Obituaries
Calvin Dick Wenum
Feb 25, 2014
Calvin Dick Wenum, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2014.
Born in Mogadore, Calvin was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a blimp mechanic and during the Korean War on the Aircraft Carrier USS Essex. Calvin retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1987, was a member of Springfield Church of the...
Earl L. Givens
Feb 23, 2014
Earl Givens, 91, was born in Akron where he resided until his death on February 23, 2014, surrounded by his caring family.
Earl proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and was honored to present a wreath to the Unknown Soldier memorial during his World War II Honor Flight in 2010. Earl retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
James R. "Rich" Carr
Feb 22, 2014
James Richard “Rich” Carr, 80, passed away February 22, 2014.
Born in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, Rich lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Coventry High School. He retired from Goodyear Aircraft Braking System after 40 years of employment. Rich enjoyed playing the piano, gardening and most importantly, his family.
Preceded in death by parents, William...
Linda L. Neubert McGee
Feb 21, 2014
Linda L. Neubert McGee, 71, passed away February 21, 2014.
Born in Akron, Linda graduated from the St. Thomas School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She was the Queen Mother of the R.A.P.U.N.Z.E.L.S. Chapter of the Red Hat Society. Linda loved to crochet and would make many things for her friends and...
Dorothy G. Morgan
Feb 16, 2014
Dorothy G. Morgan, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014.
Dorothy was born in Akron, where she lived all of her life. She retired from Parker Hannifin.
Preceded in death by her parents, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving family of three nieces and one nephew; great-nieces and –nephews; great-great-nieces and –nephews;...
Audrey Marie Romanik
Feb 16, 2014
Audrey Marie Romanik, 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2014.
She was born in Cleveland; formerly lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Mayfield Heights, and currently residing in Akron. Audrey graduated from Mayfield High School and enjoyed sewing, and listening to music – her favorites included Johnny Mathis and Frank Sinatra.
Preceded in death...
Kathie L. Hamas
Feb 7, 2014
Kathie L. Hamas, age 71, joined her son, Rick in Heaven on February 7, 2014.
She was born in Akron, and was briefly employed by Visiting Angels after caring for her son for 15 years. Kathie enjoyed making crafts and gardening, feeding the birds and deer, and caring for her parrot, Lucky. In her spare time, she loved shopping...
Sylvia D. Hildreth Nicholas
Feb 6, 2014
Sylvia D. Hildreth Nicholas, age 51, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2014.
Born in Flint, Mich., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Sylvia loved being with her family, animals and enjoying the outdoors, especially riding motorcycles.
Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Patricia Shipp; she is survived by her husband, Clint; sons,...
Angelo Tirri
Feb 6, 2014
Angelo Tirri, M.D., age 91, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2014.
Born in Licata, Sicily, he lived in the Brunswick area most of his life, where he was a respected Obstetrician/Gynecologist for many years. Dr. Tirri was proud to continue his education throughout his life and retained his medical license until his death. He attended St. Joseph Catholic...
Frederick A. "Fred" Miller
Feb 6, 2014
Frederick A. “Fred” Miller, age 89, joined his wife in Heaven on February 6, 2014.
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years of service. Fred was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, and was a charter member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Thelma K. Jackson
Feb 5, 2014
Thelma K. Jackson (nee Haudenschild), age 91, joined her husband in Heaven on February 5, 2014.
She was born in Loudonville, Ohio; retired from B. F. Goodrich and Goldsmith and Eggleton LLC. Thelma was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church and Daughters of America Lakemore Chapter. She was a Tri-chem instructor for many years and enjoyed spending time...
Grace L. Strayer
Feb 3, 2014
Grace L. Strayer, age 85, passed away February 3, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center. Grace was born on October 25, 1928 to Russell and Adele (Isner) Brigge. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles L.; and sister, Ethel H. Allshouse, she is survived by nieces, Carole A. Groff of Sidney, Ohio, and Paulette Allshouse of Findlay, Ohio.
Private...
Allan C. Ebner
Feb 2, 2014
Allan C. Ebner, 92, went home to be with the Lord February 2, 2014.
He was born in Wadsworth; lived in the Suffield area most of his life and retired from the U. S. Air Force after 22 years of service. Allan was a devoted member of Fairhaven Baptist Church, where he also served as church deacon. He enjoyed...
Phillip G. Marquette
Jan 21, 2014
Phillip G. Marquette, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2014.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he lived in Uniontown, Ohio. Phil graduated from Findlay High School, attended The University of Akron for Engineering and served in the United States Army.
Phil is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Emily B....
Cretora L. Strock
Jan 19, 2014
Cretora L. Strock, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2014, surrounded by her family.
Born in Mogadore, she resided there before moving to Elyria during her working years, retiring from the Elyria School System after many years of service. During retirement, Cretora lived in both Florida and Arizona for several years before returning to Mogadore. She was...
Vivian Gaug
Jan 18, 2014
Vivian Gaug, age 87, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, she had worked in Administration at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for many years, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Vivian was currently a member of Stow Presbyterian Church, and had been an active...
Elizabeth C. Wise
Jan 18, 2014
Elizabeth C. “Betty” Wise, age 95, passed away January 18, 2014.
Born in Kent, she was a life resident of northeast Ohio, living in Suffield for the last 45 years. Elizabeth was a member of the Sweet Adelines chorus.
Preceded in death by her children, Nancy, Forrest and Martin, she is survived by her husband of 75 years,...
John W. Filaseta
Jan 17, 2014
John W. Filaseta, 76, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived the last 18 years in the City of Green. John graduated from Hower High School in Akron and was employed as a machinist and locksmith throughout his life. He served in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty,...
Cara L. Reeves
Jan 17, 2014
Cara L. Reeves, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2014.
Born in Canton, she lived most of her life in Akron and graduated from Southeast High School. Cara was employed with RB&W in Kent, and volunteered with the Red Cross. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and sewing.
Preceded in death by her grandmother,...
Helen A. Stutler
Jan 12, 2014
Helen A. Stutler, 91, passed away January 12, 2014.
She lived in the Suffield area most of her life and was a great homemaker for her two children. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years of marriage, Paul; she is survived by son, Virgil (Janet); daughter, Betty Smith (Victor); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
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