Obituaries
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...
Margaret Dente
Nov 30, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRUBUTE Margaret E. Dente 77 of Copley died November 30 2005. Margie was born on February 17 1928 in Youngstown OH. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and attended Kent State University. She was a long-time volunteer at Akron City Hospital and a member of the Women's Auxiliary Board. Margie was preceded in death by...
Caroline Taylor
Nov 29, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Caroline C. Taylor 94 years was born on November 4 1911 in Worchester Mass. but lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mom liked to say that her durability and longevity was because of her strong Polish/Lithuanian peasant heritage. She was pretty active up to her last year when she was forced to slow down....
June Floreani
Nov 28, 2005
June Floreani 77 of Fairlawn died November 28 2005. June retired from 7up Bottling Co. and later worked at Arbors of Fairlawn. She was an active member of First Congregational Church. June is survived by her husband Robert and their children Lynn Floreani Hesperia CA and Robert Floreani; sister Doris (Bill) Burks Sanibel Island FL and sister-in-law Maxine Floreani. Funeral...
Dale Jackson
Nov 25, 2005
Dale L. Jackson Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Akron died Friday November 25 2005 after a brief illness. He was born in Bishop Auckland England on May 20 1932 to the late John and Anne Jackson. He was educated at the University of Durham England from which he was awarded a Ph.D. specializing in parasitic insects. He...
Charles Beshara
Nov 25, 2005
Charles L. Beshara 87 years died after a lengthy illness. Charles was born on November 25 1918 in Fond du Lac WI but had lived in Akron since early childhood. He graduated from Old South High School in January 1936 and from the University of Akron in 1940. He worked many years as a CPA and retired from the accounting...
Richard Seifert
Nov 17, 2005
Richard J. Seifert 78 of Akron passed away on November 17 2005. Richard is survived by his wife Frances Seifert; his son Douglas (Jacki) Seifert; his daughter Patricia Seifert; his daughter Kathryn (Jeff) Antonelli; his grandchildren Elizabeth and Jasper Antonelli and his nephew Rick (Angie) Seifert. A private funeral service will be held Monday. In lieu of flowers donations can...
Carl Hrubik
Nov 16, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Carl Hrubik went home to be with the Lord Wed. Nov. 16 2005. Born Aug. 13 1914 in Henrico County VA he graduated from Buchtel High in 1933 and served in the US Navy from 1942-1945. On coming home from the war he married Annie Cipkar and the two worked together faithfully for 59 years. In addition...
Roy Jeffers
Nov 15, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Roy D. Jeffers (Chief) 88 of Akron died November 15 2005. Roy was born on September 3 1917 in Bladen OH. He was the Owner of Roy Jeffers Trucking and Akron Wrecking. He was known by all for having a big heart. Roy began each morning with a song and he always did it his way! Roy...
Richard Krummel
Nov 14, 2005
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard A. Krummel 44 of Massillon passed away November 13 2005. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Douglas Krummel. He is survived by his parents Jerry & Jo Ann Krummel; brother Jerry (Sharon) Krummel of Green sister Candice (Russell) Zins of Dallas TX; nieces Maggie Krummel Brittany Zins nephews Kyle Connor and Brandon Krummel Pierce...
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