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Dottie Mae Vanpelt
Sep 2, 2016
Dottie Mae VanPeltDottie Mae VanPelt, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 2, 2016. She was born in Lynn, KY to the late Wade and Elizabeth Hale. Dottie was a proud UAW worker for Ford Stamping Plant, Walton Hills, OH for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, discussing politics, and...
Kyle J. Hembree
Sep 2, 2016
Kyle J. Hembree, 32, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2016. Kyle was born in Akron, Ohio on August 18, 1984 and lived his entire life in the Akron area. Kyle loved music of all genres, and especially loved playing his guitars, he was an animal and nature lover, and he enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He...
Eugen Zander
Sep 1, 2016
Eugen Zander, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Eugen was born on May 30,1941 in Germany, to Johann and Magdalena Zander. He served his country in the Vietnam War. Eugen retired from Chrysler after 36 years of service.He is preceded in death by his brothers, August Gustave and Waldemar.Eugen is survived by wife, Stella Elises; children, Joshua and...
Angelina Reitz
Sep 1, 2016
Angelina Reitz, age 92 of Springfield Township, passed away September 1, 2016. She was born in South Fork, PA, June 14, 1924, the fourth daughter of the late Richard and Catherine Lentini Martin. She relocated to Akron during World War II and worked as a waitress and later worked at Goodyear Aircraft. She married Thomas Reitz December 1945 and followed...
Kate Hill-Breiding
Sep 1, 2016
Kate Hill, 94, of Akron, passed away September 1, 2016. Kate was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1922 to the late William and Ora Breiding. She retired from Cardinal Plastics after 20 years of service and then opened Brihills Ceramics with her brother, Donnie. She loved arts and crafts, sewing and baking.In addition to her parents, Kate was...
Eileen Helen Pressdee
Sep 1, 2016
Eileen Helen Pressdee, 90, of Green, passed away on September 1, 2016. She was born in Akron on July 21, 1926. Eileen was a longtime member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Amelia Rumpf and second...
Beverly J. Fisher
Aug 31, 2016
Beverly J. Fisher (Willis), 77, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2016 at St. Luke Lutheran Community (Portage Lakes) where she was well taken care of her last 10 months of her life. She was born December 4, 1938 to the late Arthur and Virginia Willis. A lifetime member of the New Apostolic Church, Beverly also retired from Lembo's Restaraunt...
Marie Johnson
Aug 31, 2016
R. Marie Johnson, 76, of Doylestown, passed away August 31, 2016. Marie was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 13, 1940 to the late Carl and Arvrea Jeffery. She loved her family, friends, her dog Sadie and the Cleveland Indians. Best known for her determination and compassion, she will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.In addition...
Ann C. Estabrook
Aug 30, 2016
Ann C. Estabrook passed away on August 30, 2016, peacefully at the home of her daughter in Akron, OH, surrounded by family and friends. Ann's memory will be cherished by daughter Susan Kolarik (Pam Reid), sons Ken Estabrook (Linde Ghere) and Jim Estabrook (Alicia Guill). She will be greatly missed by grandchildren Jen and Christina Kolarik; Courtney Breuler; Michael, Josh,...
Darrell Bland
Aug 29, 2016
Darrell W. Bland, "Big D" "Jinx" 68, of Kent, passed away August 29, 2016. Darrell was a father, a grandfather, a friend, a brother, a coach and Santa Claus. Darrell was born in Hinton, West Virginia on November 11, 1947 to the late John and Irene Bland. He was an active member of EAAA and coached football and basketball in...
G. Brian Swyers
Aug 29, 2016
G. Brian SwyersG. Brian Swyers, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family from pancreatic cancer on August 29, 2016. Brian was a loving husband and amazing father who will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Swyers. Brian leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife Christine; daughters, Katie (Lauren) and Anna; and beloved...
Eleanor I. Harris
Aug 29, 2016
Eleanor I. Harris, age 83 of Stow, Ohio, died on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:50 AM at Bath Manor Nursing Facility in Akron. She was born on October 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Allen and Thelma Hout Mills. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker, and she loved dancing, and taking care of people-a true caregiver. Everyone came first....
Carolyn M. Woolf
Aug 28, 2016
Carolyn M. Woolf (nee Miller), 78, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Carolyn was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.
Robert Krukow
Aug 28, 2016
Robert "Bob" Krukow, 59, passed away August 28, 2016 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Illinois and ended up settling with his family in Akron, OH. He lived for deer and turkey season, chasing walleye on Lake Erie, and was a die-hard Cleveland sports fan. Bob was the "go-to" member of the family, helping those...
Evelyn Rose Lay
Aug 28, 2016
Evelyn Rose Lay, 85, of Akron, passed away on August 28, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 20, 1930 to the late Gabriel and Rose File. Evelyn was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She was a talented pianist, a wonderful cook, and she loved to travel. Above all, Evelyn was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren,...
Karen D. Miller
Aug 27, 2016
Karen Doddy Miller, 66, of North Canton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 after a brave but short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Syracuse, New York on November 2, 1949 to the late Lawrence Francis and Keitha Lucy Doddy. She was married for 42 years to Tony Miller, who passed away last April.Karen is survived by her son...
Robert J. Martin
Aug 27, 2016
Robert J. Martin, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 27, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1939 to the late Alvin and Mary Martin. Robert had a wonderful personality. He was a devoted Santa Claus at Chapel Hill Mall for many years. He enjoyed flea marketing. He was an avid fan of Elvis and the...
Richard E. Lehman
Aug 26, 2016
Richard E. Lehman, 91, of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. The son of Jacob and Veronna (Haas) Lehman was born on August 11, 1925 in Shelby Ohio. He served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during WWII. He also served as a Medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After an Honorable discharge in...
Janet L. Cooley
Aug 26, 2016
Janet L. CooleyJanet L. Cooley, 57 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016. She enjoyed yard work, being in her garden, and spending time with her grandsons and family. Janet was employed by Taylor Telecommunications for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Staubs; twin brother, James Staubs; and...
Susan Wright
Aug 24, 2016
Susan Wright, 75, of Akron, passed away on August 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed going to stock car races, attending auctions, collecting antiques, dining out, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and dog, Lucy.Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Wright Sr.. She is survived by daughter and...
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