Obituaries
Phyllis R. Cottle
Jan 25, 2013
Phyllis R. "Bobbie" Cottle, 73, passed away on January 25, 2013. After surviving a horrible and traumatic experience earlier in her life, Phyllis went on to inspire others and became an advocate for those afflicted with blindness, other disabilities, and victims of violence. She became an active board member at the Akron Blind Center, where she met her soulmate, Thomas...
Joan Beers
Jan 25, 2013
Joan "Joanne" Beers (nee Kostelny), 77, passed away on January 25, 2013. She was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Army. Joanne was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Joanne was the president of the Ladies Auxiliary Eagles 555. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her mother, Mary Kostelny. Survivors include daughter,...
Robert Bruce Thornburg
Jan 25, 2013
Robert B. Thornburg, 65, of Uniontown, OH passed away January 25, 2013. He was born in Akron on March 3, 1947. He graduated from The University of Akron and retired from Bridgestone Firestone after 39 years. Bob was preceded in death by his father, John.He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 37 years; daughters, Tina (Shawn) Pace of Luxembourg...
Bradley S. Williams
Jan 24, 2013
Our loved one, Bradley S. Williams, 47, of Springfield Twp., passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2013. Brad was born in West Virginia on August 27, 1965 to Bobby and Norma Williams. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob and brother, Brent. Brad is survived by his mother, Norma; sons, Joshua (Rose Novak), Shane; granddaughters, Kourtney...
Vera L. Sheets
Jan 24, 2013
Vera L. Sheets Vera L. Sheets, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 24, 2013. Vera was born in Akron on December 6, 1941 to the late Harold and Kathaleen Hayes. Vera was happily married to Fred Sheets for 39 ½ years until his death in 2001. Throughout their life together, they enjoyed traveling and camping. In recent years, Vera...
William J. Hunt, Jr.
Jan 24, 2013
William J. "Bill" Hunt, Jr., 69, passed away on January 24, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Frances Hunt; brother, Edward Hunt; and sister, Margaret "Maggie" Pittman. Survivors include sons, William Hunt, III and Daniel Hunt; daughter, Sandra (Ken) Morris; sisters, Maureen DiMali, Kay (Tom) Spence, and Sharon (Bob) Gibbs; brothers, James (Cathy), Terry (Cheryl), and...
Eva M. Caruso
Jan 24, 2013
Eva M. Caruso, age 96, longtime resident of Akron, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her home. She was born on March 26, 1916 in Akron to the late Frank and Lena Rose Prem. Eva retired from General Tire and formerly volunteered at St. Thomas Hospital. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them....
Michael J. Meffert
Jan 23, 2013
Michael J. Meffert Michael J. Meffert, 40, passed on January 23, 2013 in his home. He was a good man, electrician, and loved his family. Michael will be missed by many. He is survived by his father, Gaylord Meffert; mother, Beverly Meffert; wife, Rachael; stepdaughter, Stoney Lynn; sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and Mark Lukasik; two nephews , Travis and Chase....
Nancy Steiner
Jan 23, 2013
Nancy (West) Steiner Nancy Steiner, age 77, passed away January 23, 2013 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home in Akron, after a long battle with Parkinsons' disease. Born February 3, 1935 in Akron, to Olive (Ross) and William West. Nancy lived her entire life in the Akron area, and retired as bookkeeper of Tangier Restaurant. Preceded in death by her parents;...
Helen Mae Bradford
Jan 22, 2013
Helen was born into God's loving arms on January 22, 2013 and is together again with her loving husband, Archie J. Bradford. Preceded in death by sons, David Burke and Kenneth Bradford; 3 sisters, June, Alice and Betty. She is survived by children, Louis Burke, Kathy Sabetta, Clifford Burke, Susan Harrison, Archie J. Bradford, Jr., Diana Yoder, Daniel Bradford, Gerald...
Matthew David Hardman
Jan 21, 2013
Matthew David Hardman, age 30, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1982 in Akron. Matthew was very charismatic, had a heart of gold and a contagious smile; a talented artist who would do anything for those he cared about. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Aurthur and Ruby Salsgiver. Survived...
Clara M. Riffle
Jan 20, 2013
Clara M. Riffle, 90, of Alliance OH, passed away January 20, 2013. She was born in Dayton, PA on December 14, 1922 to the late William and Stella Gearhart. Clara enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, trying her luck on slot machines, and traveling. She retired from Goodyear after a full career as an administrative assistant.Clara was married...
Mary C. Llewellyn
Jan 19, 2013
Mary C. Llewellyn, age 58, resident of Stow, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Akron to Edward Cavender and Delores Slaughter. Mary worked as a realtor for the past 10 years and formerly worked at Children's and Akron General Hospitals. Her passion in life was spending time with her family...
Eleanor L. Criner
Jan 19, 2013
ELEANOR L. CRINEREleanor L. Criner, age 74, resident of Akron, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born on March 26, 1938 to the late Thomas and Stella Kline. Eleanor made frequent trips to the countryside where she enjoyed fishing and hiking with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford R. Criner; 4 brothers and 3...
Yoshiko Taylor
Jan 17, 2013
Yoshiko "Candy" TaylorYoshiko "Candy" Taylor, 82, of Jackson Twp., died beautifully in her daughter's arms January 17, 2013. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Japan where at the age of 22 she met and married, only 60 days later, Francis "Junior" Taylor, the handsome American soldier who followed her home from the marketplace. Despite her initial rejection, he...
David Leray Secaur
Jan 17, 2013
David Secaur, 70, of Akron, passed away January 17, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on June 26, 1942 to the late Jack and Clydis Secaur. David is survived by his wife, Wilda, of 49 years; sons, Larry (Kriss), Loren (Marcie); grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell, Olivia and Jalain.
Helen L. Abbott
Jan 16, 2013
Helen L. Abbott, age 81, resident of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born on February 15, 1931. Helen was a very loving mother and terrific homemaker who cherished the time she spent with her family. She formerly worked for the Acme Company for over 10 years. Preceded in death by her...
John E. Markle
Jan 16, 2013
John E. Markle, age 66, resident of Springfield Twp, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on February 14, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Francis and M. Kathryn Markle. John enjoyed camping, woodworking and tinkering with cars. He was a Past Monarch of Yusef Khan Grotto in Tallmadge and formerly active in Merritt...
Marjorie (Crankshaw) Burch
Jan 16, 2013
Marjorie Burch (Nee Crankshaw), aged 74, of Tallmadge, OH passedpeacefully at Falls Retirement Village on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.Margie was born on June 12, 1938 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, to JesseLouis and Evelyn (Harper) Crankshaw. She graduated from John R.Buchtel High School in Akron, OH in 1956 where she sang in the choir.In 1975, Marjorie became a Licensed Practical...
George Berezonsky
Jan 15, 2013
George "Rab" Berezonsky, 82, of Akron, passed away January 15, 2013. He was born in Cairnbrook, PA on March 6, 1930 to the late Metro and Anna Berezonsky. Following the service in the Army, Rab was employed as a highly-skilled, perfectionist machinist at Goodyear Aerospace. Rab was an avid hunter who also enjoyed watching the wildlife on his property in...
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