Obituaries

Judith L

Judith L

Aug 28, 2007

View Memorial Photo Tribute Judy Eck died August 28 2007 at Hospice of VNS on Ridgewood Road after a short battle with cancer. She was a week shy of her 70th birthday. A lifelong Christian Judy was a loving wife mother and grandmother and a friend to all who met her. She never had an unkind word to say to...

Doris Hutchins

Doris Hutchins

Aug 25, 2007

Doris Hutchins nee Oliver and a member of the Shaw Family which dates back to the 1800s in Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 25 with her family by her side one day before her 92nd birthday. After the death of her husband Paul Hutchins in 1982 Doris remained a strong independent woman who...

Sarah Deremigio

Sarah Deremigio

Aug 20, 2007

Sarah Margaret 'Sadie' Deremigio (nee LaRocca) 93 of Logansport IL formerly of Akron passed away August 20 2007 in Logansport. Sadie and her husband John Deremigio resided in Akron until 1953. She was a member and secretary for 10 years of the Sons of Italy in America. Sadie was preceded in death by her husband John Deremigio and son John...

Thomas Cochrun

Thomas Cochrun

Aug 18, 2007

Thomas L. Cochrun 83 of Akron passed away August 18 2007 after a short illness. Tom was employed for over sixty years at the M.F. Murdock Company which later became Murdock Industrial. He was the ultimate salesman working up to his time of death. His company family and St. Sebastian Church meant a great deal to him. Tom was a...

Vincent Varrato

Vincent Varrato

Aug 13, 2007

On August 13 at the break of dawn Vincent A. Varrato died at the Hospice Care Center where he was never alone. As a tribute to his caring and generous spirit his grateful family kept a constant vigil. He was born and raised on North Hill in Akron where he in turn married and raised his own family before moving...

Nancy Barrett

Nancy Barrett

Aug 7, 2007

Nancy J. Barrett 77 passed away peacefully on August 7 2007. Nancy was born in and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She was preceeded in death by her husband John 'Dick' Barrett and is survived by son Richard 'Rocky'Barrett daughter-in-law Jennifer grandsons Nathan Jacob and Adam all of Englewood Colorado numerous nieces and nephews and a great many cherished...

Harold Schumacher

Harold Schumacher

Aug 5, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Harold E. Schumacher entered eternal life on August 5 2007. Born in Akron Ohio to Harry F. and Sylvia (Hardman) Schumacher who preceded him in death as did his brother Robert H. (Smoky). Hal served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the European and Pacific Theaters before attending the University of Akron and...

James Pier

James Pier

Aug 2, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE James M. Pier Sr. entered into eternal life on Aug. 2 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 29 1936 to John and Dorothy Pier in Dayton Ohio. He was the eldest of four children and is survived by his brother David (Donna) Pier and sisters Terry (Larry) Staub and Barbara (Dale) White...

Marjorie Crowley

Marjorie Crowley

Aug 2, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Marjorie Anne Crowley 81 died of respiratory complications last Thursday. Marge was born Nov. 27 1925 the daughter of Paul Mark Burke Sr. and Mary Ley Burke. She lived in Akron all her life until six years ago when she moved to Mountain Brook Ala. to live with her daughter. She was a charter member of...

Richard Gras

Richard Gras

Jul 27, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Richard James Gras 90 of the Village at St. Edward Fairlawn died July 27 2007. Born in Akron on September 22 1916 he was one of four children born to the late Frederick and Dora Gras. He attended East High School and after graduation he worked at Goodyear Accounting Dept. where he was a loyal and...

Marshall Mitchell

Marshall Mitchell

Jul 23, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Marshall Mitchell 88 of Copley died July 23 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. Mitch was a plumber by trade working in the heating and air conditioning field for the Middleton Corp. for over 30 years. He taught apprenticeship school at U of A. Mitch also served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Marshall was preceded...

Audrey Underwood

Audrey Underwood

Jul 20, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Jean Underwood (Audrey) surrounded by her loved one's went to be with the Lord Friday July 20 2007. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband John R. Underwood; parents Odbert and Audrey Sayres and brother Troy Sayres. She is survived by her Brother Rev. Marshall Sayres (Lora) of Alabama; she will be dearly missed by...

Edward Zamiska

Edward Zamiska

Jul 19, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Edward J. Zamiska born June 4th 1927 the son of Michael and Thresa and the brother of Edmund all deceased. He attended St. Timothy Grade School Holy Name High School and John Carrol University. He was the husband of Marie Grau for 40 years and together they had four children: Edward Michael (deceased) William Scott Mary...

Lawrence McCullough

Lawrence McCullough

Jul 11, 2007

Lawrence 'Jack' McCullough 93 of Tallmadge died July 11 2007 at Summit Villa Care Center. Lawrence was born on March 29 1914 in Rimersburg PA. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Kate; daughter Ann Ray and grandson Jarrod Ray. He is survived by his grandchildren J. Michael and C. Suzanne Ray; great grandchildren Joshua and Jacob Ray. Per...

Horace Foster

Horace Foster

Jul 11, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE'' Horace Foster 79 of Akron laid down to rest July 11 2007. Born in Lawrenceburg Tennessee on June 26 1928. He lived most of his life in the Akron area. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and Army during the Korean War. He retired from Owens Corning and N.R.M. Corporation with a total...

Edward Hellwig

Edward Hellwig

Jul 4, 2007

VIEW PHOTO MEMORIAL TRIBUTE VIEW PHOTO MEMORIAL TRIBUTE-90th Birthday Party Dr. Edward Hellwig went home to be with his Heavenly Father after 93 wonderful years. Born in Cleveland November 21 1913 he lived most of his adult life in Akron and Winter Park Florida. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College and Saint Louis University Medical School. During World...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Jul 4, 2007

Robert ('Knox') Williams 78 a long-time resident of Akron passed away July 4 2007 after a short illness. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and an active member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by brothers George Williams and Bernard Williams sisters Lena (Williams) Batal Marie Williams and Sophie Williams all of Akron. He...

Betty Cross

Betty Cross

Jul 4, 2007

Betty Theis Cross 98 of The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn formerly of Winton Avenue Akron; beloved sister of Anna Theis Hazeltine of Ashtabula. Preceded in death by her parents Karl and Elizabeth (Lieb) Theis; her brothers and sister Peter Andrew (Jean) and Catherine Theis her nephew Carl Theis and her niece Catherine Hazeltine Kerruish. She is survived by...

Robert Bishop

Robert Bishop

Jul 2, 2007

Robert Poole Bishop 86 passed away July 2 2007.    Born in Cleveland Ohio he graduated from Miami University where he was a member of Sigma Nu and Omicron Delta Kappa.  He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII.  He took over the family farm in Peninsula in 1948 and started Heritage Christmas Tree Farm.  He was Clerk-Treasurer of...

John Bader

John Bader

Jun 26, 2007

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE John 'Jack' Bader of Akron died peacefully with his family by his side on June 26 2007 after a short illness. Jack was born February 7 1923 in Akron OH. He graduated from St. Vincent High School attended Akron University and served his country in WWII in the Army. Jack was a man of deep faith...