Obituaries
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...
Linda J. Beane
Mar 10, 2014
Linda J. Beane Linda J. Beane, 63, of Akron, passed away March 10, 2014. She was born in Akron on May 2, 1950 to the late Melvin and Thelma Croston. Linda was a devout Christian and a former pastor. She was a dedicated member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Vicky C. Matthews and...
Jerry Kelley
Mar 9, 2014
Jerry "Steve" Kelley, 68, passed away quietly on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home in Akron with his family. He was born on April 28, 1945 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Frank Kelley and Ora Kelley-Sayre. Steve always maintained an active lifestyle as a marathon runner and a martial artist. He served as an Akron firefighter until 1986...
Robert L. Cumpston
Mar 9, 2014
Robert L. Cumpston Robert L. Cumpston, 86, of Akron, passed away March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born on April 19, 1927 in Jackson County, West Virginia to the late Blair and Myrtle Cumpston. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army and later retired from Akzo Salt where he worked as a boiler operator. Bob was an avid...
Larry O'Neal Powell
Mar 8, 2014
Larry O'Neal Powell was born on January 29, 1950 in Calhoun, WV and passed away suddenly on March 8, 2014. He was greatly loved by all who knew him. Larry was a wonderful husband, father, and world's greatest Papa. He was a long-time resident of Akron. He was employed by Summa Health System, Akron City campus for almost 46 years....
Donna D. Heavner-Hardy
Mar 8, 2014
Donna D. Heavner-Hardy, 73, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born May 28, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Donna fought her illness with the same strength and dignity as all the other challenges she faced in her lifetime. She was an amazing woman who always put the needs of her family above her own and was the cornerstone...
Anthony A. Catrone
Mar 8, 2014
Anthony "Tony" A. Catrone, 69, of Akron,OH passed away on March 8, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1944 in Akron, OH to the late Anthony and Angela Catrone. Tony is survived by his only daughter Jenna M. Catrone- Norvell (Nate), special friends Cathy Deryck, Ken(Judy) Gerstenslager, John Nyitray, Jimmy(Connie) Stewart , David Rocca, Myron Vernis and a host...
Glen L. Little
Mar 8, 2014
On March 8, 2014, God came down and took his soul. Preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; and sister, Audrey. He leaves behind his sister, Rosie (Birt) Everett; daughters, Cathy Carmichael, Lori Crise (Robert Bowen), and Joanne Fazenbaker (Dan Volk); 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He worked at Yellow Cab, Goodyear Tech Center (36 years),...
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