Herschell Ray Woods
Mar 28, 2016
Herschell R. Woods, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on March 28, at the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina. Born in Akron on April 14, 1927 to the late Herschell Sr. and Beatrice Woods, he was a graduate of Kenmore High School and the University of Akron. He retired from Green Local Schools as a teacher in 1989 with...
Thomas Telea
Mar 26, 2016
Thomas Telea, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2016. Born in Akron on September 20, 1934 to the late Toma & Paraschiva Telea, Tom was a graduate of Hower Trade School and served his country as a member of the US Navy. He retired as a rubber worker from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1990...
Margaret ""Peg"" Walters
Mar 25, 2016
Margaret passed away March 25, 2016 at the age of 104 at the Colonies of Windsor in North Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Leroy Walters, daughter-in-law Frances Fundoukos Walters, parents Michal and Suzzanna Barno, her brothers (and sisters-in-law) Michael (Eleanor), Joseph (Mildred), George (Anna), her sisters (and brothers-in-law) Mary (Joseph) Orihel, and Anna (John)...
Tillie Widican
Mar 25, 2016
Tillie Widican, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend quietly fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born in Canton and would eventually meet the love of her life and best friend Eugene Widican. Tillie was a beauty operator for many years, and a patient advocate at St. Thomas Hospital for many years...
Ruth Elizabeth Perich
Mar 24, 2016
Ruth E. Perich, 93, passed away, Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Stow. Born on September 5, 1922 in Roanoke Virginia to the late Morman & Bessie Wheeler, Ruth came to Akron with her family as a young girl. She worked at Goodyear during World War II and was an auxiliary member of VFW #3383. A dedicated wife, mother &...
Mildred E. Brunner
Mar 24, 2016
On Thursday, March 24, 2016 the commemoration of Jesus having the Last Supper with his disciples, Mildred E. Brunner joined the eternal heavenly banquet reuniting with her husband Robert; siblings Margaret, Dorothy, Catherine and Richard; son-in-law Jerry Kline and granddaughter Karen Elizabeth Williams. She traveled through life with a deep abiding faith and a quiet yet firm determination. Born...
William E. Lewis
Mar 23, 2016
William "Bill" Lewis passed away on March 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with ALS. Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired Captain with the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Bill loved being outdoors; fishing, lawn work, gardening, or just sitting and puffing on his pipe, he was in his element. When winter set in,...
Jack Leroy Bryant
Mar 22, 2016
Jack Bryant, 74, originally of Springfield Township, passed away Tuesday, March 22. Jack is survived by son, Justin (Tara) Bryant and granddaughter, Emma; brother, Dave (Jan) Bryant. Per Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place. (Anthony, AKRON, 330.724.1281)
William Stokes
Mar 20, 2016
William J. Stokes, Jr. passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home. Bill was born January 12, 1949 to William J. and Nancy (Halldin) Stokes in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron. Bill was an auditor for the State of...
John Thomas Trathen
Mar 19, 2016
John 'Jack' Trathen, 85, passed away on March 19, 2016. Born in Akron on July 8, 1930 to the late James and Beatrice Trathen, Jack was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. He served his country as a radio operator for the US Air Force during the Korean War. Jack was a proud grandfather and was very close to his...
Kristi Jeanette Bice
Mar 19, 2016
Kristi Bice, 42, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. Kristi was born December 19, 1973 to Ronald and Angela (Triola) Kennedy in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1992 graduate of Hoban High School and was currently employed as a patient coordinator with Perfect-a-Smile. She was foremost a mother and protector of...
Susan Domenica Pantuso
Mar 16, 2016
Susan Pantuso 91, passed away on March 16, at AlterCare in Hartville. Born in Akron on September 19, 1924 to the late Michael & Carmella Giustino, Susan was a lifetime Akron resident and a 1946 graduate of Garfield High School. For many years Susan proudly operated the Suzy-Q Confectionery in Akron. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic...
Peggy Gleghorn
Mar 15, 2016
Peggy Gleghorn, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Akron on February 11, 1928 to the late Patrick and Catherine McIntyre, Peggy was a lifelong area resident. She was a beloved mom and grandma, and she really did bake the best brownies. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by...
James Lee Conley
Mar 13, 2016
James Lee (Chico) Conley, 34, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 another victim of a heroin/fentanyl overdose. James was born April 22, 1981 to James Conley and Lauren West in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He is survived by his wife Amy Conley (Smoot): son James Richard Conley; his sister Nina Ledbetter; niece Rosaline;...
Katherine Jo Porcher
Mar 11, 2016
Katherine Jo Porcher, 89, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 in Eldersburg, Maryland. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia and was employed by Goodyear with 15 years of service. She was active with the Goodyear Boat Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Gladys Long; husband of 67 years, Marlin; and sisters, Mary Elizabeth...
Richard W. Kremer, Jr.
Mar 10, 2016
Richard (Rick) W. Kremer, Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron and was an inspector for Summit County DOES for 21 years. He was formerly employed by Fazio's for 20 years. Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of the Chapel in...
Anna Wiorek
Mar 10, 2016
Anna Wiorek, 89, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. She was born in Giurgiu, Romania and was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church. She was a seamstress for the Ideal Drapery Shop retiring in 1991 after 31 years of service. Anna was an avid gardener and liked to sew. Special thank you to Summa Hospice...
Mary Anne Titus
Mar 8, 2016
Mary A. Titus, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born on November 8, 1923 in Columbine, Wyoming to the late Adolph & Anna Schierenberg, Mary came to the Canton area with her family in the 1950s. She worked as an executive secretary for the Hoover Company for over 30yrs, retiring in 1988. A...
George Keblesh
Mar 7, 2016
George Keblesh passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born in Barnesboro, PA, on May 6, 1926. He attended school through tenth grade until he needed to help support his family by working as a butcher after his mother died and his father was killed in a mining accident within a six- month period. George was drafted into...
Zona Harmon
Mar 4, 2016
Zona Harmon, 88, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Caretta, WV on August 17, 1927 to the late Ervin & Fronie Hicks, Zona came to Akron area in the early 1960s. She worked as an LPN for Akron City Hospital for 19 years, retiring in 1987. Zona was a faithful member of the Greensburg Church of God....