Obituaries
Stella Cypryla
Jun 4, 2017
Stella Cypryla was born on September 1, 1921 to Helena (Mnich) Cypryla and Michael Cypryla. After a lifetime of giving and helping others, she was called home to the Lord on June 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, she is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Stella will be laid to rest on...
Hilda M."Sandy" Mchale
Jun 3, 2017
Hilda M. "Sandy" McHale, 89, passed away surrounded by family on June 3, 2017 under the care of ClearPath Hospice. She was born November 5, 1927 in Akron to late parents, Clyde and Vernie Elliott. According to her beloved husband of almost 70 years, Jack, Sandy was a "marvelous person," and they had a long, wonderful life together. Sandy loved...
Alayah Jewell Harris
Jun 1, 2017
Alayah Jewell Harris Feb.19th, 2016 - June 1st, 2017Daughter of Justen and Corrine Harris, Sister to Dae'Jon Harris. Surviving relatives:Paternal GrandParents Janice Harris and James CrawfordMaternal Grandparents Leonard and Melissa Kisner Many aunts uncles and cousins.Preceded in death:Paternal Great Grandmother : Doris Martin Cousin: Derric L Williams Maternal Grandfather: Dean Buffington Great Grandmothers: Rose Buffington and Ida AckleyIn leu of...
Cheryl Ann Elswick
Jun 1, 2017
Cheryl Ann Elswick, 49, passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born in Akron on July 2, 1967 and graduated from Field High School. Cheryl was employed at Equipment Transport. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Jonathan; stepfather, Larry Bennett; and stepmother, Rochelle Erickson. She will be deeply missed by her fiance, Joe Cirjak; daughters, Caitlyn...
Robert Gillespie
Jun 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gillespie, 81, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. Bob loved his family and enjoyed working even up until his passing. He is preceded in death by Violet "Max" Jackson; son, Daniel Miller; daughter-in-law, Linda Gillespie; parents; and 5 siblings. Bob is survived by children, Robert J. (Kathryn) Gillespie, David Gillespie, Tammie Conner, Dewey...
Gary S. Frang
May 31, 2017
Gary "Hey Man" S. Frang, 67, of (Portage Lakes), New Franklin, Ohio, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving companion Bonita Ferracane by his side. Gary was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1950 to Victor and Mildred Frang and resided here his entire life.He graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. In...
Victor B. Martin
May 31, 2017
Victor B. Martin, "Vic", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 9:50 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Miller Martin. Victor was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran during the Korean War and also an honorably discharged US...
Victor B. Martin
May 31, 2017
Victor B. Martin, "Vic", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 9:50 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Miller Martin. Victor was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran during the Korean War and also an honorably discharged US...
Jacilyn M. Cardosy-Fisher
May 30, 2017
Jacilyn M. Cardosy-Fisher, age 58 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died on May 30, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.She was born on November 10, 1958 in Oregon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jack and Dolly Brossia Cardosy. Jacilyn was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and went on to Bowling Green State University...
Aaron Michael Finklestein
May 30, 2017
Aaron Michael Finklestein, age 34, of Coventry, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his home. He was born in Akron, the son of Ronald P. and Sheila Markel Finklestein. Aaron was a 2001 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Akron University and Malone College. Aaron was an Information Technician for CVS. He enjoyed reading, riding his Harley,...
Joseph Carl Kovach
May 30, 2017
Joseph Carl Kovach, age 78, passed away on May 30, 2017 in Akron. Joe was born in Akron on August 23, 1938 to Joseph and Rose Kovach of Copley. Joe was a 1956 graduate of Copley High School and continued on to The University of Akron where he was a very active member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and...
Frederick G. Williamson
May 29, 2017
Frederick G. Williamson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH on August 17, 1939. Fred was a life-long resident of Firestone Park, graduating from Garfield High School in 1957. He graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in Education majoring in History. Fred worked at Firestone for 20 years, Meggitt Aircraft...
George Spidle
May 29, 2017
George Spidle passed away May 29th. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Frank; brother, Frank and daughter, Michelle. He was a loving husband and father to his wife, Mary and his children, Frank (Julie) and Jan Marie Hoffsher (Jim). He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Leah, Kenneth, Joseph, Allyssa (Billy and great granddaughter, Emma; sisters, Mary,...
Charles R. Segner, Jr.
May 29, 2017
Charles R. Segner Jr. passed away on May 29, 2017. Born in Akron, OH November 7, 1944. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Segner; his parents, Elizabeth and Charles R. Segner Sr. He leaves behind his daughter Kimberly Marquardt of Westerville, OH; grandson, Derek Michael Marquardt of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; brother and sister in-law, John and Anita...
Kenneth R. Mosley
May 29, 2017
Kenneth Ray Mosley (May 18, 1950- May 29, 2017)Daddy, Papaw, Coach K...LOVING Father...GREATEST Softball Coach...BEST Papaw...Thank you for being a loving, caring, thoughtful man to your family and your grandchildren Xander and Xoey Pridemore, who thought the world of you as you did of them. We Love you and miss you, but we will meet again."...If I leave here tomorrowWould...
Jackie M. Shockey
May 29, 2017
Jackie M. Shockey, 75 of Akron, passed away on May 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years whom she adored, Larry Shockey. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, and going to all of their sporting events. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jackie worked for Kohl's Department Store...
Taylor Renee Galloway
May 28, 2017
Taylor Renee Galloway, 14, of Akron, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2017. Taylor attended Coventry Middle School and looked forward to graduating with all her friends. She liked basketball and played the clarinet in the school band. She loved the Anime Club and she was an avid gamer. Her goal was to become a game programmer as her career....
Theresa Hosmer Smith
May 25, 2017
Theresa Hosmer Smith, 48 years old, passed away at her home on May 25, 2017. She is survived by her son, Devon Aaron Smith; her mother, Carol Jean Hosmer; and her grandmother, Jenny Cheh. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon "Lee" Hosmer; her grandmother, Mary Hosmer; and her grandfather, Elmer Cheh. A memorial service will be held...
Neill W. Klinginsmith, Iii
May 24, 2017
Neill W. Klinginsmith, III, "Dinger", age 68 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Barberton Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Neill W. and Dorothy Klinginsmith, Jr.Dinger was a retired electrical engineer for Rogers Industrial, Parker Hannifin, McNeil, and Firestone. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gambling,...
Erma R. Thomas
May 23, 2017
Erma Ree Thomas was born in Monroe County, Alabama to the union of Lonnie (Longmire) and Otis Riley on April 28, 1940. She was raised by her aunt Hattie Douglas. On January 22, 1959 Erma married John L. Thomas Jr., and together they had two beautiful children. She later moved to Akron, Ohio in 1978, and began working as an...
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