Obituaries

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...

Elsie Hampton

Elsie Hampton

Jan 28, 2008

Elsie S. Hampton 92 of Akron passed away January 28 2008 at Rockynol Retirement Community. She was born in Crosby MN and lived in Akron for 39 yrs. Elsie spent the last 8 yrs. at her lake cottage in Coldwater MI. She graduated with a BA in English and French from the University of Minnesota and an MS in school...

Margaret Endres

Margaret Endres

Jan 26, 2008

(Margaret) Lucrete Endres (Arrington) one of the kindest and gentlest souls God ever created passed away on Jan. 26 at Akron City Hospital. She was 88. She was born Dec. 30 1919 in Texas Georgia to Mary Ann (Hardy) and O.C. Arrington who preceded her in death. She moved to Akron as a young girl later graduating from East High...

Patricia Boxler

Patricia Boxler

Jan 26, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Patricia Ann Boxler (Boyle) 70 entered into the loving arms of our Father January 26 2008 Devoted wife mother grandmother and great-grandmother. Patty touched the lives of many as a teacher in the Akron Public School System for 35 years of which the last 30 were at Hatton Elementary School. Born at Barberton Citizens Hospital to...

Nanci Kapp

Nanci Kapp

Jan 22, 2008

Nanci Kapp 59 of Costa Mesa CA died January 22 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Nanci had a life that took her many places and introduced her to many people. She had many friends and loved her family. Nanci had a great and kind heart and will be remembered for her many talents and loves that included cooking...

Betty Flight

Betty Flight

Jan 21, 2008

Betty J. Flight of Copley passed away on January 21 2008 at Hospice Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Flight and son Jeffrey Flight. Betty is survived by her sons Ronald (Marsha) of Tallmadge and Steven (Stephanie) of Copley; daughter-in-law Christine Flight of Copley; grandchildren Kelly (Jeff) Buehler Kristen (Bill) Duncan Erin (Greg) Berg...

Edward Shadeed

Edward Shadeed

Jan 20, 2008

Edward Shadeed 55 of Akron died January 20 2008 at his home. He was born December 9 1952 in Lawrence MA. He graduated from Arch Bishop Hoban High School and Akron University and worked in Real Estate. Edward was preceded in death by his father James Shadeed and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother Gertrude; brother...

William Ruhman

William Ruhman

Jan 17, 2008

William Ruhman (Bill) 81 of Copley passed away January 17 2008. He was born in Akron to the late Henry and Mary Ruhman and served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1989. Bill was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Hank and Midge Ruhman and brother-in-law Howard Darrah. He is...

Joyce Fletcher

Joyce Fletcher

Jan 14, 2008

Joyce Renee Fletcher (Harrison) was born on September 23 1938 in Akron Ohio and died on January 14 2008 at Hospice on Ridgewood. She was a lifelong resident of Akron; a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School; a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended The University of Akron. Joyce retired from The M. O'Neil Company in...