Obituaries

Josephine Johnson

Josephine Johnson

Mar 21, 2010

Josephine Elizabeth Johnson 85 a lifelong believer in Jesus Christ was born on June 23 1924 in Cleveland OH and she died March 21 2010. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother great-grandmother aunt and a happy homemaker. Josephine was preceded in death by Andrew her loving husband of 59 years and son-in-laws Theodore Skowronski and Francis Ruess. She is...

Jean Dort

Jean Dort

Mar 20, 2010

Jean Frances Dort 86 of Akron passed away peacefully on March 20 2010 after a long illness. Jean was born in Massillon OH on August 10 1923 to Clarence and Arline Wenzel. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1941. She was a member of the first graduating class at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. Jean...

Anna Pavlovich

Anna Pavlovich

Mar 19, 2010

Anna F. Pavlovich 71 of Norton died March 19 2010. Anna was born July 29 1938 in Yugoslavia. She survived WWII as a young girl eventually living in Austria before moving to the United States in 1952. She married her husband Marijan of 51 years on October 25 1958. Anna attended Hamel Business College where she learned secretarial duties and...

Nancy Flanagan

Nancy Flanagan

Mar 17, 2010

Nancy Alice Flanagan 79 of Copley died March 17 2010 at her home Sumner on Ridgewood. She was born on September 11 1930 in Chicago IL. Nancy graduated from nursing school in 1974 and practiced nursing at Akron General Medical Center for 25 years. She was a mother and nurse to all...family friends anyone else...the sick the disabled the dispossessed...

Marie Macdonald

Marie Macdonald

Mar 15, 2010

Marie 88 of Akron died March 15 2010. From her childhood on she always helped others. When her age made that difficult she'd pray for you- her prayer book never far. Marie was a member of St. Sebastian Church and the Contemporary Choir. We will sadly miss her funny faces many jokes smiles and love of animals. She enjoyed her...

Onyx Zushin

Onyx Zushin

Mar 15, 2010

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

Loretta Prentiss

Loretta Prentiss

Mar 14, 2010

Loretta H. (Rogers) Prentiss 71 of Akron passed away on March 14 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Prentiss; her daughter Leslie; her parents Adeline and Thomas Rogers; and her sister Ruth Dable and brother Harry Rogers. Loretta is survived by her children Richard Prentiss; Robin (Woody) May; and Glenna (Joe) Helton; grandchildren Joey Kristin Megan...

Dallas Flesher

Dallas Flesher

Mar 11, 2010

Dallas Flesher 84 of Norton passed away peacefully March 11 2010. He was an avid boater loved family gatherings and being the life of the party. He graduated from Buchtel High in 1943 married the love of his life Marjorie Spangler and served in the Navy. He owned Flesher Sand & Gravel retiring in 1991. He was a member of...

Emma Johnson

Emma Johnson

Mar 10, 2010

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

George Mamas

George Mamas

Mar 7, 2010

George Mamas 85 of Fairlawn died March 7 2010. He attended Akron University where he was a member of Lone Star Fraternity and later served in the U.S. Airforce. George owned radio stations WCUE and WKDD in Akron and was a member of Sharon Golf Club. George was preceded in death by his son Mark G. Mamas and brothers Jim...

James Harris

James Harris

Mar 7, 2010

James R. Harris 60 of Kent passed away on March 7 2010 at the Ridgewood VNS Hospice Care Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Verna Harris. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Claudia Miller. In 1991 Jim and Claudia married and began their journey together. Jim attended and graduated cum laude...

Shelley East

Shelley East

Mar 3, 2010

SHELLEY MAUREEN EAST Our beloved mother Shelley Maureen East 57 peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 3 2010. She is survived by son Darryl James East (Kristi); brothers Michael James (Jean) and Martin Jeffrey McCargo; grandsons Kaleb and Kameron East; neices nephews and many more loving family and friends. Homegoing Services will be held on March...

Fr. DeHart

Fr. DeHart

Feb 26, 2010

Fr. Joseph E. DeHart 70 of Akron died February 26 2010. He was the Rector of St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Edith; children Joe Jr. Jeffrey Jerold Perry and Stacey and 6 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday March 3 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church 1677 Triplett Blvd Akron...

Roy Reffner

Roy Reffner

Feb 26, 2010

Roy Philip Reffner 91 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday evening February 26 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Olive Reffner and siblings Gertrude Dwin Dodie David Robert Alton Norman and Charles. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Georgina (nee Keenan); children Martha (Douglas) Faris Robert (Lisa)...

Sara Stanley-Nicholas

Sara Stanley-Nicholas

Feb 24, 2010

Sara Stanley Nicholas born in Akron Ohio in 1940 was reunited with the love of her life Neil Nicholas and her parents Mike and Rafella Shaar on February 24th 2010. She is a graduate of Central Hower High School. She earned a doctorate in education from the University of Akron and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She...

Andrew Selega

Andrew Selega

Feb 24, 2010

Andrew J. Selega 85 a long time resident of Akron passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 24 2010 in West Virginia. Born in Uledia PA he was a decorated WWII Navy Veteran and recipient of The Distinguished Flying Cross. Retired from Ohio Edison in 1986 after 33 years of service. Andy was preceded in death by his wife Theresa and...

James REV

James REV

Feb 23, 2010

Reverend Father James R. Schleicher Pastor Emeritus of St. Francis de Sales died with Christ on February 23rd after being on kidney dialysis for almost four years. Father was ordained a priest for the Cleveland Catholic Diocese on December 18 1954. Born in Chicago he was preceded in death by his parents William and Viola Schleicher his brother William and...

James Schleicher

James Schleicher

Feb 23, 2010

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

George McCrystal

George McCrystal

Feb 16, 2010

GEORGE PATRICK MCCRYSTAL George 'Pat' McCrystal 67 passed away on Tuesday February 16 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Pauline McCrystal. Pat is survived by his loving cousin Maureen McCrystal and her two daughters Tracy Glinski and Amy (Matthew) Anderson. He will also be missed by Jim Glinski and Mia and Delaney Anderson. Pat was...

Mary Breit

Mary Breit

Feb 10, 2010

Mary Breit (nee Hummel) 94 passed away February 10 2010 at Hospice Care Center. She was born on May 17 1915 in Akron OH. She lived most of her life in Copley where she was a member of the Guardian Angels Church choir. Mary was a 1933 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms and attended Akron University. She worked...