Denton Hicks
Oct 18, 2013
Denton Hicks, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18 at his home. Denton was born June 2, 1922 to John and Nora (Hoffman) Hicks in Georgia. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in plant maintenance for over 45 years where he met his beloved wife Esther. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was...
David A. Herget
Oct 18, 2013
David Herget, 72, passed away on October 18, 2013. Born in Akron on June 26, 1941 to the late William & Edith Herget, David was a graduate of Garfield High School and a lifetime area resident. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he earned a Bronze Star and other commendations. David...
Cornel John Streza
Oct 18, 2013
Cornel John Streza, 87, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2013. He was born in Cleveland and retired from the Akron Board of Education with over 50 years of service as a school teacher. Cornel was a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during...
Fimiya Kowalyk Chislak
Oct 17, 2013
Fimiya (Mia) Kowalyk Chislak, 91, of The Villages, Fla. and Nahant, Mass., died Thursday, October 17, 2013. Mia was born to the late John and Stella Kowalyk, May 13th, 1922, in Conners-ville, Ohio. Affectionately known as Mamie, she graduated from Garfield High School where she was crowned as Snow Queen. In 1945, she married the late Andrew Chislak, and...
Robert Ellis Carter
Oct 14, 2013
Robert Ellis Carter, born November 23, 1934 in Coalton, West Virginia, went to heaven October 14, 2013. Bob was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for 55 years. He retired from Alside, Inc., where he worked for 32 years. Preceded in death by his eldest son, Robert Ellis Carter, Jr., he leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Jenny Carter;...
John Kianos
Oct 14, 2013
John Kianos, 84, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He was born in Akron and was a television station technician at KWCH in Wichita, KS. He enjoyed the television and radio industry and was a tennis fan. John served his country as a member of the US Army. John was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Olympia...
Joseph Steven Zelenka
Oct 13, 2013
Joseph Steven Zelenka, 66, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013. He was born in Akron and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the Catholic Youth Organization. Joseph was an avid rug maker and he loved music and movies. He was preceded in death by his father, George Zelenka; niece, Kimberly Brandl; and infant niece,...
Svetozar Popovic
Oct 13, 2013
Svetozar Popovic, 86, passed away at 10:35 pm on October 13, 2013. Born in Yugoslavia on June 27, 1927, Svetozar came to the US in 1971. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Svetozar was an avid soccer fan. He was a player & coach in Yugoslavia. Svetozar was the biggest supporter and fan of...
Joan M. Savage
Oct 12, 2013
Joan M. Savage, 83, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was born in Akron and enjoyed decorating her home. She volunteered at Akron General Medical Center and at Akron City Hospital. She was a past president of the Akron Women's Club. Mrs. Savage was preceded in death by her parents, Albert D. and Lucille...
Marjorie Ann Ligon
Oct 11, 2013
Marjorie (nee Benson) Ligon, 86, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013, at her home with her husband at her side. Marjorie was born June 7, 1927 to Jerome and Lillian (Sterr) Benson in Akron and had been an Akron area resident most of her life. Marjorie dedicated her life to her family as a wife, mother, grandmother and great...
Betty Lucille Lynch
Oct 10, 2013
Betty Lynch, 79, passed away October 10, 2013 at Manor Care of Barberton. She was born September 30, 1934 to Fred and Gladys (Gibson) Holloway in Pardee, Va. And had been an area resident her entire life. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years,...
N. Jean Ziruolo
Oct 9, 2013
N. Jean Ziruolo, 87, died October 9, 2013. Jean was born in Charleston, WV on May 19, 1926 and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. She retired from Ohio Bell in 1985 and then as a contractor from Bridgestone/Firestone in 2009. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her...
Robert P. Washer
Oct 8, 2013
Robert Washer, 85, passed away on October 7, 2013. Born in Akron on May 21, 1928 to the late George and Mary Washer, Bob had been a lifetime area resident. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob worked for over 40 years in the Chemical Division at B.F. Goodrich. He...
Claris Sloan
Oct 8, 2013
Claris Sloan, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born in Albany, Kentucky. Mrs. Sloan was a 64 year member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She enjoyed cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Della (Pierce) Cross; husband, Jerry Sloan; and son-in-law, Michael Akers. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Akers and...
Shirley Ann Froebe
Oct 7, 2013
-SILVER LAKE Shirley Ann Froebe, 76, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2013. Born in Akron on November 13, 1936 to the late Shirley & Myrtle Crum, Shirley Ann had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Ellet High School, the University of Akron, and obtained her Master's Degree from Bradley University. Shirley was married to...
Sandra J. Mcgee
Oct 2, 2013
Sandra J. McGee, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center. Sandra was born May 23, 1948 to Walter and Mildred (Gadjansky) Kaludy in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. Her true vocation was as a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and good friend. She was a people person and enjoyed...
Freda Sparks
Sep 30, 2013
Freda Sparks, 76, passed away on September 30, 2013. Born in Bradshaw, WV on August 13, 1937 to the late David & Rebecca Waldron, Freda had been an area resident since 1963. Since 2003 she had resided at the Retirement Residence of Green. She was a member of the Greensburg Church of God and was an avid Indians fan....
Kenneth Francis Weis
Sep 28, 2013
Kenneth F. Weis, 90, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. He was born in Logan, Ohio and was an Akron area resident since age 27. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1985 after 38 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. Kenneth was a member of...
Barbara Jean Jones
Sep 27, 2013
Barbara Jean Jones went home to be with Jesus on September 27, 2013. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her kindness to others set an example for those who knew and loved her. Though she will be missed, her family is comforted knowing she is in heaven, and they will see her again. She resided in Akron...
Miroslawa Klisz
Sep 25, 2013
GREEN - Miroslawa Klisz of the City of Green passed away September 25, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic due to gastric cancer. She was born in Jarzen, Poland to the late Jerzy and Teofila Klisz on July 10, 1952. Miroslawa immigrated to the United States in 1971 beginning her own family and becoming a U.S. citizen September 12, 1975....