Obituaries

Frank Tillman

Frank Tillman

Oct 21, 2004

Frank Tillman 89 died October 21 2004. A life long resident of Akron Mr. Tillman worked at City Bakery for 35 years and Bose Seal Fast for 34 years. A World War II veteran and member of the Army/Navy VFW 250 he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. His love of life and generous nature touched all people who...

Richard Pavlin

Richard Pavlin

Oct 21, 2004

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard S. Pavlin 82 years of Akron died October 21 2004. Richard was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Akron since 1943. He was a graduate of Holy Name High School and Case School of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering. He retired in 1982 from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co after 39 years of service....

Ruth Lemke

Ruth Lemke

Oct 19, 2004

Ruth E. Lemke 75 of Copley passed October 19 2004 which was her 58th wedding Anniversary to her loving husband Herman. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Helen Mahan. She is survived by her children Ruth Ann Poder David A. Lemke Elizabeth Carroll Susan (Ralph) L. Singleton Herman D. Lemke 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial...

Stephen Heitz

Stephen Heitz

Oct 16, 2004

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Stephen V. Heitz Jr. 72 of Stow died at his home October 16 2004. Born July 27 1932 in Detroit Michigan he was an area resident for most of his life. Stephen served in the United States Navy having served in WW II a retired police officer and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Preceded...

Theresa Nervo

Theresa Nervo

Oct 16, 2004

Teresa Nervo 88 died October 16 2004 at The Village at St. Edwards. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband Stephen and son Robert Nervo. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Marilyn (Jim) Shimko of Largo Fl. daughter and son-in-law Margaret (Shawn) Bayes of Seminole FL. and daughter-in-law Joan Nervo; many grandchildren great grandchildren nieces and nephews....

Mary Friess

Mary Friess

Oct 14, 2004

Mary E. Friess born on February 25 1919 to Thomas J. and Kathryn Masterson Boylan in Akron. Bette graduated from St. Vincent and attended The University of Akron where she became affiliated with Theta Phi Alpha. She served as President of the Catholic Service Leagues' Women's Board and President of the NCCW South Region and was a member of the...

Edward Lash

Edward Lash

Oct 11, 2004

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward J. Lash. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Edward D.D.S

Edward D.D.S

Oct 11, 2004

Dr. Edward J. Lash 81 died Monday October 11 2004. Following service as an artilleryman with the 100th Infantry Division in France and Germany during World War II he attended Michigan State University and the Western Reserve University School of Dentistry and received post graduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Cincinnati General Hospital. A practitioner in Akron from...

Ginny Hershey

Ginny Hershey

Oct 11, 2004

Ginny Hershey 63 of Akron died Monday October 11 2004 at Hospice Care Center after a long courageous fight against cancer (multiple myeloma). Ginny was born January 30 1941 in Akron and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls earned a BA from Hiram College and began a career in teaching. She returned to teaching after raising her children initially nursery schools...

Diane Nave

Diane Nave

Oct 11, 2004

Diane Renee Nave 49 passed away Monday after a lengthy illness. She was born in Akron to the late Bernard and Rose Mary Dark. Diane was employed in the title insurance industry for over 32 years. She had worked for Seaway Title Endress Title and finally Lawyer's Title as an examiner and supervisor. Diane is survived by her husband of...

Clarence Hofelt

Clarence Hofelt

Oct 10, 2004

Clarence Hofelt Jr. 79 of North Canton died October 10 2004. He retired from General Tire where he was a Senior Research Engineer. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mary Lou children William (Pam) and Mary Lee Bennett 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and sister Erma...

Mary Luebke

Mary Luebke

Oct 9, 2004

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Jean Luebke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Thomas Seikel

Thomas Seikel

Oct 9, 2004

Thomas C. Seikel 31 of Stow died October 9 2004. Thomas was a Tennis Pro at Western Reserve Racquet Club. He is survived by his parents Dr. Louis and Mary Seikel brothers Daniel (Helen) Seikel DDS of Dublin John James both of Columbus and Stephen of Nashville TN; grandmothers Julianne Cheatham and Marie Seikel. Nieces Irene Seikel Isabelle Seikel; aunts...

Nellie Bertsch

Nellie Bertsch

Oct 7, 2004

Nellie S. Bertsch 88 of Akron died Thursday October 7 2004. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Lake Erie College and married Leonard M. Bertsch in 1938. She taught first grade at Harris Elementary School while caring for her ill husband and continuing to raise their seven children. She retired at age 70 after 26 years of...

Marguerite Gostely

Marguerite Gostely

Oct 7, 2004

Marguerite Louise (Ballard) Gostely 81 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on October 7 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph for whom she provided daily care giving and comfort the last five years of his life. Marguerite was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She graduated from Buchtel High School and held a variety of jobs...

Eleanor Gribble

Eleanor Gribble

Sep 27, 2004

View Video Tribute Eleanor M. Gribble 84. Our special lady lover friend Mother and Grandmother. Now at peace and without pain she went home to be with our lord September 27 2004 at the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice in Copley OH. She was born in Cleveland OH and graduated from John Hayes High School. Attended Montrose Zion United Methodist Church...

Evelyn Dannemiller

Evelyn Dannemiller

Sep 24, 2004

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Evelyn A. Dannemiller 72 of Fairlawn died September 24 2004. Evelyn was born in Akron graduated from St. Vincent's High School and was a longtime member of St. Sebastian's Parish. For more than forty years Evelyn was dedicated to the welfare of handicapped and ''special'' children and adults. She served as a Board member of several voluntary...

Lyn Andreoli

Lyn Andreoli

Sep 22, 2004

Lyn Andreoli 50 of Akron died September 22 2004. Lyn was preceeded in death by her father Arthur. Survived by her mother Joan brother Marc (Carla) Andreoli of Overland Park KS.; nephews Adam and Carson Andreoli; uncle Andre Andreoli and aunt Ginny Mewhort; special cousins Rennick (Dee) Andreoli Buzz (Martha) Mewhort Chazz Mewhort Debbie (Randy) Keller and Charles (Pam) Sweeny....

Ginetta Roversi

Ginetta Roversi

Sep 14, 2004

Ginetta (Gina)Roversi 90 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on September 14 2004 with her family at her side. Born February 2 1914 in San Pietro Avellana Italy she immigrated to America in 1956. Gina was preceded in death by her loving husband Angelo parents Giovanni and Bambina Iannacchine brother Ettore and sister Nilda. She is survived...

Sophie Williams

Sophie Williams

Sep 11, 2004

Sophie Williams (''Aunt Soph'') 73 passed away on September 11 2004. She was born on February 23 1931 in Akron Ohio and was a first generation American born to Joseph and Sadie Williams (Boanny) who came from Lebanon. She was a 1947 graduate of West High School and a lifetime resident of Akron. Besides her parents she was preceded in...