Twila Skidmore
Jun 1, 2015
Twila "Toots" Skidmore, 74, of Wadsworth formerly of Stow passed away on June 1. Born in Homer, Nebraska she was a Stow resident from 1975 to 1996 when she and her husband retired to Deland, Florida. They only recently returned to Ohio, settling in Wadsworth. While living in Stow, Toots was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga...
Norma Wanchick
May 30, 2015
One of the last true farm girls of Suffield township passed away Saturday evening at the Hospice Care Center Mom was happiest with knowing that a hard days work was the key to a wonderful and peaceful life. No "city living" for her. We will truly miss her Strawberry Rhubarb pies and Cherry Chocolate cakes. Without saying Christmas's at the...
Larry William Eich
May 29, 2015
Larry Eich, 77, died on May 29, 2015. He was a cherished husband, beloved father, and an exceptional grandfather. He was a strong man and a stubborn fighter during his nearly 20 years on dialysis. He stayed determined for as long as he could, until his great heart finally gave out. He always helped those in need - whether...
Angelina Sciara
May 28, 2015
Angie Sciara, age 91, of Akron, passed away Thursday afternoon at Rockyknol Retirement Community. Angie is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rose (Scichilone) Sciara; brothers, Joseph, Steve, and Thomas; sisters Rose DeMiglio and Virginia Miller. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Monday, June 1, 2015...
C. Kempel
May 27, 2015
C. Norman Kempel, 98, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at his home on May 27, 2015. Born in Akron on July 8, 1916 to Clarence C. and Emma (Rohner) Kempel, he attended St. Martha's Grade School and Stow Elementary Schools graduating from Stow High School. He also attended John Carroll, Kent State and the University of Akron. In April of...
Jeannine Mortier
May 25, 2015
Jeannine Mortier, 85, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Village of St. Edward. Jeannine was born December 19, 1929 to Edgard and Leonie (Martel) Tessier in Ottawa, Canada and had been an area resident since 1955. She was a former member Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Jeannine was preceded in death by her husband Dr. George Mortier...
George Vizmeg
May 23, 2015
George Dura Vizmeg, 75 born in Irig Yugoslavia September 16, 1939 resident of Stow, Ohio, passed away May 23, 2015. He passed away suddenly in the presence of his wife and children. George was preceded in death by his parents Dura and Elizabeth Vizmeg. He is survived by his wife Zuska of 50 years, sons: Karl and Toby (Heather), daughter:...
William Mehen
May 20, 2015
Bill Mehen, age 65, of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Akron, passed away May 20, 2015 at his residence. Bill was a welder at S.D. Myers for many years. He was a proud member of American Legion Wendell Wilke Post 19. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,...
Patricia Ward
May 20, 2015
Patricia Ward, 80, won her battle against Alzheimer's Disease and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Her family is comforted in knowing that Patricia is free of this disease and is at peace with our Lord. Patricia was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania and grew up in Akron, Ohio. She raised her family...
Leona G. Andrews
May 19, 2015
Sherrills Ford, NC -- Leona Andrews, 94, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on May 19, 2015 in North Carolina. "Leona" (formally named Lemonia after her Paternal Grandmother) and nicknamed "Lee" was born on August 4, 1920, in Akron, the daughter of the late George and Kaliope "Clara" (Parianos) Mousetes. Lee graduated from East High School in 1939 and...
Thomas E. Good
May 19, 2015
Thomas E. Good, Jr., 59, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Akron and was a Master Mechanic retiring from the City of Akron Motor Equipment Division. He was an avid motorcyclist. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Renee (Hruby); daughter, Joyce Good (fiance, Anthony Adams); father, Thomas...
Nancy Rose Chula
May 17, 2015
Nancy Rose Naswadi Chula Akron, OH - Nancy Rose Naswadi Chula, 60 died May 17, 2015 after a two year battle with leukemia. Born in Akron, Nancy was a graduate of Garfield High School, Kansas City Kansas Junior Community College (ADN, nursing) 1978 and Akron University (AAS Surgical Technology 1976 & BSN 2004). Married in 1976, she worked as...
Ann E. Blondin
May 17, 2015
Ann Elizabeth Blondin (nee Grannan), 73, passed away May 17, 2015 at Akron General. She was born November 4, 1941 in Evansville, IN. to the late Ambrose and Catherine (Cullivan) Grannan. She was a 1959 graduate of Mater Dei High School in Evansville. Ann resided in Akron for the last 40 years. She retired in 2007 after 17 years...
Kathryn Frances Haubert
May 15, 2015
Kathryn Frances Haubert, born May 6, 1931, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2015. Kathryn was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and found joy serving as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the RCIA team. Trained as a legal secretary, Kathryn worked in the IHM School office for over 30 years. She was...
Mary P. Kovach
May 14, 2015
Mass
10:30 am Friday, May 22, 2015
St. Paul Catholic Church
1580 Brown St.
Akron, Ohio, United States
44301
Final Resting Place
Holy Cross Cemetery
100 E. Waterloo Rd....
Thomas John Bruning
May 13, 2015
Thomas John Bruning, 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Tom was born in Cleveland on August 29, 1948, and raised by John and Julie Bruning, settling in the Akron-area in his early teens. He graduated from Mt. Union in 1970, and served in the National Guard. Tom met his future wife Cynthia while...
Alan Kerkian
May 12, 2015
"Big Al" Kerkian, one of Summit County's unique and memorable characters, passed away unexpectedly in Akron on May 12, 2015 at the age of 69. Alan Aram Kerkian, a giant of a man in so many ways other than his 6'6" stature, grew up in Bath, OH and Newburyport, MA. He graduated from Revere High School and The University of...
Howard S. Tifft
May 11, 2015
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Howard S. Tifft, 95, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2015 in Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 2, 1919, Howard had been a falls resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Kent State University. Howard retired as the office manager of the Lawson Milk Co....
Mary Olive Williams
May 10, 2015
Mary O. Williams, 90, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at her home. Mary was born in Akron on June 29, 1924 to the late Eddie and Anna Gipson. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Life Spring Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Keith W. Williams;...
Dolores Eve Schneeberger
May 10, 2015
An Angel on Earth Dolores passed away peacefully on May 10, with her daughters by her side. Born December 24, 1933 in Akron, OH, she attended Atwater High School where she met the love of her life, Walter. They were married 63 years and had four girls. Mom was one of the best country cooks. She often made the...
