Obituaries
William Henry Powers
William Henry Powers William Henry Powers, age 85, met his Savior face to face on October 9, 2009, after a sic month battle with glioblastoma. He was born on August 14, 1924 on Hettie, West Virginia (near Buckhannon), to the late Coy and Dora Powers. He gave his heart to Christ as a 16-year-old teenager in 1940, at Buckhannon Church...
Ruth W. Snyder
Ruth W. SnyderRuth W. Snyder, 99, of Uniontown, passed away October 7, 2009. She was born April 9, 1910 in Wooster, OH. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Snyder, Sr.; and sons, James and Lloyd Jr. She is survived by her son, Ronald Snyder of Uniontown; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. According to her wishes,...
James J. Dilworth
James J. DilworthJames J. Dilworth, 32, was born on October 3, 1977 and passed away on October 7, 2009, after a lifelong battle with asthma. Preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph J. Dilworth, and Robert and Betty Walsh. He leaves his three children, Kristen Nicole, Noah Alexander, and Jazylen Ava; his parents James A. and Kathleen Dilworth; brother and...
Charles Earl Rollyson
Charles Earl RollysonCharles Earl Rollyson, 60, went home to be with Jesus on October 7, 2009. He was born on May 3, 1949 in Gassaway, WV and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. Earl volunteered at the Brecksville VA Hospital for 18 years and enjoyed riding his Harley. He enjoyed spending quality time with family and...
James Huber
James William Huber "Jim"James William Huber, 54, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 after a year's battle with ill health. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 21, 1955 to Loretta June Huber and lived on Medina Line Rd. throughout his school years with his Mom and Dad, Loretta and Cy Huber. He attended Copley High School and was...
Esther Mae Diehl
Esther Mae Diehl (nee Stroll)Esther went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Esther Mae was born September 21, 1923 in Akron, Ohio. She was one of ten children born to Minnie and Fred Stroll. Early in life Esther realized a love and talent for singing. This led to her running...
Jon Christian Rowles
Jon Christian "Jack" RowlesJon Christian "Jack" Rowles, of Wadsworth, OH, was born on December 12, 1939 and died at the age of 69, on October 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife Earline "Early" Rowles; his children Jeff and John Rowles, of Columbus, OH, Elizabeth Helmick, of Detroit, MI, Arnold Helmick, Jr., of Wadsworth, OH, Amelia Wise, of Doylestown,...
Mae Lam
Mae E. LamMae E. Lam, 88, passed away on October 1, 2009. She was born in Akron on April 19, 1921. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Lam; and her sister-in-law, Nellie Bogovitz. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Mary Diller; brother-in-law, Henry Lam; 5 nieces; 6 great-nieces; 2 great-nephews; and her dog, Abby. Calling hours will be Tuesday,...
Stewart L. Odell
Stewart L. OdellStewart L. Odell, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2009. He was a resident of Stow who is survived by his wife, Marcia (nee Churchill); daughters, Melissa (Chet) Mistur and Christina Odell; grandchildren, Madyson and Dominic Mistur; mother-in-law, Evelyn Churchill; brothers, Steve (Marie) Odell and Rick (Debbie) Odell; and nieces and nephews....
David L. Lutz, Jr.
David L. Lutz, Jr.David L. Lutz, Jr., 48, of Mogadore, passed away September 30, 2009. David was born in Akron on July 24, 1961. He graduated from Mogadore High School and worked at Roma Pizzeria in Mogadore for 26 years. David was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey. He will be deeply missed by his sons, David L. Lutz...
Olga Wong
Olga WongOlga Wong passed away September 28, 2009. She was born in Dalj, Yugoslavia on August 25, 1934 and became a U.S. citizen in 1961. Olga was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wong; and her parents, Bosiljka Parlac and Rev. Emilian Glocar. She leaves behind her son, Don (Shelly); daughters, Katherine, Donna (Dan) and Susan; and grandchildren, Anton,...
Jeremy Dalka
Jeremy A. DalkaJeremy A. Dalka took another step along his path on September 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alexander and Estelle Patitsas and his father, Stanley J. Dalka. Jeremy leaves behind his loving wife, Cheryl; his mother, Bonnie; brother, Jason; and parents-in-law Jim and Ruth Albright. Jeremy was a man with a huge heart, quick...
Ross L. Wagner
Ross L. WagnerRoss Leroy "Butch" Wagner, 66, beloved husband of Linda (Deltour) Wagner, died peacefully at home, Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family. Ross retired from Swagelok Company after 20 years of service. Ross's greatest pleasures in life included his wife, children, grandchildren and dogs. Ross had an artistic gift and enjoyed drawing western scenes, leather working, horseback riding...
Charles A. Carr
Charles A. CarrCharles A. Carr passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by family on September 28, 2009, in Lakemore, OH. He was born March 12, 1919 to the late William and Lovena Carr. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Charles was preceded in death by his wife...
Steve Tepfenhart
Steve TepfenhartSteve Tepfenhart, 88, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away September 25, 2009. Born in Akron, December 15, 1920, he lived in the area all his life. Survived by daughters, Sharon (O'Dell) Legg and Kathy (Tepfenhart) Quiros (Nacho); sister, Frances Dennis; brother, Joseph Tepfenhart; grandchildren, Karen (Legg) Clemens, Bernard (Buzzy) Legg and Clint Quiros; great-grandchildren, Alexandrea Clemens, Breanna Clemens and Miranda...
Charles A. Roberts
Charles A. RobertsCharles A. Roberts, 72, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born in Burning Springs, West Virginia, Chuck lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls and was the founder of Tri-County Service Center in 1970 and retired in 2000 to Leesburg, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Lynn (Jim) Whitten of...
Wayne S. Meadows
Wayne S. Meadows "Mr. Frugal"Wayne S. Meadows, 49, of Akron, passed away September 27, 2009. Wayne was born in Beckley, West Virginia on May 13, 1960. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and graduated from the University of Akron with a six year degree. He was employed at Mogadore Local Schools for 26 years. Wayne...
Donna J. Tzowros
Donna J. TzowrosDonna J. "Sis" Tzowros, 70, passed away peacefully September 26, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and her suffering is over with. She was an avid collector of Thomas Kinkade and was a huge Johnny Mathis fan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Anthony; son,...
Peggy L. Gardner
Peggy L. GardnerPeggy L. Gardner, 61, of Uniontown, passed away surrounded by family on September 26, 2009. Peggy was born in Akron on March 17, 1948 and attended Akron Public Schools. She was a co-owner of Design Carpet Warehouse and Gardner Homes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Nelda Morris and sister, Claudia Mackey. Peggy will...
Donna Gorman
Donna GormanDonna Gorman, 60, passed away September 25, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was a hairdresser for 35 years and managed Salon Suites in the Akron/Canton area for 15 years. Donna's hobby was making crafts and she was a member of Twigs for 15 years at Akron Children's Hospital. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching...
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