Obituaries

John Grunninger
Jul 16, 2009
John J. Grunninger 93 of Stow passed in peace July 16 2009 at Hospice Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa (Leimeister) Grunninger; brothers Joseph and George; sisters Catherine Charnok and Mary Kenneley; nephew David Grunninger; and his beloved golden retriever Bruce. John was a WWII veteran and served with the Army 3rd Infantry...
Arnold Scarpitti
Jul 13, 2009
Arnold Scarpitti 60 of Kent died July 13 2009. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Louise and Arnold Scarpitti. He is survived by his sisters Rosemarie (Noel) Roberts and Toni (Keith) Komyati and brother Louis Scarpitti many nieces nephews cousins and dear friends Chuck and Rose Lucas. Friends may call on Friday July 17 2009 at Hummel Funeral...
Beryl Wilson
Jul 12, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEBeryl Wilson 94 passed away peacefully in Peoria AZ on July 12 2009. Beryl was born on October 15 1914 in Kitzmiller MD. She raised her family in Akron and lived her final years in Tucson and Peoria Arizona. Beryl served as State President and a local leader of The Gold Star Mothers. Beryl was preceded in death...
Vicki Callahan
Jul 8, 2009
In loving memory of Vicki Ann Callahan 43 passed on July 8 2009. She is preceded in death by her father Leonard C. Haehner; and nephew Stephen Legg. Vicki is survived by her husband Kit Callahan; children Crystal Christopher Dana Dawn and Jennifer; grandchildren Sean Tyler and Emily Lynn; mother Audrey J. Haehner; sisters Sarah Brenda Susan; brothers Frank (Kathy)...
Mary Shook
Jul 6, 2009
Mary Jane (Dettling) Shook 94 of Norton died July 6 2009 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; and sister Libby McBride. Mary Jane is survived by her children Charles D. (Barbara) Shook Beth Rockert and Robert Shook; grandchildren Tad Friess Katie Shook Emily Friess Kevin Shook Michael Shook Elizabeth Friess and...

Harold Adams
Jul 2, 2009
Harold Elwood Adams beloved husband father grandfather great-grandfather and friend died July 2 in his home in Cuyahoga Falls. He was 92. Known affectionately as 'Ace ' Harold was born on December 10 1916 in Altoona PA to Earl and Audrey Adams growing up in Carlisle where he graduated from Carlisle High School in 1934 a star student and running...
Virginia Rollow
Jun 29, 2009
Virginia C. Rollow 88 of Akron died June 29 2009 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Victor; parents Dwight and Cecelia Williams; brothers Richard and Jerry Williams; sisters Annabel Williams Janice Williams and Rosemary Staats. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Robert) Sparhawk grandsons Tim (Judy) Sparhawk and Jeff (Shelley) Sparhawk; sister...
Margaret Wieland
Jun 27, 2009
Margaret Wieland 87 of Akron died June 27 2009 at Shady Lawn Health Care. She was born on August 22 1921 in Akron OH to Martin and Margaret Franz Wieland who preceded her in death along with her siblings. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Wednesday July 1 2009 at Concordia...
James Stafford
Jun 25, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEJames E. Stafford 79 of Copley died June 25 2009 at St. Thomas Hospital. Jim was born in Erie PA. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne. Jim is survived by his children Kathleen (Dennis) Judge Jim (Kathy) Stafford Ann (Ron) Towne Mike (Julie) Stafford Joanne (Gary) Bases; grandchildren Elizabeth Ittner Tim Judge Colleen Judge Matt...
William Semonin
Jun 23, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE William E. (Billy) Semonin born in Akron on 17 July 1945 to Lloyd A. and Molly (Krill) Semonin died peacefully on 23 June 2009 at Maison Aine Nursing Home in Stow after a 1 ½ year battle with cancer. Being mentally challenged from the age of 7 Billy attended St. Coletta School for Exceptional Children in Jefferson...
Maryrose Esquibel
Jun 22, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEMaryrose Esquibel 81 of Akron born February 2 1928 in Flint Michigan died June 22 2009. Graduate of Goodrich High School Salutatorian Bachelors from St. Mary's College and Masters Degree from Michigan State University. She was preceded in death by her husband Pedro Esquibel; parents Calvin and Helen Leckrone; brother Calvin Leckrone Jr; and grandson Raphael LaVictoire. Maryrose...
Bertha Lowry
Jun 12, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEBertha Marie (Bert) Lowry 96 passed away June 12 2009 and leaves behind her legacy of family. She was born on May 24 1913 in Akron OH. and is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Charles R. (Chick) Lowry and her son Donald R. Lowry. Bertha is survived by her daughters Nancy (Lauren) Gromen of...
Harold Dallinga
Jun 8, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEHarold Dallinga 79 passed away after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer on Monday June 8 2009 at the Copley Hospice Care Center. A lifelong resident of the Copley and Bath area Harold was a graduate of Copley High School. He served in the US Army and was a lifelong member of Copley United Methodist Church. He worked...
Bernice Lehman
Jun 8, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEBernice May Lehman 98 of Sharon Township passed away on June 8 2009. She was born in Manchester OH on May 1 1911. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Henry; parents Melvin and Gertie Frase; brother Virgil Frase; and sister Vera Smith. She is survived by daughters Thelma (James) VonGunten Shirley (Richard) Brye Dolores (Bill) Tomes;...
Jacqueline Higgins
Jun 4, 2009
Jackie Higgins 48 of Akron passed on June 4 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn; step-father Bill; and sisters Sue and Shirley Jackie is survived by her sons Robert (Sheila) Freimuth Michael Freimuth and Anthony (Cheryl) Freimuth; grandchildren Daisy Nina Mia Griffin Zoe Landon Loralei and Torrance; father Clyde Ebel; sisters Sharon and Claudia; and all...
William Moorehouse
Jun 4, 2009
William Moorehouse 89 died peacefully on June 4 2009. He was born to Ralph and Evelyn Miles on December 12 1919. He was raised by his loving Aunt and Uncle George W. and Kathryn Moorehouse in Cleveland after his mother's death. He received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Case School of Applied Science in 1942 served in the Army...
Diane Paris
Jun 1, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEBorn October 5th 1944 Diane Paris of Akron went home to be with the Lord June 1st 2009 after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her father Richard Orlowski and twin sister Donna Orlowski. Diane is survived by the love of her life and husband Eddie Paris Mother Gerry Orlowski Sister Sandy Chadima (Jim) Children Tammy...

Malvina Cummins
May 31, 2009
Malvina (Mel) Cummins passed away on May 31 2009. Born Oct. 12 1928. She was one of the first babies born the month St. Thomas Hospital opened. And was a proud member of the Women's Board for 40 years. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms and received an associate degree from Kent State University. Preceded in...
Sarah Drury
May 28, 2009
Sarah Ellen Drury 93 of Barberton died May 28 2009. She was born in Somerset PA. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur; her 3 sons Bill Bob and Don; daughter-in-law Judy; and great-granddaughter Annamarie. She is survived by her sister Pauline Dickson; daughter-in-law Cathy; 8 grandchildren Carol (Jeff) Herston Sheryl Rouse George Rouse Tom Drurey Donald (Sue)...
Clare Glaser
May 28, 2009
Clare Gemrich Glaser 74 passed away on May 28 2009 following a 16 month battle with colon cancer. Born and raised in Kalamazoo MI Clare graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth IL. She moved to Akron in 1958 shortly after her marriage to Donald L. Glaser. Clare was a friend to everyone and was active in many groups throughout her...
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