Obituaries

Ernest M. Hull, Jr.

Ernest M. Hull, Jr.

Mar 8, 2012

Ernest M. Hull, Jr.Ernest M. Hull, Jr., 61, of Akron, passed away March 8, 2012. He was born in Akron on January 4, 1951 and is now joined with his parents, Ernest and Ruth Hull, who were waiting for him. Ernie was self-employed. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors and feeding the birds and squirrels. He was a...

Thelma E. Vargo

Thelma E. Vargo

Mar 7, 2012

Thelma E. VargoThelma E. Vargo, 93, of Akron, passed away March 7, 2012. She was born in Akron on October 19, 1918 to the late Theodore and Thora Adkins. She will always be remembered as a strong woman who devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. In her free time, Thelma was an avid reader and enjoyed bingo. She was...

John A. Offret

John A. Offret

Mar 6, 2012

John A. Offret, 82, of Akron, passed away March 6, 2012. He was born in Akron on May 8, 1929 to the late Peter and Marie Offret. John was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola. John is survived by his wife Virginia. Cremation has taken place and a private...

Joseph R. Bedford

Joseph R. Bedford

Mar 6, 2012

Joseph R. Bedford, 47, of Akron, passed away March 6, 2012. He was born in Akron on June 13, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph W; brother, Timothy Shepherd; sister, Debra Jean Miller.Joe is survived by his mother, Carol; brothers, Steve, Randy (Kelly); sister, Kimberly (Danny) Frazier; and many nieces and nephews.Family will have private calling...

Joseph Marchese, Sr.

Joseph Marchese, Sr.

Mar 5, 2012

Joseph Marchese, Sr., 89, passed away on March 5, 2012. Joe served with the US Navy during WWII. He retired from P.I.E. Trucking Co. after 20 years of service. Joe enjoyed fishing and playing poker. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Survivors include his children, Linda (Butch) Kelley, Joe (Debbie) Marchese, Renee (Tom) Ukolowicz, Sam Marchese, and Steve (Mary)...

Anthony William Arapp

Anthony William Arapp

Mar 4, 2012

Anthony William ArappAnthony passed away at his home on March 4th at the age of 92. The son of William and Emma Arapp, Anthony never knew his father who died when he was an infant. He cherished his mother who also lived a short life and missed his brother Frank every day since his passing in 1986. Born February 16th,...

Gerald Warren Edwards

Gerald Warren Edwards

Mar 3, 2012

Gerald Warren Edwards "Jerry"Jerry Edwards, 70, of Akron, passed away March 3, 2012. He was born in Akron on September 12, 1941 to the late Warren and Lois Edwards. Jerry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He spent one year employed at the City of Akron Water Department and then retired from the Akron Police Department after 27...

Beverly J. Wilkins

Beverly J. Wilkins

Mar 3, 2012

Beverly J. WilkinsBeverly J. Wilkins, 80, passed away March 3, 2012 due to complications from heart surgery. Born March 1, 1932, she lived to celebrate her 80th birthday. Beverly moved to Akron in 1952 from Iselin, PA. She raised two boys and is the true matriarch of her family. Beverly was welcomed into heaven by her loving husband, JR; son,...

Dennis J. Coontz

Dennis J. Coontz

Mar 2, 2012

Dennis J. CoontzDennis J. Coontz, 54, passed away March 2, 2012. He was born May 29, 1957 in Akron, Ohio. Dennis is survived by his mother, Willadean (Coontz) Boyles; daughter, Emmalee; brothers, Doyle Hartzel (Tammie), Darrell (Sandy), Mark (Tammy), Paul (Brenda), and Tim (Tami); sister, Sue (Roy); step-siblings, Bobby, Donna, Sharon, and Linda; and many nieces and nephews. The family...

Harold V. Junior

Harold V. Junior

Mar 2, 2012

Harold V. Null "Junior"Harold V. Null "Junior",74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away March 2, 2012. Junior was born in Akron on December 25, 1937 to the late Harold C. and Theresa M. Null. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Null. Junior leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Stella; sons, Richard (Lorrie), Kenneth (Linda), Jeffrey (MaryJo);...

Dolly E. Bradley

Dolly E. Bradley

Mar 2, 2012

Dolly Eleanor Bradley (Coleman), 73 of Akron, passed away March 2, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 17, 1938 in Greenwood, West Virginia to the late Wesley & Pearl (Harvey) Coleman. Dolly will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fulton Bradley, Sr....

Rick Eugene Ford

Rick Eugene Ford

Feb 29, 2012

Rick (Rickie) Eugene FordRick E. Ford, 57, from Tallmadge, Ohio was brought into this world on Sept. 25th, 1954 and departed this life on Feb. 29th, 2012. Rickie was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Claire Eugene Ford and Thelma Pearl Ford. He was 2nd oldest of 5 children. He graduated from Ellet High School. He was last employed...

Kathryn M. Wharton

Kathryn M. Wharton

Feb 29, 2012

Kathryn M. WhartonKathryn M. Wharton, 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn devoted her life to the love and care of her family, and will be forever remembered and adored by them. She greatly enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends, and also enjoyed doing crafts and home...

Ned L. Mihiylov

Ned L. Mihiylov

Feb 29, 2012

Ned L. MihiylovNed. L. Mihiylov, 61, of Akron, passed away February 29, 2012. Ned was born in Akron on August 9, 1950 to the late Ned and Eileen Mihiylov. He served in both Vietnam and Germany during his service in the U.S. Army. Ned was employed as a tire builder at Goodyear and General Tire. In addition to his parents,...

Jerry C. Campbell

Jerry C. Campbell

Feb 29, 2012

Jerry C. Campbell, 78, of Akron, passed away February 29, 2012. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 14, 1933. Jerry served his country in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardella; son, Jerry C. Jr.Jerry is survived by his son, Dave; daughter, Cheryl; grandchildren, Danielle, Desiree and DJ.Burial will take place at Hillside...

Daniel J. Marino

Daniel J. Marino

Feb 28, 2012

Daniel J. MarinoDaniel J. Marino, 62, passed away February 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with leukemia. He graduated from the University of Akron, and retired from the City of Akron Water Dept. after 30+ years. Daniel was a very devoted husband and father, he enjoyed spending every minute with his family and friends. He...

Phyllis B. Lower

Phyllis B. Lower

Feb 27, 2012

Phyllis B. Lower, 82, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born on April 8, 1929 in Mogadore, OH to Spencer and Margaret Carr. Phyllis enjoyed bowling, but her greatest love was her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Earline and Frances. Phyllis is survived by husband of 62 years, John; sons, John Jr (Patricia),...

Don E. Mathieu

Don E. Mathieu

Feb 27, 2012

Don E. Mathieu Don E. Mathieu, 83, passed away Feb. 27, 2012. He was born in Altoona, PA on Mar. 27, 1928 to the late Emma and Albert. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers, and one grandchild. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois; brother, Howard (Jackie); children, Don Jr. (Claudia), Judy (Anthony), Joy...

Dorothy E. Hale

Dorothy E. Hale

Feb 24, 2012

Dorothy E. Hale, 82, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. She was born in Akron on August 28, 1929 to JC and Lola Hale and was a life long resident of the Akron area. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of East High School and remained active in the Alumni Association.She retired as an x-ray technician with Akron City Hospital. Dorothy...

Ronald R. Belknap

Ronald R. Belknap

Feb 23, 2012

Ronald Ray Belknap, 60, of Akron, passed away February 23, 2012. He was born on July 4, 1951 to the late Shirley and Joan Belknap. Ron enjoyed fishing, hiking, but most of all playing his guitar and harmonica. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pam. Ron is survived by his special friend, Linda Klein; children, Dale...

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