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Robert L. Webb

Robert L. Webb

Robert L. WebbRobert L. Webb, 80, passed away on August 3, 2009. Robert was born on June 30, 1929 in Huntington, WV. He retired from Roadway Express after 40 years of service. Robert was a veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by his parents James and Ara Ellis; and son Robert L. Webb, III. Survivors include his daughters...

Dolores Lee

Dolores Lee

Dolores "Dolly" J. LeeDolores "Dolly" J. Lee, 79, passed away on July 30, 2009. She was a life resident of Kenmore. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Wilma Wetzel; and her sister Jeanne Lee. Survivors include her niece Karen (Jerry) Sears, of Northfield; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; lifelong friend Hope Colopy, with whom she...

David Hall Walker Ii

David Hall Walker Ii

David Hall Walker IIDavid Hall Walker II was born on April 8, 1949 to David and Juanita Walker. He was a graduate of Central High Class of '68. Strong to the end, after a two year battle with heart disease, he left us to be with his Lord on July 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father....

Jean C. Penner

Jean C. Penner

Jean C. Penner68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday July 26th after a short illness.Jean has been a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral since 1988 and moved to Cuyahoga Falls from Seneca Castle, NY shortly after retiring from P & C Foods in 2004. She worked in the Missions Department, helping send Bibles throughout the...

Deian Longgood

Deian Longgood

Deian LonggoodDeian Longgood, 50, passed away on July 25, 2009. Deian was born on December 9, 1958 to the late Jack and Roberta Longgood. He was a member of Willard Church and AA. Deian worked at Cornwell Tool Co. for 20 years. He will be fondly remembered as a loving father, brother, uncle, best friend and papaw. In addition to...

Shirley Elliott

Shirley Elliott

Shirley L. ElliottShirley L. Elliott, 75, passed away on July 26, 2009. She was born on November 21, 1933 to the late Joseph and Catherine Arteno. Shirley enjoyed gardening and taking care of her home. She was a warm, outgoing person who made friends everywhere she went. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt...

Ruth Catherine (Klein) Woolf

Ruth Catherine (Klein) Woolf

Ruth Catherine (Klein) WoolfRuth Catherine (Klein) Woolf entered into eternal life on July 25, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1934, daughter of Robert and Agnes (Weigand) Klein and grew up in Suffield area. She attended St. Joseph School in Randolph and graduated from Suffield High School. She was a past member of St....

Margaret Helen Lambey

Margaret Helen Lambey

Margaret Helen Lambey Margaret Helen Lambey, a resident of Suffield Township for 49 years, entered into rest on July 24, 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Helen was born January 15, 1921 to Owen and Annie (Hyer) Ashley of Big Otter, West Virginia. She came to Akron in 1942 and went to work as a "Rosie the Riveter" at...

Alice E. Smith

Alice E. Smith

Alice Esther (Paulus) Smith, born January 18, 1924, entered into her eternal rest July 20, 2009, surrounded by members of her family gathered in prayer. Alice grew up in Suffield, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Veronica Paulus, attending St. Joseph Catholic Church and Suffield High School. On June 24, 1944, she married Clement C. Smith who survives. Also surviving are...

John Snyder

John Snyder

John R. Snyder "Jack" John R. Snyder "Jack", 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2009. Jack was born in Akron on May 15, 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, worked for Goodyear for several years, and later was the owner of Stroup Catering. He was a 32 year...

Edith E. Wood

Edith E. Wood

Edith E. WoodEdith E. Wood, 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009. Edith was born March 15, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. She was employed by BF Goodrich and was a longtime member of Harvestime Apostolic Church. Edith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Alan (AJ) Ficarro; brother, Charles Vaughn; stepson, Michael R....

Leona M. Cook

Leona M. Cook

Leona M. CookLeona M. Cook, 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and retired as a waitress. Leona traveled the United States and Canada extensively after she retired. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 23 years, Barney;...

George Thur

George Thur

George ThurGeorge Thur, 84, of Akron, passed away July 22, 2009. He was born in Senecaville, Ohio on May 13, 1925. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from General Tire. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler. George and his wife Florence were champion polka dancers and traveled to festivals across the...

Eric Stephen Lundgren

Eric Stephen Lundgren

Eric Stephen (Dolph) LundgrenEric Stephen (Dolph) Lundgren passed away on July 19, 2009 at the age of 32. Eric was born February 28, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio, raised in Hilliard, Ohio, and graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School. Eric was in the United States Army from 1996 to 1998. Eric married Nicole Smith on December 31, 1999 in Hilliard. He...

Edmund J. Scherer

Edmund J. Scherer

Edmund J. SchererEdmund J. Scherer, 85, passed away on July 21, 2009. Edmund was born in Defiance, OH on March 28, 1924 to the late Joseph and Amelia Scherer. He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served with the US Army Air Corp in the South Pacific for 3 years. Edmund was a member of St. Peter of the...

Marguerite A.J. Hoover

Marguerite A.J. Hoover

Marguerite A. J. HooverMarguerite A. J. Hoover, 83, passed away on July 20, 2009. Marguerite was born on July 13, 1926 in Akron, OH to the late Caspar and Mary Herzog. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Survivors include her husband Eldon E. Hoover, of 25 years; daughter Linda (Doug) Medina; stepdaughter LeeAnn...

Linda R. Heath

Linda R. Heath

Linda R. HeathLinda R. Heath, 61, passed away on July 16, 2009. Linda will be fondly remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Elinor Golden, first husband Kenneth Waller, and second husband Robert Heath. Survivors include daughters Tracy (Jim) Long, Cindy (Ron) Chapman, and Shelly (D.J.) Lang; sisters...

Geraldine Mcbee

Geraldine Mcbee

Geraldine McBeeGeraldine McBee, 88, passed away July 19, 2009. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, and retired from Goodyear. Geraldine loved to plant flowers in the Spring and bake cookies at Christmas. Preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. She is survived by her niece, Carolyn (Roy) Wires; great-nephews, Keith (Lisa) Wires and Timothy (Michelle) Wires; great-niece, Wendy...

Vickie Lee Dawson

Vickie Lee Dawson

Vickie Lee DawsonVickie Lee Dawson, 48, peacefully passed away July 11, 2009. She was born July 6, 1961. Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Donald Lee Dawson; mother, Ruth Marie Dawson; and sister, Diana Lynn Dawson. She is survived by her sisters, Joanne Miller (Doug) and Mary McKinney (John); and nephew, Galen. May she rest in peace. NEWCOMER...

John G. Verespej, Sr.

John G. Verespej, Sr.

John G. Verespej, Sr.CUYAHOGA FAlls - John G. Verespej, Sr., 61, passed away July 16 after losing his battle with lung cancer. John was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the VFW #1062 and also a member of the AL #281. Preceded in death by parents, Bart and Marge Verespej; and...

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