Obituaries

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...

Martha Chaykoski

Martha Chaykoski

Apr 5, 2004

Martha Chaykoski Martha Chaykoski 86 died April 5 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Patrick Meadows. Born and raised in Akron she was the daughter of John and Margaret Kapeluck had three sisters; Mildred Jennie and Julia and five brothers; John Steve Henry Jack and Ted all deceased. She was also predeceased by her husband Fred....

Myrle Campbell

Myrle Campbell

Mar 30, 2004

Myrle Campbell 95 of Copley OH died March 30 2004 at her home. The youngest of 5 children Myrle was born Feb. 24 1909 in Crystal Springs OH to Ellen Meismer Ries and Henry Ries. She worked in accounts receivable at Polsky's Department store in the early 1930's and 40's. Myrle was preceded in death by her loving husband John...

Mary Windle

Mary Windle

Mar 27, 2004

Mary Ellen (Helen) Windle 86 died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday March 27 2004. Born in Akron on April 6 1917 she was married to Robert B. Windle in 1946. She and her family lived in the Tallmadge area most of her life. She retired from the Kroger Company after many years of service. She was a member...

Vera Petrasek

Vera Petrasek

Mar 24, 2004

Vera Petrasek 93 of Streetsboro OH died March 24 2004. Vera was preceded in death by her loving husband George Petrasek and devoted son Larry. She is survived by her children Gladys Lord Julia Dunlap and Tom Petrasek. Vera is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday March 29 2004...

Charles Gersna

Charles Gersna

Mar 24, 2004

Charles Gersna 75 of Cuyahoga Falls died March 24 2004. He retired from McGraw-Hill Publishing NY and Prudential Kathy Reid Realty. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. Charley was a graduate of The University of Akron and University of Michigan and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He is survived by his children Charles Margaret (Tom)...

Robert Coombs

Robert Coombs

Mar 17, 2004

Robert William Coombs 47 of Waldorf died March 17 2004 at Fort Washington Medical Center Fort Washington MD. He was active in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1973 until his retirement in 1995. He worked as a mechanic at Waldorf Jeep and was a Boston Red Sox fan. He enjoyed music building models and his cat ''Tigger.'' Born March 26...

Veda Bukovsky

Veda Bukovsky

Mar 16, 2004

Veda Bukovsky passed away March 16 2004 with her family with her. She was an active member in the Sicilian Ladies Auxiliary and also the Italian American Council. Veda Bukovsky was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Veda Biondo nee Scichilone husband Steve Richard Bukovsky and daughter Cathy Bukovsky She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Steven...

Mary Stein

Mary Stein

Mar 15, 2004

Mary Stein 71 of Copley OH died March 15 2004. Born in Cumberland MD she was an area resident for many years. Mary worked at Akron University in Food Services and retired with over 26 years of service. She was also an active member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Mary was preceded in death by her sons James and Mark...

Fred Anthony

Fred Anthony

Mar 11, 2004

Fred Anthony (Cusimano)passed away unexpectedly March 11 2004 at his home in Akron OH. He was born in Jamestown New York November 11 1942. He dedicated his life to serving his family and his community. He actively served as a volunteer to many local regional and national organizations throughout his life. He was known for his rich voice and honest...

Mark Hamo

Mark Hamo

Mar 10, 2004

Mark Christopher Hamo Mark Hamo 27 of Fairlawn. We were blessed with the presence of Mark for 27 years before he was taken from us in a brief instance on Wednesday March 10 2004 in a vehicle accident. A beloved son brother nephew cousin and friend Mark recently graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in marketing and...

Eugene Iacomini

Eugene Iacomini

Mar 8, 2004

Eugene Joseph Iacomini of Bath passed away suddenly March 8 2004. Gene attended St. Sebastian grade school winning the CYO Scholarship Award. He graduated from St. Vincent's High School in 1955 where he was an accomplished athlete in football baseball basketball and golf. He was named All-City Honors. He attended Kent State University before receiving his degree from Michigan State...

Father Reymann

Father Reymann

Mar 5, 2004

Father Albert L. Reymann M.M. Lord make me an instrument of Your peace& It is by loving that we are loved & It is by dying that we are born to Eternal life. Father Albert L. Reymann M.M. born 5/9/1920 passed away peacefully on 3/5/2004 at Maryknoll New York surrounded by his community of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Father Al...

Robert Endres

Robert Endres

Mar 4, 2004

Robert J. Endres retired relocation administrator for the Akron urban Renewal department and avid sportsman died March 4 at The Merriman 209 Merriman Road after a short illness. He was 82 Bob was born in Akron on Nov. 8 1921 to Peter and Elizabeth Endres and lived almost his entire adult life here. He shared 56 of those years with...

Janet Spangler

Janet Spangler

Mar 1, 2004

Janet Spangler nee: King Janet Spangler 65 passed away March 1 2004. She was born in Akron Ohio and lived in Copley Township for 39 years. She graduated from Central High School in 1957. She was a homemaker as well as volunteered at Akron Children's Hospital for many years. Janet enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad. She is survived...