Obituaries

Geraldine Messina

Geraldine Messina

Apr 18, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE'' Geraldine E. Messina 92 of Akron died April 18 2006 at Windsong Care Center. Jerry was a life resident of Akron graduated from South High School. She was a member of St. Bernard Church Alpha Delta Pi mothers club and the twenty one club. Preceded in death by her husband John in 1990 she is survived by...

Alexandra Jones

Alexandra Jones

Apr 14, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE   Alexandra S. Jones 11 of Copley died April 14 2006 outside of Youngstown OH in an automobile accident.   Alexandra was born on December 9 1994 in Livonia MI.   Alexandra was preceded in death by her grandfather Glen Whiting and accompanied in death by her grandmother Connie Whiting.   She is survived by: her parents...

Barbara Tippel

Barbara Tippel

Apr 14, 2006

Barbara H. Tippel 82 of Akron died April 14 2006. Barbara was born on August 2 1923 in Szarazd Hungary. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and Andreas Heil; husband John Tippel Sr. She is survived by her sons John Tippel Jr. of Akron and Andrew G. Tippel of Blue Rock OH; sister Elizabeth (Frank) Nagy of...

Ardith Meadows

Ardith Meadows

Apr 12, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Ardith L. Meadows 78 of Akron died April 12 2006. Ardith was born on December 31 1927 in True WV. Ardith was preceded in death by her parents Vevvy Pearl and Shelton W. Trail She is survived by her husband of 57 years Earl; children Lillian Kay (Bob) Nichols Judy (Michael) Hilton Joyce (Rod) Stigall Jerry (Velvet)...

Bernard Moffitt

Bernard Moffitt

Apr 11, 2006

Bernard V. Moffitt was born on January 17 1929 in Akron and died April 11 2006 at Hospice in Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Bernie retired from Buckeye Sports Center after 40 years of service. During this time he became acquainted with local and national sports personalities. After he retired he enjoyed gardening and working in the yard and continued his...

Arthur Hirtreiter

Arthur Hirtreiter

Apr 5, 2006

Arthur Bernard Hirtreiter 92 of Akron died April 5 2006 at Hospice Care Center. Arthur was born on July 31 1913 in Brooklyn NY. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Engineering. He began his professional career with Mack Truck in Allentown Pennsylvania followed by REO in Lansing Michigan. In 1955 he moved to Akron...

Laura Frampton

Laura Frampton

Apr 5, 2006

LAURA ELIZABETH FRAMPTON Betty Frampton 93 of Copley died April 5 2006 at The Village of St. Edwards. Betty was born on May 10 1912 in Akron OH. She was a long time member of Copley United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also a member of various Masonic Lodge jobs and these included DeMolay Mother's...

Mary Hippli

Mary Hippli

Apr 4, 2006

Mary L. Hippli 81 of Akron went home to be with the Lord April 4 2006. Mary was born on May 23 1924 in Akron OH. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Pearl and Edward Gross; daughter Paula Brown; siblings Edward Gross and Pat Hippli; first husband Paul Brown. She is survived by her husband John S. Hippli;...

James Kramer

James Kramer

Apr 1, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE James Harmon Kramer 81 of Fairlawn died April 1 2006 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on August 20 1924. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Corlena Kramer; daughter Sheila Kramer; brothers Lyle and Tod; sisters Louella and Nena. Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend Donna nee Richardson;...

Richard Inama

Richard Inama

Mar 30, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard J. Inama 85 of Akron died March 30 2006 at The Village of St. Edwards. Richard was born on October 2 1920 in Akron OH. Dick was a life resident of Akron and retired as an Asst. VP of Customer Relations at National City Bank in Akron. He was a member of St. Hilary Church and...

Thelma Collins

Thelma Collins

Mar 26, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Thelma F. Collins 100 years and 5 months old known as Manny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren died peacefully at the Hospice Care Center with her son Ed at her side on Sunday March 26 2006. She was born on Sunday October 29 1905 in Detroit Michigan. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband J. Milton...

John Kramer

John Kramer

Mar 26, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE John D. Kramer MD age 77 died March 26 2006. Preceded in death by sister and brother in law Molly and John Zeigler (Chicago) and brother James D. Kramer MD (Wausau) he is survived by Joan his beloved wife of 45 years; 7 children: Margaret Taylor (Patrick)-Atlanta GA Jim (Mary)-Pocatello ID Devitt (Julia)-Pittsburgh PA Molly Scantling MD...

Marion Hoffman

Marion Hoffman

Mar 21, 2006

Marion M. Hoffman 85 of Akron died March 21 2006 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. A life long Akron resident she is survived by her husband of 63 years Elmer; sons Jeffrey (Peggie) of Georgia and Brian of Akron; daughter Jennifer of Akron; grandsons Eric (Maria) and Alex; granddaughter Heather; great grandchildren Ella and Kevin. A Memorial Service will be...

Rita Samuelson

Rita Samuelson

Mar 20, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Rita Marie Samuelson born in Akron Ohio July 8 1925 passed away March 20 2006. Rita attended Bowling Green University and graduated from the University of Akron. Preceding her in death were her parents Mary and James McAlonan. Rita is survived by her husband Andrew; daughter Anne (Phillip) Hogan and grandsons Andrew and Patrick of Burlington NC;...

Oscar Breit

Oscar Breit

Mar 10, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Oscar Frank Breit 93 of Copley died March 10 2006 at the Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls. Oscar was born on August 13 1912 in Vienna Austria. He graduated from West High School in 1933. He was a passionate cabinetmaker carpenter and woodworker all of his life. Oscar enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends...

Margaret Williams

Margaret Williams

Mar 10, 2006

Margaret B. Williams 86 of Akron passed away March 10 2006 at St. Luke Lutheran Community. Margaret was born on February 27 1920 in Akron OH. Margaret was preceded in death by brother Theodore Plouse; sister Dora Dickson. She is survived by children Patricia (Edward) Uhlir of Canton MI Jacqueline (James) Walder of Green OH James D. Williams of Cuyahoga...

Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark

Mar 9, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Nancy Jean Clark 52 of Hudson passed away on March 9th 2006 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 30th 1953 in Pittsburgh Pa to George and Ruth Scarlett. She will be remembered for her practical approach to life and for making everyone around her a better person. She chose to stay...

Emil Abdenour

Emil Abdenour

Mar 7, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Emil H. Abdenour 86 died March 7 2006. Shortly after his birth in Lawrence Mass. he and his family moved to Akron where he lived the rest of his life. He attended Central High School (Class of '36) and was an enthusiastic member of its class reunion committee. He attended the University of Akron majoring in art...

Thomas Woods

Thomas Woods

Mar 7, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Thomas McCoy Woods Jr. 93 of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 7 2006. Thomas was born on June 25 1912 in St. Louis MO. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Thelma and Thomas McCoy Woods Sr. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Eleanor (Polly); daughter Karen (Robert) Klein...

Mary McCrady

Mary McCrady

Feb 28, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Mary Jane McCrady (nee Blachaniec) 73 passed away February 28 2006 peacefully with her children by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Akron Ohio and lived in the Copley area all her life. She will always be remembered for her unselfishness and her great strength. She will be missed dearly...