Obituaries
May Lezak
May T. Lezak Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away April 6, 2006 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home following a short illness. She was born March 10, 1910 in Kentucky and spent nearly all her life in Akron working for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for nearly 40 years retiring in 1972. She was a longtime member of the New...
Marilyn Crawford
Marilyn CrawfordMarilyn Crawford, 60, formerly of Uniontown Ohio passed into heaven peacefully on April 8, 2006 surrounded by family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her parents Elliot and Grace Mueller; brothers Michael and Timothy Mueller. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Bill Sr.; daughter Christi (Randy) Nutt;...
Cecil Speegle
Cecil A. Speegle, 55, of Akron passed away April 7. Cecil graduated from Garfield High School in 1971. He leaves behind his father Wallace Speegle and stepmother Donna Speegle; his mother Louise Bitonti; brothers Jeffery Speegle, Joe Speegle, Nick (Marcia) Speegle and Mark Mitchell; sisters Bene Waller, Barb (BJ) Elliot, Racheal (Tim) Koeneman, Sherry (Eric) Bodner; and his friends Jim...
Charles Villers
Charles "Chuck" E. Villers, Sr.(insert photo with caption: "Together Forever")Charles "Chuck" E. Villers, 77, of Akron, passed away April 6, 2006. Chuck will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his helpful nature. Chuck never met a stranger and loved to tell stories. One of his favorite past times was driving along Rte 76, talking on his...
Adam W. Kavosick, Jr.
Adam W. Kavosick, Jr.Adam W. Kavosick, Jr., 1 year old, of Akron, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2006. He was born February 27, 2005 in Akron and was always a happy, loving boy who loved to eat. He will be greatly missed and forever treasured by his parents, Adam W. Kavosick, Sr. &...
Letitia Fuiorea
Letitia FuioreaLetitia Fuiorea, 69, of Akron, passed away April 4, 2006. Letitia was born in Romania on March 21, 1937 to the late Gavrila and Clementina Dosteteanu. She moved to America in 1977 and established her family in the Akron area. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Romanian...
Henry Schleicher, Jr.
Henry Schleicher, Jr.Henry Schleicher, Jr., 82, life-long resident of Akron, passed away April 3, 2006. He was born December 20, 1923 and later served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from the Ford Motor Company. In his free time, he enjoyed horse races. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lucille Schleicher; daughters, Linda (Terry) Baker...
Brian A. Montgomery
Brian A. MontgomeryHe is in Heaven with his Heavenly Father and is now cancer free.Brian A. Montgomery, 8, of Rootstown, passed away April 3, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1997 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended St. Patrick School in Kent. Brian enjoyed karate. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roger Montgomery and great-grandparents,...
Carl Lee
Carl V. LeeCarl V. Lee, 78, of Akron, passed away April 3, 2006. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on May 27, 1927. Carl was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from the city of Akron after 30 years of service. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary and second wife, Eleanor. He will be deeply...
William Huey
William M. Huey, 74, passed away on April 4, 2006. William served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a previous "Sergeant at Arms" with the Copley VFW post. Preceded in death by his grandson James L. Huey. Survivors include his son Robert (Debbie) Huey; granddaughters Michelle L. and Nicole M. Huey; great-grandsons Dylan James Huey, Hunter...
June Nolte
June E. Nolte, 80, passed away on April 1, 2006. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Herman. Survivors include sons David (Pam), of Tallmadge, and Larry (Melanie), of Cuyahoga Falls; sister Betty Holdren, of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren Jason (Pam), and Lauren (Marc) Fugarino; and great-grandchildren Todd and Taylor Nolte. A...
Doris Jones-Eagon
Doris "Jones" EagonDoris "Jones" Eagon, 74, passed away March 28, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. She was born August 31, 1931 in Barberton OH to the late Albert D. & Nora (Cunningham) Jones. Doris was a member of the East Market Street Church of God and active in the women's group there. She was a collector of antiques. In addition...
Harold Christner
Harold M. Christner, 83, of Tallmadge, passed away March 30, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. He was born August 30, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles & Mary (Kobb) Christner. Harold was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and a 32nd Mason with Joppa Lodge 666. He was an avid golfer, bowler and gardener -...
Harold Mccoy
Harold S. McCoy, 88, born 3/15/1918 in Sutton, WV to the late Bessie McCoy Wolfe and Virgil McCoy. Moving to Akron at a very early age, passed peacefully away on March 31, 2006 at Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wadsworth, Ohio. Preceded in death by his totally devoted wife of 62 years, Hazel C. McCoy. Harold was a WWII...
Ova Antal
Ova A. Antal, 85, passed away on March 30, 2006. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ where she was a volunteer and taught Sunday school. Ova worked at McAllied Tools for 10 years; was a Girlscout leader for 8 years; was legislative chairman for AARP; and volunteered at the giftshop at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Preceded...
Deborah Stevenson
Deborah S. StevensonDeborah S. Stevenson, 54, of Tallmadge passed away March 3,2006. Born in Richmond, VA. Retired after 30 years of service from Jobs and Family Services. Preceded in death by her brother, Henry Wayne Stevenson; step-father, Lowell Hayes. She is survived by her mother, Norma Hayes; sister, Tammy Graham both of Tallmadge; three nieces, Ashley, Courtney, and Victoria. Cremation...
Charles R. Baker
Charles R. Baker "Charlie"Charles R. Baker, 53, passed away March 26, 2006 with his family by his side. He was employed by the Indianapolis Symphony. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his parents, Raymond & Irene Baker; sister, Carolyn (Dennis) Dostal, twin sister, Charlene (Virgle) Snyder; nieces, Irene (Ron)...
Robert D. Coble
Robert D. Coble Robert D. Coble, 71, of Akron, died on March 27, 2006 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to the late William & Bertha (Vinson) Coble. Robert loved traveling, fishing and drag racing but especially loved his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Richard Johnson
Richard A. JohnsonRichard A. Johnson, 52, of Akron, passed away March 25, 2006. Richard will always be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help others. He will be missed by all who knew him. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Vernell Johnson. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Fogt; sister, Dianne (Daniel) Kelly; brothers, Ronald...
Paulette Waycaster
Paulette S. Waycaster Paulette S. Waycaster, 35, passed away on March 26, 2006. Paulette was born on June 6, 1970. She graduated from North High School in 1988 and Hammel Actual College. She was employed at Sage Computers for the past 10 years. Although Paulette endured extreme pain for the past few years, she remained strong for her daughter and...
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