OBITUARIES

Nov 10, 2008

Darrell E. Helmick, 84, passed away November 10, 2008. Born in Newburg, WV to the late Samuel and Lina Helmick, Darrell lived in the Akron area most of his life. He worked as a truck driver for the State of Ohio retiring in 1969. He served in the US Army during World War II, was a member of VFW post...

Nov 6, 2008

Nicholas J DeSimone Sr., 74, passed away November 6, 2008. He will be greatly missed. Born in Akron on May 10, 1934 to the late Angelo and Fiora DeSimone, Nicholas was raised in Italy from the age of 4. In 1953 at the age of 18, he returned to America and joined the Carpentry Union 639. He was drafted to...

Nov 5, 2008

COPLEY-Joseph Nalepa, 92, passed away November 5, 2008. Joseph was born in Zanesville, OH. He was a faithful member of St. Hedwig Church and worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tubing for 40 years. He served in the US Marine Corps. During World War II and was a member of PNA and PLAV post 87. Joseph is preceded in death by...

Nov 2, 2008

Oct 28, 2008

K. Joan Rennie, 89, passed away October 28, 2008. Born in Cornwall, England to the late Frederick and Nellie (Denton) Griffiths, Joan lived on North Hill since 1926. She was a volunteer for AARP, local PTA and Victim's Assistant. Joan was also a faithful member of The Chapel. Along with her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husbands,...

Oct 21, 2008

AKRON-Maria (Nonna) Spano, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, surrounded by her family. She was born September 11, 1921, in San Vito, Italy. She enjoyed cooking many Italian dishes for her family and tending to her wonderful garden full of vegetables. Her favorite thing to do was cook pasta every Sunday for her family using her own sauce...

Oct 21, 2008

Bertram G. Bastock, 73, passed peacefully into his Savior's arms October 21, 2008. Born in Cleveland to the late Bertram S. and Fanny (Wicks) Bastock, Bertram grew up working in his family's butcher shop in Cleveland. Having lived in northeast Ohio all his life, Bertram raised his family in Akron for 39 years. He was a retired trainer from the...

Oct 21, 2008

Judith Marie Hanna, 67, passed away Oct. 21, 2008. Judith was born on July 25, 1941, in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Helen Farr and brothers Edward and William Farr. She was happiest surrounded by her family and she passed in their loving presence. Her life was devoted to nurturing, whether it was...

Oct 18, 2008

Henry P Schmidt, 90, passed away October 18, 2008. Born in Kenmore to the late Adam and Katherine (Reiter) Schmidt, Henry lived in the Akronarea all his life. He served in the US Navy and retired from Vance Precision. Along with his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his wife, Helen; brother, Dan; sister, Fran; and son, Henry G....

Sep 26, 2008

Sep 5, 2008

Gale A. Klett (nee Moats), 69, found peace Sept. 5, 2008 after an extended illness. Born in Akron to the late Charles and Vandalia (Sherrick) Moats, Gale was a lifelong resident of North Hill. Her family was the most important treasure in her life. She loved gardening, reading, and the company of friends. Gale retired from Chapel Hill J.C. Penney...

Aug 28, 2008

Obit for Nichole Burick Nichole Marie Claire Burick, age 26 of Sharon Twp. passed away suddenly Aug. 28 2008. She went with the angels to heaven. The circle of life is complete, we will miss you; Mommy, Daddy, Christina, Jim, Addison and JJ. Internment has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Save Ohio Strays,...

Aug 25, 2008

Helen L. De Rose, 98, passed away August 25, 2008. Helen was born in Clarington, Ohio, on Sept. 5, 1909, to the late Frank and Eliza (Thomas) Henthorne. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, James De Rose; son, James F. De Rose; brother, Harold Henthorne; and sisters, Genevieve Warner and Mary Haynes. She is survived by 3 granddaughters;...

Aug 2, 2008

STOW - Joseph E. Shullo "Joe" (Rosie's Sweetheart), 78, passed away suddenly August 2, 2008. Born in Akron to the late Ernest and Viola (Ginnetti) Shullo, He graduated from North High School and lived in the area all his life. He retired from the Continental Baking Co. with 35 years off service the General Manager. Joe had many interests including...

Aug 1, 2008

Charles T Crangle, Attorney, 71, in Washington DC died in his sleep Friday August 1, 2008. Charles was born June 26, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine, Father, Irving, and brother, Jack. He is survived by 3 siblings Tom, Marikay, and Mike. While married to Margaret (Recker) they had 5 children, Patty, Ann,...

Jul 31, 2008

Betty J. Mounts (nee Grimm) passed away July 31, 2008. Born in Follansbee, W. Va. to the late Austin and Viva (Wagner) Grimm, Betty lived in Akron since 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard (June 20, 2008); and brothers, Jay, Howard and Lyle. Betty is survived by her daughter, Joyce Hall; sons, Richard...

Jul 30, 2008

PARIS, MAINE - Joseph Frank Schmotzer, 86 formally of Slidell, Louisiana, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris following a short illness. Mr. Schmotzer was born on August 15, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Joseph and Della (Rice) Schmotzer. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the...

Jul 17, 2008

Obituary for Frederick J. Ziruolo Frederick J. Ziruolo, 91, passed away July 17, 2008. Frederick was a retired Akron Fireman and a member of St. Martha Church. He was a Greater Akron Baseball Umpire and an avid golfer. Frederick is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Domenica (Petrarca) Ziruolo; son, Michael Ziruolo; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters. He...

Jul 16, 2008

Alma Agnes Mohlmaster,95, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on July 16. Almawas born on July 13, 1913 to Clora and Ezra Case in Eurbacon, West Virginia. She graduated with honors from CowenHigh Schoolin 1933. After graduation, she traveled to Akron, OHto visit her sister, where she met and fell in love with Clarence "Dutch" Mohlmaster. The following spring they were...

Jul 3, 2008

09/0/Ray C. Foldi, 70, passed away July 3, 2008. Ray was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio and lived in the Akron area for the last 47 years. He was a member of the Glaziers Locals 1162 in Akron and 181 in Cleveland. Ray's greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. His favorite pastime was hunting and fishing. Ray is survived...