Obituaries

Ralph Heavrin

Ralph Heavrin

Jan 6, 2010

Ralph Dennis Heavrin 68 of Goodyear Heights beloved husband devoted father and dearest grandfather brother friend and neighbor passed away at Hospice and Palliative Care of Visiting Nurse Service - Justin T. Rogers Care Center in Fairlawn Ohio. Born November 13 1941 in Akron OH he was the 2nd of 4 sons of the late George A. and Agnes Carolyn...

Stella Balog

Stella Balog

Jan 4, 2010

Stella Balog 91 of Akron passed away after a short illnesss on January 4 2010. She was born on November 10 1918 in Hartford Connecticut. Stella is preceded in death by her husband of 39 yrs Steve Balog; her son Stephen Joseph Balog; and her sister Anne Tisserand. She leaves behind her daughter Julianne Balog (James)Lardas of Orrville; granddaughter Lia...

Lola Spangler

Lola Spangler

Jan 4, 2010

Lola S. Spangler 87 of Copley died January 4 2010. She was a long time resident of Copley OH. Her passions were camping boating dining out shopping entertaining (especially during Christmas and New Year) and enjoying time with her family. Lola enjoyed life to the fullest and she will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Betty Kirkpatrick

Betty Kirkpatrick

Dec 29, 2009

Betty M. 'Meme' Kirkpatrick 72 of Copley went home to be with her Lord December 29 2009. Betty was preceded in death by parents Charles and Elsie Bodner; brothers Charlie J. and Delmar A. Bodner. She is survived by her daughter Cora Reese-Dion and her husband Marc Dion Sr; grandchildren Dwayne Reese and Chelsie Lopienski; sister-in-law Janet Bodner and many...

Robert Baughman

Robert Baughman

Dec 28, 2009

Robert S. Baughman loving husband father and grandfather passed away on December 28 2009. He was born and raised in Barberton and lived the last 40 years in Manchester. Robert is survived by his wife of 42 years Jean; children Robert C. and Julie Price; grandchild Cody Price; brothers Albert (Nancy) Tom Piacella (Carol); sister in law June and numerous...

Michael Ziga

Michael Ziga

Dec 25, 2009

Michael Ziga 93 died December 25 2009. He was born on March 3 1916 in Isabel PA. Michael was dedicated to his wife Dorothy and together they raised their family calling Akron and Saint Vincent Parish home. Michael was a devout Catholic and member of St. Vincent Parish. He was a member of The Holy Name Society at St. Vincent...

Marjorie Costill

Marjorie Costill

Dec 25, 2009

Marjorie J. Costill age 82 passed away on Christmas Day December 25 2009 at Bath Manor. Marjorie was a life resident of Akron and a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She worked in the office at B.F. Goodrich for many years and retired from there. She was a sports enthusiast and was one of her nephew Dan's biggest fans watching...

Nelson Moyers

Nelson Moyers

Dec 24, 2009

Nelson F. Moyers 70 of Akron passed away on December 24 2009 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Jeannette Moyers; and brother Stephen. Nelson is survived by his brother David; his sister Lois (Dave) Mitchell; many nieces nephews and cousins; and many other family and friends. A Memorial Service will take...

Ruth Nice

Ruth Nice

Dec 24, 2009

Ruth Eileen Nice (Minor) age 93 passed away on December 24 2009. Wife of the late Elmer Nice Copley OH; Mother of Kathleen (Tim) Beck of Richfield OH and Minor (Molly) Nice of Newark OH; and Grandmother of Amy (Dave) Riggs of Dublin OH. Eileen died peacefully at Lorantffy Care Center in Copley resulting from a stroke in May 2009....

John Mellody

John Mellody

Dec 22, 2009

MELLODY John Joseph age 78 passed away Tuesday December 22 2009 at Saint Edward's Nursing Home. John was born in Pittsburgh PA to John and Anna (Wilson) Mellody on January 1 1931 the first baby of the year. His family moved to Akron when he was in the first grade. Most of the Wilson family had preceded them. They lived...

Gene Hall

Gene Hall

Dec 15, 2009

Gene L. Hall 79 of Akron passed away Tuesday December 15 2009. He was born February 19 1930 in Charleston WV to the late Shirley and Mabel (Jarvis) Hall. Gene was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was a recipient of a gold medal and Silver Star. He is survived by one brother: Ronald of Orma WV...

Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Dec 15, 2009

After a courageous fight with lung cancer Daniel Williams 72 passed away on December 15 2009. He retired from Goodyear Tire after 36 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents Reeves and Ruth and brothers Gerald and David. He is survived his loving wife Cecelia (Logan) of 50 years sisters Rita Williams Nancy Williams and Judy...

Evelyn Kimber

Evelyn Kimber

Dec 13, 2009

Evelyn Louise Kimber 90 of Copley passed away peacefully at home on December 13 2009. Evelyn was born to Howard and Hazel Nestlerode on April 10 1919 at People's Hospital in Akron. She graduated from North High School in 1937 attended the University of Akron and married Wallace Kimber in 1942. Evelyn worked at BF Goodrich during WWII and later...

Frank Biondo

Frank Biondo

Dec 13, 2009

Frank 'Sporty' Biondo 80 of Akron went to be with the Lord on December 13th. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincenzo and Veda Biondo. His brothers Anthony and Angelo and sister Veda. Frank is survived by his loving wife Julia of 53 years his brothers Jim and Joseph Biondo; his son Jaime and wife Jill and his...

Lambert Meyers

Lambert Meyers

Dec 10, 2009

Lambert 'Bert' G. Meyers 87 of Lakeside/Marblehead passed away in his home December 10 2009. He was also an active member of the Free Masons. He retired after 35 years of service as Chief of Maitenance for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Executive Flight Operations. Bert was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army...

Howard Boxler

Howard Boxler

Dec 6, 2009

Howard Joseph Boxler 84 of Akron died December 6 2009 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Boxler; brothers Edwin Paul William; and sisters Mildred and Leona. Howard is survived by his sisters Rose Horinger and Dorothy (Thomas) McNeill; brothers Meryl and Robert Boxler; many nieces and nephews; and life long friends...

Patrick Smiraldo

Patrick Smiraldo

Dec 5, 2009

Patrick V. Smiraldo age 61 passed away December 5 2009. He was the beloved companion of Karen Warren (nee Manak). Cherished stepfather of Barbara McKnight (Eric) and Jill Hafner (Adam). Loving 'Pat-Pat' to Paxton Hafner and Andie Ben and Danny McKnight. Brother of Gene (Sandy) Mark (Susan) and Terry (Claudia). Patrick leaves behind many nieces and nephews and his beloved...

Jayne Kormanik

Jayne Kormanik

Dec 2, 2009

Jayne F. Kormanik 83 of Akron died December 2 2009 at Hospice Care Center. She was born on August 22 1926. Jayne was preceded in death by her husband Fred Kormanik; parents Leo and Minnie Haynes; brother Leo Haynes and sister-in-law Patricia Haynes; granddaughter Amie Kormanik; daughter-in-law Ella Kormanik; and newphew Danny Haynes. Her sense of humor love of dance...

Patricia Kriebel

Patricia Kriebel

Dec 1, 2009

Patricia Ann Kriebel 77 of Wadsworth passed away December 1.She was born on July 28 1932 in Sharon Twp OH. and was a resident of Copley most of her life. She formerly co-owned the Sewing Parlor in Fairlawn and also worked as a seamstress. She is survived by her children and spouses Mark and Sheila Kriebel of Copley Jeffrey and...

Virginia Sunday

Virginia Sunday

Nov 26, 2009

Virginia Rose Sunday 79 passed away peacefully on November 26 2009 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Virginia was born August 21 1930 in Akron Ohio. She was actively involved in the family business President's Lounge for over 40 years. As an avid volunteer she gave her service to organizations such as the American Diabetes Association Akron...