Obituaries
William B. Kandiko
May 19, 2014
William B. "Bill" Kandiko, 91, of Andover, Ohio passed away May 19, 2014. He was born April 25, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna Kandiko. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korean War. He was also very proud of his Hungarian heritage and maintained his confident sense of humor. Bill...
Mary Ann Scaia
May 18, 2014
Mary Ann (Burbick, Dimit) Scaia Mary Ann Scaia went home to her heavenly father's arms on May 18, 2014. Having celebrated 51 years of marriage November 22, 2013, her priority was her family and her grandchildren. She was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Akron. She loved entertaining and having parties for holidays and events....
Gladys M. Bland
May 18, 2014
Gladys M. Bland, 93, of Akron, passed away May 18, 2014. She was born in Pine Grove, WV on August 7, 1920 to the late Dennis and Clara Fankhouser. Gladys was a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral where she ushered for over 30 years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; brother, Dennis Fankhouser and sister, Merle Howell.Gladys...
Charles Wayne Oliver
May 17, 2014
Charles Wayne Oliver "Chuck"Chuck Oliver, 44, of Akron, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2014. He was born in Akron on July 4, 1969. Chuck's family wishes to thank the Archwood Bar for their generous outpouring of support. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lane Edward Orem, Sr.
May 17, 2014
Lane Edward Orem, Sr., 81, of Akron, passed away May 17, 2014. He was born in Akron on March 1, 1933 to the late Hod and Pauline Orem. Lane served 3 years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Air Force Reserves. He served as a police officer with the Akron Police Department for 33 years. He...
Dennis Haines Chapman
May 17, 2014
Dennis Haines Chapman, 71, of Akron, passed away May 17, 2014. He was born in Akron on May 6, 1943. Denny was a loving husband, wonderful father, great Papa, and special friend. He was a true Renaissance man: a poet, composer, counselor, teacher, performer, golfer and fanatic Cleveland Brown's fan. He was a member of Victory Masonic Lodge, Past Monarch...
Alfred L. Lepley
May 16, 2014
Alfred L. Lepley, 71, passed away on May 16, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on April 23, 1943 in Barberton. He graduated from Springfield High School, where he was a member of the Alumni Marching Band and served with the US Air Force for 6 years. He was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene....
Joyce D. Hartley
May 16, 2014
Joyce D. Hartley, 61, of Akron, passed away May 16, 2014. She was born in Charlotte, NC on March 21, 1953 to the late Luke and Evelyn Woods.Joyce was employed at Mullberry Gardens for seven years where she loved working with the residents. Her greatest passion was her grandchildren. Joyce is survived by her husband, Jim; children, John Predico and...
Tommie J. Graber (Nee Neal)
May 15, 2014
Tommie J. Graber (nee Neal), 59, passed away on May 15, 2014, after a 9 year battle with cancer. She was born in Ravenna on April 13, 1955, to the late Thomas and Nancy Neal. Survivors include her husband, Bud, of 40 years; children, Sarah K. Muth and Paul A. (fiancée, Danielle) Graber, III. She was Grammy to Shaelin P....
Dannie R. Mallicoat
May 12, 2014
Dannie R. Mallicoat, 61, passed away on May 12, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Oscar and Wanda Lee Mallicoat. Survivors include daughters, Michelle, Stacy, and Jennifer; grandchildren, Jasmine, Logan, Zoey, and Sammy; brother, Ira, of Bean Station, TN; special friends, Frank Malterer and Diana Furby; and numerous other family members in Tennessee. Per Dannie's wishes, cremation...
Wilma Pendergast
May 12, 2014
Wilma "Little Lou Lou" Pendergast, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2014. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she also taught Sunday school for over 40 years and worked with the nursing home ministry. Wilma was the PTA president at Barber School when her children attended. She enjoyed planting flowers,...
Dale T. Fritz
May 11, 2014
Dale "Dutch" T. Fritz, 84, of Uniontown, passed away May 11, 2014. He was born in Mansfield, OH on October 2, 1929 to the late Claude and Gladys Fritz. He was preceded in death by his brother, Duane.Dale is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; son, Mark (Denise) and daughter, Laura (Joseph) Mitchell; grandchildren, Heather (Phil), Mandy (Todd),...
George B. Willoughby
May 10, 2014
George B. Willoughby, 77, passed away May 10, 2014. He was born in Akron on July 8, 1936 to the late Cecil and Rhoda Willoughby. George retired from the Akron Fire Department after 37 years of service and was the owner of the Manchester Garden Center for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in...
Bertha M. Conley
May 9, 2014
Bertha M. Conley, 66, passed away May 9, 2014 at her home in Akron. She was born November 8, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Eddie H. and Mary E. Burdette. Her most cherished role was as a grandmother to her beloved grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her loving husband, William...
V. Diane Morrison
May 9, 2014
V. Diane Morrison (Fassnacht) V. Diane Morrison (Fassnacht), 69, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a long illness. She was born in Akron to Robert and Edith Fassnacht. Diane loved to spend time with friends and family and listen to music. Her favorites were Barry White and Motown. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her husband of...
Lawrence J. Corall
May 9, 2014
Lawrence J. Corall "Larry", 85, of Akron, Ohio, passed away May 9, 2014. He was born on February 13, 1929. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, earning the World War II Victory Medal. He retired from MACtac with over 20 years of service and previously worked for Taystee Bakery and Saalfield Publishing Co. After retiring, Larry devoted himself...
Samuel J. Tomsello
May 8, 2014
Samuel J. Tomsello, 67, of Akron, passed away May 8, 2014. He was born in Akron on August 15, 1946 to the late John and Margaret Tomsello. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rose and Brenda. Sam is a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam.Sam is survived by his loving companion of 35 years, Pat;...
Mary L. Gibitz
May 8, 2014
Mary L. Gibitz, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014. During WWII, Mary worked at Firestone Aircraft as a "Rosie the Riveter". She loved cooking, gardening, and especially loved her Andrea Bocelli music. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond. She is survived by sons, James (Dana), Mark (Paula), and Kevin (Renita); grandchildren, Jason (Melissa), Joshua,...
James E. Legg
May 7, 2014
James E. Legg passed from this world on May 7, 2014 at 9:08 pm after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born in Akron on October 28, 1948 and lived all of his life in the area. Jim served six years in the Army National Guard before taking a discharge in 1973. He retired from Graphic Arts Rubber in...
Carolyn J. Holloway
May 7, 2014
Carolyn J. Holloway, 74, of Ellet, passed away May 7, 2014. She was born in Ely, NV on June 2, 1939 to the late Nelson and Virginia Lewis. Carrie loved her Lord and her church Akron-Springfield Assembly of God. She was an avid reader, gardener and enjoyed feeding the birds.Carrie is survived by her husband of 11 years, Lester; sons,...
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