Obituaries

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...

Marguerite Mowrey

Marguerite Mowrey

Aug 27, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Marguerite Mowrey 86 of Fairlawn died August 27 2006 at home. Marguerite was preceded in death by husband William and daughter Karen. She is survived by daughters Donna (Dann) Miller and Judy (John) Rossi: grandchildren Kristen (Thomas) Halter Kevin (Jeanie) Miller Dana (William) Marm and Leslie (Jason) Pratt; great grandchildren Josh and Ryan Halter and Brooke and...

Harold Dunaway

Harold Dunaway

Aug 26, 2006

Harold E. Dunaway 98 of Akron died August 26 2006 at Ridgewood Health Care Center. He was born on January 8 1908 in Spencer WV. Harold was preceded in death by his wife Marie and his 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his many nieces and nephews. Burial has taken place in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Tressa Brady

Tressa Brady

Aug 24, 2006

Tressa Brady 83 of Akron died August 24 2006 at Sumner on Ridgewood. She spent her life caring for people as an RN. Tressa was preceded in death by her husbands Robert Lonsbury Dr. Richard Brady and Robert Brady; parents Charles and Hermine Dent; grandson Little Joe Lonsbury; sisters Loretta Licata and Genneffa Kainrad. She is survived by her children...

Carol Radwanski

Carol Radwanski

Aug 23, 2006

Carol Radwanski 65 of Copley died peacefully August 23 2006 at Hospice Care Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children Michael Catherine and Rosemary Radwanski; granddaughter Nicole Rose Peterman and many family and friends. Cremation services have taken place. Memorial donations may be made...

Jeffrey Burns

Jeffrey Burns

Aug 20, 2006

Jeffrey Kyle Burns 46 passed away unexpectedly August 20 2006 with his canine companion Lucy.   Jeff was born in Akron Ohio August 2 1960. He was a 1979 graduate of Copley High School.   Jeff was taught the skill of meat cutting by his father Kirbie at a young age. Jeff used these skills throughout his life in various...

Eleanor Woods

Eleanor Woods

Aug 19, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Eleanor 'Polly' Woods went to be with the Lord on August 19 2006. Born in Roodhouse IL. she graduated from Bethany College WV and William Woods College Fulton MO where she met her future husband who was attending Westminster College in the same town. Eleanor and Thomas were marred in 1940. They moved to Akron with their...

Frank Rinella

Frank Rinella

Aug 17, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Frank P. Rinella Jr. 87 of Copley quietly walked into the presence of God in the early hours of August 17 2006 at Hospice Care Center. After a long illness he went to his heavenly reward. Frank was born on February 11 1919 in Akron OH. Frank started working at Acme following high school and left to...

Joan Lynn

Joan Lynn

Aug 16, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joan A. Lynn (nee Gradisher) 87 of Copley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 16 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born June 9 1919 in Barberton Ohio where she lived most of her life. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Jack V. Lynn daughter-in-law Diana and all 9 of...

James Lyons

James Lyons

Aug 12, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE James M. Lyons 85 of Akron died August 12 2006. James was preceded in death by his sister Josephine O'Leary. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary; son Jim (Mary) Lyons; grandchildren Jimmy and Bradley; sister Jane (Peter) Moulder and many nieces nephews and family. Jim was born in Kansas City Missouri and grew...

Jennie Murphy

Jennie Murphy

Aug 10, 2006

Jennie Ciliberto Murphy passed away peacefully after a short illness August 10 2006 on her 91st birthday with family by her side. Jennie was born and raised in Buffalo NY and was preceded in death by her husband John Cameron Murphy parents Joseph and Petrina Baudo Ciliberto sister Josephine Pace and brothers Joseph Vincent Leonard and Matthew Ciliberto. Jennie is...

Janet Minear

Janet Minear

Aug 9, 2006

Janet F. Minear 77 of Akron died peacefully August 9 2006 after a long illness. Janet was born on November 8 1928 in Akron and was a long-time area resident. Janet was a devoted mother grandmother and had many dear friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Faye and Philip Lutz Sr. She is survived by her son...

Raymond Miller

Raymond Miller

Aug 7, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Raymond H. Miller 96 of Akron died August 7 2006. He is with God and his Savior Jesus Christ. The son of Earl Miller and Zoe Hamilton he was born and lived in Ashland OH. He graduated from the College of Wooster in 1931 and was elected into the College's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969. He...

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Aug 5, 2006

Catherine Ann 'Cat' Williams 73 of Akron died August 5 2006. Cat was born on July 31 1933 in Akron OH. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. Cat was a long-time member of the Teamsters No. 24. She worked at AAA as a travel agent until retirement. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and...