Obituaries

James Crawford

James Crawford

Aug 30, 2004

James P. Crawford 82 of Akron died August 30 2004. He was a life long member of St. Mary Catholic Church a decorated veteran of WWII retired locomotive engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 47 years of sobriety. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Margaret parents Lawrence (Tom)...

Elizabeth Nemeth

Elizabeth Nemeth

Aug 26, 2004

Elizabeth (Betty) Nemeth 83 went home to be with the Lord with her family surrounding her on August 26 2004 after an eight month extended illness. She was born on May 5 1921 in Tatabanya Hungary and came to America through Ellis Island with her parents in September 1923. Elizabeth worked at Akron General Medical Center as a Nurses Aide...

Michael Chevalier

Michael Chevalier

Aug 23, 2004

Michael Chevalier 50 of Akron formerly of Jersey City NJ died August 23 2004 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness and a courageous battle. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brother William. He is survived by his children Michael Jr. Jessica and Joi Chevalier sisters Rita (Charlie) Eckhardt and his twin Michelle (Carmine) Apruzzese both...

Delores Stanley

Delores Stanley

Aug 23, 2004

Delores Stanley Delores Stanley 84 died peacefully at Summit Villa with her family by her side on August 23 2004. She was born on June 16 1920 in Osceola Mills PA. She was an honorably discharged veteran of the navy. She retired from the Akron public school system and was a graduate of The University of Akron clown college. She...

Rosemary Shaul

Rosemary Shaul

Aug 16, 2004

Rosemary Shaul 88 of Akron OH died August 16 2004 at at The Ledges of Rockynol. As a young girl Rosemary studied painting under the well-known Sr. Matilda of Our Lady of the Elms. She was a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Art League and was recognized with awards in juried art shows. Rosemary was a graduate of St. Vincent...

Vivian Ramsier

Vivian Ramsier

Aug 16, 2004

Vivian F. Ramsier (Anderson) Vivian Ramsier 90 of Uniontown died August 16 2004 at Pebble Creek Care Center. Vivian is survived by her children Joyce (Bob) May of Uniontown; Fred Anderson of Fort Myers FL; sister Dorothy Draper and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Monday August 23 2004 at 2:00 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home Copley...

Hillary Vaughn

Hillary Vaughn

Aug 14, 2004

Hillary W. (Bill) Vaughn 78 died August 14 2004 after a long illness with his family by his side. Bill was a life long resident of Akron. He was president and owner of Vaughn Construction Co. for over 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne during WWII as an infantry paratrooper. He arrived in Holland the week...

Angeline Dolensky

Angeline Dolensky

Aug 14, 2004

Angeline Veronica Dolensky 96 of Akron died August 14 2004. Born in Morann PA she moved to Akron and worked at Polsky's. She was a long time member of St. Paul's Catholic Church Ladies Guild St. Matthew Catholic Church and it's Funeral Choir. She also volunteered at St. Thomas and City Hospitals was an avid bowler and loved her monthly...

Lila Larson

Lila Larson

Aug 4, 2004

Lila G. Larson 89 passed away August 4 2004 after a short illness. She was born in Frederick South Dakota but had lived in Barberton over 60 years. Lila was a homemaker and had also worked at Babcock and Wilcox. Preceded in death by her husband Lauran. She is survived by her daughters JuneKaye (Donald) Nott Sharon (Thomas) Wells and...

Martha Peterson

Martha Peterson

Aug 3, 2004

Martha Toyoko Peterson 78 passed away surrounded by her loving family August 3 2004. Born March 18 1926 in Kobe Japan she lived in Akron since 1958. She retired from Goodwill Industries with over 20 years of service. Martha lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Cuyahoga Falls where she enjoyed being a member of the AARP Widowers Group. Martha...

Frances Luxeder

Frances Luxeder

Aug 2, 2004

Frances Luxeder 75 of Akron died August 2 2004 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife mother and grandmother. Frances was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Bilder She is survived by her husband William; children David (Alice); Barbara (Hal) Stains; Maryann (Ben)DiCola; grandson Adam Luxeder. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday August 6...

Helen Pope

Helen Pope

Jul 31, 2004

Helen R. Pope nee (Zateslo) 89 of Canal Fulton died July 31 2004. Helen was preceded in death by her husband W.B. Pope brothers Ted Zateslo John Zateslo George Zateslo and sister Dorothy Tenney. She is survived by her son Merril Baumgarder brother Nick Zateslo sister Mildred Zateslo and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. In Lieu of...

Johnny Fulks

Johnny Fulks

Jul 25, 2004

Johnny Michael Fulks age 52 died Sunday morning July 25th at his home in Copley Ohio. Johnny was born June 16 1952 in Nicut West Virginia to Charles and Wilma Fulks. He is survived by his mother Wilma; wife Denise; daughters Tami Stacey and Jessica; sons Johnny and Dustin; grandchildren Cody Tony Maxwell Grace Kayla and Abigail; brothers Wayne and...

Edward Hieber

Edward Hieber

Jul 25, 2004

Edward E. Hieber Sr. 68 died July 25 2004. He was born in Ohio June 20 1936. He joined the Navy at age 18 and served 8 years on the USS DesMoines. He retired from Weaver School and Workshop. Enjoyed gardening and landscaping in his yard loved his corvette boating and helping his sons with racing. He is survived by...

Jaclyn Keen

Jaclyn Keen

Jul 25, 2004

Jackie Keen 36 passed away July 25 2004 after a courageous 27-month battle with lung cancer. She was an Alliance for Lung Cancer phone buddy during her sickness and spent countless hours on the web talking to other lung cancer patients. Jackie was born and raised in Akron and graduated from North High School. She leaves her loving husband Randy...

Victoria Guzi

Victoria Guzi

Jul 21, 2004

Victoria Guzi 53 of Akron died July 21 2004. She is survived by her husband Jerry and daughter Kelly; father Bob Graves; sisters Cindi (Wayne) Donitzen Chris Graves Judy Dubos; brother John Graves; five nieces and two nephews. Victoria was preceded in death by her mother Dolores Marie Graves brother Robert and sister Roberta. Victoria was a graduate of Ursiline...

Leonard Comunale

Leonard Comunale

Jul 20, 2004

Dr. Leonard Comunale 82 of Akron died peacefully July 20 2004. Dr. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Madeline of 56 years He is survived by sons John Comunale and Molly Judge Brian Comunale and daughter-in-law Ann. Julie Holman and beloved grandchild Chloe Marie Comunale. Sisters Rose Rubel and Mary Lou Tubbs; and many nieces and nephews. He...

Leo Berkowitz

Leo Berkowitz

Jul 20, 2004

Leo Berkowitz 91 of Fairlawn died July 20 2004. Leo was born June 20 1913 in Brooklyn New York. Though he had no formal education he was educated on the streets of New York where he developed a keen sense for business. He worked for Murphy & Dureau a bond brokerage firm located in the Manhattan financial district from 1929...

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

Jul 19, 2004

Helen M. Wilson 73 went home to be with the Lord on July 19 2004. Helen was born raised and lived all of her life in Akron. She graduated from Central High in 1949. She worked at Stein's Drugstore and Hoban High School. Later she helped her son establish J. Russell Construction Inc. She was a life member of Concordia...

Anna Coon

Anna Coon

Jul 18, 2004

Anna Mary Coon passed away on July 18 2004 at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Anna was a lifelong resident of Copley where she graduated from Copley High School. Anna will forever be remembered for her warm and compassionate heart and personality as well as for her unforgettable smile. Preceded...