Obituaries

Rita Clark

Rita Clark

Jan 17, 2004

Rita Mae Clark was born on February 18 1929 and passed away peacefully on January 17 2004 surrounded by her family. She was a woman of strong faith and determination. She never stopped fighting. Rita was preceded in death by her daughter Christine Marie granddaughter Ashley Korec grandson Joseph Clark and sister Donna Stoltz. She will be forever missed and...

George Friess

George Friess

Jan 14, 2004

George H. Friess born on May 6 1919 to George H. and Gertrude V. Schwalbach Friess in Akron. He attended University of Akron and served as a Lieutenant in the 8th Air Force during WWII becoming a Flight Engineer on a B-29. He was employed by the Hardware and Supply Company as an Abrasive Engineer for 26 years. In 1963...

Henry Grimm

Henry Grimm

Jan 12, 2004

Henry B. Grimm ''Hank the old Fisherman'' passed away peacefully on January 12 2004 at age 91. Born in Red Lion PA January 25 1912 moved to Akron in 1932. Employed by B.F. Goodrich for 33 years. Henry was a member of Goodrich Foremans Club Old Time Athletes and AARP. He leaves his loving wife Virginia Daughters Bonniesue Porter and...

Betty Logsdon

Betty Logsdon

Jan 11, 2004

Betty Logsdon 86 of Cuyahoga Falls OH died January 11 2004 at Altercare of Hartville. She is survived by her nephew Jerald (Donna) D. Harris Hartville great-nephews Kevin Harris Kris Haris and great-niece Kim Hand. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday January 16 2004 at Holy Cross Cemetery. Fr. John Zapp officiating. Memorials may be...

Gladys Montgomery

Gladys Montgomery

Jan 5, 2004

Gladys M. Montgomery 67 died January 5 2004. She was a life long resident of Akron. Gladys was employed by B.F. Goodrich and the Industrial Commssion. She was also a real-estate agent. She was a loving mother grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Gladys was preceded in death by her sister Betty Hastings...

Lucie Bates

Lucie Bates

Jan 5, 2004

Lucie Bates 89 of Akron OH died January 5 2004 Altercare of Wadsworth. Lucie Bates was preceded in death by her husband Carl. She is survived by her sons John ( Bobbie)P. Watts Wadsworth OH Donald Bates Akron OH Edward Bates Norton OH. Lucie is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...

Margaret O'Neil

Margaret O'Neil

Jan 5, 2004

Margaret O'Neil 82 of Akron OH died January 5 2004. Margaret was a member of St. Thomas Woman's Board Christ Child Society Catholic Service League and Akron Board of Realtors. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; mother and father Katherine and John Kolarik; and brothers John Mike and Steve and sisters Mary Anne Betty and Catherine. She...

Mary Levenderis

Mary Levenderis

Jan 4, 2004

Mary Alice Levenderis 71 passed away on January 4 2004 following a courageous battle of emphysema. Mary was born on June 25 1932 in Sparta Tennessee and moved to Akron when she was nine years old with her family. She graduated from East High School in 1952! She resided in Portage Lakes for the past 22 years which she called...

Alice Dirham

Alice Dirham

Jan 2, 2004

Alice Dirham nee Grinder 88 of Akron died January 2 2004 at her Residence. Alice was preceded in death by her daughter Lois Ann Leibold and stepson Robert Dirham. She is survived by her children James (Daisy) Greenlees Ona (Edward) Zamiska Martha (Robert) Watkins Alice Cameron stepchildren Lucy (Gus) Hargis and Lynn (Sue) Dirham. Alice is also survived by many...

Helen Waltz

Helen Waltz

Dec 31, 2003

Helen L. Waltz 81 passed away quietly in her sleep Wednesday December 31 2003. She was preceded in death her husband Ralph. She was a beloved mother and a friend to all she met. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 3 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Marjorie Sofranko

Marjorie Sofranko

Dec 26, 2003

Marjorie Sofranko 75 passed away Friday December 26 2003. She was born in Calhoun County WV and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She enjoyed being a member of Toastmasters. Marjorie is survived by her children Jonathon Ralph Sofranko Leslie Elliott Jennifer Sofranko Nora (Ed) Jones Lisa (Mike) Richardson and Jacob Sofranko; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren sister...

Elizabeth Schaefer

Elizabeth Schaefer

Dec 23, 2003

An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Ann Schaefer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Malky Abraham

Malky Abraham

Dec 23, 2003

Malky Abraham 91 died December 23 2003 at Sunrise Assisted Living Facility. She was a loving wife mother grandmother (Sito) and great-grandmother. Malky was preceded in death by her husband William Sr. son William Jr.; grand-daughter Tracy Salem and Son-in-law George Salem. She is survived by her Children Marlene (Bob) Dallas Gerry Salem and daughter-in-law Liz (Ray) Boshara; 7 grandchildren;...

Elizabeth SISTER

Elizabeth SISTER

Dec 23, 2003

Sister Elizabeth Ann Schaefer formerly Sister Bonaventure died of cancer on Tuesday December 23 2003 at the age of 69. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Nell Schaefer. Sister Libby as she was known entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron from Johnstown PA on August 15 1952. She taught elementary school for eleven years in...

John Kelley

John Kelley

Dec 23, 2003

John Kelley 82 passed away on Tuesday December 23. He was a lifelong resident of Akron a graduate of Buchtel High School and Kent State University. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy in naval aviation ordinance. John taught industrial arts and biology at Richfield School. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 44 1/2 years service in Design Service...

Mary SISTER

Mary SISTER

Dec 21, 2003

Sister Mary Fath the former Sister M. Dennis died at the age of 90 on Sunday December 21 2003 at Regina Health Center. She was in her 70th year of religious profession. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Dominic from St. Peter Parish Cleveland in 1931. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Fath. She spent...

Mary Fath

Mary Fath

Dec 21, 2003

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

Elizabeth Arnold

Elizabeth Arnold

Dec 19, 2003

Elizabeth Arnold 90 of Copley passed away December 19 2003. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 1978. She is survived by her children JoAnne (Julian) Badalich Donna (William) Murphy and Robert (Peggy) Arnold; grandchildren Jerry Michael Jennifer Nancy and Chris and 10 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Ridgewood Health Care Center...

Charles Marks

Charles Marks

Dec 19, 2003

Charles Marks 89 died December 19 2003. Charlie grew up in Brooklyn NY and graduated from Columbia University in 1936. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and served in the Army during WWII. After the war he returned to Goodyear where he spent most of his career as General Sales Manager of the Shoe Products Division. Charles was...

Elsie Devere

Elsie Devere

Dec 15, 2003

Elsie Van Devere 93 went home to be with her Lord on December 15 2003. She was born in Mishawaka IN. Elsie married Rudy in 1928 and moved to Akron in 1936 where they established Akron Airways. She became an active member in the community involved in Gray Ladies of the Red Cross Mobile Meals Akron Women's City Club and...