Obituaries
Laura Violet Smith
Dec 31, 2012
Laura Violet Smith Laura Violet Smith, 50, of Canal Fulton, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2012. Laura was born in Akron on May 4, 1962. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Hasenbuhler and brother, Larry Hasenbuhler. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Timothy Smith; sons, Scott (Chickadee) Smith and Shawn Smith;...
Po Pre
Dec 31, 2012
Po Pre, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born in Murguye, Burma on January 1, 1939 to the late Po Chit and Po Kha. After her birth, her mother passed away and she was raised by her aunt until she married when she was twenty years old. She was a devout leader of faith for...
Roy W. Drumm
Dec 28, 2012
Roy W. Drumm, 73, resident of Cuyahoga Falls since the mid 1950's, passed away at his home of 57 years on Friday, DEC. 28. He was born in Akron and retired from Parker Hannifin as a tool crib attendant with 37 years service. Roy was an avid history & local history book reader & collector of maps, local bottles, almanacs...
Mary June Fretz
Dec 27, 2012
Mary June Fretz (Reece), 82 years, born June 18, 1931 in Akron, OH to Dewey A. and Nina M. Reece (Windsor). She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frieda Starcher (Reece); husband, Dale A. Fretz; and daughter, Vicki L. Dague (Fretz). She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Gib) McMaster and Debbie (Denny) Vannatter; grandchildren, Gib McMaster, III,...
Glenn R. Duchene
Dec 27, 2012
Glenn R. DuChene, my partner, my soulmate, passed away on December 27, 2012. He was the owner/operator of Six Corners Deli for 25 years and a member of the Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082. Glenn enjoyed sports, gardening, and cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Adelord and Charlotte DuChene; and brother Adelord DuChene. Survivors include his beloved wife, Sharon, of...
David E. Reed
Dec 27, 2012
David E. Reed, age 84, resident of Akron, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Fallen Timber, PA to David and Violet Reed. Dave served under the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, among other awards, and later served as a member...
Lora L. Ratliff
Dec 27, 2012
Lora L. Ratliff, 53, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Lora was a loving and caring individual who loved her family. Preceded in death by her father, James Gowin; and her first husband, Rodney Dickey. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of 16 years; sons, Robert, Daniel, and Dylan; mother,...
Diana L. Hershey
Dec 26, 2012
Diana L. Hershey, age 49, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on March 5, 1963 in Akron, OH to Robert and Thelma Hershey. She will be missed by her mother, Thelma, brother, DeWayne, sister, Libby and twin sister, Carolyn. Friends may call from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, one hour prior to...
Leroy Quinn
Dec 26, 2012
Leroy Quinn, 86, passed away on December 26, 2012. Leroy served in World War II with the US Navy aboard the USS Badger. He was one of the first people to race in the Soap Box Derby in 1935. Survivors include his daughters, Lana (Alan) Hoover, Deborah (Randy) Maust, Patricia Quinn, and Beverly (Terry) Claar; son, Michael (Lori) Quinn; 11...
Michael James Kollar
Dec 24, 2012
Michael James Kollar"Gone Fishin' With God" Mike Kollar, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2012. Mike was born in Akron on April 28, 1961. He was employed at Logan Machine and was a member of the Eagles. In his free time, he loved being with family and friends and fishing. Mike is survived by his son, Dylan...
Charles N.B. Hall
Dec 24, 2012
Charles "Charlie" N. B. Hall passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2012. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Clay Co. WV. He served with the US Army for 6 years. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents John Bennett and Jennie Bee Hall, Patsy Hall, (loving wife and mother), and 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving...
Catherine Loraine Smith
Dec 24, 2012
Catherine Loraine Smith Catherine Loraine Smith, 85, of Akron, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Flemington, West Virginia on August 13, 1927 to the late Orval and Minnie Mick. Catherine loved spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and...
Willard A. Caetta
Dec 23, 2012
Willard A. "Will" Caetta, Sr., "Big Will" as he was known by most of his family and friends, loved life. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2012 and was born May 26, 1944 in Akron, OH. His education growing up went far beyond Mickey Bright Elementary, Goodrich Jr. High and Garfield High. With blind...
Emma Jean Hoover
Dec 23, 2012
Emma Jean Hoover, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on June 11, 1933 to Milburn and Emma Pearl Newsome. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilmer "Bill" Hoover; brothers, William, Robert and Gail. Survived by sister, Thelma (Percy) Cale; children, Doug (Julie) Hartman, Linda (James) Lanham and Marilyn (Hartman) Rollyson; step daughters, Charlotte...
Darryl L. Furry
Dec 22, 2012
Darryl L. Furry Darryl L. Furry, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away December 22, 2012. Darryl was born December 9, 1939 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Celester and Ruby Furry. Darryl served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 30 years. He was a member of the Jaycees and the Masonic Star...
Agnes Hirsh
Dec 22, 2012
Agnes Hirsh, age 81, resident of Akron, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 12, 1931 and arrived in the United States along with her mother in 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joseph Hirsh. Agnes is survived by her 3 children; Louis, Ella and Jerry. Private...
L. Marie Dean
Dec 22, 2012
L. Marie "Sister" Dean, age 92, resident of Akron, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born on April 30, 1920 in North Carolina to James and Bessie Warters. Marie formerly volunteered with the Akron Food Bank and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Louise Nicholas and Evelyn Collins; brothers,...
Beverly Alice Reese
Dec 21, 2012
Beverly Alice Reese "Nonnie" Beverly Alice Reese "Nonnie", 62, of Sugar Bush Knolls, went home to her heavenly Father on December 21, 2012. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 19, 1950. Bev devoted her life to her family and took joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren. After 58 years, she found her dream job...
Margo H. Slade
Dec 21, 2012
Margo H. Slade, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Berlin, Germany. Margo was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alvin L. Slade, Sr. She is survived by her children, Alvin (Cheryl), Laverne (Cyrus) and Sandra; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; friends, Coach John and Mary Nemic, Arletta Slaughter...
Norma M. Mccauley
Dec 21, 2012
Norma M. McCauley Norma M. MCCauley, 83, born in Akron June 21, 1929 to Milton and Opal Sherbondy, passed away December 21, 2012. She was a joy to many and a wonderful example of love for family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wadesworth "Mac" and brother, Robert. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Cherie (Jim)...
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