Obituaries

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...

Mary Klein

Mary Klein

Jan 14, 2008

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Mary Katherine (Mary Kay) Klein (Knapp) died peacefully on January 14th at The Ledges of Rockynol. Mother was born on Oct. 24 1913 in Massillon Ohio the daughter of Charles F. and Madeline (Rebholz) Knapp. She always said she 'came in with the flood.' She attended St. Mary's School in Massillon graduated from Mt. Marie Academy (Central...

Donald Wheeler

Donald Wheeler

Jan 10, 2008

Michael Wheeler 75 of Akron died January 10 2008 at Hospice Care Center. He attended Kansas State Teacher College and later spent 4 years in the United States Air Force. Mike retired after 33 years from the Akron Beacon Journal. Preceded in death by his brother Robert Wheeler sisters-in-law Eunice Lancaster and Fran McGuire. He is survived by his wife...

Marilyn Lane

Marilyn Lane

Jan 10, 2008

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Marilyn Beatrice Lane 81 of Akron passed away January 10 2008. She was preceded in death by her brother Phil (Duppy) Ford. Marilyn is survived by her daughters Stephanie (David) Lewis and Berit Forsyth; sister-in-law Shirley Ford; nephews David Richard and Brian Ford; grandchildren Miranda Aimee and Christine; and 5 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Serive will be held...

Annabelle Allison

Annabelle Allison

Jan 9, 2008

Annabelle K. Allison 77 of Cuyahoga Falls died January 9 2008 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a 4 month couragious battle with leukemia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 yrs Ralph; mother Elzadah Boyer; and son-in-law David Burgner. Annabelle's laughter and presence will be sorely missed by her daughter Debbie...

Josephine Becker

Josephine Becker

Jan 9, 2008

Josephine Becker 79 of Akron passed away January 9 2008 at her home. Judy was preceded in death by husband William C. Becker in 2003. She is survived by son Bill (Betsy) Becker and grandchildren Kristen Brian and Kelly. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday January 11 2008 at 9:30 am at St. Hilary Catholic Church 2750 W. Market...

Margaret Demeter

Margaret Demeter

Jan 6, 2008

Margaret Demeter 92 of Akron passed away January 6 2008 at The Merriman. Margaret retired after 43 years of service as a tire worker from Firestone Tire. Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers Thomas and Joseph; sister Julie Webb and long-time friend Mike Krupa. She is survived by her sister Anne Latimer; sisters-in-law Marilyn and Nancy Demeter and...

Mauro Fisher

Mauro Fisher

Jan 6, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Mauro Fisher passed away on January 6 2008 after a brief and peaceful stay at Hospice with his family by his side. The love that he gave to his children and grandchildren was a beautiful gift revealing the heart of gold which held more love than anyone could imagine. His love of cooking family and his...

Kim Povolny

Kim Povolny

Jan 4, 2008

Kim Povolny 52 of Akron died January 4 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Juanita Fike and her brother Richard Cunningham. Kim is survived by her husband Charles; brother Robert Cunningham and sister Georgia Ziegman and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will take place at a later time.

David Livergood

David Livergood

Jan 3, 2008

David J. Livergood 69 of Copley died January 3 2008 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Lynda; brother Richard (Pat) Livergood; daughter Cheryl (Phil) Jordan; son Bob (Linda) Bosley; grandchildren Christy (Sam) Fee Amanda and Robbie Bosley; and dear friend Sam Petsanis. David proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force...

Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson

Jan 3, 2008

Shirley Anne Jackson (nee Scottland) died on Thursday January 3 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. Shirley was born in Surrey England on January 11 1934 to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Scotland. She grew up in Sunderland England and was educated at the University on Durham where she earned an MA in Art History a field of study which...

Mirko Franjesevic

Mirko Franjesevic

Jan 1, 2008

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Mirko (Michael) V. Franjesevic 86 of Akron died January 1 2008 at home with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Mato and Ana Franjesevic; brother Joseph Franjesh; sister Kate Martin; son Rick; daughter-in-law Tammy; and great-grandson Robert Jr. Mirko is survived by his wife of 61 yrs. Helen (nee Sokol); sister Mary...

Frank Salamon

Frank Salamon

Dec 31, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Frank Salamon 90 of Akron died December 31 2007 at Akron General Medical Center after complications from pneumonia. Frank was born on November 29 1917 in Akron OH. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 38 years and was a member of URW Local 2. Frank was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 59...