Obituaries

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...

Clara Wilfong

Clara Wilfong

May 28, 2010

Clara Virginia Wilfong 73 of Akron passed away Friday May 28 2010. She was born August 16 1936 to the late William and Margery Drumheller. Clara leaves behind her husband Glen; daughter Marsha Anger; son-in-law Theodore Young; granddaughter Amanda Bilbrey; grandchildren Nathan and Paige Huff; sister Judy Greer; nephews Jimmy and Norman Greer John Keenan and Jacob Mays; and niece...

Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns

May 28, 2010

Matthew Burns ('Junie') 83 of Akron died Friday May 28th 2010 at Rose Lane in Massillon after a short illness. He was a resident of Akron where he resided with his wife Virginia for 54 years. Matt lived in Terre Haute Indiana where he attended Garfield High School. He moved to the area after served in the army during WWII...

David Barnes

David Barnes

May 26, 2010

David K. Barnes passed away May 26 2010 surrounded by his family and close friends after a brief battle against pancreatic cancer. Born November 10 1954 Dave is survived by his wife of twenty years Mary (nee Cornacchione) and daughters Lauren Taylor and Lynn Marie. In addition he is survived by his parents Bill and Jo Anne brother and sister-in-law...

Wally Procaccio

Wally Procaccio

May 25, 2010

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

Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

May 24, 2010

Mary Ann Wheeler 79 of Akron passed away May 24 2010 at the Hospice Care Center of Copley. Mary was born on October 1 1930 in Akron to the late James and Mary (Wolf) Elwood. She was also preceded in death by husband Donald M. Wheeler who passed away in January 2008. She is survived by daughter Cathy (Mark) Stewart...