Obituaries

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...

B. Zeisig

B. Zeisig

Dec 30, 2007

Rev. B. Thomas Zeisig passed away Dec. 30 2007 in Akron Ohio from complications related to Thrombosis. B. Thomas Zeisig son of the late Bernard Zeisig and Margaret Zeisig was born Feb. 3 1931 in Akron. Father Zeisig was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Robert and Richard. He is survived by his sister Mary Margaret Doran of...

Nancy Semonin

Nancy Semonin

Dec 24, 2007

Nancy L Semonin 72 of Copley died December 24 2007. She was born on March 23 1935 in Copley. Nancy is survived by her husband of 51 yrs. Thomas; sons Tom (Eileen) Timothy (Jill) Christopher (Lynne) and Patrick Semonin; brothers Bud (Mary) Don and Bob (Darlene) Emery; sisters Dolly Laukhuf Elsie Gillis Mary Pyles and Gracie Emery; 9 grandchildren and...

Sharon Defibaugh

Sharon Defibaugh

Dec 22, 2007

Sharon Defibaugh nee Wagner 63 of Akron died December 22 2007 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Northwest High School and worked at B.F. Goodrich Marcs and later retired from the City of Akron as a Crossing Guard. She is survived by her sons Lloyd Jr. and Philip brothers Fred (Pamela) and Kevin (Lorrie) Wagner sister...

Charles Cooper

Charles Cooper

Dec 20, 2007

Charles J. Cooper 83 of Wadsworth passed away after a short illness. He was born on January 4 1924 in Morgantown W.VA. He retired from the B & O Railroad. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Helen. He is survived by his son David; daughters Ellen (Paul) Henderson and Diane Goble; granddaughter Mary (Robert) Ford; longtime friend Rosalie...

John Matuska

John Matuska

Dec 19, 2007

John Joe Matuska 83 passed away due to Parkinson's disease at St. Luke Lutheran Community on December 19 2007. He was preceed in death by his parents Steve and Mary Matuska (Shutway); brothers Steve and Frank; and son Stephen. John is survived by his wife of 59 years Josephine (Kowalski); daughter Patricia (Mark) Hearns; sons David (Belinda) Matuska Francis John...

Cynthia Pembroke

Cynthia Pembroke

Dec 14, 2007

Cynthia Gail Pembroke 55 of Akron died December 14 2007 at Akron Manor Care. Cynthia was born on April 24 1952 in Baltimore MD. Cynthia was preceded in death by her grandparents Frank and Helen Hollis; and Mary and William Pembroke. She is survived by her parents H. Compton and Marion Pembroke; and her sister Phyllis (Maurice) Tougas.) Funeral Services...

Iona Rochford

Iona Rochford

Dec 14, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Iona Faye (Bleuer) Rochford 'Faye' Copley OH beloved mother mother-in-law sister-in-law and grandmother passed away December 14 2007 just 1 day before her 79th birthday. She was a resident of the Dublin Retirement Village in Dublin OH for 9 years where she was known as the 'Angel of the Village' because she often assisted the residents....

Elinor Holshue

Elinor Holshue

Dec 13, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Elinor E. Holshue (Koma) 76 of Akron died December 13 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Gene. Elinor is survived by her daughters Mary (Tom McCombs) Hensley and Cynthia (Patrick) Fick; grandsons Ryan (Diana) Adam (Iris) and Kyle Fick; great-grandchildren Shane Aadam and Francie Fick and Brittney Lewis; brother Peter...