John Joseph Spinelli
Oct 10, 2014
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
Oct 10, 2014
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
Oct 9, 2014
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
Oct 7, 2014
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 Joseph Kacsanek
Oct 6, 2014
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...
Leonard Michael Little
Oct 6, 2014
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
Oct 5, 2014
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
Oct 3, 2014
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
Oct 2, 2014
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
Oct 2, 2014
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 Michael Maluke
Oct 1, 2014
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
Sep 29, 2014
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;...
Robert D. Dunnerstick
Sep 29, 2014
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
Sep 28, 2014
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
Sep 27, 2014
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
Sep 26, 2014
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...
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald
Sep 25, 2014
Mary Fitzgerald, 84, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Summa Palliative Care Center. She was born on December 3, 1929 in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Wooster until 2001 when she moved to Akron to live with her sister Kathryn who was her caregiver the last year along with her niece Linda Benko. Mary was preceded...
Ima Gene Boyd
Sep 23, 2014
Ima Gene Boyd, 90, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday September 23, 2014. Ima was born August 27, 1924 to Chesley E. and Della Mae (Bradley) Guthery in Cullman, Alabama and had been an Akron Resident since 1951. Ima was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ. She loved studying her family genealogy...
G. Paul Smeyak
Sep 23, 2014
G. Paul Smeyak died on Tuesday, September 23, after a short illness. A resident of St. Augustine, FL, he spent wonderful months at the family farm in Mogadore each year. A graduate of Lakewood High School, Lakewood, OH; he served in the U.S. Army from 1958 - 1961 with a year of duty in Korea and ending at Ft....
Zivan Jatich
Sep 22, 2014
Zivan Jatich, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend, passed away September 22, 2014 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 94. Born in Clinton, Ohio on September 2, 1920, Zeke was one of 10 children of Vion and Mary Jatich. He served in World War II, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. His 564th Squadron...