Obituaries
Barbara J. Evanchek
Mar 22, 2014
Barbara J. Evanchek, 63, passed away on March 22, 2014. Barbara was very proud of her job working as a waitress. She had been employed at various restaurants in the area over the years, most recently at Steinley's on Waterloo Rd. She was loved by many. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilton Askew and Marjorie Fry; sister, Florence; and...
Kenneth Westfall
Mar 22, 2014
Kenneth W. Westfall, 52, passed away into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ with his daughters by his side on March 22, 2014. He was born in Akron on September 17, 1961 to the late James and Hilda Westfall. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Christionna. Pete is survived by his daughters, Stevie and Leah (Chad)...
Anna C. Maiorano
Mar 21, 2014
Anna C. Maiorano, 96, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2014. Anna enjoyed bowling and thrift store shopping. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Bettina Santangelo; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and husband, Matthew. Survivors include son, Matthew (Wanda); daughters, Juanita Noel, Bettina (Lee) Birchfield, and Debra (Kenneth) Day; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren....
Martha Elizabeth Kolb
Mar 21, 2014
Martha Elizabeth Kolb, 95, was reunited with her husband on March 21, 2014. Born on March 3, 1919, in Indiana to the late John and Mary Warmouth. She was a resident of Tallmadge for 58 years. Martha retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 39 years of service. She was a member of the Akron Club of the Deaf and...
Marguerite Hochevar
Mar 20, 2014
Marguerite "Marge" Hochevar Marguerite "Marge" Hochevar, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2014. She will be remembered for her amazing laugh and her beautiful smile with her bright red lips. She enjoyed playing the lottery, her love for animals and her entertaining stories. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...
Patricia M. Miller
Mar 19, 2014
Patricia M. Miller, 78, of Kent, passed away March 19, 2014. She was born in Washington, PA on March 17, 1936 to the late Steve and Albenia Sitko. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Charles Ranegar. Patty is survived by her husband, Jack, of 56 years; son, John; daughter, Karen (Mike) Cathey; grandchild, Lisa Thompson and great-grandchildren, Logan,...
George Kotsatos
Mar 19, 2014
George Kotsatos, 85, of Tallmadge, passed away March 19, 2014. He was born in Greece on September 9, 1928 to the late Vasilis and Maria Kotsatos. He was preceded in death by his brother, John; brother-in-law, John Skeriotis; sister-in-law, Anastasia Skeriotis.George is survived by his wife, Maria, of 55 years; children, Kathy (William Baus) Kalantzis and Bill (Michelle) Kotsatos; grandchildren,...
Vincent J. Pintiello
Mar 18, 2014
Vincent J. "Vinnie" Pintiello, 65, passed away on March 18, 2014. He was born in Butler, PA on September 5, 1948 to the late James and Margaret Pintiello. He was a lifelong avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Vincent had been employed at Akron Steel Treating for the past 23 years. He enjoyed spending time in the back yard with his beloved...
Gus Jim Meyer
Mar 16, 2014
Gus J. Meyer, 76, of Akron, passed away March 16, 2014. He was born in Akron on March 16, 1938 to the late Gus and Dorothy Meyer Sr. He retired from Montgomery Ward Key Shop after 28 years of service, eventually purchasing the key shop and setting up his family business, "DolenOre Key Shop" on State Rd. Gus is survived...
Priscilla G. Fry
Mar 16, 2014
Priscilla G. Fry, 87, passed away on March 16, 2014. She was born in Woburn, MA on January 3, 1927. Priscilla enjoyed shopping, camping, playing games, eating dessert, spoiling her dogs, and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed her many friendships made through the Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club. She was a fun and...
Mary E. Heath
Mar 14, 2014
Mary E. Heath Mary E. Heath, passed away March 14, 2014 in Naples, Florida. She was born May 3, 1914 in Daleville, Alabama to Daniel and Anna (Harris) Pouncey. She met Frank Heath and they married in Akron on May 2, 1936. They raised their family in Akron and enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Mary loved to play cards with...
Douglas Edward Landin
Mar 14, 2014
Douglas Edward Landin Douglas Edward Landin, 42, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2014. He was born in Akron on March 16, 1971 to Charles and Evelyn Landin. Doug was employed for many years with Northwest Airlines. He was devoted to his four sons and enjoyed supporting them in all their sports...
Cynthia Jane Thompson
Mar 14, 2014
Cynthia Jane Thompson Cynthia Jane Thompson, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2014. Cindy was born May 17, 1980 to Karen Thompson and the late Larry Thompson. She lived most of her life in Munroe Falls and attended Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Cindy very much loved her daughters, Josselyn Moon and Aubreonna Rayne Thompson. She was a good...
Barbara A. Cones (Harp)
Mar 14, 2014
Barbara A. Cones (Harp), 63, passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2014 after a long illness. Born June 16, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1968. After completing her RN nurses training, Barb worked for Summa Hospital for 35 years. She retired in 2005 after 29 years on surgical floors and 6 years at Cooper...
James L. Hurley
Mar 14, 2014
James Hurley, 69, passed away March 14th, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 28th, 1944, in Phelps, KY. Jim was a member of St. Matthew Parish in Akron. He retired after 32 years of service from Teamsters Local 24 and was most recently employed with Akron Summit County Public Library. Jim was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed...
Anna L. Whytsell
Mar 14, 2014
Anna Lee Whytsell, 89, of N. Canton, OH went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2014. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Anna was born in Franklin, WV on April 12, 1924 to the late Jennings and Vanie Hartman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene, on March 27, 2012 and brother, Owen...
Carol E. Hines
Mar 12, 2014
Carol E. Hines, 82, of Akron, passed away March 12, 2014. She was born in Glenmont, OHon July 11, 1931 to the late Roy and Claudia Fites. She was preceded in death by her husband, William.Carol is survived by herdaughters, Carole (Ron) Brewbaker and Donna Hines; grandchildren,Justin and Jessica; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Warren and Ola Neidert. A memorial service...
Ruth A. Moore
Mar 11, 2014
Ruth A. Moore, 91, of Ellet, passed away March 11, 2014. She was born in Akron on September 20, 1922 to the late Russell and Alice Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; son, Gary Moore; recently, her sister, Pauline McCartt. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Connie Brooks; grandchildren, Susan, Greg and Beth and four great-grandchildren....
Joanne Schmidt (Heiselman)
Mar 11, 2014
Joanne Schmidt (Heiselman), 77, resident of Kent, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born on June 11, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Anthony and Barbara Heiselman. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Heiselman. She is survived by her husband...
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