Obituaries
Marie Petras
Jan 23, 2012
Marie Grossmayer Petras 86 Beloved daughter wife mother mother-in-law grandmother great-grandmother aunt cousin and friend passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 23 2012 at her home. She would have celebrated her 87th birthday on March 22nd. Marie was a lifelong Akron/Copley resident until moving to Virginia over four years ago to live with her daughter. A Garfield High...
John Cowley
Jan 23, 2012
John N. Cowley 87 of Fairlawn entered a well-deserved rest on Jan 23 2012. Born in Akron to Alda and John Cowley Sr. he spent much of his youth on a family farm in Fayetteville TN. He also lived in Akron with his mother her sister Susie and Uncle Jim Moorhead. John was nothing if not an industrious driven kid....
Rita Willams
Jan 19, 2012
Rita Williams 58 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away suddenly January 19 2012. She is survived by daughter Sarah Williams; Augie Williams; mother Rosaria Rogers; brothers Steve Paul (Melanie) Ken Shullo Jason Shullo; sisters Loretta and Carol (Mark) Bray; Augie (Tia) Williams; and Mike (Becky) Williams. Rita was well-known and loved by all those whose lives she touched. A celebration of...
Dow Thomas
Jan 18, 2012
Uncle Dow Dow Richard Thomas passed away January 18 2012 at Akron General Medical Center. Survived by his wife Kay; mother Elaine (Frank Jacobs) Campbell of Copley; sisters Chere (Bill) Schrengauer of Wadsworth OH and Lela (Steve Pollata) Robinson; nieces Morgan Hottensmith Elaine (John) Schnell and Jaz and Jette Robinson. Dow was born May 27 1953 and he grew up...
Marilyn Dettling
Jan 18, 2012
Marilyn Jane Dettling (nee Balaun) 81 passed away January 18 2012 after a short illness. She is survived by loving husband Theodore; daughters Barbara (Peter) Stamatis Diane (Sam) Ross Susan (David) Brown Mary Dettling; sons Brian and Ted Dettling; ten grandchildren Michelle Allison Brian Michelle (Gesualdo) Billy Maddie Bridget Camille Colton Austin; two great grandchildren Joey and Johnathan; brothers John...
Dorothy Hunter
Jan 17, 2012
DOROTHY M. HUNTER 67 left to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 17 2012 after developing pneumonia while fighting pancreatic cancer. Born on June 15 1944 in Mount Vernon Ohio she was the only daughter of Virgil and Verna Snyder. Dorothy spent her first years on the family farm and moved with her mother to a house in Howard...
Robert Howard
Jan 16, 2012
Robert C. Howard 85 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 16 2012. He was born in Akron where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and served in the Army during WWII as a tank driver in Munich Germany for the 20th Armored Division. He was the proud owner of...
Julia Gibitz
Jan 13, 2012
Julia Ann Gibitz (nee Guttermuth) 97 of Copley passed away peacefully on Friday January 13 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved 'Pops' Ernest Gibitz; her daughter Joyce Jenner; her grandson Jeremy Kidd; her son-in-law Richard Wimer; and other dear family members. Julia is survived by her daughters Patricia Wimer and Judith (Darrell) Broughton; her grandchildren Michael (Rhonda)...
Kendra Hesidence
Jan 9, 2012
NORTH CANTON - Kendra Ann Hesidence best known as 'Candy' passed away peacefully in Daytona Beach FL the morning of January 9 2012 from complications with pneumonia. She was 66 years old born March 1 1945 in Brockton MA. She married her loving husband David on Easter Day 1968 in Brockton MA and had one son Daniel who shares her...
Mark Kowalski
Jan 5, 2012
Mark A. Kowalski 59 left our presence January 5 2012. Mark was the devoted husband of Pat and proud father of Anne and Mark; loving son to Dorothy and the late Edward Kowalski; brother of Tom (Debbie) Kowalski; and supportive uncle to 23 nieces and nephews. He valued his family and friends most of all. He was also devoted to...
Sonny Bloodworth
Jan 2, 2012
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Mary Nesbitt
Jan 1, 2012
Mary E. Nesbitt 96 of Cuyahoga Falls beloved mother grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on January 1 2012. Mary was born on November 19 1915 in Massillon to the late Christ and Margaret (Jackson) Fals. She grew up in North Lawrence OH but upon her marriage spent the majority of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in...
Robert Dages
Dec 31, 2011
Robert 'Bob' Dages entered the world December 15 1925 and spread his love of laughter for more than eight decades. Bob's hearty laugh was silenced on December 31 2011 but the laughter he sparked is multiplied and amplified by his children: Jim (Roberta) of Lafayette CO; Jean Dages-Wilkerson (Paul Wilkerson); Don (Mary Ellen); Dave (Jeanne); John (Connie) and Paul; his...
Margaret Hlinka
Dec 29, 2011
Margaret B. Hlinka (nee Gulasy) of Hudson fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday December 29 2011 at Laurel Lake Community in Hudson. Margaret was born September 20 1919 and was preceded in death by her parents Stefan and Margaret (nee Bakos) Gulasy; sister Elenore (Matuska) brother Joseph beloved husband John and cherished daughter Margaret C. Hlinka. She is survived...
Arthur Blair
Dec 28, 2011
Arthur R. (Art) Blair Jr. 83 of Akron made his transition on Wednesday December 28 2011. Art was born on September 25 1928 to the late Arthur Sr. and Mildred (Koehner) Blair. He is also preceded in death by his brother Jackie and 2 former wives Sally Blair (Juanita Myers) and Louise Blair (Louise Rostin). He is survived by three...
Mary Kelly
Dec 24, 2011
Hummel Funeral Homes Inc. 500 E. Exchange St. Akron OH 44304-1865 Phone: (330) 253-6126 Fax: (330) 777-0129 Obituary MARY JANE KELLY Mary Jane Kelly 87 of Akron passed away peacefully on Saturday December 24 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kelly. Mary Jane is survived by her children David (Linda) Kathy (David) Boone Mary Ann (Arvind)...
William Kirk
Dec 23, 2011
William T. Kirk 80 passed away peacefully December 23 2011 with his family at his side. Born in Akron Ohio Bill lived in the area for most of his life. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and retired from The McCourt Construction Co. after 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family having dinner with...
Elizabeth Williams
Dec 22, 2011
Elizabeth S.Williams 92 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Thursday December 22 2011. Elizabeth was born on October 4 1919 in Akron. She was the first female officer/ manager for Firestone Bank and later retired in 1981. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth B. Williams. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Elaine A. (Larry) Myers Granddaughter...
James Behrens
Dec 19, 2011
James G. Behrens 83 of Akron passed away peacefully on December 19 2011. He was born and raised in Akron and proudly served his country with the 11th. Airborne division during WWII. James is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Helen Behrens; daughter Tina Farrar; granddaughter Kimberly Newell; and great-granddaughter Kati J. Morrison. Private iterment in...
Francis Kilonsky
Dec 11, 2011
Dr. Francis Anthony Kilonsky 82 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on Sunday December 11 2011. He was born on September 15 1929 and grew up in Forest City PA. He attended the University of Scranton and later attended Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Francis also served his country as a Captain in the United States Marine...
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