Obituaries

Robert Howard

Robert Howard

Jan 16, 2012

Robert C. Howard 85 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 16 2012. He was born in Akron where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and served in the Army during WWII as a tank driver in Munich Germany for the 20th Armored Division. He was the proud owner of...

Julia Gibitz

Julia Gibitz

Jan 13, 2012

Julia Ann Gibitz (nee Guttermuth) 97 of Copley passed away peacefully on Friday January 13 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved 'Pops' Ernest Gibitz; her daughter Joyce Jenner; her grandson Jeremy Kidd; her son-in-law Richard Wimer; and other dear family members. Julia is survived by her daughters Patricia Wimer and Judith (Darrell) Broughton; her grandchildren Michael (Rhonda)...

Kendra Hesidence

Kendra Hesidence

Jan 9, 2012

NORTH CANTON - Kendra Ann Hesidence best known as 'Candy' passed away peacefully in Daytona Beach FL the morning of January 9 2012 from complications with pneumonia. She was 66 years old born March 1 1945 in Brockton MA. She married her loving husband David on Easter Day 1968 in Brockton MA and had one son Daniel who shares her...

Mark Kowalski

Mark Kowalski

Jan 5, 2012

Mark A. Kowalski 59 left our presence January 5 2012. Mark was the devoted husband of Pat and proud father of Anne and Mark; loving son to Dorothy and the late Edward Kowalski; brother of Tom (Debbie) Kowalski; and supportive uncle to 23 nieces and nephews. He valued his family and friends most of all. He was also devoted to...

Sonny Bloodworth

Sonny Bloodworth

Jan 2, 2012

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

Mary Nesbitt

Mary Nesbitt

Jan 1, 2012

Mary E. Nesbitt 96 of Cuyahoga Falls beloved mother grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on January 1 2012. Mary was born on November 19 1915 in Massillon to the late Christ and Margaret (Jackson) Fals. She grew up in North Lawrence OH but upon her marriage spent the majority of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in...

Robert Dages

Robert Dages

Dec 31, 2011

Robert 'Bob' Dages entered the world December 15 1925 and spread his love of laughter for more than eight decades. Bob's hearty laugh was silenced on December 31 2011 but the laughter he sparked is multiplied and amplified by his children: Jim (Roberta) of Lafayette CO; Jean Dages-Wilkerson (Paul Wilkerson); Don (Mary Ellen); Dave (Jeanne); John (Connie) and Paul; his...

Margaret Hlinka

Margaret Hlinka

Dec 29, 2011

Margaret B. Hlinka (nee Gulasy) of Hudson fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday December 29 2011 at Laurel Lake Community in Hudson. Margaret was born September 20 1919 and was preceded in death by her parents Stefan and Margaret (nee Bakos) Gulasy; sister Elenore (Matuska) brother Joseph beloved husband John and cherished daughter Margaret C. Hlinka. She is survived...

Arthur Blair

Arthur Blair

Dec 28, 2011

Arthur R. (Art) Blair Jr. 83 of Akron made his transition on Wednesday December 28 2011. Art was born on September 25 1928 to the late Arthur Sr. and Mildred (Koehner) Blair. He is also preceded in death by his brother Jackie and 2 former wives Sally Blair (Juanita Myers) and Louise Blair (Louise Rostin). He is survived by three...

Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

Dec 24, 2011

Hummel Funeral Homes Inc. 500 E. Exchange St. Akron OH 44304-1865 Phone: (330) 253-6126 Fax: (330) 777-0129 Obituary MARY JANE KELLY Mary Jane Kelly 87 of Akron passed away peacefully on Saturday December 24 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kelly. Mary Jane is survived by her children David (Linda) Kathy (David) Boone Mary Ann (Arvind)...

William Kirk

William Kirk

Dec 23, 2011

William T. Kirk 80 passed away peacefully December 23 2011 with his family at his side. Born in Akron Ohio Bill lived in the area for most of his life. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and retired from The McCourt Construction Co. after 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family having dinner with...

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Dec 22, 2011

Elizabeth S.Williams 92 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Thursday December 22 2011. Elizabeth was born on October 4 1919 in Akron. She was the first female officer/ manager for Firestone Bank and later retired in 1981. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth B. Williams. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Elaine A. (Larry) Myers Granddaughter...

James Behrens

James Behrens

Dec 19, 2011

James G. Behrens 83 of Akron passed away peacefully on December 19 2011. He was born and raised in Akron and proudly served his country with the 11th. Airborne division during WWII. James is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Helen Behrens; daughter Tina Farrar; granddaughter Kimberly Newell; and great-granddaughter Kati J. Morrison. Private iterment in...

Francis Kilonsky

Francis Kilonsky

Dec 11, 2011

Dr. Francis Anthony Kilonsky 82 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on Sunday December 11 2011. He was born on September 15 1929 and grew up in Forest City PA. He attended the University of Scranton and later attended Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Francis also served his country as a Captain in the United States Marine...

Lewis Flanagan

Lewis Flanagan

Dec 7, 2011

Lewis J. Flanagan 51 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 6 2011. The loving son of Lewis Flanagan (Sharon) and the late Anita (nee Overly). He is survived by his daughter Rachel sister Christie (Robert) Chapman companion Terri Nider stepson NaKoda nephew Sean Howald and extended family. Lewis was preceded in death by his sister Deborah....

Doris Gordon

Doris Gordon

Dec 5, 2011

Doris R. Gordon 95 of Fairlawn passed away peacefully shortly after 10 AM on Monday December 5 2011. Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 9 2011 1 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd Copley. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.

Almira Cool

Almira Cool

Dec 4, 2011

Almira June Cool 65 of Cuyahoga Falls with family by her side went to be with the Lord on December 4 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Marsha Sandy. Almira is survived by her children Randy (Donna) Sandy Donna (Dan) Boles Connie Dague and Jason (Connie) Wadsworth; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother Chad Sandy; sisters...

Helen Cory

Helen Cory

Nov 30, 2011

This is me at age one. Now I'm 80and I'm gone. Born to Elias and Mary Farris Cory on November 3 1931. The third daughter when they wanted a son! Sam (Phyllis) came along after me... Too'q boorrny! Ya Sunnadee! My olders sister Esther (John Shiekh) went before leaving me and sister Joan (Ralph Karam) holding the fort. Four times...

Kenneth Knecht

Kenneth Knecht

Nov 30, 2011

Kenneth Leroy Knecht 81 of Copley passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 30 2011. He was born on May 22 1930 in Copley lived there his whole life and was a member of Copley High School's Class of 48. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Les and Ardis Knecht and grandson Adam. He is survived by his loving...

Charles Wilson

Charles Wilson

Nov 29, 2011

On November 29 2011 Charlie Wilson left this planet just as he would have wished: in his Akron home of 46 years attended only by loving hands with very little suffering and quickly. He was 87 years old. Charlie is survived by four children: James W. Wilson (Pamela) of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Rebecca Wilson (Ted) of Hyattsville MD Meg Riley of...