Obituaries

Jean Lobalzo

Jean Lobalzo

Oct 26, 2007

Born June 14 1944 Jean (Jeannie) passed away peacefully at home on October 26 2007. A graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron Jean taught at St. Sebastian's Catholic School for five years PSR at St. Hilary's Parish for 25 years and sponsored and arranged Christmas stockings for hundreds of teenagers at Summit County Children's Home for...

Roscoe Woody

Roscoe Woody

Oct 24, 2007

Roscoe (Bud) Luther Woody Jr. 79 of Fairlawn went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 24 2007. Bud retired from Asplundh Tree Service. Bud was preceded in death by his sisters Pauline and Maxine. He is survived by his cherished wife Lucille (Tuffy) and their daughters Cheryl (Tim) Roeser Susan (George) Bosu Annette (Victor) Agosta and Debra...

Andre Andreoli

Andre Andreoli

Oct 23, 2007

This Tuesday Akron lost one of its own. Andre 'AJ' Andreoli passed at Sumner on Ridgewood on October 23rd leaving behind a legacy of connections to his community. Andre was born in Akron Ohio on August 1 1919 and graduated from Buchtel High School class of 1937 where he was President of the Senior Class and the National Honor Society....

Patricia Herwick

Patricia Herwick

Oct 22, 2007

Patricia R. Herwick 62 of Green died October 22 2007 following a short illness. Patti was a long time resident of Portage Lakes and owner of Patti's Bookstore. She was an active member and supporter of the Portage Lakes Library. Books movies and spending time with her friends brought joy to Patti. Patti was preceded in death by her husband...

Thomas Vocke

Thomas Vocke

Oct 18, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Thomas Vocke 46 passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City Utah. He was born on July 14 1961 in Akron. He graduated from Firestone High School and attended Davis & Elkins College. Thomas also attended the University of Utah where he realized his love of the outdoors and mountain climbing. Thomas was preceded...

Geraldine Melton

Geraldine Melton

Oct 17, 2007

Geraldine Melton 75 of Akron died October 17 2007 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Titus and Rissie Melton brother Raymond H. Melton and niece Carol Stevenhagen. Geraldine is survived by her niece Sharon Smith; nephew David Melton and sister-in-law Betty Melton-Kinsey. Private graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Joseph Demeter

Joseph Demeter

Oct 12, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Hummel Funeral Homes Inc. 500 E. Exchange St. Akron OH 44304-1865 Joseph A. Demeter 79 of Akron died Friday October 12 2007. Joe was the Caddy Master at Rosemont Country Club for 35 years and also worked at Summit County Welfare Dept. as an accountant. He was co-founder of Paradise Tree Farm. Joseph was preceded in...

Kristine Roysdon

Kristine Roysdon

Oct 8, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Kris A. Roysdon was born on February 10 1963. She passed away on October 8 2007 at home after a lenghty illness. Kris was a loving mother daughter and sister who will be missed by many loved ones. She was a lifetime resident of Copley a naturalist and a huge animal lover. Kris is survived by...

Bertha Kendron

Bertha Kendron

Oct 7, 2007

Bertha Kendron 84 of Akron died October 7 2007 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband George; daughter Donna Kozlowski; sisters Violet Luse Nellie Castello and Zina Algar; brothers John William and David Bibler. She is survived by her daughter Jane Toth; grandson Jeremiah Momphers and sister Bona (Robert) Snyder. The family wishes to...

Don Mansfield

Don Mansfield

Oct 7, 2007

Don Mansfield also known as Sonny Dad and Grandpa was born September 4 1916 in Wadsworth Ohio to Sam and Iva Rasor Mansfield. A lifelong Wadsworth resident Don attended Wadsworth High School and received his GED. He later attended Kent State University. Don entered the U.S. Army in July 1943 and became a vehicle maintenance instructor at Ft. Sill Oklahoma....

Timothy Pulizzi

Timothy Pulizzi

Oct 5, 2007

Timothy M. Pulizzi 41 of Akron died October 5 2007. He is survived by his children Timothy Jr. Alyssa and Mya; stepdaughter Samatha; mother Lyn (Donald) Lampasone; father David Pulizzi and also William Breen; half-brothers Michael Pulizzi and Ryan Breen and stepbrothers Andrew Joseph and Donald Jr. Lampasone.

Edna Postlethwait

Edna Postlethwait

Sep 27, 2007

Edna Louise Postlethwait 82 of Akron died September 27 2007 at St. Luke Lutheran Community. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Postlethwait; father and mother Loyd and Adele Dickerson and brother Richard Dickerson. Edna is survived by her brother Robert (Kathleen) Dickerson and sister Joan (James) Warters. Cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at...

Tim Burdette

Tim Burdette

Sep 24, 2007

Tim Burdette 43 of Akron died September 24 2007. He was born March 21 1964 in Moundsville WV. He was a machinist for DR Machine Shop in Akron. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Janet and Jake. He is survived by his brothers Mike (Sheila) and Jeff (Kathy) of Rock Springs WY; sister Christi (Steven) of Orange Park...

Michael Childs

Michael Childs

Sep 23, 2007

Michael Childs of San Diego died unexpectedly on September 23 2007. Michael was born on July 24 1961 and raised in Akron. He spent five years in the Navy and lived most of his adult life in San Diego. He is survived by his wife Theresa and son Nick of San Diego parents Donald and Marian Childs of Green sister...

Anne Neidert

Anne Neidert

Sep 22, 2007

Anne Marie (Estochin) Neidert died peacefully in the early morning of Saturday Sept. 22 2007. She was born 96 years earlier on Feb. 27 1911 near Presov Czechoslovakia to Frank and Mary (Kovacs) Estochin. Anne came to the U.S. as an infant living nearly all of her life in Akron. Her life was full and varied filled with family work...

Norman Morgan

Norman Morgan

Sep 21, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Norman Meldon Morgan 82 of Copley passed away September 21 2007. He was a member of the 164th Infantry Regiment Americal Division. Norm served in Bougainville and the Philippines during WWII and during the occupation of Japan. He worked construction as an operating engineer for over 40 years. Norman was a lifelong member of the Akron...

Josephine Voorhees

Josephine Voorhees

Sep 19, 2007

Josephine Voorhees 87 of Akron died September 19 2007 at The Merriman. She was born in Marion OH in 1920 and was a longtime resident of Worthington. Josephine was known as 'The Wordsmith' at the Merriman where she spent her last three years. Josephine leaves behind four loving children Jolenne (John) Stewart Fenton MI Jan (Frank) Santagata Judson Voorhees Lewis...

Alice Rielly

Alice Rielly

Sep 17, 2007

Alice Rielly 84 died September 17 2007 at Wadsworth Pointe. She was employed with Ruhlin Construction Co. for 28 years. Alice joins the love of her life husband John F. Rielly. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Bob Bartram. She is survived by her children Barb (Paul) Castner Daniel (Susan) Rielly and Ruth Bartram; 9 grandchildren and...

Kent Calvert

Kent Calvert

Sep 16, 2007

Kent Calvert of Copley passed away Sunday September 16 2007. Born February 6 1923 Kent was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and Springfield Illinois. He graduated from Springfield High School worked for Goodyear Aircraft and joined the Navy Air Force in January 1942. During WWII Kent saw 32 consecutive months of active combat duty in the South Pacific where for a...

John Becker

John Becker

Sep 10, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE John A. Becker 57 of Akron died September 10 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. He was a 1968 graduate of Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron. John was a long time employee of Ohio Transport Richfield OH. John was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Corabelle Becker and sister Carol...