Obituaries

Bernard Miksch

Bernard Miksch

Jul 26, 2010

Jim Miksch 82 passed away peacefully on July 26 2010 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born April 25 1928 to Ralph James and Carrie (Harter) Miksch in Copley Ohio Jim was retired from BF Goodrich Research and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Cecil Kirkland

Cecil Kirkland

Jul 20, 2010

On Tuesday July 20 Cecil Kirkland 82 of Cuyahoga Falls passed from this world into his heavenly home. Cecil is a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Prospect Mold and Die. He will be dearly missed by his wife and family. He lived his life to honor and serve his Lord and was a man of integrity and kindness. We...

Jean SISTER

Jean SISTER

Jul 16, 2010

Sister Jean Dezort formerly Sister Frederick 80 died on July 16 2010 at Regina Health Center Richfield OH. Sister Jean the only daughter of James and Edith Pfeil Dezort was born on October 17 1929 in Cleveland. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic in Akron from St. Cecilia Parish Cleveland on January 18 1947 and made religious profession on...

Jean Dezort

Jean Dezort

Jul 16, 2010

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

Raymond Thye

Raymond Thye

Jul 10, 2010

Raymond Paul Thye 82 passed away on July 10 2010 at St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton. He was born in Akron on July 20 1947 to the late Florence (nee Knabe) Waring and Adolph Thye. Ray was a proud owner of the Akron Porcelanize Co. and took great pride in auto detailing. He was an avid stamp collector...

William Cook

William Cook

Jul 8, 2010

William Donald Cook 'Don' as he liked to be called passed away peacefully July 8 2010 at Akron City Hospital with family by his side. Don was born April 26 1925 at Akron City Hospital the son of Henry A. and Lillian Drame Cook. He grew up on North Hill in Akron and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga...

Betty Grigg

Betty Grigg

Jul 6, 2010

Betty Jean Grigg (Nee Larsen) formerly of South Milwaukee Wisconsin passed away on July 6 2010 at the age of 88 after a long illness. Betty was born in Waukegan Illinois to the late Nicholas and Lena Larsen and there met the love of her life Richard 'Bob' Grigg in her church league. During their 55 years of marriage they...

Irene Cook

Irene Cook

Jun 24, 2010

Irene Mary (Kippes) Cook 93 of Copley Ohio passed away Thursday June 24 2010 at The Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn Ohio. Irene was born 1 of 10 children in Argentina South America after her parents John Peter and Frances (Sommer) Kippes escaped from Russia aware the revolutionary winds were sweeping the country. They eventually were successful in immigrating...

Anna Demboski

Anna Demboski

Jun 23, 2010

Anna Demboski 87 of Akron passed away June 23 2010. Anna was born on December 12 1922 in Akron to the late Milton and Victoria Wells. She was a secretary for Goodyear Tire and later on worked many years for Morgan Trucking Company. Anna enjoyed following the Cleveland Indians and spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandson. Anna...

Joseph Nowak

Joseph Nowak

Jun 22, 2010

Joseph J. Nowak 86 passed away Tuesday June 22 2010 at the Village at St. Edward. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone with 37 yrs. of service. Joseph loved to go to Florida for the winters and he loved to fish and listen to his polka music. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and grandsons Bryan and Mark....

Joseph McPeek

Joseph McPeek

Jun 16, 2010

Joseph Carroll McPeek Jr. 75 of Medina passed away peacefully June 16 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl McPeek. Joseph is survived by his wife of 51 years Cheryl; sons Dan (Ann) McPeek Dave McPeek and Doug (Andrea) McPeek; and grandchildren Brian Alan Mia and Keegan McPeek. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 19...

Thomas Millhoff

Thomas Millhoff

Jun 16, 2010

Thomas Wayne Millhoff 77 of Akron died June 16 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Mervine and Nellie Millhoff; sisters Lois Calaway Ruth Nehrbecky and Fran Romig; and brothers Don Ed and Ronnie Millhoff. Thomas is survived by his sisters Libby Morrison and Scharlene Robinson; and other friends and family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00...

Mary Pitschmann

Mary Pitschmann

Jun 13, 2010

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

John Pearl

John Pearl

Jun 13, 2010

John Lawrence Pearl 89 of Akron peacefully passed away Sunday June 13 2010.

Walter Danilov

Walter Danilov

Jun 13, 2010

Walter Danilov passed away on Sunday evening June 13 2010 at the age of 85. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of the war. He was a member of the Akron Police Department for 26 years and retired in 1977. Walter was also a member of the Coventry-Akron...

Mary Pitschmann SR

Mary Pitschmann SR

Jun 13, 2010

Sister Mary Martha Pitschmann OP 99 died after a short illness at Our Lady of the Elms Convent Akron on Sunday June 13 2010. She was the second child of Othmar and Martha Hummel Pitschmann and entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron in 1930 from Immaculate Conception Church Madison OH. She made First Profession on September 12 1931...

Andrew Samuelson

Andrew Samuelson

Jun 12, 2010

Andrew John Samuelson native of Cambridge Massachusetts passed away June 12 2010. John was a graduate of Cambridge Latin High School Boston College and the MIT Executive Institute. Preceding John in his death was his wife Rita (McAlonan) his parents Margaret (Shannon) and Peter Samuelson; brothers Francis and Alfred. John is survived by his sister Eileen (Carr); daughter Anne Hogan...

James Johnston

James Johnston

Jun 2, 2010

James Buel Johnston 83 of Copley passed away June 2 2010 at Hospice of VNS. He was born on August 27 1926 in Hanceville AL but was a long-time resident of Copley. James was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy parents James Wilburn Johnston and Josie (Cone) Johnston and his sister Betty Jean Wheeler. He is survived by daughter...

Dock Chenault

Dock Chenault

Jun 1, 2010

Rev. Dock Chenault Jr. 58 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on June 1 2010. Dock was born on July 13 1951 to the late Rev. Dock (Katherine) Chenault Sr. Dock's gift to this world was helping. If he was needed he was there going that extra mile. He leaves his wife of 32 yrs. Monica children...

Jack Wegryn

Jack Wegryn

Jun 1, 2010

Dr. Jack Wegryn died June 1 2010 after a lengthy illness. Jack was born February 9 1934 in Bridgeport CT. He received his B.S. Degree from Tufts College in Cambridge MA his medical degree in 1959 from Marquette University School of Medicine and interned at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport where he also served a year of surgical residency. In...