Obituaries

Joshua Widick

Joshua Widick

Apr 11, 2005

Joshua Mitchell Widick 30 died April 11 2005 in New York City. He was born September 10 1974 in Akron Ohio. He grew up in Broadview Hts Ohio graduating from Brecksville High School in 1993. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Case Western University in 1997 where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. As a Phi Beta Kappa...

Carol Begue

Carol Begue

Apr 9, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE'' Carol Begue (Henderson) 69 of Akron died April 9 2005. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Donald J. and son Donald G. She is survived by her children and spouses Christopher and Sally Begue Kimberly and Richard Oldfield all of Akron Nan and Bill Leahy of Wadsworth and 11 grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will...

Frieda Klocker

Frieda Klocker

Apr 8, 2005

FRIEDA JOSEPHINE KLOCKER nee: Hoegler Frieda Josephine Klocker age 91 passed away April 8 2005. Born on March 28 1914 in Cleveland OH she was a resident of Akron since 1941. She devoted her life to her husband children and grandchildren. Frieda was preceded in death by her husband Matt. She is survived by son Robert (Nancy) Klocker of Wadsworth...

Joan Scherer

Joan Scherer

Apr 6, 2005

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joan Marie Scherer 80 of St. Louis MO entered into the Sacred Heart of Jesus' Kingdom Wednesday April 6 2005. Miss Scherer was a major contributor to the Aerospace Program at Goodyear working with Werner Von Braun. She retired from Monsanto Co. where she was a Material Control Technician & Technical Illustrator. She was the associate organist...

Vivian Fesler

Vivian Fesler

Apr 4, 2005

A beloved Akron resident of irrepressible enthusiasm and ebullient Southern charm as well as an energetic and long-time road service agent for the Akron Automobile Club Vivian L. Fesler died April 4 at the age of 98. Born Vivian Louise Woodliff on January 27 1907 in Gadsden Alabama Vivian Fesler was a direct descendent of Virginia's founding family. In 1963...

J. Scott

J. Scott

Apr 3, 2005

Evelyn Scott 83 of Akron passed away April 3 2005. Evelyn was preceded in death by her son John Scott. She is survived by her grandchildren; John Walker Daryl (Sakura) Reynolds and great-grandchildren Antonio and Malachi. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday April 7 2005 at 6:00 PM at Bethel Seventh-Day Adventist Church 901 Copley...

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...