Obituaries
Joseph P. Sano
Sep 11, 2015
Joe was born in Pitcairn, Pa. to Frank and Filomina Sano (Lagana) on July 13, 1924. He is a graduate of the class of 1943 at Pitcairn High School, Pa. Joe joined the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He served on the USS Tide (a Minesweeper) during the D-Invasion of France on June 5, 6...
Joan V. Singleton
Sep 8, 2015
Joan V. Singleton, age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on September 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Weston, W.Va., she moved to the Akron area as a child. Joan was a homemaker and loved listening to and playing bluegrass music. She attended the New Hope Church of Christ and loved...
Dorine E. Warren
Sep 5, 2015
Dorine E. Warren, 90, went home to be with the Lord September 5, 2015, after a long illness. Born in Parsons, West Virginia, Dorine lived in Springfield Township most of her life. She retired from Firestone/Bridgestone where she worked for many years in payroll services. Dorine also worked for the Village of Lakemore and later retried from Giant Eagle after ten...
Nadine E. Rueschman
Sep 5, 2015
Nadine E. Rueschman, 83, passed away September 5, 2015. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Mrs. Rueschman was employed with Acme, retiring from the Stow/Kent store in 1994, after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Karl in 1994. She is survived by sons, Dennis (David) Fuller-Rueschman of Chaska, MN, Douglas K....
Lee Salzwimmer
Aug 30, 2015
Lee S. Salzwimmer, 68, passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2015. Born August 28, 1947 in Harrisville, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in the Akron and Tallmadge areas, and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1966. Lee entered the US Army and served for three years as a diesel / hydraulic mechanic in Germany. After the Army, he graduated...
Angelina Grimaldi
Aug 28, 2015
Angelina Grimaldi, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2015. A life resident of Akron, she graduated from North High School and the University of Akron. Angelina retired from St. Thomas Hospital in 1991 after working in the Medical Library. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, where she enjoyed singing in the...
Thelma Irene Lyons
Aug 26, 2015
Thelma Irene Lyons (Reed), age 91 of Akron, went home to meet the Lord on August 26, 2015 after a short illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Lyons was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 31, 1924, but lived most of her life in Albany, Kentucky and Akron, Ohio. She worked as a beautician, at Goodyear,...
Raymond Eugene (Papa Gene) Lindsay
Aug 22, 2015
Raymond Eugene (Papa Gene) Lindsay, at the age of 88, was promoted on Saturday morning to his heavenly home where he was reunited with Margaret (Mimi) after 19 years of being apart. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran having served in World War II, and retired from the John L. Showalter Company in 1990. He was a wonderful dad and...
Freda M. Linger
Aug 20, 2015
Freda M. Linger (Thomas), age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2015. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee to Denny and Lena Thomas on July 9, 1923. At a young age, the family relocated to northeast Ohio where she spent the rest of her life. Throughout her life, Freda’s faith was the bedrock which carried...
Billy M. Wright
Aug 18, 2015
Billy M. Wright passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Akron General Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service with his loving family at his side. Bill was born in Columbus, Nebraska on Sept. 24, 1947 to Merwin and Thelma Gates Wright. He graduated from David City High School as class valedictorian. He received his BSEE from the University of Nebraska and was...
Donald Burton
Aug 17, 2015
Donald Burton Sr. of Cuyahoga Falls, age 82, passed away on August 17, 2015. Don was born in Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Ellet High School. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and golf buddies. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, retired from Goodyear and was a member of the Bailey Road Christian Church. He...
Terry Lee Bower
Aug 16, 2015
Terry Lee Bower, 72, passed away on August 16, 2015 following complications from a stroke. Born in Akron on October 18, 1942, Terry was a warm and generous man who never met a stranger, always said what was on his mind and lived a very full life on his own terms. A graduate of the University of Akron, he practiced law...
Lauren H. Landis
Aug 16, 2015
Lauren H. Landis, age 91, passed away August 16, 2015. Born in Akron, Lauren grew up in the area and also spent a lot of time on his grandparents’ farm in Lodi. He attended Akron Public Schools. Lauren was a gifted cartoonist and was published locally, nationally and also in the Army’s newspaper. He enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corp. where...
Margaret Lillian Orr
Aug 16, 2015
Margaret Lillian Orr Margaret passed away at Rockynol Retirement Center on August 16, 2015 at age 94. Margaret was born in Kelowna, B.C., Canada on January 18, 1921. After World War II broke out, the family moved to Victoria, B.C. Margaret met Alex who was minister of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria. They were married in 1949 and moved to...
Beverly J. Moore
Aug 14, 2015
Beverly J. Moore (nee Long), age 82 of Uniontown, passed away on August 14, 2015. She was born March 12, 1933 in Barnesville, Ohio. Beverly was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an active member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Barry G. Moore, Beverly is survived by daughters, Jill (Don) Musilli, Penny Moore, Lori...
Mary Lou Hickerson
Aug 13, 2015
Mary Lou Hickerson “Sugar”, age 89, passed away on August 13, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she grew up in Madison, Ohio and lived most of her life in Mentor. After retirement, she and her husband relocated to Hartville. Mary Lou was employed at Goodyear, J.C. Penney and TransOhio Bank. She was a member of the North Canton YMCA where she...
Roger "Dewayne" Hicks
Aug 13, 2015
Roger “Dewayne” Hicks Jr., age 55, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2015. Born in Barberton, Ohio, he lived most of his life in the Springfield area before moving to Carrollton. Dewayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and painting. Preceded in death by niece, Marinna; and grandparents, Darrell and Velma Hicks, Arnold and Geraldine Higgins; he is survived by...
Jennifer Marie Waszil-Abshire
Aug 11, 2015
Jennifer Marie Waszil-Abshire, age 44, is now in Heaven with the angels. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Jennifer reached her highest potential, graduating at the top of her class from the University of Akron with a Masters Degree in Special Education, and later earning her Principalship. Always relying on her faith to guide her...
Brennon Jason A. Long
Aug 9, 2015
Brennon Jason A. Long, age 21, went to the arms of Christ Jesus. Born in Akron, he grew up in New Jersey and lived in both Suffield and Florida at various times. Brennon attended Field High School and Maplewood Career Center, and worked for his Dad at Accu-Bore and managed Long’s Oil Spray. He loved to cook and had attended culinary...
Wayne McClellan
Aug 5, 2015
Wayne McClellan of Mogadore, Ohio passed away suddenly on August 5, 2015 in Williamsburg, Va. Wayne was born to Earl and Eileen McClellan on August 5, 1937. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Gene. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dee McClellan; along with their son, Scott (Jennifer); three grandchildren; and his brother,...
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