Obituaries

Betty Day

Betty Day

Aug 23, 2015

Betty J. Day (Miksch), 89, died peacefully Sunday, August 23. She was a life resident of Copley. Born March 19, 1926, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Day. She is survived by her son John and daughter Linda (Gary) Sirak, grandchildren R. Max Sirak; and Mary (Bill) Ferretti and great grandchildren Dominic, Catherine and Sam Ferretti....

Elijah Hall

Elijah Hall

Aug 22, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Elijah Lee Hall. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lucille Merrow

Lucille Merrow

Aug 20, 2015

Lucille (Baylor) Merrow died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at her home in Fairlawn to be reunited with her husband and love of her life, Bob. Lu was born October 17, 1927 to Clarence and Stella Baylor. Lu graduated from Stow School s and retired from American General Life Insurance. Lu is survived by her loving children, sons, Rick and Wade...

Toby Fair

Toby Fair

Aug 19, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Toby June Fair. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert Hospodar

Robert Hospodar

Aug 19, 2015

Robert James 'Bob' Hospodar passed away on Wednesday, August 19th at his new home in Copley, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to parents Annamae and Andrew Hospodar. Bob graduated from Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio. He was employed as a forman at Youngstown Sheet and Tube until its closing...

Mary Schwesinger

Mary Schwesinger

Aug 18, 2015

Mary Schwesinger, 77, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2015. She was born in Miskolc, Hungary coming to the United States at age 12. Mary was fluent in four languages. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in geology. Mary met and married the love of her life, Gary, while attending Ohio University. They were married 45 years. Mary volunteered...

Randi Bosecker

Randi Bosecker

Aug 16, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Randi Lynn Bosecker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary Hilkert

Mary Hilkert

Aug 16, 2015

Mary Louise Hilkert (nee Ahern), devoted wife and mother, passed away on August 16, 2015 with family at her side. She was born on November 11, 1921 in Akron, Ohio. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School and St. Vincent High School, graduating in 1939. She received a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Akron...

Rodney Park

Rodney Park

Aug 16, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Rodney L. Park. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

David Metz

David Metz

Aug 11, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for David Metz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Destin Chewning

Destin Chewning

Aug 10, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Destin J. Chewning. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Patrick Glenn

Patrick Glenn

Aug 10, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Patrick Edward Glenn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Betty Snavely

Betty Snavely

Aug 9, 2015

The Lord called home one of His angels, Betty Snavely, 92, on Sunday August 9, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Bradford, Ohio to Elmer and Esther Morgan. She was a member of First Christian Church of Wadsworth. Betty was preceded in death by parents; sisters Helen Pipenger, Pauline Nichols, Maxine Stone; son Robert Snavely,...

Irene Danish

Irene Danish

Aug 7, 2015

Irene Danish, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2015 surrounded by her sons. She was born on September 19, 1934 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Louise Kaminski. She enjoyed interior decorating and animals, especially her dog, Annie and her cats, 'J' and Belle. Irene retired from the Meatcutters Union, working at Fisher Fazio's deli. Preceded...

David Kristan

David Kristan

Aug 7, 2015

David Alan Kristan, 63, died August 7th. He was a lifelong resident of Goodyear Heights and graduated from East High School. Preceded in death by his parents, Julia and George he is survived by his sisters, Karen Cross of Akron and Judy (Peter) Dyrud of Plymouth, Minnesota; and brother, Michael of Fairlawn. Also surviving are his two special nieces, Lori...

Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Aug 6, 2015

The Lord called home one of his angels, Stephen A. Taylor, 77, on Thursday, August 6, 2015. As Steve would say, we have a quick story for you. Steve will be remembered as husband, father, friend and mentor who taught us the importance of giving generously of his time, talent and treasure. He never turned his back, his heart or...

Michael Markowski

Michael Markowski

Aug 5, 2015

Michael E. Markowski, age 51, passed away on August 5, 2015. He is survived by his children, Ashley and Andrew and their mother, Margaret; parents, Edward and Joan; siblings, Jeff (Mary), Susan (Rob) Kurtz, Kevin (Helene) and Anne Markowski; special godchildren, Abbigail Kurtz and Joey Markowski and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mike enjoyed golfing, Hilton Head Island, Cleveland sports,...

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Aug 4, 2015

Ray Collins, 75, of Fairlawn, passed to his eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on August 4th. Born in Mt. Hope, WV, he had been a resident of the Akron area since 1959, and retired from Loomis Electric in 2000. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Carolyn; daughter, Teresa (Bob) Straight; sons, Timothy, Thomas...

Philipp Mayer

Philipp Mayer

Aug 3, 2015

Philipp Mayer, 81 of Norton, passed away on August 3, 2015. Philipp is survived by children, Phyllis Mayer, Kenneth Mayer, Michelle (David) Clapper and Richard (Ann) Mayer; grandchildren, Emily and Noah Clapper and Nicholas and Madison Mayer, the heroes of his life and their biggest fan; sisters, Anna Marie (Lorenz) Strelbicki and Christine Kovach; along with many nieces and nephews....

Rose Costanzo

Rose Costanzo

Aug 2, 2015

Rose (Rosa Polsinelli) Costanzo, age 93 passed peacefully to her next life on August 2nd.. Born August 18, 1921, in Brocco, Frisinone, Italy, she first set eyes on the Statue of Liberty at age 3. Spoiled by her two older brothers, (Tom & Joe) she adopted well to her new land and graduated in 1940 from Buchtel High. She met...