Obituaries
Franky M. Dimarco
Nov 18, 2013
Frank M. Di Marco Frank M. DiMarco, 23, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2013. Franky was born in Akron on May 1, 1990 and graduated from Springfield High School. Franky was preceded in death by his grandfather, James P. Webb. He is survived by his Mom, Jeannie Hill; Dad, Michael DiMarco; Sisters, Michelle Perez of Cleveland, OH, Shannon (Kevin)...
Dempsey E. Taylor
Nov 17, 2013
Dempsey E. Taylor, 78, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his home with his family. He was born July 28, 1935 in Cadiz (Trigg County), KY to the late James and Velma Taylor. Dempsey proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and belonged to the VFW post 4738 in Stow, Ohio. On November 16, 1957, he married...
Lawrence E. Sumey, Sr.
Nov 16, 2013
Lawrence E. Sumey, Sr., 81, of Springfield Twp., passed away November 16, 2013. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on November 28, 1931 to the late Thomas and Rebecca Sumey. Larry was employed for 41 years at Packaging Corp. of America. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lybrook Sumey. Larry is survived by his sons, Lawrence Jr....
James A. Selman
Nov 14, 2013
James Selman, 90, of Akron, passed away November 14, 2013. He was born in Boggs WV on July 23, 1923 to the late Rufus and Bessie Selman. Jim was a member of Calvary Gospel Temple. James is survived by his loving wife, Beulah, of 41 years; daughters, Sue (Don) Chronister, Nilene Imke, Marlene (Stan) Ward, Nancy Fabian; 9 grandchildren and...
Ruby Beckett
Nov 13, 2013
Ruby Marie Holland Beckett walked through the gates of Heaven, and into God's loving arms on November 13, 2013. The daughter of the late Robert C. Holland, and the late Bertha McCann Holland, she was born in Akron, on April 17, 1924, and she lived her entire life right here in Akron. On her way to eternal peace and joy,...
Dodi S. Meade
Nov 12, 2013
Dodi S. Meade returned to the Colorado mountains she so loved on November 12, 2013, to be with God, her husband of fifty-nine years, Claude Y. Meade, her sons David and Jeffrey, and her sisters Marge Hartvigsen and Molly Grund. Mrs. Meade was a long-time Akron resident and well-known patron of the Akron Performing Arts community who touched many lives....
Eva Wolonsky
Nov 12, 2013
Eva Wolonsky (nee Berezonsky), 97, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home with family. She was born on March 11, 1916 in Madeira, PA to the late Metro and Anna (Andrako) Berezonsky. Eva was the oldest of eleven children and often mothered her siblings. She retired as a nurse's aide from the former Falls View Mental Health Center...
John K. Haymond
Nov 11, 2013
John K. Haymond, 64, passed away on November 11, 2013. Preceded in death by his son, John K. Haymond, Jr.; and parents, Jack and Hazel Haymond. Survivors include daughter, Dawn; stepdaughters, Deena and Jill; grandchildren, Chris, Kira, Theresa, and Brianna; brothers, Mark (Sherri) and Matthew; sisters, Connie (Jim), Joyce (Russ), Wendy (Keith), Linda (Richard), and Jackie (Fred); and numerous nieces...
Herbert Y. Musch
Nov 10, 2013
Herbert Y. Musch, 85, was received into the Lord's loving arms on November 10, 2013. He was born October 24, 1928 to the late John and Katherine Musch. Herbert was a graduate of Kenmore High School and served honorably aboard the Destroyer USS Damato in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the DPW Paint and Wallpaper...
George T. Pirt
Nov 9, 2013
George T. Pirt, 60, of Springfield Twp., passed away November 9, 2013. He was born in Waynesburg, PA on July 21, 1953 to the late John and Rosella Pirt. George was an avid Steelers fan, who loved to cook and be in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was known for his laugh and smile which would light up a...
Jo Ann Ferris
Nov 9, 2013
Jo Ann Ferris Jo Ann Ferris, 95, of Akron, passed away November 9, 2013. She was born in Akron on October 19, 1918 to the late John and Lillian Brake and lived in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Brimfield where she lived most of her life. Jo Ann was a former member of Cuyahoga Falls First Baptist Church and a...
Charles Patrick Donahue, Jr.
Nov 8, 2013
Charles Patrick Donahue, Jr., age 87, resident of Uniontown, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was born April 15, 1926 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Myra Donahue. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired as a plumber and pipefitter for Local 219 after many years. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting, camping and...
Ronald L. Hamilton
Nov 8, 2013
Ronald L. Hamilton Ron was born on November 30, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. He lost a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2013. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Left to grieve his passing are his wife of 29 years, Deanna; his four children, Mark, Kelly, Bryan, and Valerie (Robert Smith); four stepchildren,...
Lloyd Melvin Thorne, Sr.
Nov 8, 2013
Lloyd Melvin Thorne, Sr. age 54, of Akron formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 following prolonged illness. He was born on August 13, 1959 to Kenneth Thorne and Betty Ann Long (Camp). He married his high school sweethart, Toni Ross. Lloyd enjoyed Tae-kwon-do and accomplished his third degree blackbelt. He excelled in computer and internet graphic...
Eunice A. Ward
Nov 8, 2013
Eunice A. Ward, 89, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 following prolonged illness. She was born on March 18, 1924 in Akron. Eunice enjoyed crocheting blankets and rugs. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ward and daughter Donna (Mike) Walsh. Eunice is survived by sons; James (Pat) McHenry, Sr, Gordon (Kim) Ward and Gerald...
Gerald G. Altizer, Sr.
Nov 8, 2013
Gerald G. Altizer, Sr., 79, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was born on June 9, 1934 in Christian, WV to the late Simon and Rebecca Altizer. Gerald was a kind hearted and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Altizer, daughter Crystal Bisel, son Gerald Altizer, Jr., stepson...
Amelia Annis
Nov 7, 2013
Amelia Annis (Maione), age 89, passed away on November 7, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on Valentine's Day 1924 in Krebs, Oklahoma. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft during WWII. She is a Lady's Auxiliary member of Veterans of Foreign War post 3383. Amelia's amazing zestful spirit and loving heart dazzled everyone who met her....
Judith Ann Kassinger
Nov 7, 2013
Judith Ann Kassinger (nee Jones), 67, resident of Springfield Township, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on June 5, 1946 in Akron to the late Ira Jones and Gadel (Arnold) Jones-Shinn. Judy retired from Giant Eagle deli after many years of service and also worked as a Special Education...
Christopher W. Rollyson
Nov 5, 2013
Christopher W. Rollyson, 42, passed away on November 5, 2013. Chris was born on December 28, 1970 in Akron, OH. He was a good man and loved his family and friends. He always brought smiles to people's faces. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Rollyson. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Jacqueline; stepchildren, Jessica, Shelley, and George; his father,...
Bernette Mills
Nov 5, 2013
Bernette Mills "Bea" Grandma Bea Mills, 95, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2013. She was born in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late William and Dora Backus. She has lived in Akron since 1942. Bernette worked as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She spent 22 years working in advertising for W.T. Grant and later retired from...
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