Obituaries
Evelyn Sullivan
Evelyn SullivanEvelyn Sullivan, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, was welcomed into Heaven on April 3, 2007 during Holy Week, the time we commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devout Holy Spirit filled Christian and a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral since 1954, where she was one of the original members of...
George Klein
George P. Klein George P. Klein, 83, passed away on April 3, 2007. Born June 11, 1923 in Akron to the late Phillip and Minnie (Wagner) Klein. George was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service. George was a hard worker and good provider for his...
Paul Bittinger
Paul Darius "Smiley" Bittinger Paul Darius "Smiley" Bittinger, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2007. Born in Grantsville, MD on March 23, 1936, Paul had lived in Akron for most of his life. He retired with 30 plus years from Goodyear. He also had Smiley's Used Car Lot for many years. When asked his favorite...
Bernice L. Mccoy
Bernice L. McCoyBernice L. McCoy, 66, of Mogadore, passed away April 2, 2007 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1940 in Huntingdon PA to the late Howard & Cora (Slagle) DeArmitt. Bernice was employed by Monarch Rubber for 28 years and Bowery Security White Hat Management. She was a member of Mogadore Moose #1082. Bernice was a wonderful...
Edward Fargo
Edward L. Fargo Edward L. Fargo, 78, born December 16, 1928, died suddenly on April 1, 2007. Ed was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. He had been employed by Goodyear Aerospace-Loral Defense Systems for 41 years, retiring in 1989, after working on many Space and Defense projects. Ed was one of the first appointed Eucharistic Ministers in the...
Geneva Stahl
Geneva StahlGeneva Stahl, 90, of Akron, passed away April 3, 2007. Geneva was born June 5, 1916 in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles and Mary Hackett. She was employed at Lockwood Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, singing hymns, and camping. In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by her...
Ruth Lachoff
Ruth B. Lachoff Ruth B. Lachoff, 77, passed away on April 1, 2007, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 6, 1929 in Akron to the late Fred and Elah Lachoff. Ruth retired from Akron Selle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Fred Lachoff and her sister Marian Lutz. Survivors include...
George Burch
George D. Burch George D. Burch, 70, passed away on March 31, 2007. George served in the Korean War with the US Air Force. He was also an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his father William Burch and his brothers Ray, Don, and Jim Burch. Survivors include his wife Marjorie of 30 years; mother Dorothy Raff; daughter Kelly Barnes;...
Herbert Wanzie
Herbert J. Wanzie "AE8F"Herbert J. Wanzie, 73, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2007. Herb was born on December 6, 1933 in Akron to the late Herbert and Elizabeth Wanzie. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 41 years of service. He...
Dianna Jerig
Dianna L. JerigDianna L. Jerig, 56, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2007. Dianna was employed at GoJo for 18 years. She was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3294. In her free time, she enjoyed volunteering for the VA Hospital and for PeeWee football and baseball. She also loved traveling to...
James E. Church, Jr.
James E. Church, Jr.James E. Church, Jr., 82, of Brimfield Township, passed away March 28, 2007. He was born October 21, 1924 and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He retired from Alsides - U.S. Steel after 32 years of service. Jim loved his family and his country. He is survived by his Wife of 49 years,...
Robert A. Frye
Robert (Bob) Austin FryeRobert (Bob) Austin Frye, age 74, departed this life on March 28, 2007, into the hands of God. Bob was preceded in death by Wonetta Frye. He leaves behind his wife, Pearl Frye, along with family, friends, and relatives. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. His wit and humor will never be...
Betty Seawright
Betty (Arthur) SeawrightBetty Seawright, 69, passed away on March 23, 2007 in Monroe, Michigan. She was born July 31, 1937 in Middleburg, Kentucky. She was a hairdresser for fifty years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Louise (Morgan) Arthur; and son, Christopher "Andy" Burden. She is survived by her children, Vickie (John) Rago of FL, Debora...
George E. Musgrave Iii
George E. Musgrave IIIGeorge E. Musgrave III, 64, of Barberton, passed away March 24, 2007. George was born in Akron on November 26, 1942. He was highly accomplished in archery, having won the national bowhunting championship in 1977, the world crossbow championship in 1986, and multiple state archery titles. In 1973, he was the first person to shoot a perfect...
Raymond Norman
Raymond C. NormanRaymond C. Norman, 67, of Akron, passed away March 24, 2007. Raymond was born April 19, 1939 in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Howard Trade School. He was the owner of R.C. Norman Construction for over 40 years. He was a member of the Mogadore Moose Club. In his free time, Raymond loved golfing,...
Rex Allen Sampson
Rex Allen SampsonRex Allen Sampson, 45, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on March 22, 2007. He was born October 1, 1961 in Akron, Ohio. Rex loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He is survived by his mother and father, Loren "Bill" and Lois Sampson; brothers, Bobby (Donna) Sampson, Bill (Virginia) Sampson, Lee (Kim) Sampson; sister, Lori (Chuck)...
James Spalding
James A. SpaldingJames A. Spalding, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Margaret on March 22, 2007. He was born January 4, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph E. & Henrietta (Bradshaw) Spalding. James was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Ernest Zimmerman
Ernest E. Zimmerman Ernest E. Zimmerman, 82, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2007. Ernest was a member of Ellet Community Church of God and retired from Admiral Machine Mold Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include niece Asa (Frank) Hillyard; nephew Dr. Mark (Paula) Smith;...
Glen Black
Glen T. BlackGlen T. Black, 67, of Akron, passed away March 19, 2007. Glen was born in Kentucky on March 27, 1939 to the late Charles and Alifair Black. He was a member of the Eagles, the Army/Navy, and the VFW. He will be deeply missed by his children, Glenda (Sam) McMaster of West Salem, Mark (Sherry) Black of Akron,...
Linda T. Vaccaro
Linda T. VaccaroLinda T. Vaccaro, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007 after a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. She had worked for many years at the Weaver Workshop and was active in many Summit County MRDD programs. Even though she had a challenging life, she always had a smile for everyone and will be missed by all who knew...
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