Obituaries

Harold Adams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John Mayer

John Mayer

May 27, 2009

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEOur beloved husband father and grandpa John Mayer age 61 of Cuyahoga Falls went to Heaven on May 27 2009. John was born in Tiefenbronn Germany on November 5 1947 to Maryann and John Mayer SR. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister Katherina; and niece Eva. He is survived by wife Elizabeth Mayer; daughters Lisa Beth;...

Johanna Tishner

Johanna Tishner

May 27, 2009

Johanna E. Tishner age 91 passed away May 27 2009 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born in Pennsylvania but lived most of her life in Akron Ohio. She retired from Firestone after 42 years of service. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church and the Altar Society and was also an active member of the Catholic...

Amelia Horn

Amelia Horn

May 27, 2009

Amelia Horn 98 of Akron died May 27 2009 at Akron General Medical Center. Amelia was born on September 4 1910 in Buffalo NY. Amelia was preceded in death by her husband Harold R. Horn; brother Edward Nawrocki; sister Clara Nawrocki and daughter-in-law Barbara Horn. She is survived by her beloved children Ellery Horn Cynthia Horn and Christine (Tom) O'Keefe;...

Frederick Sutter

Frederick Sutter

May 26, 2009

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEOnly once in a lifetime someone touches your heart so deeply that you are never the same afterward. Fred Sutter was that person for so many. With his family by his side Fred passed away quietly on Tuesday May 26 from pneumonia - a complication of leukemia. Fred's kindness and generous spirit was felt by all who knew...

George Swaino

George Swaino

May 22, 2009

VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTEGeorge Swaino 90 of Copley was called home by the Lord on May 22 2009. He was a person who was well known and liked by his community. He was referred to as the unofficial Mayor of Copley serving as Copley Trustee Secretary of Zoning Commission Justice of the Peace Constable and a periodic mail-carrier. George was born...