Obituaries
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...
Mike Weakland
Jan 15, 2013
Mike Weakland, age 63, resident of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home with his buddies, Jeff, Bob and Johnny. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Cleveland to the late Walter Weakland and Mariam (Edward) Conti. Mike's happiest moments were with his friends, family and special cousins, Danny and Marybeth. He worked for...
Nancy B. Frymier
Jan 14, 2013
Nancy B. Frymier, 53, of Akron, passed away January 14, 2013. Nancy was born in Akron on January 23, 1959. She will always be remembered as a caring and generous person who put others before herself. Over the years, Nancy worked as a home health aide and as a driver for the Akron Public Schools. In her free time, she...
Susan Marie Calvert
Jan 13, 2013
Susan M. Calvert, 64, of Springfield Twp., passed away January 13, 2013. She was born in Burbank, CA on September 1, 1948 to the late Gus and Florence Kallgren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lynn Marty and Sharon Moynihan.Susan is survived by her husband, Jack, of 49 years; son, John (Wenda); daughters, Marie and Carrie; grandchildren, Briana,...
Dorothy B. Snyder
Jan 13, 2013
Dorothy B. "Dottie" Snyder, 85, was received in God's loving arms on January 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dottie was born June 10, 1927 in Virginia to the late William and Annie Welsh. She was a member and soldier for the Salvation Army, Ladies Home League and the Mercy Canteen Street Ministry. Dottie enjoyed helping others...
Wanda Lee Westlake
Jan 12, 2013
Wanda WestlakeWanda Westlake, age 78, was reunited with her beloved husband Bryan Westlake on January 12, 2013. She will be playing cards in heaven with her sister Reva. She will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and two daughters, Cherry Spindle (husband Ed) and Noreen James. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren as well as many...
Nancy C. Rowles
Jan 12, 2013
Nancy C. Rowles, 73, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2013. She was born in Canton, OH on April 7, 1939 to the late Andrew and Dorothy Bartko. She graduated from Mercy Medical Center Nursing School. Nancy loved her chosen career as a Registered Nurse. She worked at the Emergency and Sub-Specialty departments at Akron City Hospital...
James L. Flanagan
Jan 12, 2013
James L. Flanagan, 94, of Akron, passed away January 12, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on December 28, 1918 to the late James and Dora Flanagan. Jim retired from Dave Towell Cadillac, Inc. after 34 years. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII and also served in the Korean Conflict. Jim was a member...
Robert L. Propst
Jan 11, 2013
Robert L. Propst, age 79, of Boston Heights, OH, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Akron General Hospital. Robert was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army, a Boston Heights councilman, and retired from Chrysler Corporation, Twinsburg, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia (Powell) Propst; parents, Clyde and Roy Propst; and 11...
Jewel Dean Bennett
Jan 11, 2013
January 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM, our Mother took her last breath. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a sister and aunt to many. She was born April 3, 1931 in Akron, OH and was the third child of 13. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin, of 59 years; parents, Talford and Bessie (Burgess)...
Hayward D. Fridley
Jan 11, 2013
Hayward D. Fridley, 86, of Randolph, passed away January 11, 2013. He was born in Philippi, WV on February 15, 1926 to the late Ira and Madge Fridley. He loved the outdoors, gardening, the Cleveland Indians and his Mail Pouch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, of 57 years. Hayward is survived by his children, Gary (Diane),...
Mildred M. Carroll
Jan 11, 2013
Mildred M. Carroll, age 94, longtime resident of Ellet, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born on August 30, 1918 in Akron, OH to the late J.C. "Bud" and Emma Hughes. Mildred operated the preschool department for Akron YWCA and taught Sunday School for many years at her church, Ellet Grace Brethren Church. Preceded in death by...
Karen Leanne Mccutcheon
Jan 10, 2013
Karen Leanne McCutcheon Karen Leanne McCutcheon, 63, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2013. She was born on April 30, 1949 to the late Clyde and Wilma Shields. Karen was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. Karen was employed at SGS Tool and Die Company. For many years she was a disc jockey...
Ronald Thomas Butcher
Jan 9, 2013
Ronald Thomas Butcher Ronald Thomas Butcher, 72, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Akron on August 24, 1940 to the late Prince and Josephine Butcher. Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Army. In his free time he was an avid sports fan and enjoyed keeping up with his family. In addition to his parents, he...
Naomi Nell Mcleod
Jan 9, 2013
Naomi Nell McLeod, age 90, resident of Akron, passed away at her home on January 9, 2013. She was born in Huntingdon, TN on April 24, 1922 to Clarence and Nina Perritt. Naomi worked as a waitress for many years at several area establishments including "The Pub" in Hudson and Iacomini's. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, playing slot machines, spending...
Michael S. Ahern
Jan 8, 2013
Michael S. Ahern, age 42, resident of Randolph Twp, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1970 to Larry Ahern and Shirley Shreve. Mike enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry; stepfather, Bob; and stepbrother, Craig. He is survived by his wife of over...
Carmela Purvis
Jan 8, 2013
Carmela "Alyce" Purvis, age 97, passed away quietly in her sleep surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was born on Independence Day, July 4,1915 in Akron to the late Theodore and Maria Papa. She was preceded in death by her husband, WJ "Bud" Purvis; brothers, Migo, Teddy, Joey and Angelo; sister, Tilly. Survived by brothers,...
Deborah J. Bachman
Jan 8, 2013
Deborah J. Bachman, 59, passed away gracefully at home on January 8, 2013. She was a member of the Eagles #555. Deborah retired from Graves Lumber after 40 years of service. She loved music, going on vacations with her husband, spending time with her grandchildren, the Cleveland Browns, and she had a very green thumb; she could make anything grow....
Michael David Shawhan
Jan 7, 2013
Michael David Shawhan Michael David Shawhan, 63, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2013. He was born in Barberton on October 27, 1949 to the late Richard and Mary Shawhan and he was a lifelong resident of Akron. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1967. Mike retired from the City of Akron where he served as a...
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