Obituaries

Nancy Crane

Nancy Crane

Feb 28, 2012

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

Helen Herhold

Helen Herhold

Feb 26, 2012

Helen T. Herhold the heart of our family was called home to be with her Lord on February 26 2012 after 97 years. She joins her husband Ray her parents Andrew and Eva brothers Jack Tony Andy Fr. Frank and Martin Botzman her sisters Mary Shafer Catherine Beal Edith Halloran and their spouses and her grandson Jeff Cooper. Helen was...

Alma Canale

Alma Canale

Feb 24, 2012

I am an 82 year old woman who has moved on to a loving and peaceful place. I died of heart failure on February 24 2012. I leave my husband Daniel after 62 years of marriage eight children 19 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and 2 more great grandchildren due this year. Daughter Theresa (Canale) Tremaine husband Larry of Michigan granddaughter...

Harriet Joan

Harriet Joan

Feb 21, 2012

Harriet Joan Guinter Orr passed away on February 21 2012. She was born in Akron Ohio on December 14 1921 to George Guinter and Dula Harter Guinter. She attended Portage Path Elementary School and graduated from Buchtel High School. An accomplished pianist Joan studied music with Arthur Reginald and later at the University of Akron where she met her husband...

Susan Hamo

Susan Hamo

Feb 20, 2012

Susan L. Hamo 63 of Akron OH died Monday February 20 2012 in the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous fight against cancer. Born in Pittsburgh PA June 6 1948 to Jerry & Jack Smith Susan was a devoted and nurturing wife mother sister aunt and friend. From an early age Susan had an unbridled passion for life and an insatiable...

Laura Salem

Laura Salem

Feb 18, 2012

Laura K Salem (nee Smith) 97 passed away peacefully on February 18 2012. Laura was born and went to school in Akron. She married George Smith and moved to Toledo Ohio where they raised their family. Laura was employed for many years as a Buyer for the Lion Store in downtown Toledo. After the passing of George Smith Laura married...

Mary Noel SR

Mary Noel SR

Feb 18, 2012

Sister Mary Elizabeth Noel the former Sister Aloysius died at the age of 102 on Saturday February 18 2012 at Regina Health Center. Sister Mary E as she is known was one of eight children of Andrew and Elizabeth Noel. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron now the Dominican Sisters of Peace from St. Jerome Parish Cleveland...

Mary Noel

Mary Noel

Feb 18, 2012

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

Thomas Herzik

Thomas Herzik

Feb 18, 2012

Thomas ''Tommy'' J. Herzik (56) passed away Saturday February 18 2012 to reunite with his Mom and Dad in Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Debra Herzik and her kids that which he thought of as his own Jeff (Erica) Whitacre Felicia Graham Dan (Stacy) Whitacre and grandchildren Dakota Madelyn Bella Ricky Zoey Oliver and Olivia. He will...

Martha Corley

Martha Corley

Feb 16, 2012

Martha Corley (nee O'Brien) 81 of Copley passed away peacefully Thursday February 16 2012. She has been reunited in Heaven with her husband Bill sons Gary and Steve. Martha leaves behind her 4 grandchildren 2 great granddaughters 8 siblings daughter-in-law various nieces and nephews. Martha was very generous and hard working. Her home was always open to family and friends....

Gilda Petrarca

Gilda Petrarca

Feb 13, 2012

Gilda M. Petrarca died Monday February 13 2012. She was born on May 21 1914 in Akron OH. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony J. Petrarca parents Emedia and Antonio Buzzelli brothers Ralph and Steve Buzzelli and grandson Paul A. Petrarca. Gilda is survived by sons and their families: Anthony S. (Emily) Petrarca William H. (Jane) Petrarca; grandchildren E....

Mick Stevenson

Mick Stevenson

Feb 12, 2012

Mick (Mickey) Stevenson passed away on Sunday February 12th at 1:00 am at age 34. Mick's life was claimed in an automobile accident in Junction City Colorado where he had recently settled. He was a member of the Colorado Pipe Laying Guild enjoyed numerous outdoor activities as well as the quiet beauty of his surroundings and had a rich social...

Karan Burke

Karan Burke

Feb 11, 2012

Karan P. Burke 61 of Fairlawn passed away on Saturday February 11 2012. She was born to Ara and Kate Parseghian in Oxford Ohio on 6/6/1950. She moved to South Bend Indiana and graduated from John Adams High School in 1968 Notre Dame in 1973 and later finished a master's degree. She married Jim Burke in 1974 and has two...

Marion Schultz

Marion Schultz

Feb 7, 2012

Marion Schultz 93 of Norton passed away peacefully Tuesday February 7 2012 at his home after a very long and arduous illness. Marion was born in Akron to the late Joseph and Mary Schultz but spent his childhood in California. After relocating back to Akron he attended Central High School where he was an excellent basketball player and swimmer. Marion...

Nancy Young

Nancy Young

Feb 6, 2012

Nancy Elizabeth Young 67 of Wadsworth passed away peacefully on February 6 2012. Nancy was born on December 8 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents J. Robert Young and Artie Young. Nancy is survived by her cousins Marilyn Kathryn Donna and Linda. Special thanks to Magnolia Retirement Village especially Kristie Boyer for their patience and kindness A...

Frank Stams

Frank Stams

Feb 3, 2012

Frank Stams age 79 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Friday February 3 2012 at his residence. Frank came into this world in the loving arms of Gus and Catherine Stams. He left this world in the loving arms of his devoted family. What memories Frank left all of us; His great sense of humor his sparkle his wit and his...

Alex Reidelbach

Alex Reidelbach

Feb 2, 2012

Alex C. Reidelbach 83 originally of Rochester NY passed away on Thursday February 2 2012 in Copley OH after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter Ruth (Ed) Simpson and grandsons Andy (Maggie) and Alex Simpson. Alex is also survived by his sisters Norma Coleman and Elaine Costello nieces Therese Mary Katherine Margaret Julianne and Clare...

Marjorie Bachmann

Marjorie Bachmann

Jan 31, 2012

Marjorie E. (nee McGunagle) passed away on January 31 2012 in Fountain Hills Arizona. She was born on September 17 1920 in Lorain Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Rena McGunagle; 1 sister and 3 brothers; and her husband Joseph A. Bachmann Jr. Marjorie is survived by her sons Joseph Thomas and Michael; 9 grandchildren;...

Bernard Schur

Bernard Schur

Jan 29, 2012

Bernard Michael Schur went to be with his Lord on his 86th birthday January 29 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Michael and Elizabeth Schur; he was preceded in death by his son Thomas Schur. Bernie retired from Acme Grocery Co. with 37 years of service. He was a World War II Army Veteran 94th division and...

Betty Gathagan

Betty Gathagan

Jan 26, 2012

Betty Jo Gathagan 81 of Copley passed away peacefully on January 26 2012. She was a beloved mother grandmother great grandmother sister aunt and friend to many. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Austin P. Henson and Glenna E. (Clark) Henson; and her son-in-law David B. Smith. She is survived by her children Pamela L. and husband Robert...