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Mary A. Ilijevich
Jun 21, 2008
Mary Ilijevich, nee Taormina passed away at her home June 21, 2008. Mary was born in Palermo, Sicily to the late Mariano and Giovanna (LoPiccolo) Taormina. She was a lifetime homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She was also a member of Queen of Heaven Church. Mary was a great cook and would also help anyone in need in any...
Richard B Mounts Sr.
Jun 20, 2008
Richard B Mounts Sr., 86, passed away June 20, 2008. Born in Boardman, OH to the late Russell and Beula (Haviland) Mounts, Richard live in Akron since 1965. He retired as a grocer from Sparkle Market and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty; daughter,...
Lena Tolbert
May 30, 2008
Lena Tolbert, 89, of Akron parted this world May 30, 2008. Lena was a long time employee of BF Goodrich Co. and was a member of St. Martha church. Lena is preceded in death by her husband, Conner Tolbert Sr.; parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Wischt; and brothers, Joseph and Stephen Wischt. She is survived by her stepson, Conner Jr. and...
Jewell Cameron
May 27, 2008
Jewell Annette Cameron, 40, passed away May 27, 2008. Jewell attended St. Martha School, St. Vincent St. Mary School for 3 years and graduated from North High in 1985. Jewell is preceded in death by her father Henry A. Cameron who passed away in 1997. She leaves behind devoted daughter, Erika Twitty; mother, Mary Anne Cameron; brothers, Ron and Jeff...
Jewell Annette Cameron
May 27, 2008
Jewell Annette Cameron, 40, passed away May 27, 2008. Jewell attended St. Martha School, St. Vincent St. Mary School for 3 years and graduated from North High in 1985. Jewell is preceded in death by her father Henry A. Cameron who passed away in 1997. She leaves behind devoted daughter, Erika Twitty; mother, Mary Anne Cameron; brothers, Ron and Jeff...
Angelus Francis Sassano
May 26, 2008
Angelus Francis Sassano, 90, passed away May 26, 2008, at home. Angelus was born in Akron on October 17, 1917, to Ciro and Conzi Sassano. He was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church and was a machinist at BF Goodrich, retiring in 1974, after 37 years of service. Angelus is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe; and...
Arlene Elizabeth Fankhauser
May 16, 2008
Arlene E. Fankhauser, 71, passed away May 16, 2008. Arlene was born on July 18, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Marshall and Vena Houck and sister Marsha. Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 47 years William, sons Karl and John; sister, Audrey; brothers John and Alfred; Grandson, Kolton, adopted grandchildren, Olivia...
Stanley J. Wyszynski
May 16, 2008
Stanley J. Wyszynski, 84, died on May 16, 2008, after a brief illness. In spite of all the setbacks, he fought bravely and valiantly until his death. Stanley was born on March 21, 1924 to Antoni and Katherine Wyszynski in Akron, Ohio. He had one sister and one brother. He was raised in a Polish family and was always proud...
Wilhelm Mathias Fronius
Apr 25, 2008
Wilhelm Mathius Fronius died peacefully at his home April 25, 2008 at the age of 83 after loosing his battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Romania Oct. 28, 1924. He was a retiree from Pennsylvania Crusher. He enjoyed listening and working with short wave radios and working in the yard and garden. Bill is preceded in death by...
Emil Kukasky
Apr 16, 2008
Emil Kukasky, 81, formerly of Akron, died April 16, 2008. Emil was a retired union carpenter with over 50 years in the trade and was active at Redeemer Lutheran Church. He moved to Bunell, FL 7 years ago. Emil is preceded in death by wife, Jane; sons, Mark and Tim. He is survived by son, John of FL; daughters, Karen...
Evelyn F. Marino
Apr 14, 2008
Evelyn Marino, 87, passed away April 14, 2008. Born in Akron, Evelyn grew up on North Hill. She was a longtime member of St. Martha Church and worked as a RN for St. Thomas Hospital in their delivery dept. for over 30 years. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Felice and Faustina (Imperatore) Marino; and brother and sister-in-law,...
Grace Marie Weiss
Apr 4, 2008
Grace Weiss passed on April 4 2008, with her family by her side. Grace was born Feb 25, 1919 to Mary and Stanley Bascom. She was our rock and our foundation, as well as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. In all of these roles, she was unselfish and had a generous heart, always thinking of and caring...
Warren Watson
Apr 3, 2008
Warren Watson of Naples FL and Akron, OH passed away on April 3, 2008. Warren was born on Dec. 10, 1921 in Akron, OH to the late Elmer and Nettie Watson. He was a proud US Naval pilot Lieutenant (jg) during World War II. He attended Iowa State University where he received his pre-flight training. He was also a graduate...
Nellie B. Williams
Mar 25, 2008
Nellie Louise Williams nee Bramer born July 3, 1914 on Grass Run in Harrison County , West Virginia , died March 25, 2008 in Akron , Ohio where she had been living since 2002 after living in Grafton , WV for fifty-nine years. She was the daughter and oldest child of Okey J. Sr. and Anna Belle Bramer and the...
Rosa Tersigni
Mar 17, 2008
Rosa "Rose" Tersigni(nee Di Antonio), 77, passed away March 17, 2008. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and helping others. She volunteered at St. Thomasfor over 16 years. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vandina (Cea) Di Antonio; and her husband, Louis "Lou" Tersigni. She is survived by her brothers, "Meade" (Ann), and Alfred...
Philip V. LoCascio
Mar 16, 2008
Phil V. LoCascio, 87, passed away March 16, 2008, after a brief illness Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine; brother, John; and sister, Mary Lutz. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Emmanueline "Babe" (nee Ciavarella); sister, Connie (Joe) DiCeglio of Akron; children, Joe (Sandy) of Cuyhoga Falls, Phil (Cindy) of...
C. William Boehringer
Mar 5, 2008
C. William (Bill) Boehringer, 76, passed away March 5, 2008. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Janet and his daughter Carla. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Boehringer of Parksville, NY; 2 sisters, Regina Teetor of Marion and Ellen (Loren) Campbell of Fairlawn; 2 grandchildren, Theresa and Jake Platt. Bill was a retired teacher with thirty years...
Armando Manno Sr.
Feb 16, 2008
NORTH HILL - Armando Manno Sr., 74, passed away suddenly February 16, 2008. Born in San Nicola, Di Caulonia, Reggio Calabria, Italy, Armando came to the United States June 19, 1948. He lived in Idamay, West Virginia for a few years until finally settling down in Akron in 1952. Armando worked for the city of Akron in 1974 until his...
Graydon T. Kouri
Feb 13, 2008
Graydon T. Kouri, 74, passed away February 13, 2008 in Cocoa Beach FL. Born in Winfred, SD to the late Fred and Ida (Nassif) Kouri on September 8, 1933, Graydon was a longtime resident of North Hill currently living in Medina and attended St. Bernard Church. He had many loves including bowling, golf, playing cards, woodworking, carpentry, traveling and sports...
Marco V. Blasio
Feb 10, 2008
Marco V. Blasio, 88, passed away Feb. 10, 2008. Born on March 18, 1919 to the late Erasmo and Mary (Ninni) Blasio, Marco lived in FL for 18 years moving back to Akron in 1997. He was a member of St. Anthony Church and worked for the City of Akron as a stone cutter retiring in 1981. He served in...
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