Obituaries

Thomas Hunt

Thomas Hunt

Oct 30, 2004

Thomas R. Hunt passed away October 30 2004. He was born February 9 1929 in Belington WV the son of Virginia and Adonis Hunt. He has resided in Fairlawn for thirty-eight years. Tom is a graduate of Arlington High School in Arlington Virginia. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy for two years. Following his Navy experience he attended Parkersburg Business...

M. SISTER

M. SISTER

Oct 25, 2004

Sister M. Philip the former Rose Ferlotti died on Monday October 25 2004 at St. Vincent Charity Hospital at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Philip and Caroline Ferlotti. Sister Philip entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron from St. Joseph Parish Alliance Ohio in September 1931. She celebrated 70 years of religious life this past...

M. Ferlotti

M. Ferlotti

Oct 25, 2004

An obituary is not available at this time for M. Philip Ferlotti. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Thomas Garner

Thomas Garner

Oct 24, 2004

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Thomas L. Garner 84 went on to start eternal life on October 24 2004. Thomas was born in Akron on December 2 1919; the son of Elizabeth and Clayton O. Garner both deceased. During WWII Thomas served in the U.S. Army. After the war in 1947 Thomas along with his brother Walter opened the Garner Brothers Drive-In...

Theodore Bickley

Theodore Bickley

Oct 23, 2004

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Dr. Theodore Grant Bickley ''Ted'' passed away quietly on Saturday October 23 2004. Born June 9 1927 Ted's early life was spent on Kelley's Island. A graduate of North Central College Naperville IL Ted attended Evangelical Theological Seminary following his graduation. He received a master's degree in Philosophy of Christianity from Oberlin College. He ministered at multiple...

Mary Watkins

Mary Watkins

Oct 22, 2004

Mary Jane Watkins 85 of Cuyahoga Falls died October 22 2004. Mary Jane was born in Erie PA and attended Nyack Missionary College in Nyack NY. She was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Samuel. Children Samuel E. (Evelyn) Watkins of New Castle DE Sara Watkins and husband Richard Sonnecken of Akron...

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...