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Cecilia Barbara Wolfe
Jul 25, 2009
Cecilia Barbara (Murawska) Wolfe, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from St. Hedwig's School in 1929 and subsequently North High School. In 1951, she moved with her husband, Jay King Wolfe to Chicago, Illinois to raise their family. Since 1985, she lived in Arizona and Virginia with her son...
Albert âMarshyâ Lee Marsh
Jul 18, 2009
Albert L. Marsh "Marshy", 60, passed away July 18, 2009. Albert is survived by his wife, Carole; daughter, Holly; step children, Denis (Debbie), Ted, Debbie and Bonnie; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; mother, Deloris (Jesse); sisters, Judy (Franklin) Joyce (Stanley); aunt, Leona (Harold), uncle, Marple; and many loving family. Cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at the convenience of...
Gary Dwight Chick Sr.
Jul 5, 2009
Gary Dwight Chick Sr., 59, passed away July 5, 2009. Gary was born in Warren, Ohio to the late Peter and Helen Chick. He served in the US Army in Germany and worked for American Welding for 18 years. Along with his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Thompson. He is survived by his children, Angela...
Michelina DiDomenico
Jun 30, 2009
Michelina DiDomenico, 83, passed away June 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelina was born in Castiglione di Carovilli, Italy. She was a faithful member of St. Martha Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Michelina is preceded in death by her husband, Vincenzo; parents, Angelo and Rosaria (Rossi) Berardi; and brother, Guido. She is survived by...
Marian Aline Parry
Jun 30, 2009
Marian A. Parry went home to the lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Marian was born in Akron on August 16, 1923, to parents John T and Sarah M Patton. A child of the great depression, she graduated in 1941 from Central High School, days later she married her beloved husband Kenneth Parry, whom she remained with until his death...
Olin S. Tate
Jun 13, 2009
Olin S. Tate "Olie", 83, went to be with his wife, Lee, June 13, 2009. Olie lived in the North Hill area 51 years but in the Akron area most of his life and served in the US Navy during World War II. He loved playing cards with the Arby's Card Group, fishing and sending emails and pictures from his...
Virginia Evaline Barnes
Jun 6, 2009
Virginia Barnes, 87, passed away June 6, 2009. Virginia was born in Waynesburg, PA to the late Percy and Ethel Spiker. She lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area most of her life and was a member of Brown Street Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Ray. She is survived by...
Jean Klopfenstein
Jun 5, 2009
Jean Klopfenstein, 77, passed away June 5, 2009. Jean was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls all her life. She loved dogs and animals and was a frequent donator to the Humane Society. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Arthur; son, Stephen (Celeste); grandchildren, Stephen, Kevin and Brandon; cousin, Donna Cunningham; and many other...
Elizabeth Vanderzee Dickinson
May 27, 2009
DICKINSON, Elizabeth V. May 27, 2009. Formerly of Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Dickinson was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Dickinson; parents, Harry and Mary Vanderzee and sister, Johanna Gorick. She is survived by sons John (Chris) Dickinson, Spring Hill, TN, Bob (Rebecca) Dickinson, Frisco, TX, Dick (Lynn) Dickinson, Ponte Vedra...
Bridget "Bea" A. Howley
May 12, 2009
Bridget A. (Bea) Howley of Akron passed away May 12, 2009. Bridget was born in Ireland. She was trained as a registered nurse and registered midwife in England before coming to America. She worked as a private duty nurse for many years in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls before retiring. Bridget is survived by many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian...
Lawrence Martin Goff
May 7, 2009
Lawrence Martin Goff, 57, of Copley, died after a long illness on May 7. Larry was preceded by grandparents Vince and Rose Massaro, beloved Aunt and Godmother Joanne Contessa, his father William Goff, father-in-law John Yazvac and nephew Kyle Yazvac. Left to celebrate wonderful memories of his life are his much-loved wife of 30 years, Joanie ("Kid"), his loving son...
Robert Leo Henterly
Apr 25, 2009
Robert "Bob" L. Henterly Robert "Bob" L. Henterly, 81, passed away on April 25, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Willis W. and Clara M. (O'Harra) Henterly of Lancaster, Ohio, Bob was the sixth of seven sons born. He moved with his family to North Hill in Akron when he was five and continued...
Merle E. Plummer
Apr 3, 2009
Merle Plummer, 83, passed away April 3, 2009. Merle was born in Waterford, PA to the late David and Margaret (Iscrupe) Plummer. Merle was a CB in the US Navy during World War II. He was an Iron Worker working out of Local 17 in Cleveland and was a member of the Ralph Huff VFW Post 1062, the American Legion...
Gary Mark Wuerzer
Apr 3, 2009
Gary Mark Wuerzer, 50 passed away April 3, 2009. Gary was born in Akron , OH . Gary is survived by his daughter, Pamela; son, James; granddaughter, Emily Rose; sister, Renee; brothers, Glenn and David; and uncle (Don) Becky. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be Friday, 11:00 am at Hillside Memorial Park .
Norma Mastromatteo
Mar 31, 2009
Norma Mastromatteo, 83, loving mother, grandmother and greart-grandmother passed away March 31, 2009. Norma was born in Lodi, Ohio on July 1, 1925 to the late Edward and Ruth (Loveland) Presley. She lived most of her life in Portage Co. but in the Akron and North Hill areas the last 20 years. Norma is survived by her sons, John (Patricia)...
Mary Louise Winans
Mar 27, 2009
yahopI, Chuck Winans, lost my best friend, Mary Louise Winans on March 27, 2009. Mary was born in Akron to the late John and Margaret (Varrecchia) Tullio. She lived in the Akron, North Hill and Cuyahoga Falls areas all her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved crafting and gardening. She was also a parishioner at...
John E. Cook
Mar 25, 2009
John E. Cook, 81, passed away March 25, 2009. Born Jan. 9, 1928 in Akron to the late Paul and Hazel Cook, John lived in the Akron area all his life. John retired from the FW Albreicht Grocery Co. and served in the US Army. He loved Carpentry, Golf, Fishing and Notre Dame Fan. John was also a faithful member...
Thomas F. Rhodes
Mar 21, 2009
Thomas F. Rhodes, 85, passed away Mar. 21, 2009. Thomas worked with his father Harold at the Harold G. Rhodes Insurance and Real Estate Agency for 30 years. He then went to work for the M. O'Neil Co. for 13 years until his retirement. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of American...
Emma P. Kerkesner
Mar 7, 2009
Emma (Magnani) Kerkesner, 100, went home to be with the Lord March 7, 2009. She is finally together again with her beloved husband, Charles "Bud" Kerkesner. Emma was born in Krebs, OK on Jan. 25, 1909 and moved to Akron with her family as a teen. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and her favorite memory was Sunday dinners...
Dante E. Parisi
Feb 22, 2009
Dante E. Parisi, 75 went home to the Lord Feb. 22, 2009. Dante was born in Carovilli, Italy in 1933. He came to America in 1950 and lived all his life in the Akron, North Hill area. He served in the US Army. When he he returned, he worked and retired from Firestone Tire and rubber Co. after 30 years...
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