Obituaries
Daniel Oliver
Daniel R. OliverDaniel R. Oliver, age 62, died at his home September 29, 2007. He was a resident of the Akron area for most of his life. He worked as an Inspector for Babcock & Wilcox for 22 years and for National Machine for 10 years and was a member of the American Welding Society. Dan was a wonderful cook,...
Cynthia Knotts Wilhite
Cynthia Ann Knotts WilhiteCynthia Ann Knotts Wilhite, 47, passed away October 1, 2007. Cynthia was born September 7, 1960 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Cynthia was an avid outdoorswoman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hiking. She was preceded in death by her son, Nathan Wilhite. She is survived by her son, J.J. Wilhite; parents, James and...
Earl Stone
Earl W. Stone (Grandpa)(Please insert American Flag emblem) Earl W. Stone, 73, died peacefully on September 28, 2007, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Known as Grandpa by many, he was a soft and gentle person who always gave more than he took. He treasured his moments with all of the children, each of whom...
Paul B. Padrutt
Paul B. Padrutt Paul B. Padrutt, 80, passed away September 27, 2007. Born in Akron, Paul lived in the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area all of his life.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Alice (Gredig) Padrutt and brothers, Ernest and John. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie (Alhand) Padrutt, sister, Grace and William Kallay...
Esther Reusch
Esther E. ReuschEsther "Emma" Reusch, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Emma was born in Akron, Ohio on August 10, 1922 to the late Richard & Rose While Wayman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; sisters, Maude Wayman and Margaret Holland; brother, Richard Wayman. She leaves behind...
Clarence Delong
Clarence (Tom) DeLongClarence (Tom) DeLong, 79, of Green, passed away September 27, 2007. Tom was born in Akron on May 23, 1928. He retired from Firestone after 37 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, playing the guitar, and singing. Tom was preceded in death by his sons, Larry and Donald DeLong; and sister, Violet Krumroy. He...
Harold Presley
Harold "Pete" Presley Harold "Pete" Presley, 83, passed away on September 26, 2007, just nine weeks after his beloved wife, Clarice, to whom he was married for 60 years. Dad fought a strong battle against lung cancer but lost his will to live after losing his wife and partner. Pete retired from General Tire after 32 years of dedicated service...
Easter Woodward
Easter D. Woodward Easter D. Woodward, 66, passed away on September 24, 2007. Easter was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Schulman after 35 years of service. He was a figure skater at Rocky's and was always willing to help a neighbor. Preceded in death by his ex-wife Rita. Survivors include brothers Joseph (Jane) and George (Candy)...
Timothy Selby
Timothy E. SelbyTimothy E. Selby, age 23, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron, Ohio. He was a 2002 graduate of Springfield High School. Timmy served in the Marines for four years and was discharged honorably as a Corporal, he served the country in Iraq for seven months. He loved to...
Glenna Copeland
Glenna D. Copeland Glenna D. Copeland, 76, passed away on September 22, 2007, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents Guy and Viola Epling; and her husband Richard Copeland. Survivors include daughters Darla (Steve) Lindsey, Sherri (Mark) Haymond, and Dana (Todd) Harsh; son Rick (Anna); grandchildren Mark, Brandyn, Kelly, Garrett, Jodi, Eric, Justin, and Jason; great-grandchildren...
Joseph Sitosky
Joseph L. Sitosky Joseph L. Sitosky, 82, passed away on September 22, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 15, 1925 to the late Cedric and Adele Sitosky. Joseph and his wife Barbara began their life together in Punxsutawney, PA when he worked at the Quicklunch. They later moved to Akron in 1953 where Joseph worked for Goodyear Aerospace...
Roger Covey
Roger Daniel Covey Roger Daniel Covey, 60, passed away on September 20, 2007. He was born in Akron on October 6, 1946 and graduated from Garfield High School in 1965. Roger was a Reserve with the National Guard and a member of the Junior Order. He retired from the pipe insulators union local #84 after 30 years of service. Roger...
Howard W. Hayes
Howard W. HayesHoward W. Hayes, 82, of Springfield Twp., went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2007. He was born December 15, 1924 in Kent, Ohio to the late Fredrick A. & Jennie (Dingledine) Hayes. Howard was a devoted husband and father. He had been employed at Western Reserve Academy for 23 years and in his free...
Sophie (Mihavics) Jackovic
Sophie (Mihavics) JackovicSophie (Mihavics) Jackovic, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2007. She was born on May 28, 1922 to Charles and Julia Mihavics in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania. Charles and Julia came to the United States from Austria Hungary. Sophie grew up in an ethnic neighborhood in Akron and learned several languages including Polish, Italian, Serbian...
Sina H. Baldwin
Sina H. Baldwin Sina H. Baldwin, 59, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2007. Sina was a caring and giving individual who enjoyed reading, cooking, and playing golf. She is survived by her daughters Kismet and Tiffany Baldwin; brother Graham A. (Alice) Frenzley; 2 nephews; and a host of lifelong friends. Funeral service will be held Friday,...
Marilyn R. Jenkins
Marilyn R. Henderson-Jenkins Marilyn R. Henderson-Jenkins, 60, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 16, 2007, with her family by her side. Born in Akron on January 18, 1947 to the late Charles and Violet Abrams. Marilyn was a member of the Women of the Moose, Lodge 852 in Mogadore and enjoyed crafting. Her family was very...
Tonya Wassam Broadbent
Tonya S. Wassam BroadbentTonya S. Wassam Broadbent, 36, of Akron passed away September 15, 2007 after a long hard battle with diabetes. Tonya was a member at St. Paul's Catholic Church and was very active in activities associated with the church. She was a 1989 graduate of Garfield High School. She is preceded in death by her sister Laura Ashbaugh...
Shannon Edwards
Shannon "Scooby Doo" EdwardsShannon "Scooby Doo" Edwards, 28, went home to our Lord, on September 15, 2007. She was born on August 15, 1979 to Kelly Edwards. She gave a courage battle against all odds with renal failure and other problems. Shannon loved doing cross word puzzles and playing video machines. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Charles J. Cetnarowski, Sr.
Charles J. Cetnarowksi, Sr.Charles J. Cetnarowski, Sr., 87, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007. He was born in Monessen PA and grew up in Akron. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran, having served with General Patton in the 3rd Army and was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. After retiring from...
Richard Wright
Richard Noel Wright Richard N. Wright, 71, passed away on September 13, 2007. He was born in Akron, OH and resided in Suffield Township for 32 years. He was a graduate of East High School and attended The University of Akron and Kent State. He also served in the National Guard. Richard retired from a lifelong career in construction and...
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