanAntwerp) Doncaster, born November 5, 1955 in Akron, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 2 at home with her husband and daughter by her side. Sarah attended Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a member of the marching band. She graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. in Home Economics, where she was a sister of Chi Omega....
Garry S. Quinn
May 1, 2018
Garry S. Quinn Garry S. Quinn, 67, went to be with the Lord suddenly May 1, 2018 doing what he loved. Born in Strange Creek, WV, he lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio. A member of the Twinsburg Church of Christ where he served as an Elder, Deacon and Teacher, he was an avid motorcyclist and musician. Garry...
Helen Gioia Cooper
Apr 30, 2018
At the age of 90, Helen Gioia Cooper, loving mother of four to Pamela (Fred), Tripper (Jodi), Bobby (Neeta) and Gina (Howard), passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018. Nicknamed Memo by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, she loved to spend time with her family, play golf and bridge. She proudly served the Akron, OH and Stuart, FL communities...
Ernst J. Troike
Apr 26, 2018
Ernst J. Troike, 87, died April 26, 2018. Born in Toledo October 22, 1930 to Orral G. and Ernst J. Troike, he was a U.S. Army veteran, attended the Coast Guard Academy and graduated from Case Institute of Technology. A member of Cross Point Alliance Church, he was a wonderful Christian family man who was active and loved people. He...
Elroy Walter Schaedel
Apr 24, 2018
Elroy Walter Schaedel Elroy W. Schaedel, 86, of Akron, passed away after a long life of faith, character, and integrity on April 24, 2018. Roy was born in Cleveland, OH on July 4, 1931 to Carl and Alice Schaedel. His early life revolved around church and family, a tradition which followed him throughout his years. He served in the Korean...
Carolyn Sue Bearden
Apr 23, 2018
Carolyn "Sue" Bearden, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on April 23, 2018 after a valiant effort from medical complications following femoral fracture surgery. Sue was born on Thanksgiving Day November 25,1943, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Victor Ellsworth Hillegass in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of Akron's Buchtel High School in 1961. She attended Ohio University...
Richard Alan Day
Apr 22, 2018
Richard Alan Day, 53 Born November 30, 1964 Dies April 22, 2018 Richard Alan Day, 53, beloved husband, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife Rachel W. Day, sister Jennifer Day and father Richard Day as well as many friends and colleagues. He was preceded...
Patricia J. Hirt
Apr 20, 2018
Patricia J. Hirt, 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Patricia was born in Youngstown on April 2, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Evelyn (Hensch) Brundage; she is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Frank C. Hirt; brother, George H. Brundage (Nancy); sons, David....
Marcheta Viola Davis
Apr 19, 2018
Marcheta Viola Davis, 93, dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away April 19, 2018 surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1924 in Akron, she was the only daughter of Edward and Viola Davis. She was named after a 1920's favorite song of her grandmother's, titled "Marcheta, A Love Song of Old Mexico", popularized by Mario Lanza. She was...
Judith Ann "Judy" Saxman
Apr 19, 2018
Judith Ann "Judy" Saxman, born on June 30, 1941 to the late Harold and Annabelle Caylor of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2018 at Hospice Care Center surrounded by loved ones. Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bruce A. Saxman; her sisters, Sally Scott, Kathy (Bob) Eckert; sister-in-law, Peggy (Russ) Vernon; her children; Gretchen (Chris)...
Thomas J. Bracken
Apr 17, 2018
Thomas J. Bracken, proud veteran, brother and uncle, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Pontiac, MI, died peacefully at the Gables of Kentridge in Kent, OH, on April 17, 2018, at the age of 87, after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia and multiple myeloma. He will be dearly missed by his family and is survived by his...
Barry Collier
Apr 13, 2018
Barry Collier died April 13, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Detroit Michigan June 17, 1935 to Amy and Bruce Collier. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Michigan. His entire working career was spent in the tire industry. After retiring from Michelin, he taught computer classes for SeniorNet and was...
Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli
Apr 10, 2018
Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli Patricia Seed Sovacool Giovanelli passed away on April 10 surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 16, 1929 in Akron to Robert and Monica (Doyle) Seed. Pat attended the University of Akron and earned her bachelor's degree in teaching. She also taught accordion early in her career. Pat was a reading specialist for Redeemer Lutheran School...
Ruth Cundiff (Nee Sterley)
Apr 9, 2018
Ruth Cundiff (nee Sterley), 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018 as the flowers were coming into bloom outside her window, just as she would have loved. Born September 19, 1923 in Akron, OH, Ruth lived a full life and charmed every person she met. Ruth was a force to be reckoned with. As an...
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