Obituaries

Matthew Fear

Matthew Fear

Jan 9, 2015

Matthew W. Fear, 53, passed away Friday January 9, 2015. He was a life long resident of Copley. Matthew graduated from Copley High School Preceded in death by his father, Reginald Fear, he is survived by his greatly saddened mother, Mary Ann Fear. Always an outdoor man, Matthew once owned his own stump grinding business. His last employment was a...

Peter Bisheimer

Peter Bisheimer

Jan 8, 2015

Peter A. Bisheimer, 90, passed away Thursday January 8, 2015. He was born March 16, 1924 to John and Magdalen (Klug) the youngest of nine children. Peter retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1982 with over 40 years service. He served in the US Navy in WWII and Korea. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church...

John Trecaso

John Trecaso

Jan 8, 2015

John A. Trecaso of Akron, 91, died on Thursday, January 8, 2015. John was a life resident of Akron, retired from Wells Trecaso Financial Group at Morgan Stanley and Paine Webber after 41 years of service. Prior to that, he worked for B.F. Goodrich for 19 years where he worked with the original Mercury 7 Astronauts on their spacesuits. John...

Tigger Seifert

Tigger Seifert

Jan 8, 2015

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

Katharine Zarik

Katharine Zarik

Jan 7, 2015

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

David Redle

David Redle

Jan 7, 2015

Born July 17, 1918, the only surviving child of seven children of Frank and Marian Redle, of Sheridan, Wyoming, David Dillon Redle passed away peacefully January 7, 2015. After graduating from Creighton University in chemistry, he entered the U.S. Army in September of 1941, serving in World War II with distinction as commander of Company B in the 756th Tank...

Gregory Fifer

Gregory Fifer

Jan 6, 2015

Gregory Leo Fifer, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Greg leaves behind his best friend and wife, Kimberly and his most precious devoted son, Tyler, who was his greatest gift from God. They loved to watch sports, throw the football, wrestle and watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and just be together....

Angel McClusky

Angel McClusky

Jan 5, 2015

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

Tasha Cooley

Tasha Cooley

Jan 5, 2015

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

Patrick Feeney

Patrick Feeney

Jan 5, 2015

Patrick Jon Feeney (Red Pat), 54, of Akron, passed away on January 5, 2015 unexpectedly. Pat was born on May 11, 1960. Graduated from Woodridge High School, voted King of class by his classmates and well liked, also graduated from University of Akron. Participating in running track and cross-country and was a known marathon runner of merit. He enjoyed the...

Wayne Hershberger

Wayne Hershberger

Jan 1, 2015

Wayne Frank Hershberger, 70, passed away January 1, 2015. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Wayne was employed by PIE Trucking, Keal Driveaway and after his retirement Firestone County Club. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Ellet Council 4664, and was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Vietnam...

James Cook

James Cook

Dec 31, 2014

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

James White

James White

Dec 31, 2014

James R. White, N8XTL, age 82, passed away on December 31, 2014 at Summa of Akron. He was born in the Highland Park section of Louisville, Kentucky on August 15, 1932. Mr. White attended St. Leo the Great Elementary School and graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in 1950. Jim graduated from Speed Scientific School of the University of...

Lois Epstein

Lois Epstein

Dec 31, 2014

Lois C. Epstein, cherished mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully December 31, 2014. Born February 13, 1929 in Cleveland a strong, independent woman years before it was fashionable, Lois exuded strength and intelligence in all she did. As an OSU student in '46, she met her future husband of 65 wonderful years, George Epstein, then moved to Akron, Oh to raise...

Mildred Jones

Mildred Jones

Dec 30, 2014

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

Patricia Klein

Patricia Klein

Dec 29, 2014

Patricia E. Klein, age 86, passed away on December 29, 2014. She was born on March 17, 1928 in Akron to the late Carl and Freda Leininger. Pat was a 1946 graduate of St. Vincent High School and retired from Akron Municipal Court. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church....

Richard Hansford

Richard Hansford

Dec 29, 2014

Richard Lawrence Hansford (95) passed from life in the body to life in the Spirit on December 29, 2014. He was born on October 10, 1919 in Elkins, West Virginia and moved to Akron four years later to Spicer Street, which is now property of the University of Akron. He attended Spicer Elementary and Central High schools. His association with...

Shirley Cate

Shirley Cate

Dec 29, 2014

Shirley Cate, 78, passed away Monday December 29, 2014. She was born in Akron. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Evelyn Binns; brother Thomas Binns; son Willard (Chip) Cate. Shirley is survived by daughter Debi A. Hoffaker; sister Beverly (Rodney) Murphy; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, nieces,...

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller

Dec 29, 2014

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

Ralph Bechter

Ralph Bechter

Dec 29, 2014

Ralph J Bechter was born on December 29th 1932 and went to celebrate his Birthday in Heaven on December 29th 2014 with the angels that preceded him: father, Clem; mother, Theresa; sister-in-law Adeline; sister, Jean; brother-in-law Eugene Luebke; mother and father in-law Della and Owen Narmore; and brother-in-law Tom Kibble. Ralph leaves his beloved wife, Kathleen; daughter, Cindy (Terry) Bechter-Smith;...