Obituaries

Michael Mader

Michael Mader

Nov 21, 2006

Michael L. Mader 51 of Akron went home November 21 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. Michael was born on August 28 1955 in Akron OH. Michael was preceded in death by his father Leroy H. Mader. He is survived by his bride Jonilynn Mader; mother Marilyn (Vince) Bonner sister Diana (Red) Davies; daughter Alexis...

Edna Sharp

Edna Sharp

Nov 20, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Edna G. Sharp 92 of Copley died November 20 2006 at Hospice Care Center. Edna was preceded in death by her husband Harold sisters Frances Pritt and Betty Purcell; brothers Frank and Joseph Purcell. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary (Walter) Pracejus Walton Hills OH; special nephew Tony Purcell; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces...

Simone Hume

Simone Hume

Nov 20, 2006

Simone Hume unfortunately left us unexpectedly on November 20 2006. She was aware of the 'inner light' that illumined her life and through her the lives of many others. Her 'Light of Life' will continue to give joy to her family and friends. Simone is preceded in death by her admired father Gary and grandmother Edee (Nana). She is survived...

Irene Christ

Irene Christ

Nov 19, 2006

Irene E. Christ 96 passed away November 19 2006. Irene was born in Gyorkony Hungary and came to the US in 1914. She graduated from Garfield High School where she wrote the Alma Mater in 1926. Irene worked for Ohio Bell and retired after 30 years. She was a life member of Zion Lutheran Church. Irene taught Sunday School sang...

John Griffin

John Griffin

Nov 19, 2006

John Vincent Griffin 74 of Norton died November 19 2006 at Hospice Care Center. He is survived by his wife Bonnie and daughter LouAnn (Justin) Foerster; brother Ted (Joan)Griffin; sister Maureen (Lee) McCaffrey and many nieces and nephews. Private Services have taken place. Memorials may be made to the John Griffin Memorial Fund c/o Haven for Pets P.O. Box 326...

Samuel Colon-Torres

Samuel Colon-Torres

Nov 15, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Samuel Colon-Torres 59 passed away November 15 2006 surrounded by his family. He was born June 17 1947 in Santa Isabel Puerto Rico and moved to the US when he was 16. Preceeded in death by his brother John Diaz. Samuel is survived by his sisters Heroina (Benny) Crespo Georgina (Boly) Colon of P.R. Zoraida (Freddie) Colon...

James Hunt

James Hunt

Nov 13, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE James (Jim) E. Hunt Sr. 66 of Barberton passed away suddenly November 13 2006. James was born on May 15 1940 in Geneva OH. Jim retired from Brick Layers Local #7. He is survived by Jane Hunt and their children James (Laura) Hunt Jr. Kim (Chuck) Keim Noel (Rickie) Shannon Shellie Hunt Kellie (Mark) Witwer; 7 grandchildren;...

Francis Krieger

Francis Krieger

Nov 11, 2006

Francis Pete Krieger 79 of Wadsworth went home to be with his Lord Saturday November 11 2006. Francis was preceded in death by his first wife Jennine and step-sons Jerry and Bill Dick He is survived by his second wife Olive and his children Denise (Robert) Kohler Bruce and David; grandchildren Jenny and Robert; sister Marcelline Thirtyacre; step-sons Kevin (Shelia)...

William Buss

William Buss

Nov 7, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE William Gerard Buss 42 of Nashua NH died Tuesday November 7 2006 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Graduate of Nashua High School and Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts. Beloved son of Carolyn A. Buss (Cully) of Nashua NH formerly of Akron OH and William H. Buss of Laguna Woods CA.;brother John and Vicki Buss of Fort...

Betty Brentlinger

Betty Brentlinger

Nov 6, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Betty J. Brentlinger 82 of Akron died November 6 2006. Betty was born on September 22 1924 in Terrre Haute IN. She was a past PTA president and member of the Forrest Hill Community Church and had a 50 year career in Real Estate in OH and FL. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Helen...

Rhea Mateer

Rhea Mateer

Nov 5, 2006

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE Rhea I. Mateer passed away November 5 2006. A Memorial Service for Rhea and her husband William will be held on Thursday May 3 2007 2 pm at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. Akron. Friends may visit from 1-2 pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Greater Akron 4904 Quick...

Erieanna Hornbein

Erieanna Hornbein

Oct 30, 2006

Erieanna Cotton Hornbein passed away October 30 2006 after a long illness. She died in peace. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Gerald Hornbein. Erieanna was born May 3 1912 in Sharon Hill PA the fourth child of Ralph and Mary Cotton and spent her youth in Colorado California and Texas. Erieanna and Gerry met...

Ursula Schulz

Ursula Schulz

Oct 29, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Ursula Schulz 84 of Akron died October 29 2006 at home. Ursula was born on January 25 1922 in Gardelegen Germany. Ursula was preceded in death by daughter Carola Schulz and husband Josef Schulz. She is survived by daughter Helen Carr; son Wayne (Joan) Schulz; grandchildren Ryan Sydney and Aaron Schulz; and special friends Sylvia (Dick) Spragg....

Earl Meadows

Earl Meadows

Oct 25, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Earl D. Meadows 77 of Akron entered into rest peacefully at home after a short illness with his devoted family at his side on October 25 2006. He retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber. Earl was born on December 31 1928 in Pluto WV. Earl was preceded in death by his loving wife Ardith in April; sisters Orvy...

Elden Reese

Elden Reese

Oct 22, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Elden C. Reese ('Sniff') 65 of Wadsworth passed away unexpectedly October 22 2006. Born March 25 1941 in Somerset raised in Connellsville PA he lived most of his life in Kenmore Norton and Wadsworth. He retired from the trucking industry as a Class A Diesel Mechanic with 30 years experience and was a member of the Copley...

Gregg Roesner

Gregg Roesner

Oct 20, 2006

Gregg S. Roesner 53 of Akron died at home October 21 2006. Gregg was born on September 5 1953 in Akron OH. Gregg was preceded in death by his father Walter F. Roesner. Gregg was a graduate of the University of Akron previously worked as a Surgical Assistant and worked at Dayton Nursery. He served 9 years with the US...

Maria Reiter

Maria Reiter

Oct 19, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE   Maria Concetta Anita (Mincica) Reiter of Tallmadge journeyed to the Lord on Thursday October 19 2006. She succumbed to terminal leukemia at age 71. Born in Akron in 1935 to Anthony and Concetta Mincica. Married Michael J. Reiter in 1958. An operatic soprano Maria sang in public from age four (learning quickly that 'when you sing...

Jerome Hamlin

Jerome Hamlin

Oct 16, 2006

Jerome Barry Hamlin Sr. 76 a lifetime resident of Akron OH passed in peace from this life October 16 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl William Sr. and Helen Barry Hamlin his sister Rita Jane Schmitz brother Earl William Hamlin Jr. and son-in-law Peter Hugh Sorum. Jere is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years...

John Deremigio

John Deremigio

Oct 13, 2006

John P. Deremigio 91 formerly of Akron died October 13 2006 in Logansport IN. John was born in Akron on August 8 1915. John was a 1934 graduate of Akron South High School and attended the University of Akron for two years. He is a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church. John was an Akron resident until 1953. A...

Sharon Nash

Sharon Nash

Oct 12, 2006

Sharon L Nash 71 of Akron died October 12 2006 at Hospice Care Center. Sharon was born on February 23 1935 in Lost Creek WV. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Lester G Nash She is survived by her sister Norma Musgrave; brother Charles Shock; sons Jeffrey K Nash Brent (Lori) A Nash and Lester (Denise) Nash; granddaughter...