Obituaries

Steve Kersak

Steve Kersak

Feb 13, 2011

Steve A. Kersak born June 21 1918 left this world on February 13 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Mary wife Emily sisters Mary Lapadot and Irene Muckensturm. Steve leaves behind niece Mary Ann Muckensturm and nephews Rene and David Muckensturm and John Lapadot. He is able now to join the love of his life...

Sara Grammer

Sara Grammer

Feb 13, 2011

Sara Grammer 81 was born July 25 1929 and passed away on February 13 2011. She was a loving wife mother and grandmother. Sara was born in Lynch Kentucky but lived in Ohio over 50 years. Survived by her husband and friend James Grammer for almost 66 years on the 16th of February. Wonderful mother to Ralph Grammer and Maryanne...

Doris Oatley

Doris Oatley

Feb 11, 2011

Doris B. Oatley (Kirkman) 88 of Akron passed away peacefully on her birthday February 11 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Geraldine and Eileen. Doris is survived by her children Valerie (Jerry) Hammock Barbara (Gib) Moffit and Vernon (Kathy) Oatley; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated worker and a loving mom grandma and...

Francis Chionchio

Francis Chionchio

Feb 11, 2011

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

Lawrence Hammer

Lawrence Hammer

Feb 11, 2011

Larry Hammer passed into the arms of God February 11 2011 surrounded by his loving family and friends both new and old. A loving husband father grandfather and friend. Larry was born in Wadsworth to Frederick and Mildred Hammer on October 25 1939. He was the youngest of 7 siblings and endured all the pranks of his elder brothers and...

Mildred Dyer

Mildred Dyer

Feb 10, 2011

Mildred Dyer 86 of Akron peacefully passed away on Thursday February 10 2011. She was born in Chattanooga TN to the late James and Myrtle Kelly. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Clifford of 60 years daughter Wanda and her parents. Mildred is survived by her sons James K. of Canton and Gary of Akron; grandchildren Kelly (Jeff)...

Jane Gray

Jane Gray

Feb 6, 2011

Jane Dolores Gray 88 of Akron beloved mother and wife peacefully passed away on February 6 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Julia and Henry Rosche; her sister Mary Alice Walsh; and her daughter-in-law Lulu Tang. Jane is survived by her husband Harry David Gray; her children Mary Kay Fleet Janice (George) Cabaniss Michael (Vicky) Gray and...

Richard Kirkbaumer

Richard Kirkbaumer

Feb 5, 2011

Richard Adam Kirkbaumer 'Dick' as he liked to be called passed away on February 5 2011. He was an avid sports fan who was very passionate and vocal with his love of football. Deeply he will be missed by his #1 Fan Judy his wife of 27 years. His deep devotion and desire to make her happy was a constant...

John Moirano

John Moirano

Jan 29, 2011

John A. Moirano 87 of Copley peacefully passed away on January 29 2011 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (the love of his life); his parents Joe and Lena; his sister Honey and her husband Chris Gaone; his brother Babe; and his brother-in-law Dick Hofacker. John leaves his children Debra (David Lucas); Valerie...

Mary Bivens

Mary Bivens

Jan 28, 2011

Mary K. Bivens (Gemind) 68 passed away peacefully on January 28 2011. Mary born on August 13 1942 was a lifetime resident of Copley where she began her career as one of the first dispatchers for Copley Township Fire and Police. She was preceded in death by her husband J.R. Bivens and brother Mike Gemind. Mary is survived by brothers...

Nancy Ochsenhirt

Nancy Ochsenhirt

Jan 24, 2011

Nancy Ochsenhirt (Pardieck) 56 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24 2011. Nancy born September 15 1954 grew up in Dayton Ohio where she graduated from Centerville High School. She then attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Education. Nancy is survived by her soulmate and husband of 27 years Tim....

Susan Szor

Susan Szor

Jan 21, 2011

Susan Szor (Mama) born February 19 1930 in Vajszlo Hungary went with God on January 21 2011. Mama was very much loved by all that knew her. She was a loving wife mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Ted Szor; son Jim Szor and wife Merideth and her sons Chris and Ed daughter Sue Reisinger and husband...

Angelene Bender

Angelene Bender

Jan 20, 2011

Angelene G. Bender 85 of Akron peacefully passed away on January 20 2011. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed gardening painting and knitting. Angelene was preceded in death by her loving husband William; brothers Frank and Crucian Riccardi. She is survived by her sons William M. Bender and Richard J. (Cindy) Bender of Phoenix AZ and many...

Rose Squires

Rose Squires

Jan 20, 2011

Rose Elinor Squires 94 went to be with the Lord on January 20 2011. She was born on February 22 1916 to the late Elizabeth and Cleveland Schumacher. She was preceded in death by George her husband of 52 years and her brothers Richard Frank and Myron Schumacher and sisters Phyllis Schumacher and Mary Greenman. Rose was a long time...

Carol Justice

Carol Justice

Jan 17, 2011

Carol L. Justice 73 passed away on January 17th 2011 surrounded by family. She was a resident of Copley Township since 1968. She was a past member of Eagles #555 and the American Legion #449. She was a kind and committed mother grandmother great-grandmother and wife. Preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter Ashley Clementi she will be deeply...

Eugene Abdenour

Eugene Abdenour

Jan 16, 2011

Eugene 'Gene' T. Abdenour 93 of Akron passed away on January 16 2011. He was born in Lawrence Massachusetts on June 7 1917 and came to Akron with his parents when he was 2 years old. He attended Central High School and the University of Akron where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Gene retired from...

Lois Boyer

Lois Boyer

Jan 15, 2011

Lois J. Boyer (Bock) 80 of Copley passed away on January 15 2011 with her family at her side. Lois was a lifelong resident of Copley and employed by Copley Twp. as one of the early fire and police dispatchers and retired as police chief secretary. She was a past women's auxillary member of the Copley Fire Department and Frank...

Florian Smole

Florian Smole

Jan 13, 2011

Florian Smole 91 of Akron Oh passed away peacefully Thursday January 13 2011. He was born February 26 1919 in Akron Oh. He was a graduate of Garfield High School. He served his country with the United States Marine Corp in WWII. He retired from the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau after 27 years of service. He was also a...

Margaret Bartlebaugh

Margaret Bartlebaugh

Jan 10, 2011

Margaret R. Bartlebaugh (Ziga) 91 passed away on January 10 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Crucible PA as one of twelve children and she lived most of her life in Akron. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Samuel; her daughter Cynthia; and her parents Joseph Sr. and Rose Ziga. Margaret was a dedicated mother...

James Miller

James Miller

Jan 10, 2011

James Gobel Miller Jr 89 died Monday January 10 2011 at Bath Manor Special Care Center. Jim was born in Hardinsburg KY on December 18 1921 to Georgia (nee Smallbridge) and James G. Miller of Mogadore OH. Jim graduated from Granger High School in Medina County in 1939. Following graduation Jim began a 43 year career at Goodyear Tire &...