Joseph Colant
Feb 24, 2014
Joseph (Uncle Joe) Colant, 85, passed away Wednesday, February, 24, 2014 at the VNS Hospice Care Center. Joe was born June 23, 1928 to Mario and Providenza (Bonde) Colant in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was employed as an executive store planning and development manager for Firestone Tire for over 35 years retiring...
William C. Wilkinson
Feb 22, 2014
William C. (Bill) Wilkinson William C. (Bill) Wilkinson, 66, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. Bill was born October 25, 1947 in Cambridge and raised in Silver Lake. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, the University of Akron and the School of Law. He was a respected attorney and practiced in Columbus his entire career. Preceded...
Michael F. Song
Feb 21, 2014
GREEN -- Michael F. Song, M.D., born August 2, 1940, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2014. Mike graduated from The Catholic University, Medical College, Seoul, South Korea, his home country. After passing the national board for medical doctor, he served in the Korean army as a medical officer. In 1974, he joined the U.S. Navy as a Commissioned...
Leah Phillips
Feb 20, 2014
Leah Phillips, 72, died unexpectedly, after a short illness on February 20, 2014. Born in West Union, WV on April 2, 1941 to the late Julius & Mattie Moffatt, Leah had been a resident of Stow for most of her life. She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Leah was a member of the Stow Community Church,...
Michael Lee Stalnaker
Feb 19, 2014
Micheal Lee Stalnaker, 54, passed away after a short illness on February 19, in Palm Coast, FL. Born in Akron November 4, 1959 to James and Florence Stalnaker, he grew up in Stow and moved to Florida in 2004. Mike loved fishing, cars, and generally lived a very large life. He was preceded in death by his mother Florence....
Robert Atchison
Feb 18, 2014
Robert Atchison, 67, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2014. Born in Akron on February 12, 1947 to the late Robert & Elizabeth Merriman, Bob had been a lifetime area resident. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter Dori Ruth Just....
Charles Edwin Hulmes
Feb 17, 2014
GREEN - Charles (Chuck) E. Hulmes, 86, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Bath Creek Estates. Charles was born June 26, 1927 to Charles and Doris (McIntire) Hulmes in Kent, Ohio and has been a Green resident for 40 years. He was employed as a machinist by White Motors and Schreiber but was known world-wide as an expert...
Irene Bernat
Feb 16, 2014
Irene V. Bernat, 87, passed away on February 16, 2014. She was born on August 30, 1926 in Akron and was a lifelong resident. As a mother and grandmother, she was active with her family and was a member of the St. Sebastian Parish Community. Her memberships included the St. Sebastian Little Flower Garden Club and the Ladies Auxiliary...
Brenda Fran Jones
Feb 15, 2014
Brenda Jones, 70, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 after a long illness. Brenda was born August 24, 1943 to Lem and Helen (Jenkins) Hall in Red Boiling Springs, TN and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was a member of the Uniontown Chapel of Faith. Brenda's life was centered on her family. She...
Carol Jean Arrigoni
Feb 15, 2014
Carol Jean Arrigoni (Byck) Carol Arrigoni died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1958 to the late John and Dorothy Byck in Akron. She attended Garfield High School and later worked for JoAnn Fabrics as an Operations Analyst for 23 years. Carol was a parishioner at the Immaculate Heat of Mary Chapel. She...
Gladys L. Howard
Feb 14, 2014
Gladys L. Howard, 88, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, enjoyed travelling and was proud of her Scottish Heritage. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Robert) Kelly; sons, Michael (Pam), Richard (Misong) and William C. (Fran) Howard, Jr.; grandsons, Brian Kelly and...
Monica S. Brantner
Feb 12, 2014
Monica S. Brantner, 70, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She was born in Spencer, West Virginia and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Irene Fields; and husband, Charles William Robert Brantner. She is survived by daughters, Kimberly Brantner and Lenora "Lori" Proemm; son, Thomas; father and his wife,...
Patricia J. Parkins
Feb 11, 2014
Patricia Parkins, 62, passed away on February 11, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Akron on May 21, 1951, Pat had lived in Stow for over 30 years. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School and the University of Akron, with a degree in education. She was a member of Holy...
Robert 'Bobby' Micah Madden
Feb 9, 2014
Robert Micah "Bobby" Madden went home to his Creator Sunday morning, February 9th after a lifetime of chronic major illnesses. Bobby leaves behind his mother Rise, father Tom, sister Mariko (Patrick) Weaver, brother Seth, nephews Landon and Emmett Weaver. He will also be missed by aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Bobby attended schools in Lakewood, OH; Kokomo, IN;...
Steven Raskow
Feb 7, 2014
Steven Raskow 81, passed away Friday February 7, 2014. Steven was born in Akron May 12, 1932. He resided his entire life in Akron. He was a U S Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Ohio Edison for over 38 years as a lineman and dispatcher at the Fairlawn facility, retiring in 1992. He...
Edmund Blazewick
Feb 4, 2014
Edmund Blazewick, 87, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Cleveland. Born in Akron on February 23, 1926 to the late John and Mary Blazewick, Ed was a lifelong area resident. He served as a Marine in WWII, and married Ellen Bensko in 1947. Ed was a parishioner at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. He worked...
Michael Joseph Mealey
Feb 3, 2014
Michael J. Mealey, 31, passed away unexpectedly on February 3. Born in Heidelberg, Germany on June 14, 1982, Mike was a 2001 graduate of Norton High School, as well Stark State University. Mike loved the Cleveland Browns and the Michigan Wolverines. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially loved spending time in Southern Ohio. Michael was a...
Irene Cosgrove
Feb 1, 2014
Irene Cosgrove, 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2014. Born in Akron on May 7, 1921 to the late Alexander & Elizabeth Petho, Irene had lived in Clinton since 1932. She was a graduate of the former Clinton High School. Irene was an avid bowler and card player. Irene was a world traveler and was proud...
Richard J. Wooley
Feb 1, 2014
Richard (Dick) J. Wooley, born January 22, 1930 passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 after a lengthy illness to be reunited with all his loved ones who preceded him. Born to Edward and Dorothy (Rousch) Wooley in Akron he married Marie Genda on May 21, 1955. The two set about raising a family and contributing to their community. In...
Frank Joseph Long
Jan 26, 2014
Frank J. Long, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2013 in Barberton, Ohio. Frank was born in Akron, Ohio, February 12, 1927, to Frank and Mary Long. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII in the Pacific Theater. Frank married his wife, Martha (Sparky) in 1950. He was co-proprietor of Long Printing...