Obituaries

James Price

James Price

Apr 3, 2005

James E. Price 75 of Sharon Center died April 3 2005. He was born on June 11 1929. James served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW in Loyal Oak and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting fishing and spending time with friends. James is preceded in death by his wife Lois....

Richard Weber

Richard Weber

Mar 30, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard O. Weber 90 of Akron died March 30 2005 at his home. Born in Dayton May 21 1914 he had been an Akron Resident since 1948. He was a graduate of University of Dayton 1936 and served in the U.S. Army in WWII as an interpreter. Dick retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber in 1978 as...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Mar 28, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Sandra (Sandy) Singleton Smith 62 of Akron passed away on Monday March 28 2005 after a short courageous battle with cancer. She was born in 1942 in Akron Ohio and grew up in both Akron and Marietta Ohio. Sandy was a 1960 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She retired in 2001 after 39 years with Lucky...

Harriet Shetler

Harriet Shetler

Mar 26, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Harriet Helen Shetler 83 of Copley died March 26 2005. She was a longtime member of Copley United Methodist Church where she was a previous Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent of the church educational program. Harriet was a loving wife mother and grandmother. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband Leonard F. Shetler Sr. She is...

Helen Letzler

Helen Letzler

Mar 25, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Helen M. Letzler 75 of Akron died March 25 at Hospice Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Charles D. Letzler Sr.; parents Victor and Rose Cichanowicz brother Henry and infant sisters Therese and Lillian all of WI and many beloved pets. She is survived by children Raymond K. (Dee) Letzler...

Beth Hawke

Beth Hawke

Mar 24, 2005

View Video Tribute Beth Hawke 47 passed away peacefully on Thursday March 24 2005. Beth was loved by all fortunate enough to know her.   Born Elizabeth Ann Mancino on April 18 1957 in Akron Ohio she grew up in Akron and graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School and attended the University of Akron.   Beth was preceded in...

Edra Curry

Edra Curry

Mar 24, 2005

Edra Curry 64 of Copley passed away March 24 2005 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband Ronald of 46 years and their children Brenda (Tim) Gemind Linda (Ted) Lynden; grandchildren Brandy Brittiany MacKenzie and Nathan. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 29 2005 at 11:00 am at Hummel Funeral Home 3475...

Helen Burney

Helen Burney

Mar 21, 2005

Helen Burney was born September 2 1930 to the late Mr. Floyd Rayford Sr. and Mrs. Rosa Rayford in Empire Georgia. She went home to be with the Lord Monday March 21 2005 after a long illness. She lived most of her life in the Akron area and passed away at Valley View Rehabilitation Center. Helen was preceded in death...

Sylvia Emerson

Sylvia Emerson

Mar 20, 2005

Sylvia Emerson 94 of Copley passed away March 20 2005. Sylvia was born in Akron to Harvey and Belle Thomasson on December 13 1910. She was a homemaker and member of Copley United Methodist Church Martha Circle Copley Senior Citizens Copley Historical Society and Women of Barberton Moose. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Ralph...

John Vargovic

John Vargovic

Mar 20, 2005

John J. Vargovic 88 of Barberton died March 20 2005 at Mercy Medical Center Canton OH. John was born in Akron on March 14 1917. He graduated from Akron East High School and the University of Akron. John served as a U.S. Merchant Marine in the Atlantic South Atlantic Pacific Caribbean and Mediterranean areas as a communication officer/ 'Sparky.' He...

Jeanette Stewart

Jeanette Stewart

Mar 20, 2005

Jeanette A. Stewart 72 passed away suddenly March 20 2005 after a brief illness. She is survived by children Naomi Lynn (Gil) Swisher of Akron Patricia Lynn (Bud) Wood of Lawson MO David Allyn (Brenda) of Vancouver WA Tina Marie Stewart of Akron; sister Elma Workman; brother Richard J. Walton; step-brothers Jim Clay of Canal Fulton Carl Clay of IN...

William Cummins

William Cummins

Mar 18, 2005

William Patrick Cummins Jr. William Patrick (Pat) Cummins Jr. died Friday March 18 2005 at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born on December 24 1924 in Akron Ohio. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned a Bronze Star for Valor. He worked many years in freight sales for...

Tage Hojfeldt

Tage Hojfeldt

Mar 14, 2005

Tage Hojfeldt 75 of Akron died peacefully March 14 2005. Tage was born in Copenhagen Denmark in 1929. Tage received a Professional Chef degree in Denmark and immigrated to the United States in 1949. Chef Tage worked at Danish Smorgasbord Highland Square Yanko's Akron Motor Tower Inn Chesterfield Hotel Brookside Country Club Themlie's Lou & Hy's Delicatessen (cheesecake and matzoh...

Nance Bordonaro

Nance Bordonaro

Mar 13, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Nance Bordonaro passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on March 13 2005. Nance lived at Evant's Frederick Group Home for the past 23 years. He enjoyed attending Rem Golden Day Center watching old movies westerns Nick at Nite and listening to big band music. He had a special love for cookies and suckers. Nance will be...

Joseph Lanzarotta

Joseph Lanzarotta

Mar 11, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joseph S. Lanzarotta 88 of Uniontown died March 11 2005. Joseph was a truck driver for O'Neil's for 42 years. He graduated from St. Vincent High School. He was a member at St. Matthews for 43 years and Dr. Roach Outdoor League of Alliance for 40 years. Joseph enjoyed boating fishing camping cards pool mystery trips simple...

Harriet Slawter

Harriet Slawter

Mar 7, 2005

Harriet Slawter 102 was born August 31 1902 in Linesville Pennsylvania to Alonza and Lottie Woodard. She graduated from Indiana State College and taught school in Akron 39 years and 5 years in Pennsylvania. Harriet was a member of High Street Christian Church Billows Chapter 483-Eastern Star Toastmaster Club Retired Teachers Association and Ellet Golden Keenagers. Her favorite pastime was...

Evelyn Ondecker

Evelyn Ondecker

Mar 7, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Evelyn M. Ondecker 87 of Tallmadge died March 7 2005. She was a lifelong artist taught painting and crafts. Evelyn enjoyed her flower garden and the outdoors. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands Martin Tetzel and Michael Ondecker daughter Phyllis great-grandson Brian sisters Dolores and Francis and brothers Edward and Earl She is survived by...

Agnes Cory

Agnes Cory

Mar 6, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Agnes Cory 85 passed to a better world on March 6 in Columbus Ohio. Born in Akron Agnes lived in Brooklyn NY (1924-1940) and was an Akron resident until 1994 when she moved to Dublin Ohio. Agnes was active in Newman Mother's Club Women's City Club and.Hilliard Senior Center. She enjoyed bowling golfing bridge all her new...

John Henry

John Henry

Mar 6, 2005

John Henry of Akron died peacefully March 6 2005. Born in Akron Dec. 12 1935 to Bob and Roxie Henry. He was loved very much by his family. John was a graduate of East High and Life Bible College and employed mostly in the maintenance field. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Richard Megenhardt. Survived by two...

Freda Rowe

Freda Rowe

Mar 5, 2005

FREDA A. ROWE Freda A. Rowe 88 of Barberton died March 5 2005. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Harry E. Rowe Jr. Freda is survived by her brother Dan Newsome of Akron sister Jackie Martz of Freeport OH niece Susan Gilbert-Ladd great-niece Rebecca Sypolt both of Barberton and many more nieces and nephews. Funeral Services...