Obituaries

Jori Lynn Howley

Jori Lynn Howley

Aug 3, 2013

Jori Lynn Howley, age 21, passed away August 3, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born in Akron, she lived in Randolph all of her life. Jori was a 2009 graduate of Waterloo High School, and attended Maplewood Vocational School, where she received the Leadership Award for her graduating class. She was a member of...

Norma J. Fleshman

Norma J. Fleshman

Aug 3, 2013

Norma Jean Fleshman, 86, passed away August 3, 2013.

She was born January 7, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from North High School in 1945. Norma lived most of her life in Akron and was a homemaker, although she had worked as a cashier for A & P Grocery. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Bernhard J. Schapiro

Bernhard J. Schapiro

Aug 2, 2013

Bernhard "Bernie" J. Schapiro, 84, passed away August 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Germany and lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life. Bernie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked at General Tire as a statistician before starting his own company, Statistical Associates. He enjoyed...

Dennis W. Hutchings

Dennis W. Hutchings

Jul 31, 2013

Dennis W. Hutchings, age 74, passed away July 31, 2013.

Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area, living in Uniontown for the past 37 years. Dennis retired from Akron City Hospital in 2001, where he was employed as a plumber for 36 years. He was an avid fisherman and movie collector.

Preceded in death by...

Mildred "Millie" Lanny

Mildred "Millie" Lanny

Jul 30, 2013

Mildred “Millie” Lanny, age 91, of Mogadore, went to be with her Lord Jesus on July 30, 2013 after a sudden illness.

Born on December 11, 1921 in Akron, Millie resided in Mogadore most of her life. She was independent, loving, and a caring mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family and many friends. She will be...

Carolyn Marie Martin

Carolyn Marie Martin

Jul 28, 2013

Carolyn Marie Martin, 69, passed away July 28, 2013.

She was born July 20, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio and lived most of her life in the Mogadore area. Carolyn graduated from St. Joseph Commercial High School in Dayton in 1962 and later graduated from the University of Dayton. She devoted her life to Catholic education and inspiring children to...

Sue R. Kachovec

Sue R. Kachovec

Jul 25, 2013

Sue R. Kachovec, age 87, passed away July 25, 2013.

She was born in Akron and lived in the area most of her life. Sue was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and The Red Hat Society. Also a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, the Silver Stars and Ladies Guild, she enjoyed crafting,...

Cynthia Y. Hindelang

Cynthia Y. Hindelang

Jul 24, 2013

Cynthia Y. Hindelang, age 55, a woman of uncommon strength, passed away after a long illness on July 24, 2013.

Born in New York, Cynthia graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Akron, obtaining her bachelors and masters degrees in Social Work. She pursued her career as a Social Worker for Summit County Children’s Services. Cynthia loved God...

Pauline Wilkerson

Pauline Wilkerson

Jul 24, 2013

Pauline Wilkerson, age 92, passed away July 24, 2013 after a short illness.

Born February 19, 1921 in Hopkins County, Kentucky, to Nineveh G. and Katie Mae David Goad. Affectionately known as “Granny” to so many, Pauline was a dedicated homemaker who lived most of her adult life in Akron. Her greatest joy was preparing food for those she...

Joanne R. McCarty

Joanne R. McCarty

Jul 21, 2013

Joanne Ruth (Fisher) McCarty Joanne R. McCarty, age 86, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2013.

She was born May 25, 1927 in Akron, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Bures Fisher. Family and friends were Joanne’s passion and delight and she was known for her ease in conversations with her family and...

Stella S. See

Stella S. See

Jul 20, 2013

Stella S. (Rasile) See, age 93, passed away July 20, 2013.

She was born November 1, 1919 in Atwater, Ohio and had lived in Green. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Fred See; daughter, Sandra See; grandson, Todd Taylor; brother, John; and sisters, Virginia, and Ida. She is survived by daughter, Rose Taylor; grandson, Timothy R....

John A. Strizak

John A. Strizak

Jul 17, 2013

John A. Strizak, age 73, left us on July 17, 2013. He was greeted with open arms by his late wife, Betty Strizak at the gates of heaven.

Born May 8, 1940 in Stewartsville, Ohio, John was an avid OSU football fan. He enjoyed watching every football game on his big screen TV. When he wasn’t watching them play,...

James E. "Jim" Anderson

James E. "Jim" Anderson

Jul 16, 2013

James E. “Jim” Anderson, age 77, died suddenly after a long illness on July 16, 2013.

Jim was born in Pedro, Ohio, and lived in the Akron area most of his life. He retired from Coca Cola after 14 years of service, and served in the National Guard. Jim was a member of the Deerfield Charity Masonic Lodge #530...

Marian E. Graham

Marian E. Graham

Jul 14, 2013

Marian E. Graham (Ebner Sisler), age 95, passed away on July 14, 2013.

She was born on September 11, 1917 in Medina, Ohio to Verna and Alfred Ebner, and graduated from Suffield High School in 1936. Marian was a member of Royal Neighbors, Daughters of America, Oasis, National Campers Club, and was also a member of Redeemer United Methodist...

Gladys Ruth Hazlett

Gladys Ruth Hazlett

Jul 12, 2013

Gladys Ruth Hazlett passed away on July 12, 2013 at 97 years old.

She was born on February 28, 1916 in Belleville, Pennsylvania. Gladys retired from the Akron Water Department after many years in the Billing Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Henninger; her husband, Alvin (Butch); sisters, Annabelle Edwards, Mary Toot, Margaret...

Terry Wayne Lawley

Terry Wayne Lawley

Jul 11, 2013

Terry was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 12 years and later retired from Petitti’s Garden Center after 28 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and bow hunter. Terry was a lover of people and a genuinely kind, humble, outgoing and positive man. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend.

Terry is survived...

Robert "Bobby" Corley

Robert "Bobby" Corley

Jul 9, 2013

Robert “Bobby” Corley, age 38, passed from this life into his Heavenly Father’s arms on July 9, 2013, and is now at peace.

Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area, graduating from Ellet High School in 1993. Bobby attended Bowling Green State University and the University of Akron, and was an avid golfer and fisherman....

John W.  Marcinkoski

John W. Marcinkoski

Jul 5, 2013

John W. Marcinkoski (“Big Bad John”)

As God brought John W. Marcinkoski into this world on July 5, 1925, God then took him to rest eighty-eight years later on July 5, 2013, granting him the greatest birthday gift of all, eternal life.

John was born in Akron where he quickly became an accomplished member of the Boy Scouts...

Mildred I. Baab

Mildred I. Baab

Jun 30, 2013

Mildred I. Baab, 103 years, passed away June 30, 2013.

She was born October 30, 1909 in Greensburg, Ohio and was a resident of Green. Mildred was a homemaker and care giver for many years. She was an active member of Greensburg United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, was a youth director, coordinated vacation bible school and...

Calvin Moore

Calvin Moore

Jun 30, 2013

Calvin Moore Jr., age 86, passed away June 30, 2013.

He was born in Spartanburg, SC and raised his family in the Green/Uniontown areas. Calvin served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was an electrician with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 43 years. He was a 50 year member of Wayfarer Masonic Lodge #789, F. & A.M....

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