GREEN -- James K. Gossard (aka Wildman and Fatkid), 70, passed away Tuesday October 14, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center with his family at his side. Jim was born February 28, 1944 to Weyland K and MaryEtta (Swickard) Gossard in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He was employed as a mold finisher by...
Flora Popa, 95, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. She retired from P.I.E. in 1976 after 38 years of service and was a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church and Ladies Auxiliary and the Cauldron Ladies Auxiliary of the Masons....
John T. Moriarty, 75, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. Moriarty was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela; and is survived by his sons, Patrick and Sean; and brother, Dan....
Anna Car, 92, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on October 10, 2014 in Orlando, FL. Anna was born in Ukraine on December 11, 1921 to Peter and Maria Cucup. She survived World War II and came to America in 1949, settling in New York City. Anna worked for the Metropolitan Hospital and the City of New York, retiring...
GREEN - John J. Spinelli, 87, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. John was born February 28, 1927 in Akron to Frank and Agnes (Bonner) Spinelli. He drove for Tramonte Distributing Co. for 38 years and missed only one day of work in that time. He was a member of...
Kenneth Alfred Callow (aka Kenny Day) joined the celestial choir on October 10, 2014. He was born February 20, 1932, to Alfred and Lilly (Piper) Callow in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his adult career as a professional entertainer, band leader, singer, and comedian. Later he was employed by Carnival Cruise Lines as a performer and within 3...
Rose L. Richards, 98, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and St. Mary Catholic Church in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was a loving mother to everyone and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Stephania (Palka) Domarski; husband,...
Walter Molohosky, passed away peacefully Monday October 7 at home with family by his side. A lifetime resident, Walter was born in Firestone Park May 2, 1924. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1942 , and from Akron University following his service in the Pacific Theater of WWII aboard the USS Bennington. He then retired after 48 years...
Andrew J. Kacsanek, Jr., 89, passed away on October 6, 2014. Born in Akron on July 15, 1925, to the late Andrew J. Sr. & Anna Kacsanek, Andy had been a lifetime area resident. He was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Andy retired as a rubber worker from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co...
Massillon - Leonard M. Little, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 6, 2014. Leonard was born October 28, 1931 to Leonard and Eunice (Hollis) Little in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. While in the Air Force, he met his beloved wife of 62 years, Barbara....
Granville Clyde Davenport entered into the Church Triumphant Sunday, October 5, 2014 after a 17 year battle with cancer. The Lord kept him on earth to preach the Gospel to many and lead a Christian life. Clyde belonged to The Community Church of Portage Lakes, F & AM, Scottish Rite, American Legion, VFW Lodge and Amateur Radio Relay League...
Alvah Eugene Spicer, 82, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 surrounded by his family at Akron City Hospital. Alvah was born on July 13, 1932 to Alvah and Oda Spicer. He served in the United Stated Army in Korea and returned to Akron to marry Lucille Galizio, his loving wife of 58 years. Alvah worked in the Chemical Division...
Mildred 'Mitzi' Christoff, 90, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Cumming, Georgia. Mitzi was born on September 16, 1924 to Mike and Helen Elich in Leetonia, OH. She married Milan Christoff and lived in Akron most of her life. She worked at Aid Drug Store and was a member of St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church, and the Circle...
Helen Marie McDowell (Mullin) died peacefully in her home on October 2, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1954 in Greenville, Mississippi to the late Joseph & Terese Mullin Sr. A longtime area resident, Helen was a devoted wife and mother, dedicated to her Catholic faith, and proudly served her country for eight years...
Edward M. Maluke, 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Ed was born October 16, 1937 to Michael and Katherine (Yaworsky) Maluke in Akron and had been an area resident his entire life. He attended the University of Akron and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Goodyear Aerospace and later...
Dorothy Ledean Wyant (Lee), 81, passed away after a long illness on Monday, September 29, 2014. Dorothy was born on October 19, 1932 in Parkersburg, West Virgina to Clarence and Alice Spindle. She moved to Akron in the 1950s. Dorothy loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her dogs. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Clarence;...
Dr. Robert D. Dunnerstick Dr. Robert Dunnerstick, 63, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, & brother, passed away on September 29, 2014. Born in Cherry Point, NC on November 5, 1950 to Robert & Lorena Dunnerstick, Bob grew up in Perry Township and graduated from Perry High School in 1968. He obtained his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in education...
Joseph Patrick Selle, 55, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 28, 2014. Born in Akron and a life-long resident, Joe was employed by Acme for 39 years in addition to operating a successful lawn care business. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Joe was a loving husband and devoted father whose goodwill and generosity were selflessly shared throughout...
Annie Anop, 93, passed away September 27, 2014 at her home. Annie was born January 12, 1921 to Wesley and Catherine (Dennis) Anop in Springfield, Massa-chusetts. She was an executive secretary at Goodyear Aerospace for 44 years. In addition to her parents; Annie was preceded in death by her brothers, Ivan (Marguerite) Anop and William Anop. She is survived...
John T. Luc, 62, passed away on September 26, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio; he was a long time resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Hudson, Ohio and recently moved to North Ridgeville, Ohio. John passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the Palliative Care unit of the Cleveland Clinic. A recent retiree of Merrill Lynch, John was a stockbroker...