Obituaries

Ralph Maher

Ralph Maher

May 20, 2004

Ralph B. Maher 86 died peacefully at home May 20 2004 surrounded by his loving family. Ralph served his family the community and his country. Ralph was born in Akron to Andrew and Elizabeth Maher on December 12 1917. He graduated from Buchtel High School and The University of Akron with a degree in business administration. He served in World...

Mary O.P.

Mary O.P.

May 19, 2004

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

George Lucas

George Lucas

May 19, 2004

George E. Lucas 65 of Akron OH passed away May 19 2004. He was a lifetime resident of Akron graduating from St. Vincent High School and the University of Akron. After teaching high school and working in Urban Development for the City of Akron George joined his father in real estate appraising and property development. He was a longstanding member...

Mary O.P. SR

Mary O.P. SR

May 19, 2004

Sister Mary Burns OP (Sister William) Sister Mary Burns formerly Sister William age 83 died at Regina Health Center on Wednesday May 19 2004. Sister Mary was born on December 27 1920 in Covington Kentucky to William and Helen Burns. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron from St. Joseph Parish Alliance in 1938 and made her first...

Gladys Steidl

Gladys Steidl

May 17, 2004

Gladys E. Steidl My beloved wife and our precious devoted mother was lifted into the arms of our Lord on May 17 2004 at Hospice Care Center. Born in Piedmont Ohio on April 9 1916 and has lived in Akron and Norton areas for over 65 years. She was a member at Copley Baptist Temple. She read the Bible every...

Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker

May 10, 2004

Jean Walker 77 of Copley died May 10 2004 after a short illness. Jean is survived by her husband Robert ''Bob'' E. Walker; children Robin (Kenny)Butler and Tracey Kohut; grandaughter Katie Butler; brothers James (Pat) Richard (Margaret)Bowles; brother-in-law Richard (Phyllis) Walker and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd. COPLEY on Thursday...

Louis Kalavity

Louis Kalavity

May 8, 2004

Louis Kalavity 72 of Fairlawn passed away on May 8 2004 after a short illness. Louis graduated from Central High School the University of Chicago and The University of Akron Law School. He was a practicing attorney for over 37 years and a member of The Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Louis was also a member of Cuyahoga Falls...

M. O.P.

M. O.P.

May 7, 2004

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

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat

May 3, 2004

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat a former Peace Corps Volunteer whose long-time dream of returning to overseas service was recently fulfilled by her work as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development died May 3 following an automobile accident in the Republic of Kazakhstan. She was 47. Rebecca served as the deputy controller of the USAID mission for central...

M. Bisheimer

M. Bisheimer

May 1, 2004

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

M. SISTER

M. SISTER

May 1, 2004

Sister M. Pierre Bisheimer OP Sister M. Pierre Bisheimer 85 the former Elizabeth Bisheimer died on Saturday May 1 2004 at Regina Health Center. Sister Pierre was the daughter of John and Magdalena Bisheimer. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron Ohio from St. Bernard Parish in Akron on September 8 1936. She was in her 66th year...

Christian Wilmoth

Christian Wilmoth

Apr 29, 2004

Christian Erich Wilmoth passed from the earthly bounds into the arms of Jesus on April 29 2004 after a 3-year battle with cancer. Chris was born in Rottenburg Germany and immigrated to the USA in 1959. He became a naturalized citizen in 1973. Chris leaves to mourn his wife of 32 years Barbara (Wood) son Matthew (Tabitha) Wilmoth and there...

Coletta Begue

Coletta Begue

Apr 29, 2004

Coletta Begue 90 years formally of Akron OH died April 29 2004 in Knoxville TN. Coletta worked for many years in Akron at St. Thomas Hospital and Edwin Shaw Rehab Center as a social worker. She was a very kind and caring person who touched the lives of many people and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Coletta...

Donald Schorr

Donald Schorr

Apr 23, 2004

Donald Schorr 69 of Akron died April 23 2004. Don was preceded in death by his parents Marguerite and Raymond brothers Raymond and Kevin his daughter Theresa Stanley. He is survived by his wife Betty (Kraker); children Joe (Laura) Schorr John (Pam) Schorr Jerry (Jai) Schorr Chrissy (Herman) Allshouse Amy Gahres; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brothers Tom and...

Bessie Lidington

Bessie Lidington

Apr 23, 2004

Bessie (Cleo) Lidington 90 of Stow OH died April 23 2004. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Myrtle Lidington. She is survived by her nephews Terry (Barbara)Campbell and Vern (Marie) Campbell. She attended Mason grade school and then graduated from Central High School in 1932. After graduation Cleo entered the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing at...

Joseph Hartlaub

Joseph Hartlaub

Apr 19, 2004

Joseph Hartlaub 82 went home to be with the Lord on April 19 2004. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and partner of 50 years Ann. Joe leaves a legacy of kindness humor and warmth and was unceasingly optimistic as he traveled through life's journey brightening the lives of those who knew and loved him. Joe was...

Doris Freeland

Doris Freeland

Apr 18, 2004

Doris J. Freeland 66 of Akron OH died April 18 2004. She is survived by her children Jim Frymier John B. Frymier William R. Upton and Perry C. Frymier; sisters Susan Ramey Barbara Muth Judy Jones and Rose Parsons; and grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Wednesday April 21 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange...

William Howard

William Howard

Apr 13, 2004

Bill Cappy Howard died peacefully April 13 after a brief illness. He was born on October 19 1919 in Glouster Ohio in a small coal mining community the youngest of five children. His father Alfred Howard emigrated from Spinnymore England and went to work in the mines at age 12 to help support his family. He continued working for 62...

John Springer

John Springer

Apr 10, 2004

John Springer passed away at his home on April 10 2004. He was 89 years old and had been very active and in excellent health until the last year of his life. John was born in Akron Ohio. John was the first of three sons born to Stephen & Mary. He served in World War II and spent his working...

Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson

Apr 6, 2004

Harold Johnson Harold W. Johnson of Cuyahoga Falls died April 6 2004. Harold served as a faithful eucharistic minister at St. Joseph's. Harold was born in Akron Ohio April 25 1924 the son of the late Murl and Leila (Wilkinson) Johnson. He was also preceded in death by brothers Murl Robert and Rolland. After graduation from East High School Harold...