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Sandra B Tyson
Aug 8, 2018
Sandra B. Tyson, 86 of Akron, died Aug. 8, 2018 after a long illness. Sandra was born in Akron, lived in Michigan for her formative years and her adult life in Akron. She graduated from the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she was a member Alpha Phi Fraternity. An active member of St. Paul's...
Marjorie Ann Baldwin
Aug 8, 2018
Marjorie Anne Baldwin (nee Ross) of Fairlawn, Ohio, died at age 87 on Aug. 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Ross, and her husband, Benjamin Baldwin. She is survived by her sister, Alice Guye, of Missouri, and her niece, Annette Guye-Kordus (Robert), and nephew, Douglas Guye (Margaret); and by numerous great nieces and...
Joanne E. Oviatt
Aug 7, 2018
Joanne E. Oviatt, 90, was born August 3, 1928 and died August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her son, Gregory; she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Raymond; children, Sandra (Nick) Walter, Karen, Raymond (Gail), Steve (Cathy), and Jeff; grandchildren, Don, Joanne, Mary Ann, Krystal and Nicque; great grandchildren, Brittni, Allysa, Gregory, Jordane, Jaleesa and Olivia; brother,...
Carol L. Schmader
Aug 5, 2018
Carol L. Schmader (nee Newman), 67, passed away peacefully, August 5, 2018, with her family by her side. Carol was born, December 14, 1950 and lived her entire life in Ohio before moving to Florida in 2017 to be closer to her grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; and father, Isham David Newman. She is survived...
Bryan R. Hearn
Aug 3, 2018
Bryan R. Hearn, 57, died August 3, 2018. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he was a U. S. Army veteran. An operations manager for Brost Foundry, Bryan's passion was his art. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Roy Hearn; he is survived by his fiancé, Tamara Nicholson; sister, Connie (Bill) Mutch; nephew and niece, Zachary and Kelsey Mutch; Tamara's...
Jean L Shaffer
Jul 30, 2018
Jean L. Shaffer (nee Ferriot), of Hudson, Ohio, passed away July 30, 2018 at age 88. Now she is free. Jean is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Dean Shaffer Sr., whom she married June 10, 1950; and her two sons, Dean Shaffer Jr. and David Shaffer, as well as two daughters-in-law, Tammy Stefan Shaffer and Dori Shaffer....
Carolyn J. Kaltenbach Richards
Jul 29, 2018
Carolyn J. Kaltenbach Richards October 15, 1935 - July 29, 2018 We celebrate our incredible mother's grace, beauty and strength of mind, body, and spirit. Born in Los Angeles to Betty Montoya and Richard D. Lee Sr., she moved to Columbus, Ohio as a teenager to find that, for the rest of the country, tuna came in a can. She...
Mary Davis Bebesi
Jul 27, 2018
Mary Davis Bebesi passed in peace on Friday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 95. Mary was born in St. Mary, KY (Louisville area) on April 14, 1923 to Robert and Mary Edna (née Settles) Mattingly and had four siblings, Charles, Alvin, Lillian and Eva. Mary married Wendell Davis with whom she had three children, Winnie, Glen and John....
Paul Joseph Duska
Jul 26, 2018
Paul Joseph Duska, beloved son, dear brother, and favorite uncle died on July 26, 2018 at age 82, from Alzheimer's disease. Paul was born on June 16, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. A graduate of Akron's West High School and Kent State University, Paul had a lifetime career at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. After retirement he divided...
Major Mary Harvey
Jul 26, 2018
Mrs. Major Mary Harvey, 91, died at Summa Hospital on July 26, 2018 after a short illness. Born in St. Mary, W. Va., she was a graduate of Marietta High School. She had a 37 year career as an officer in the Salvation Army and was stationed in many places, returning to Cuyahoga Falls in 1980. She served at the...
Ralph E. Dudley
Jul 24, 2018
Ralph E. Dudley, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Ralph was born and raised in Glassport, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ralph and Alice (Garland) Dudley. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis where he had a successful business career with several hightech companies. He will again be joined with his beloved wife,...
Jeffrey Paul Wiland
Jul 23, 2018
Jeffrey Paul Wiland Jeffrey Paul Wiland, 62, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, July 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Randolph, Ohio on October 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Bevan and Rose (nee Horning) Wiland of Akron. He was a graduate of Champion High School and Kent...
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk
Jul 22, 2018
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk, 92, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rockynol Assisted Living Center in Akron, Ohio. Gloria Kowalyshyn was born on April 19, 1926 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Northampton Senior High School on June 10, 1943. She worked at her family's general store in Northampton. Gloria married Eugene Sam Antonuk on September 20,...
John F. "Jack" Heimovics
Jul 22, 2018
John F "Jack" Heimovics, Jr. 80, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at The Avenue at Medina. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to his late parents, John F. Heimovics, Sr. and Margaret Peterson Heimovics, he attended Kansas City schools. Jack was valedictorian of his class at Enterprise High School, Enterprise, Kansas. He received a...
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...
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...
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,...
Sandra B Tyson
Aug 8, 2018
Sandra B. Tyson, 86 of Akron, died Aug. 8, 2018 after a long illness. Sandra was born in Akron, lived in Michigan for her formative years and her adult life in Akron. She graduated from the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she was a member Alpha Phi Fraternity. An active member of St. Paul's...
Marjorie Ann Baldwin
Aug 8, 2018
Marjorie Anne Baldwin (nee Ross) of Fairlawn, Ohio, died at age 87 on Aug. 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Ross, and her husband, Benjamin Baldwin. She is survived by her sister, Alice Guye, of Missouri, and her niece, Annette Guye-Kordus (Robert), and nephew, Douglas Guye (Margaret); and by numerous great nieces and...
Joanne E. Oviatt
Aug 7, 2018
Joanne E. Oviatt, 90, was born August 3, 1928 and died August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her son, Gregory; she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Raymond; children, Sandra (Nick) Walter, Karen, Raymond (Gail), Steve (Cathy), and Jeff; grandchildren, Don, Joanne, Mary Ann, Krystal and Nicque; great grandchildren, Brittni, Allysa, Gregory, Jordane, Jaleesa and Olivia; brother,...
Carol L. Schmader
Aug 5, 2018
Carol L. Schmader (nee Newman), 67, passed away peacefully, August 5, 2018, with her family by her side. Carol was born, December 14, 1950 and lived her entire life in Ohio before moving to Florida in 2017 to be closer to her grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; and father, Isham David Newman. She is survived...
Bryan R. Hearn
Aug 3, 2018
Bryan R. Hearn, 57, died August 3, 2018. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he was a U. S. Army veteran. An operations manager for Brost Foundry, Bryan's passion was his art. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Roy Hearn; he is survived by his fiancé, Tamara Nicholson; sister, Connie (Bill) Mutch; nephew and niece, Zachary and Kelsey Mutch; Tamara's...
Jean L Shaffer
Jul 30, 2018
Jean L. Shaffer (nee Ferriot), of Hudson, Ohio, passed away July 30, 2018 at age 88. Now she is free. Jean is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Dean Shaffer Sr., whom she married June 10, 1950; and her two sons, Dean Shaffer Jr. and David Shaffer, as well as two daughters-in-law, Tammy Stefan Shaffer and Dori Shaffer....
Carolyn J. Kaltenbach Richards
Jul 29, 2018
Carolyn J. Kaltenbach Richards October 15, 1935 - July 29, 2018 We celebrate our incredible mother's grace, beauty and strength of mind, body, and spirit. Born in Los Angeles to Betty Montoya and Richard D. Lee Sr., she moved to Columbus, Ohio as a teenager to find that, for the rest of the country, tuna came in a can. She...
Mary Davis Bebesi
Jul 27, 2018
Mary Davis Bebesi passed in peace on Friday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 95. Mary was born in St. Mary, KY (Louisville area) on April 14, 1923 to Robert and Mary Edna (née Settles) Mattingly and had four siblings, Charles, Alvin, Lillian and Eva. Mary married Wendell Davis with whom she had three children, Winnie, Glen and John....
Paul Joseph Duska
Jul 26, 2018
Paul Joseph Duska, beloved son, dear brother, and favorite uncle died on July 26, 2018 at age 82, from Alzheimer's disease. Paul was born on June 16, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. A graduate of Akron's West High School and Kent State University, Paul had a lifetime career at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. After retirement he divided...
Major Mary Harvey
Jul 26, 2018
Mrs. Major Mary Harvey, 91, died at Summa Hospital on July 26, 2018 after a short illness. Born in St. Mary, W. Va., she was a graduate of Marietta High School. She had a 37 year career as an officer in the Salvation Army and was stationed in many places, returning to Cuyahoga Falls in 1980. She served at the...
Ralph E. Dudley
Jul 24, 2018
Ralph E. Dudley, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Ralph was born and raised in Glassport, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ralph and Alice (Garland) Dudley. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis where he had a successful business career with several hightech companies. He will again be joined with his beloved wife,...
Jeffrey Paul Wiland
Jul 23, 2018
Jeffrey Paul Wiland Jeffrey Paul Wiland, 62, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, July 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Randolph, Ohio on October 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Bevan and Rose (nee Horning) Wiland of Akron. He was a graduate of Champion High School and Kent...
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk
Jul 22, 2018
Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk Gloria Kowalyshyn Antonuk, 92, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rockynol Assisted Living Center in Akron, Ohio. Gloria Kowalyshyn was born on April 19, 1926 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Northampton Senior High School on June 10, 1943. She worked at her family's general store in Northampton. Gloria married Eugene Sam Antonuk on September 20,...
John F. "Jack" Heimovics
Jul 22, 2018
John F "Jack" Heimovics, Jr. 80, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at The Avenue at Medina. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to his late parents, John F. Heimovics, Sr. and Margaret Peterson Heimovics, he attended Kansas City schools. Jack was valedictorian of his class at Enterprise High School, Enterprise, Kansas. He received a...
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...
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...
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,...
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