Obituaries

Helen S. Speelman

Helen S. Speelman

Dec 18, 2013

Helen S. Speelman (Quattrocchi), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born August 3, 1931 in Akron to the late John and Helen Quattrocchi. Helen is the strongest and most caring mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She helped shape the Speelman family into what they are and always will be. Helen was preceded in death by...

Charles E. Richardson

Charles E. Richardson

Dec 18, 2013

Charles E. Richardson, 82, resident of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home. He was born February 26, 1931 in Freeport, PA to the late Robert and Isabelle Richardson. Charles served in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran affiliated with Garfield Memorial Post 566 in Akron. He owned his own tire molding...

William C. Ferrell

William C. Ferrell

Dec 18, 2013

William "Bill" C. Ferrell, 89, of Akron, passed away December 18, 2013. He was born in Piedmont, OH on April 22, 1924 to the late George and Lola Ferrell. Bill attended grade school at Piedmont and high school at Freeport, OH, where he participated in most sports. Bill loved music and won many amateur contests in southern Ohio, as a...

Cana Carolyn Deger

Cana Carolyn Deger

Dec 17, 2013

Cana Carolyn Deger was welcomed by Jesus into His loving arms on December 17, 2013.She was the much anticipated 4th daughter of Jeremy and Anna Deger. Though never having the opportunity to live on earth, she was held and embraced by her family. Her round head was covered with brown hair, she had long fingers, and the trademark Deger nose....

Betty J. Pulliam

Betty J. Pulliam

Dec 17, 2013

Betty J. Pulliam Betty J. Pulliam, 85, of Norton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 17, 2013. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1928 to the late Charles and Anna Rider. Betty will always be remembered as a hard working, dedicated woman. Over the years she worked for Scott's Five and Ten,...

William R. Pope, Sr.

William R. Pope, Sr.

Dec 16, 2013

William R. "Bill" Pope, Sr., 67, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home in Akron following his battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1946 to the late Charles and Margaret Pope. Bill served his country during the Vietnam war through the U.S. Army and retired from Revlis Corp. and previously worked at General Tire. He loved...

Marshall L. Van Arsdale

Marshall L. Van Arsdale

Dec 16, 2013

Marshall L. "Van" Van Arsdale, 83, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home in Akron. He was born July 23, 1930 in Perryville, KY to the late Paul and Margerete Van Arsdale. Marshall retired from Ken Tools as a tool grinder after 38 years of service. He was a very loving father and enjoyed spending much of his...

Thomas M. Zanes

Thomas M. Zanes

Dec 15, 2013

Thomas M. Zanes "Fuzzy" On Sunday, December 15, 2013, Thomas M. Zanes joined the Lord for an eight o'clock tee time in heaven. He was joined by his loving mother Erika Zanes, and his older sister Sylvia Keener as the newest angel at God's clubhouse. "Thom" was born July 28, 1958 in Newport News, Virginia. He enjoyed a full life...

Richard A. Seenes

Richard A. Seenes

Dec 15, 2013

Richard Seenes, 80, of Akron, went home to be with loved ones on December 15, 2013. He was born in Trinway, OH on November 13, 1933 to the late Hiram and Glenna Seenes. Richard was a meat cutter for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing with family and friends. Richard was a gentle soul that touches the hearts of many. He...

Kathleen May Rearick

Kathleen May Rearick

Dec 15, 2013

Kathleen May (Jones) Rearick Kathleen Rearick77, of Akron, passed away December 15, 2013. She was born in Jackson County, Ohio on April 15, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Jones and Stella (Booth) Tannehill; husband, Richard Rearick; and sister, Nancy Jones. She will be deeply missed by her children, Mark, Robert, and Charles (Julie) Rearick;...

Stephanie Subotin

Stephanie Subotin

Dec 15, 2013

Stephanie Subontin, 58, of Fairlawn, died on December 15, 2013. She was born in Akron on January 22, 1955.She was preceded in death by her father, James Subotin. Stephanie is survived by her mother, Mary; brothers, Joseph, James, Timothy P. (Kim); nephews, Benjamin, Timothy J. and Adam; great niece, Grace Ann.The family would like to thank Akron General Hospital Visiting...

Mary E. Boso

Mary E. Boso

Dec 14, 2013

Mary E. Boso, 83, of Sagamore Hills, passed away December, 14, 2013. She was born in Akron on December 2, 1930 to the late John and Theresa Elmauer. Mary retired from St. Thomas Hosptial after 35 years of service.Besides her parents; Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, John Frank and John Vincent; sisters, Anna Boehm, Julianna Reich and...

Douglas Likens

Douglas Likens

Dec 14, 2013

Douglas Likens passed away at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Doug was born on April 3rd of 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jill Zuiderhoek. Doug is survived by his father, James Likens; stepfather, Gary Zuiderhoek; brother, James Likens (Jeanette); sister, Wendy Lindrooth (Marshall); daughters, Alicia Bursac and Tricia Richards (Andy); granddaughters, Kylie Richards, Evelyn...

Timothy C. Ahart

Timothy C. Ahart

Dec 14, 2013

Timothy C. "Tim" Ahart, 60, passed away on December 14, 2013. Tim was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. He had been employed with the Worthington Schools and was a high school baseball and volleyball umpire. Tim enjoyed sports and visiting Lakeside and the Amish country. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Bernice Carter and Arthur and Dorothy...

Daniel J. Piazza

Daniel J. Piazza

Dec 13, 2013

Daniel J. Piazza, 87, of Akron, passed away December 13, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on September 29, 1926 to the late Otello and Anna Piazza. Danny was preceded in death by his brothers, Emil Piazza and Stanley Power; sisters, Anna Mae Malecky and Viola McGuire. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginnie), of 52 years; daughters,...

Marjorie Jean Jones

Marjorie Jean Jones

Dec 12, 2013

Marjorie Jean Jones Marjorie Jean Jones, 76, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2013. Jean was born in Akron on April 12, 1937 to the late Joseph and Esther Cook. She graduated from Ellet High School and the University of Akron. She was a longtime member of Brown Street Church of Christ. Jean retired...

Michael Wayne Burcham

Michael Wayne Burcham

Dec 12, 2013

Michael Wayne Burcham Michael Wayne Burcham, 50, of Brimfield Twp., passed away suddenly on December 12, 2013. Michael was born in Akron on July 26, 1963. He was a car enthusiast and loved collecting and restoring antiques. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He had a great sense of humor and was known to play pranks on family and...

Joseph C. Hochevar

Joseph C. Hochevar

Dec 11, 2013

Joseph "Joe" C. Hochevar, 87, of Akron, after a bravely fought battle with cancer, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2013. Joe was a WWII Navy veteran. He worked at O'Neils in downtown Akron for 38 years. He was known for being the man behind the Christmas window displays and setting up the Christmas display/walk throughout...

Larry Anthony Niutta

Larry Anthony Niutta

Dec 11, 2013

Larry Anthony Niutta, 83, passed away December 11, 2013 at Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. He was born May 24, 1930 in Youngstown to the late Frank and Theresa (DeGenaro) Niutta. Larry served in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked his earlier years at the Akron Jewelers Supply and retired from F.W. Albrecht Grocery Co. Following his retirement, Larry worked...

Charles R. Queer, Sr.

Charles R. Queer, Sr.

Dec 11, 2013

Charles R. Queer, Sr., 81, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2013. Charles was born in Somerset, PA on July 8, 1932 to the late Nevin and Henrietta Queer. He retired from Goodyear in 1994 after 43 years of service. Charles attended Chapel Hill Church and was an avid fisherman. A "Jack of all trades", he enjoyed...

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