Obituaries

Robert Liska

Robert Liska

Mar 28, 2008

Robert C. Liska 68 of Akron died March 28 2008 at home. He is survived by wife Cheryl of 40 years; son Robert J. Liska; daughter Heather Liska Bechter and six grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1361 Market St. Akron on Saturday April 19th at 11 a.m. In lieu of...

John McDowell

John McDowell

Mar 26, 2008

John 'Mac' McDowell 82 of Norton died March 26 2008. He was born in Lodi on May 1 1925. Mac is survived by brother Alan; sister Nancy Masters; children John (Dianna) McDowell Judy Lipscomb and Susan McDowell and grandchildren Andrea Ruth Rose and Erica. Mac was a graduate of Northfield High School and College of Wooster served in the Navy...

Phyllis Blondheim

Phyllis Blondheim

Mar 24, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTE VIDEO Phyllis D. 'Ramsey Casteel' Blondheim (age 80) has joined together with her special loved ones: beloved husband Gene her son Mike and daughter Bunny her parents brothers Joe and Cass Casteel and special aunt Nettie Garrett. Phyllis was a devoted caregiver to many of those that have departed and was a faithful wife mother grandmother daughter...

Bart Brennan

Bart Brennan

Mar 24, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Bart J. Brennan 83 passed away peacefully on March 24 2008 at the Hospice Care Center. Bart was born in Akron and a lifelong resident of the area. He was fiercely proud of his Irish heritage: He made10 trips to Ireland; he dressed from head to toe in green and marched in 17 of Akron's St....

Jerry Montgomery

Jerry Montgomery

Mar 22, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Jerry F. Montgomery 83 of Akron passed away on March 22 2008 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on July 19 to George and Catherine Montgomery. Jerry was a graduate of St. Vincent High School Akron University and the Akron School of Law. He was a member of the Akron Bar...

Mercedes Kemper

Mercedes Kemper

Mar 16, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Mercedes H. Kemper 91 of Canton (formerly of Akron) died March 16 2008. She was born on October 29 1916 in Akron OH. Mercedes was preceded in death by her husband of 67 yrs Dick Kemper; parents Mary (nee Kraus) and Emil Krill; brothers Carl Bill and Albert; sisters Olive Evans Molly Semonin Harriet Rambacher Margaret...

Suzanne Clayton

Suzanne Clayton

Mar 15, 2008

VIEW PHOTO TRIBUTE'' Suzanne P. Clayton 57 went to heaven early in the evening Saturday March 15 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester E. Wallace and Isabel A. Wallace. She is survived by her husband Andrew and sons Michael and David all of Akron. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Kathleen Parks of Massillon...

Corrine Lavery

Corrine Lavery

Mar 13, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Our mother Corrine Lavery 80 of Silver Lake died March 13 2008. Mom was retired from Ohio Bell and was active with the Telephone Company Pioneers of America. Mom was preceded in death by our father Richard Lavery and her sister Dorthea Gilley. Left to remember her are daughters Pam (Ron) Driscoll and Susan (Robert) Sheppard....

Ted Kanis

Ted Kanis

Mar 12, 2008

Theodore Kanis 82 a lifelong resident of Akron died March 12 2008 at Copley Health Center. A graduate of Akron East High School he served in the U.S Army Air Force from 1945-47. Ted married Lela Mae Wiles on July 2 1949. After 43 yrs. of service he retired from B.F. Goodrich. Ted was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church...

Anna Wieland

Anna Wieland

Mar 11, 2008

Anna K. Wieland 83 of Dalton died March 11 2008. She is survived by her sister Margaret Wieland who resides at Shady Lawn Health Care Community 15028 Old Lincoln Way Dalton OH 44618. She will be missed by many friends and relatives. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday March 17 at Concordian Lutheran Church 724 Sumner...

Lawrence Muschkat

Lawrence Muschkat

Mar 10, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Lawrence Muschkat 88 passed away March 10 2008 with his loving family at his side. A life long resident of Akron Larry was born to Anthony & Marion Muschkat on February 11 1920. He attended St. Bernard's School and graduated from Buchtel High School. He served in the army during World War II was stationed in...

William Bosch

William Bosch

Mar 9, 2008

William P. Bosch Sr. 88 of Copley died March 9 2008 at Hospice Care Center. Bill was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in WWII. William was preceded in death by his first wife Edna and his second wife Maxine. He is survived by his children Bud Bosch Pam Lloyd of Anderson SC Penny Spahr Catherine (John) Allison and...

Shirley Bullock

Shirley Bullock

Mar 9, 2008

Shirley L. Bullock 84 Bath resident for 57 years died at home on March 9 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Merlen C. 'Len' and parents Cliff Ford and Etta Blaisdell. She is survived by her children Kenneth (Sandy) Bullock of Stow; Marilyn (Dale) Kanouse of Chicago IL; Constance Bullock of Bath who had the honor of...

Jeanne Johnson

Jeanne Johnson

Mar 7, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE The Lord welcomed Jeanne home on March 7 2008 with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 17 1920 in Akron to John and Elizabeth Whitman. Jeanne met Max at Kent State University and later married on May 17 1944 when Max was in the Army Air Force. Jeanne was a wonderful...

Glenn Frese

Glenn Frese

Mar 7, 2008

Glenn H. Frese Sr. was born in Cleveland OH to Christopher H. (a.k.a. Herb) and Josephine M. (O'Regan) Frese. He served honorably as a B-24 pilot in the Air Force First Lieutenant AC during World War II. He was employed in the heating and cooling industry for many years before starting Colour King with his son. He was a member...

Gloria Zerbe

Gloria Zerbe

Mar 4, 2008

Gloria A. Zerbe 81 of Akron died March 5 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband John H. Zerbe; her parents George and Harriet Kuhlke; and her nephew Nick Thomas III. She is survived by her brother-in-law Nicholas Thomas; Ted (Karen) Thomas; nephews...

Lyn Graf-Creager

Lyn Graf-Creager

Feb 28, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Lyn J. Graf Creager (nee Glasgow) age 90 was born in Cleveland Ohio on November 29 1917 and was a life resident of Akron. She attended Our Lady of the Elms for nine years two years at Buchtel High graduated from St. Petersburg High and Junior College and University of Tampa Fla then graduated from Akron...

Ruth Kocsis

Ruth Kocsis

Feb 26, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Ruth E. Kocsis 97 of Copley died February 26 2008 at Doylestown Healthcare Center. Ruth lived a long and peaceful life on the family farm in Copley. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband John sister Mae; brothers Orla Bab Glen and Hilon. She is survived by her children Jean (Roger) Hastings and Robert (Kathy)...

Timothy Hunt

Timothy Hunt

Feb 22, 2008

View Memorial Photo Tribute Timothy Hunt 62 died peacefully in the comfort of his home on February 22 2008. A proud veteran Timothy was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Hunt Sr. He is survived by his mother Ida; wife Catherine; children Lisa (Kurt Schafrath) Hunt Timothy Jr. (Delda Shipley) Michael Kerr Kathleen (Doug Menendez) Kerr and Amy...

Helen Kray

Helen Kray

Feb 20, 2008

Helen Kray 90 passed away peacefully on February 20 2008. She was born on December 11 1917 to Stephen and Julia Galitza in Barnesboro PA. She grew up in Bucyrus OH and moved to Akron following graduation from Bucyrus High School in 1935. Preceded in death by her parents husband Paul daughter Julie-Anne Young and six brothers and sisters she...