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...
Mary Patricia Lozier
Sep 22, 2014
Our Lord called Mary Patricia Lozier (nee Haidnick) home to join her parents and sisters on Monday, September 22, 2014. Mary leaves behind her loving husband of 54 years, Lawrence; sister Rita; and her five girls, Suzanne, Loretta, Belinda, Patty Ann & Tina; along with 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary was a lifelong...
Sophia Christine Shantz
Sep 22, 2014
Sophia Christine Shantz, 89, fell asleep in the Lord Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church and Ladies Auxiliary. Chris was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Lena Balan; husband, Harold A....
J. Norman Neff
Sep 20, 2014
J. Norman Neff, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Norman was born August 8, 1931 to Samuel and Sarah May Neff in Akron. He served in the US Army as a chef during the Korean Conflict. Norman married his beloved wife Mary Ellen Whisler in 1957. He worked for Bridgestone-Firestone as a design...
