Obituaries

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...

Edward Greissing

Edward Greissing

Feb 16, 2008

VIEW PHOTO TRIBUTE Edward Greissing 81 of Akron died February 16 2008. Edward was born in Akron the beloved son of Leona and Francis Greissing. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College and attended Case Dental School Akron University Law School and studied Russian Language at Syracuse University. Edward served in the Navy during WWII and later retired from...

Nancy Fielder

Nancy Fielder

Feb 15, 2008

Nancy D. Fielder 78 of Akron passed away February 15 2008 at Sumner on Ridgewood. She was born on December 29 1929 in Syracuse NY and was a resident of Akron for over 40 yrs. Nancy was a teacher in the Akron Public Schools until her retirement. Throughout her career she was an accomplished writer and journalist for many area...

Earl Snyder

Earl Snyder

Feb 13, 2008

Earl 'Harv' Snyder 82 of Akron died peacefully on Wednesday February 13 2008. He was a Navy veteran Seabee serving in WWII. Earl was an avid horseman in his earlier days and loved the rodeo. Earl is survived by wife Rosa of 61 years; daughter Becky (late husband Larry) Goodson; son William 'Billy' (Laura) Snyder; daughter Cathy (Jack) Hardacre; four...

Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Feb 12, 2008

Mark H. Thomas 50 of Clinton died February 12 2008 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Mark was born on June 19 1957 in Akron. He was a devoted father son and brother. He is survived by his two children Mathew and Rachel father Gene his three brothers Michael (Brenda) Jim (Martha) Mitch (Laura) many aunts uncles nieces nephews and Teri. Mark...

Gregory Sheeks

Gregory Sheeks

Feb 11, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Gregory J. Sheeks 51 entered into eternal life on February 11 2008 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Greg was born April 10 1956 to Paul and Barbara. He was the eldest of three boys and is survived by his three beautiful children Paige Preston and Holden; mother Barbara (Hummel) Sheeks; brothers Jeff (Cynthia) and...

Charles Messner

Charles Messner

Feb 11, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Charles D. Messner 74 passed away peacefully Monday February 11 2008. A long time resident of Copley OH he excelled at Track and Football and graduated in 1951 from Copley High School. Chuck built many homes in the Akron area and was a member of Carpenters Local #639. He was a member of the Goodyear archery...

Gertrude Comunale

Gertrude Comunale

Feb 10, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Gertrude Clarke Comunale died at home February 9th 2008. She was born October 23 1916 to Gertrude and John Clarke in Ashtabula Ohio. Gertrude was the wife of the late Frank Comunale and the mother of Frank Michele Stephen (Jane) Martha David (Sue) Milissa (Marco) Meyo Monica (Greg) Stevens Mark (Kelly) Comunale and Son-in-law law Jeff...

James Gast

James Gast

Feb 9, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE James Ross Gast Sr. 44 passed away suddenly on February 9 2008 to be with the angels. He was born on November 3 1963 in Toledo OH where he raised his three children. James was a devoted father and long-time professional employee of Area Wide Protective America's traffic control leader. James is preceded in death by...

Robert Linton

Robert Linton

Feb 8, 2008

Robert Franklin Linton a lifelong resident of Akron died February 8 2008. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Deborah Cook United States Court of Appeals Judge sister Judith Linton son Robert F. Linton Jr. daughters Christine McComb Dr. Anne Linton and Mary Miller and six grandchildren Katie Kristen Cami Calvin Emily and Evan. Mr. Linton was the...

Gwendolyn Crow

Gwendolyn Crow

Feb 5, 2008

Gwendolyn D. Crow age 86 passed away on February 5 2008. She was born on June 7 1921 and was a lifelong resident of Akron. Gwen graduated from Buchtel High School in 1939. Pursuing a love of dancing from early childhood she toured the country during World War II with a professional stage show dancing from coast to coast. In...

Mary Hardie

Mary Hardie

Feb 4, 2008

Mary Elizabeth Hardie 84 passed away February 4 at the Country Club Retirement Nursing Home in Ashtabula Ohio. She was born in Akron to Mary Gertrude (Davis) and Barry Willard Blalock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years James Regis. She is survived by her daughters Rebecca (Brad) Marinchak and Cynthia (Paul) Keating; three grandchildren Kimberly...

Isabel McFadden

Isabel McFadden

Feb 1, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Isabel McFadden 83 of Akron passed away February 1 2008 at Rockynol Retirement Community. Isabel was born on August 15 1924 in Akron Ohio. She graduated from North High School and received her bachelor's degree from Akron University and her master's degree in social work from Boston College. After completing her education she returned to Akron...