Helen Irene Juriga
Jan 31, 2013
Helen Irene Juriga, 87, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born in Lafferty, Ohio and was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was a current member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Helen loved gardening and her family. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Sterling House of Barberton, Doylestown Health...
Rita Mae Fongheiser
Jan 31, 2013
Rita M Fongheiser, 88, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1924 to the late Hilda and James Seibert. Rita spent her life caring for others as a devoted wife of 57 years to the late James Fongheiser, and as a mother to 6 children. Preceded...
Mary Teresa Hurray
Jan 31, 2013
Mary Teresa Hurray died on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of James and Mary McCue and lived in Leetonia, Ohio for the first 32 years of her life. She has been a resident of Akron for over 56 years. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Ladonna R. Heilman
Jan 30, 2013
Ladonna R. Heilman, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was born in Delphos, Ohio and attended Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mrs. Heilman was a Horticulturist having worked for Yoders Greenhouse. She loved crafts, needle point and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William and...
Richard Rinella
Jan 29, 2013
Richard (Dick) Rinella, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia (Danielak); sons David (fiancé Cindy), John and Rich (Debby) Rinella; grandchildren Dylan, Vincent and Nicholas Rinella; brother, Joe (Mary Ellen) Rinella; and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret (Szucs) Rinella; and great grandchild Carson...
Helen Tarr
Jan 29, 2013
On a beautiful moonlit evening, the 29th, our mother made the journey we all have in common. Having celebrated her 90th birthday, she was blessed with a clear mind, sense of humor and was fearless when it came to voicing her opinion. Mom always thanked her God for the day she was given. Leaving a promising career in banking,...
Noel L. Leathers
Jan 28, 2013
Dr. Noel L. Leathers fell asleep in the Lord January 28, 2013. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 14, 1924 to Ernest and Della Leathers. He attended the Ohio State University from 1941-1942. He served on Active duty as a Japanese Interpreter with the 4th U.S. Marine Division from 1942 to 1946. In 1946 he served in...
Nancy Stevens
Jan 28, 2013
"I love you my darling." With these final words, spoken January 28 to her beloved husband Peter of 52 years, Nancy (Elias) Stevens passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, leaving behind a treasured legacy as an ever loving wife, mother, and grandmother; and as a dedicated teacher and church servant. Born in Akron in...
Lowell R. Deem
Jan 27, 2013
Lowell R. (Rusty) Deem Jr., passed away January 27, 2013, at the age of 65. He was a life resident of Akron and retired from Denman Tire. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents Lowell and Mary Deem; nephew Rocky, niece Donna; he is survived by his...
Naomi J. Hunnell
Jan 27, 2013
Naomi J. Hunnell, 85, went home to heaven to sing with the angels on January 27. Born in Akron on September 9, 1927 to the late Carl & Mildred Walter, Naomi grew up in Akron and was a 1945 graduate of North High School. She was a longtime member of the Stow Community Church and in her early years,...
Mary Lou Bezbatchenko
Jan 26, 2013
Mary Lou Bezbatchenko (nee Mares), died peacefully at home on January 26, 2013. She was born on September 2, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois to Robert Mares and Genevieve (Hertel) Mares. She moved to Akron as a child and remained an area resident for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Garfield High School and then the University...
Anne Margaret Dougherty
Jan 26, 2013
Anne Margaret Dougherty, 36, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2013 at her home. Anne was born March 27, 1976 to David and Donna (Kirkland) Dougherty in Canton, Ohio and had been an Akron area resident her entire life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Anne is survived by her parents, David and Donna; siblings, Michael...
Larry Grueser
Jan 25, 2013
Larry Grueser, 66, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. Larry was the son of Jack and Dolores Grueser. He is survived by his sisters, Beckie (Jim) Balewick of Greece, N.Y. and Marie Kovacic of Cranberry Twp., Pa.; brother, Ron (Sandy Troup) Grueser of Jackson Twp.; and many friends at Echoing Ridge Residential Center in Canal Fulton where he resided....
Vidosava Drobac
Jan 24, 2013
Vidosava-Vida Drobac, 86, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 peacefully at her home. Vidosava was born November 23, 1926 to Vid and Marta Jelicic in Drvar, Bosnia as the third of four children. She finished a trade school, but her further education was interrupted with the Second World War which broke out in former Yugoslavia in 1942. At age...
Lavonne Thelma Crawley
Jan 22, 2013
LaVonne Thelma Crawley (Reed), 85, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at her home. LaVonne was born May 10, 1927 to Russell and Martha (Brisky) Reed in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. A 1945 graduate of Garfield High School, she was a bus driver for Weaver School for 19 years. She was a 50...
Marilyn Laviers
Jan 21, 2013
Marilyn LaViers, 84, passed away on January 21, at the Briarwood Health Care Community of Stow. Born in Akron on November 5, 1928 to the late George and Edna Groetz, Marilyn had been a proud lifelong resident of Firestone Park. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and The University of Akron. Marilyn married her husband Lawrence J....
John D. Sabo
Jan 19, 2013
John D. Sabo, 80, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 40 years of service. Mr. Sabo was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death...
Melana Hadinger
Jan 18, 2013
Melana (Gligor) Hadinger, 93, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013. Melana was born August 8, 1919 to Stanley and Femka (Miller) Gligorovich. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, and a lifetime member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. She was employed as the manager of catalogue sales with Sears for over 35 years. She had been a member...
Michael Patrick Podrosky
Jan 17, 2013
AKRON-Michael Patrick Podrosky, 91, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky following complications after an extended illness. He leaves behind and is dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Lillian Podrosky; daughter, Patricia Gallagher; grandchildren, April Gallagher Myers and Robert Michael Gallagher; great-grandson, Liam Leigh Myers; sister, Madeline (Richard) Grill , many beloved...
Leon C. Svendsen
Jan 16, 2013
Leon C. Svendsen, born to Tillie and Carl Svendsen on October 2, 1918 left this world to be reunited with them and his sister Caroline on January 16, 2013. Leon made a lifetime career as an entertainer, juggler, clown and acrobat. Working in Vaudeville, he performed in venues such as Radio City Music Hall in New York also serving...