Obituaries

Esther Leininger

Esther Leininger

Sep 30, 2006

Esther L. Leininger 84 of Akron died September 30 2006. Esther was born on August 16 1922 in Akron OH. She retired from Goodyear Aerospace. Esther was a long-time member of St. Bernard Church and joined Our Lady of Victory after moving to Tallmadge. She served as Eucharistic Minister at both parishes. Esther was a member of St. Bernard's Altar...

Thomas Nichols

Thomas Nichols

Sep 25, 2006

Thomas A. Nichols 83 was escorted by the angels that appeared to him prior to his death into the care of our Lord Jesus Christ who he loved and served. He was preceded in death by beloved wife Dorothy parents George B. and Edris Rose Nichols brother Robert and lifetime friend Bud Gosser. Left to cherish countless wonderful memories Sons...

Earl Bahm

Earl Bahm

Sep 25, 2006

Earl M. Bahm 83 passed away September 25 2006 after a long illness at St. Luke Lutheran Community in N. Canton. Earl was born in Akron OH on October 26 1922. He was the son of Max and Selma Bahm (nee Newbauer). He was a life long resident of Akron until his illness in 1986 when he became a resident...

Therese Vipperman

Therese Vipperman

Sep 23, 2006

Therese Ann Vipperman 47 of Akron died September 23 2006. She leaves behind many beloved family and friends. In lieu of flowers Therese requests that you attend a church service of your choice in memorial of her.

Josephine DiFederico

Josephine DiFederico

Sep 22, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Josephine (Jo) DiFederico (Gallo) loving mother grandmother and giving friend died unexpectedly Friday September 22 2006. She was a lifelong area resident born in Akron but living in Stow since 1962. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. She loved caring for her home as well as bowling card playing and spending time...

Charles Falk

Charles Falk

Sep 22, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Charles Walter Falk 84 of Bath died September 22 2006 at home. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughters Susan (John) Riccardi Deanna (Mark) Johnson and Melanie Mezardjian; grandchildren Christopher Jonathan Sarah Megan (Michael) Krebs Rachel Hannah Rebekah Danielle and April; and great grandson Jalen. Private family services will be held. Interment in the Ohio Western...

Paul Hettenbaugh

Paul Hettenbaugh

Sep 19, 2006

Paul C. Hettenbaugh 83 of Cuyahoga Falls died September 19 2006 at Hospice Care Center. Paul was born on June 13 1923 in Galion OH. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Mellita Hettenbaugh and brothers William and Richard Hettenbaugh. He is survived by his wife Claire nee Sprackling; three daughters Susan (David) Gohr of Cuyahoga Falls...

Margaret Riley

Margaret Riley

Sep 8, 2006

Margaret D. Riley 96 passed away September 8 2006 in Akron where she was born and had lived all of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry V. Riley in 1971. She is survived by her beloved son H. Michael (Diane) Riley of Munroe Falls; granddaughters Denise Riley (Ken Swope) of Akron and Connie (Gordon) Thomas...

Henry Hook

Henry Hook

Sep 7, 2006

Henry P. Hook 82 of Akron passed away Thursday September 7 2006 at the Summa Hospice Care Center as a result of congestive heart failure.. Born in Akron OH on March 21 1924 Henry had been a lifetime area resident. After selling his farm in 1959 he went on to work at Alside Inc. until his retirement in 1982. Henry...

John Traub

John Traub

Sep 5, 2006

John Michael Traub 85 of Akron died September 5 2006 at The Village at St. Edward. He served in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the 14th Armored Division during WWII. John retired in 1975 as Captain of the Akron Police Department after 29 years of service. John was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Rosina; sisters...

Frances Sakasits

Frances Sakasits

Sep 5, 2006

Frances Sakasits 85 died September 5 2006. Frances was born on September 21 1920 in Nemetker Hungary. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Eugene brothers Ignatz and Vicent and sister Elisabeth Kungl. She is survived by her cousins Mary (Frank) Politz Teresa Snyder Frank and Michael Politz. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday September 12 2006...

Lena Carey

Lena Carey

Sep 4, 2006

Lena M. Carey (nee MONSOUR) died September 4 2006 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her first husband Louis Morrison; second husband Sydney Carey; sisters Cecelia Gantous Lucille Monsour and Agatha Kozak. She is survived by stepdaughter Sandra Farmer of CA; nieces Sister Joan Monsour I.H.M. Beverly Werner Sherrie Miller Mary Lou Monsour Carolyn Deuri Dr....

Edward Carr

Edward Carr

Sep 4, 2006

Edward L. Carr 98 of Akron died September 4 2006 at Rockynol. He is survived by his wife Maurine. Cremation has taken place. Services will follow at a later date.

Emma Fletcher

Emma Fletcher

Sep 3, 2006

Emma Rosemary Fletcher 68 a devoted wife and mother and lifelong resident of Akron Ohio died on Sunday September 3 2006 from a long battle with cancer. Dolly attended St. Vincent Grade School and was a graduate of St. Vincent High School. She was an active member of St. Vincent Church The Altar Society and a member of The Christ...

Elizabeth Zimmerman

Elizabeth Zimmerman

Sep 2, 2006

Elizabeth Catherine Zimmerman 96 of Akron died September 2 2006. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Louis and sisters Pauline Wisbey and Carol Tishner. She is survived by sisters Terry Tishner Johanna Tishner and Virginia (Francis) Helsel; brother William Tishner and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday September 5 2006 10:00 AM at Christ The...

John Rebenack

John Rebenack

Sep 1, 2006

John H. Rebenack 88 of Copley who served as Director of the Akron-Summit County Public Library system for many years died on Friday September 1 2006. A WWII veteran John was active in many organizations including Torch Club Kiwanis American Cancer Society and local state and federal library and civic activities. His family is proud of his extensive accomplishments especially...

Helen Gregory

Helen Gregory

Sep 1, 2006

Helen M. Gregory 95 of Wadsworth died September 1 2006 at Akron City Hospital. Helen was born on April 14 1911 in Cleveland OH. She is survived by her daughters E. Louise Gregory Virginia Gregory-Kocaj and Carolyn Gregory; grandchildren Kathy Sweet Michael Dougherty Jessica Cartwright and Nathan Kocaj. The family wished to extend a special thank you to the two...

Ronald Kuczynski

Ronald Kuczynski

Aug 31, 2006

Ronald James Kuczynski 58 of Mentor died August 31 2006 at his Canton home. Ronald was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret. He is survived by his wife Carole nee: Winchell Mentor OH; son Eric San Francisco CA and step-daughter Samantha (Ronald) Wade Chicago IL. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday September 6 2006 at 11:00 AM...

Elizabeth Karam

Elizabeth Karam

Aug 29, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Elizabeth E. Karam 90 of Copley died August 29 2006 at Copley Health Center. Elizabeth was born on March 22 1916 in Cleveland OH. She was a resident of Copley since 1946. Elizabeth was active in the Copley PTA and ran an antique business with her husband on Wilson Lane in Copley. Elizabeth was preceded in death...

Thomas Lepkowski

Thomas Lepkowski

Aug 27, 2006

Thomas David Lepkowski 58 of Akron died August 27 2006 at Akron General Medical Center. He was a kind and gentle person who loved nature and art. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Lepkowski. He is survived by his father John (Martha) Lepkowski; brothers John (Judy) S. Lepkowski Silver Lake and Donald (Becky) E. Lepkowski Tallmadge; sister...