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Fue Lane Yee

Fue Lane Yee

Jan 17, 2018

Fue Lane Yee, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2018, reuniting with the love of her life, her husband of 41 years, Harry Yee (1934 - 2007). Lane was welcomed into the world as Fue Lane Wong by her parents, Howe Soo and Quan Shee Wong, on December 2, 1936 in Williamsport, PA. Lane earned her...

James C Temo

James C Temo

Jan 17, 2018

James C Temo, a lover of family, dance, film, theatre, Cedar Point's French fries and live shows in Las Vegas... peacefully passed away Thursday, January 17, 2018. James was born October 29,1933 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a fierce love and commitment to family and an incredible work ethic. He started his job in the family business,...

Jean Maree Thome

Jean Maree Thome

Jan 15, 2018

Jean M. Thome (Zimmerman) Jean Maree Thome (nee Zimmerman) passed from this earthly life on January 15, 2018, at the age of 92 years 7 months. Jean was born in Fostoria, Ohio June 16,1925, to Nina Leona Knepper and Harris Rathburn Zimmerman, and moved to Akron with her widowed mother and three older sisters in 1930. She attended Margaret Park...

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis

Jan 14, 2018

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis, 76, the much loved son of James and Despina (Xenakis) Pastis, and maker of exceptional fruit salads, died at his home January 14, 2018, Gainesville, FL surrounded by family. Mike was the youngest of 4 children born to Greek immigrant parents in Akron, OH on February 8, 1941. He lived in Akron...

Josephine W Anikeeff

Josephine W Anikeeff

Jan 13, 2018

Josephine W. Anikeeff Josephine W. Anikeeff (née Obroslinski) 100, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 13, 2018, 15 days before her 101st birthday. Josephine was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1917 to Teofil Obroslinski and Aniela Biernat Obroslinski. She attended the University of Michigan. Married in 1942 to Alexis Michael...

Robert W Higham

Robert W Higham

Jan 13, 2018

Robert W. Higham Attorney Robert W. Higham, 77, of Bath passed away January 13, 2018. He was born in Rochester, NY on January 15, 1940. Bob graduated from Kent State University and the University of Akron School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio in 1969. Bob worked for Nationwide Insurance as an adjuster,...

Patricia M. Oseland

Patricia M. Oseland

Jan 8, 2018

Patricia McClister Oseland passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018. Patti was born on June 1, 1928, and was raised and lived her entire life in the Akron area. She married Zimri C. Oseland, Jr. in 1960, and they were married for 49 years until his passing. Patti is survived by her daughter, Lani (Jeff) Murphy of Akron, OH,...

Richard Albert Guyton

Richard Albert Guyton

Jan 7, 2018

Born in Springfield, Ohio July 6, 1923 to Homer Joseph Guyton and Helen Tavenner Guyton, Richard "Dick" A. Guyton, M.D., succumbed to influenza on January 7, 2018. Dick is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Mildred "Millie" R. Guyton and five children, Dr. Daniel (Anne) Guyton of Akron, Ohio; Paul Guyton of Brattleboro, Vermont; Pamela Grassbaugh...

William Duane Huff

William Duane Huff

Jan 5, 2018

William Duane Huff III, of Richfield passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 at his "dream home." Duane, as most knew him, was born July 9th, 1960 at Akron General Medical Center. The first of three boys, Duane served as a father figure to his two younger brothers and to many others who had the good fortune of knowing...

Thomas J. Weigand

Thomas J. Weigand

Jan 4, 2018

Thomas Weigand, 81, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Gail, parents Robert and Katherine (Bartel) Weigand, and brother, Michael Weigand. He is survived by children, Lisa Wagner, Thomas Weigand, Bridget Baxter (Todd) and Amy Ritchie (Shannan); grandchildren, Haley, Tessa, Samuel, Olivia, Grace, Celia, Eva, Neal, and Brady; brothers, Robert (Joyce dec), Joseph...

Louise Gerber Spaulding

Louise Gerber Spaulding

Jan 4, 2018

Louise Gerber Spaulding died January 4, 2018. Louise was born September 26, 1916 in Ragersville, Ohio where her grandfather practiced medicine. She graduated at 16 years old from Dover High School and spent a year before college reading "all the books" in the local public library. During the Depression, her father lost his feed store business and the Roosevelt administration...

Gerald Robert Leipply

Gerald Robert Leipply

Jan 4, 2018

Gerald R. Leipply July 17, 1934 - January 4, 2018 Jerry, as he was known to those who knew him best, left this world on a cold January evening to go riding on his Harley with his good buddies, Jack Rose and Rick Parson. At age 83 he lived a full life and was a gentleman lawyer, and true friend...

Merrily E. Harder

Merrily E. Harder

Jan 3, 2018

Merrily E. Harder, 74, died January 3, 2018. Born in Akron, she was an executive secretary for 28 years in Brecksville for the B.F. Goodrich Company at their Research and Development facility. Her family and friends meant everything to her. She loved family gatherings, always made her famous potato salad, and never missed one of Drew's soccer, basketball games or...

Joan Loretta Ruby

Joan Loretta Ruby

Jan 2, 2018

Joan Loretta Ruby was born October 5, 1936 and passed away January 2, 2018, at age 81. She is survived by her husband, James, married 58 years. Joan was born in Akron and was a life-long resident of the Cuyahoga Falls and Akron areas. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, Denison University, and earned a master's degree in education...

Eleonore E. Winke

Eleonore E. Winke

Jan 2, 2018

Eleonore Elsie Winke went to be with the Lord, Our God on January 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Norman G. Winke; sons, Bernard J. Whitt and David A. Whitt; daughter, Eleanor A. Whitt Liodos; stepson, Kenneth Winke; stepdaughter, Carol VanFleet; grandsons, Eric Whitt, Ryan Whitt, Nicholas Liodos, and Coe-Allen Whitt; granddaughters, Jessica and Brittany Liodos, and Vanessa...

Benjamin C. White

Benjamin C. White

Jan 1, 2018

Benjamin White, age 27, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2018. Ben graduated from Firestone High School in 2008 and Ohio University in 2012. He was employed at Akron Legal News for two years as Associate Editor. In May of 2017, he graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, cum laude. In October he began his career at Jones Day in...

Doris Jean Martin

Doris Jean Martin

Dec 29, 2017

Doris Jean Martin Doris Jean Martin, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2017. Her husband, Ronald, preceded her in death in 2007. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and worked for Wright-Patterson AFB for 22 years. She relocated to Fairlawn in 1995. Prior to her husband's passing, she and Ron traveled...

Richard W. Wiland

Richard W. Wiland

Dec 28, 2017

Richard W. Wiland Richard W. Wiland "Papa" passed away on December 28, 2017 at the age of 86. Dick was loved by many, but especially by his daughters, granddaughters, and great-grandsons. He retired from the Postal Service and also enjoyed his many years working for the Copley Police Department. Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann...

Ronald B Mitchell

Ronald B Mitchell

Dec 27, 2017

Dr. Ronald B. Mitchell, age 91, passed away after a brief illness on December 27, 2017. At his death, he was surrounded by members of his family. Born in Findlay, Ohio on July 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ethel Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell attended Leipsic High School, graduating in the Class of 1944. Upon graduation,...

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki

Dec 27, 2017

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki 1929 - 2017 Ljubomir Zarkovacki, 88, peacefully finished his earthly life and went home to his eternal reward on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Somber, Yugoslavia to Pavle and Magdalena Zarkovacki. He married his beloved Milosava in 1954, and moved to Germany for 3 years in preparation for their eventual...

Fue Lane Yee

Fue Lane Yee

Jan 17, 2018

Fue Lane Yee, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2018, reuniting with the love of her life, her husband of 41 years, Harry Yee (1934 - 2007). Lane was welcomed into the world as Fue Lane Wong by her parents, Howe Soo and Quan Shee Wong, on December 2, 1936 in Williamsport, PA. Lane earned her...

James C Temo

James C Temo

Jan 17, 2018

James C Temo, a lover of family, dance, film, theatre, Cedar Point's French fries and live shows in Las Vegas... peacefully passed away Thursday, January 17, 2018. James was born October 29,1933 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a fierce love and commitment to family and an incredible work ethic. He started his job in the family business,...

Jean Maree Thome

Jean Maree Thome

Jan 15, 2018

Jean M. Thome (Zimmerman) Jean Maree Thome (nee Zimmerman) passed from this earthly life on January 15, 2018, at the age of 92 years 7 months. Jean was born in Fostoria, Ohio June 16,1925, to Nina Leona Knepper and Harris Rathburn Zimmerman, and moved to Akron with her widowed mother and three older sisters in 1930. She attended Margaret Park...

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis

Jan 14, 2018

Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis, 76, the much loved son of James and Despina (Xenakis) Pastis, and maker of exceptional fruit salads, died at his home January 14, 2018, Gainesville, FL surrounded by family. Mike was the youngest of 4 children born to Greek immigrant parents in Akron, OH on February 8, 1941. He lived in Akron...

Josephine W Anikeeff

Josephine W Anikeeff

Jan 13, 2018

Josephine W. Anikeeff Josephine W. Anikeeff (née Obroslinski) 100, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 13, 2018, 15 days before her 101st birthday. Josephine was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1917 to Teofil Obroslinski and Aniela Biernat Obroslinski. She attended the University of Michigan. Married in 1942 to Alexis Michael...

Robert W Higham

Robert W Higham

Jan 13, 2018

Robert W. Higham Attorney Robert W. Higham, 77, of Bath passed away January 13, 2018. He was born in Rochester, NY on January 15, 1940. Bob graduated from Kent State University and the University of Akron School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio in 1969. Bob worked for Nationwide Insurance as an adjuster,...

Patricia M. Oseland

Patricia M. Oseland

Jan 8, 2018

Patricia McClister Oseland passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018. Patti was born on June 1, 1928, and was raised and lived her entire life in the Akron area. She married Zimri C. Oseland, Jr. in 1960, and they were married for 49 years until his passing. Patti is survived by her daughter, Lani (Jeff) Murphy of Akron, OH,...

Richard Albert Guyton

Richard Albert Guyton

Jan 7, 2018

Born in Springfield, Ohio July 6, 1923 to Homer Joseph Guyton and Helen Tavenner Guyton, Richard "Dick" A. Guyton, M.D., succumbed to influenza on January 7, 2018. Dick is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Mildred "Millie" R. Guyton and five children, Dr. Daniel (Anne) Guyton of Akron, Ohio; Paul Guyton of Brattleboro, Vermont; Pamela Grassbaugh...

William Duane Huff

William Duane Huff

Jan 5, 2018

William Duane Huff III, of Richfield passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 at his "dream home." Duane, as most knew him, was born July 9th, 1960 at Akron General Medical Center. The first of three boys, Duane served as a father figure to his two younger brothers and to many others who had the good fortune of knowing...

Thomas J. Weigand

Thomas J. Weigand

Jan 4, 2018

Thomas Weigand, 81, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Gail, parents Robert and Katherine (Bartel) Weigand, and brother, Michael Weigand. He is survived by children, Lisa Wagner, Thomas Weigand, Bridget Baxter (Todd) and Amy Ritchie (Shannan); grandchildren, Haley, Tessa, Samuel, Olivia, Grace, Celia, Eva, Neal, and Brady; brothers, Robert (Joyce dec), Joseph...

Louise Gerber Spaulding

Louise Gerber Spaulding

Jan 4, 2018

Louise Gerber Spaulding died January 4, 2018. Louise was born September 26, 1916 in Ragersville, Ohio where her grandfather practiced medicine. She graduated at 16 years old from Dover High School and spent a year before college reading "all the books" in the local public library. During the Depression, her father lost his feed store business and the Roosevelt administration...

Gerald Robert Leipply

Gerald Robert Leipply

Jan 4, 2018

Gerald R. Leipply July 17, 1934 - January 4, 2018 Jerry, as he was known to those who knew him best, left this world on a cold January evening to go riding on his Harley with his good buddies, Jack Rose and Rick Parson. At age 83 he lived a full life and was a gentleman lawyer, and true friend...

Merrily E. Harder

Merrily E. Harder

Jan 3, 2018

Merrily E. Harder, 74, died January 3, 2018. Born in Akron, she was an executive secretary for 28 years in Brecksville for the B.F. Goodrich Company at their Research and Development facility. Her family and friends meant everything to her. She loved family gatherings, always made her famous potato salad, and never missed one of Drew's soccer, basketball games or...

Joan Loretta Ruby

Joan Loretta Ruby

Jan 2, 2018

Joan Loretta Ruby was born October 5, 1936 and passed away January 2, 2018, at age 81. She is survived by her husband, James, married 58 years. Joan was born in Akron and was a life-long resident of the Cuyahoga Falls and Akron areas. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, Denison University, and earned a master's degree in education...

Eleonore E. Winke

Eleonore E. Winke

Jan 2, 2018

Eleonore Elsie Winke went to be with the Lord, Our God on January 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Norman G. Winke; sons, Bernard J. Whitt and David A. Whitt; daughter, Eleanor A. Whitt Liodos; stepson, Kenneth Winke; stepdaughter, Carol VanFleet; grandsons, Eric Whitt, Ryan Whitt, Nicholas Liodos, and Coe-Allen Whitt; granddaughters, Jessica and Brittany Liodos, and Vanessa...

Benjamin C. White

Benjamin C. White

Jan 1, 2018

Benjamin White, age 27, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2018. Ben graduated from Firestone High School in 2008 and Ohio University in 2012. He was employed at Akron Legal News for two years as Associate Editor. In May of 2017, he graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, cum laude. In October he began his career at Jones Day in...

Doris Jean Martin

Doris Jean Martin

Dec 29, 2017

Doris Jean Martin Doris Jean Martin, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2017. Her husband, Ronald, preceded her in death in 2007. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and worked for Wright-Patterson AFB for 22 years. She relocated to Fairlawn in 1995. Prior to her husband's passing, she and Ron traveled...

Richard W. Wiland

Richard W. Wiland

Dec 28, 2017

Richard W. Wiland Richard W. Wiland "Papa" passed away on December 28, 2017 at the age of 86. Dick was loved by many, but especially by his daughters, granddaughters, and great-grandsons. He retired from the Postal Service and also enjoyed his many years working for the Copley Police Department. Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann...

Ronald B Mitchell

Ronald B Mitchell

Dec 27, 2017

Dr. Ronald B. Mitchell, age 91, passed away after a brief illness on December 27, 2017. At his death, he was surrounded by members of his family. Born in Findlay, Ohio on July 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ethel Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell attended Leipsic High School, graduating in the Class of 1944. Upon graduation,...

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki

Dec 27, 2017

Ljubomir (Lou) Zarkovacki 1929 - 2017 Ljubomir Zarkovacki, 88, peacefully finished his earthly life and went home to his eternal reward on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Somber, Yugoslavia to Pavle and Magdalena Zarkovacki. He married his beloved Milosava in 1954, and moved to Germany for 3 years in preparation for their eventual...

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