Obituaries
Hazel Fell
Jan 11, 2006
Hazel F. Fell (Carman) 82 of Akron died January 11 2006 at Rockynol after a lengthy illness. Hazel was born on February 2 1923 in Pomeroy OH and lived most of her life in Akron. A caring person Hazel was known for her love of animals especially dogs. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Harley Carman...
Joseph Price
Jan 10, 2006
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joseph R. Price 45 of Copley died January 10 2006 at his residence. Joe was born on January 4 1961. He lived his entire life in Copley and graduated from Copley High School in 1979. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #759. He enjoyed golf bowling poker and the Dallas Cowboys. He worked for Montrose...
Esther Smee
Jan 8, 2006
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Esther Anne Smee (Aumiller) 64 of Akron died January 8 2006 suddenly after a brief illness. Esther was born on December 2 1941 in Harrisburg PA. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and was recently retired after 45 years in the nursing field. Her compassion was felt by many and she will be missed...
Pat Pace
Jan 6, 2006
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Our beautiful brilliant and beloved Pat was called home on January 6 2006. Pat blessed this world with his virtuosity and passion both at the piano and in his compositions. He leaves with us a lifetime of music making that will be remembered and cherished forever. Greatest among his talents perhaps was his desire to nurture young...
Karl Swain
Jan 4, 2006
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Karl A. Swain 88 of Akron died January 4 2006 at his home. Karl was preceded in death by his wife Velma L. (Bail); parents Mabel and Linfred Swain brothers Virgil and Paul and sister Bessie Wilson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law MaryJo (Wayne) Popiel of Green; son and daughter-in-law Robert L. (Yvonne) Swain...

Roger Prine
Dec 29, 2005
Roger L. Prine 57 of Akron died December 29 2005. Roger was born on May 5 1948 in Baltimore MD. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1974. He is survived by brothers Frank (Deborah) Prine and Johnny Prine; sisters Darlene Foster and Deborah Sinor. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday December 31 2005 12:00 NOON at...
Leon LaMonica
Dec 26, 2005
Leon L. LaMonica 68 passed away on December 26 2005 after a period of declining health. Leon was born on June 25 1937 in Akron. He attended Grace Elementary School St. Vincent High School and graduated from Hower Vocational School in 1955. Lee was retired from the city of Akron Water Department with 30 years of service. Until his death...
Laura Chance
Dec 25, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Laura Ann Chance 53 of Hartville died December 25 2005 at Alter Care of Hartville. She was an honorary life member of Ladies Auxiliary Army Navy Garrison #273 Lakemore OH. Laura was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Janet Sine and sister Rebecca Sine. She is survived by her sister Linda (George) Foerster; brother Lawrence...
Nicholas Hauprich
Dec 25, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Nicholas Hauprich 89 of Akron died December 25 2005 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Nick was born on April 26 1916 in Chicago Illinois. He graduated from the Aeronautical University in Chicago Illinois in 1939 where he was president of Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and President of his graduating class. Nick retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1971 and...
Margaret Zurek
Dec 24, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Margaret J. Zurek 85 of Akron (formerly of Euclid) died December 24 2005. Margaret was born on August 10 1920 in Akron OH. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband Bernard Zurek; parents Mary (Kraus) & Emil Krill; brothers Carl Bill and Albert; sisters Olive Evans Molly Semonin and Harriet Rambacher as well as infant...
Van Gorcoff
Dec 23, 2005
Van B. Gorcoff 89 of Akron died December 23 2005 at the Cleveland Clinic after a long battle with colon cancer. Van was born on April 21 1916 in Johnstown PA. In 1940 he came to Akron and started a confectionary business on the corner of Annadale & Carroll Streets. He served his country in WWII in the U. S....
Erich Fritz
Dec 22, 2005
Erich W. Fritz 79 of Akron died December 22 2005 at Copley Health Center. Erich was born on April 5 1926 in Springfield OH. Erich was preceded in death by his parents William & Emma Fritz and wife of 47 years Mary. He is survived by sons Bill Fritz of Akron Michael (Carol) Fritz and granddaughter Sarah of Ledyard CT....
Jobbie DiRocco
Dec 20, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Jobbie DiRocco 84 of Akron died December 20 2005. Jobbie was born on December 11 1921 in Clairton PA. Jobbie was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Sabbia DiRocco and his wife Georgia. He is survived by his son David (Alex) DiRocco of Williston FL; daughter Rebecca DiRocco of Akron and sister Lena (Ted) Werner;...
Lawrence Karg
Dec 19, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Lawrence A. Karg 71 passed away unexpectedly at Akron General Medical Center on December 19th. Bud was a lifetime resident of Akron and was president of Ray Karg and Sons Inc. for over 50 years. He graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended Kent State University. Bud enjoyed collecting classic cars boating and spending winters in...
John Tormey
Dec 15, 2005
John L. Tormey 92 of Akron died December 15 2005 at his home. John was born on April 10 1913 in Madison Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Madison Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the 5th Army Signal Corps during WII in North Africa and Italy. He...
Robert Costill
Dec 15, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Robert 'Bob' G. Costill died December 15 2005 after a courageous battle with bone marrow disease. Bob was born on October 13 1925 in Akron and was a life-long resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked as a carpet installer for 60 years. He pitched semi-pro baseball in the industrial league during the...

Martha Hensal
Dec 9, 2005
Martha L. Hensal 67 of Copley died December 9 2005. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Garvin and Ada Goodson. She is survived by her husband Sherman; son Eric (Soja) J. Hensal Silver Springs MD; grandson Nicolas A. Hensal; brother Garvin ''Bud'' (Ronnie) Goodson and sister Linda (Jim) Harrison. Funeral Services Thursday December 15 2005 12:00 NOON at...
William Palmer
Dec 9, 2005
Bill Palmer 90 passed away December 9 2005. Bill was a manufacturer's representative and co-owner of Palmer Furniture Company. He belonged to many civic organizations and was proud to serve on the Boards of Cedar Development Veterans Service Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission West Akron Kiwanis and the Holy Name Society. A Major in the Army during WWII Bill was...
Mildred Kuhn
Dec 5, 2005
Mildred Ann Kuhn 81 a resident of Akron for 61 years died December 5 2005 at the Hospice Care Center. Mildred was born on March 8 1924 in Columbus OH to Anna and Clarence Dotter. Mildred graduated from parochial and public school in Columbus. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Paul Kuhn daughter Linda Breen of Copley...
Lela McLain
Dec 3, 2005
Lela E. McLain (nee Howse) 96 of Akron died December 3 2005 at Country Lawn Nursing Center in Navarre OH. Lela was born on April 24 1909 in Culman AL. She was a homemaker and avid gardener. During WWII her contribution to the war effort was with Goodyear. Being petite she was one of the few that could fit in...
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