Erich R. Wegner
Jul 19, 2014
Erich R. Wegner, 82, passed away on July 19, 2014. Erich was born in Germany, and graduated from the University of Mannheim with a degree in Finance. Erich retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, after 35 years of corporate service. Erich is survived by Ingeborg, his wife of 56 years and three daughters; Carole Wegner...
Helen Louise Dailey
Jul 18, 2014
Helen Louise Dailey, 88, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She was born in Canal Fulton and lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She retired from Bell Telephone after 29 years of service. Mrs. Dailey was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella (Gibbs) Coones; husband, Vernon Dailey; and brother, Harold Coones. She is survived by...
Marita M. Collins
Jul 18, 2014
Marita M. Collins passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2014. Marita graduated from North High School. She retired from AT&T. She was the daughter of the late Ruth and Henry Riedinger and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Agnes Hissong (sister), Lee Riedinger (brother), Geri Hutchison (sister). Her survivors include her brother, Bernie Riedinger (Marilyn); sister-in-law, Ruth...
Ian Michael Houk
Jul 18, 2014
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ian M. Houk, 26 passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 18, 2014. Ian was a bright, intelligent, caring young man with a great sense of humor. He meant everything to us and we feel privileged to have known him for the short time he was here. He will be dearly missed. Ian was preceded in death by...
Julia Gyetvai
Jul 17, 2014
Julia (Hars) Gyetvai, 88, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born in Hungary and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. She was also a member of the Hungarian-American Club and the Hungarian-American Culture Club. Mrs. Gyetvai was a seamstress for the former O'Neil's Department Store in Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents, John...
Cheryl Harris Phillips
Jul 13, 2014
Cheryl Harris Phillips, 59, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. Cheryl was born on July 12, 1955 in Rockingham, NC to Bobby and Betty Harris. She married Al Phillips in 1974 and together raised their son Kevin. Though they moved often for Al's career,...
Steve T. Pektor
Jul 11, 2014
Steve T. Pektor, 93, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Hospice of Medina County. Steve was born in Akron on December 16, 1920 to Carl and Ethel Pinczes. He married Marie Brown in 1947, and worked for B. F. Goodrich in the tire division for 40 years. Steve was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic...
Jerry Kostiv
Jul 10, 2014
Jerry Kostiv, age 67, passed away on July 10th 2014. Announcements to be later.
Patricia E. Heinl
Jul 7, 2014
GREEN - Patricia E. Heinl, 92, Loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at Chapel Hill Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Patricia was born September 4, 1921 to Vincent and Ethel (Eastman) Riley in Cleveland. She was employed by the University of Akron, before retiring in 1980. Pat, as she was fondly known,...
Timothy L. Dougherty
Jul 7, 2014
Manchester - Timothy L. Dougherty, 60, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 7, 2014 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Tim was born March 16, 1954 to the late James J and Eileen (Harrington) Dougherty in Akron and had been a Manchester resident since 1986. He was a registered nurse for Crossroads Hospice. He was a member of St....
Marlin R. Porcher
Jul 3, 2014
Marlin R. Porcher, 91, passed away on the date of his 67th Wedding Anniversary, Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born in Akron and retired from United Plate Glass in 1989. Mr. Porcher was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the World War II era. He was an avid boater and model train enthusiast and...
Elizabeth Zelenka
Jul 2, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) Zelenka, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Mrs. Zelenka was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Mary (Olla) Treml; husband, George; son, Joseph; and granddaughters, Kimberly and Angela Brandl. She is survived by her children, Judy (John) Brandl,...
Charles Henry Geers
Jul 1, 2014
Charles Geers, 86, passed away July 1, 2014, at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. Born in Akron on May 17, 1928 to the late Henry & Josephine Geers, Charles was a graduate of St. Mary High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and retired from the Akron Fire Department as...
Andrew Halas
Jul 1, 2014
Andrew (Jim) Halas, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 while doing what he loved to do, fishing. Jim was born June 10, 1936 to Andrew and Mary (Vargo) Halas in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He had been employed by SD Meyers for over 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member...
Eva Anne Gentile
Jun 30, 2014
Eva Anne Gentile passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home. Eva was born in Barberton on September 7, 1924 to Frank and Katherine (Bosanic) Gazafi. She had been a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Eva enjoyed bingo and gardening. She looked forward to her bus trips to Mountaineer and Windsor. She took fifty dollars and...
