Obituaries

Denice Mackey

Denice Mackey

Aug 3, 2010

Denice (Mama) Mackey 52 of Akron died August 3 2010. Denice was preceded in death by her father Sonny Bauer; brother P.G. 3 and many family and friends. She is survived by her husband Bob; son Justin (Jessica); mother Nancy; brother Guido; grandchildren Denice and David and many other family and friends A funeral service will be held on Monday...

Marie Fritsch

Marie Fritsch

Aug 2, 2010

Marie M. Fritsch 90 died on August 2 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years George; her sister Eleanor Bryant; her parents Edward and Louise Bryant; and her step-daughter and son-in-law Eleanor and Robert Neidert. Marie lived in the Akron area her entire life and was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She...

Alvin Yahner

Alvin Yahner

Aug 1, 2010

Alvin Yahner passed away on Sunday August 1 2010 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Al will always be remembered as a man who knew how to make everyone feel important even if he had just met them. His firm and sincere handshake alone let you know he really was glad to meet you. No one...

Lillian Pike

Lillian Pike

Jul 31, 2010

Lillian M. Pike 97 of Akron passed away July 31 2010 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born on June 16 1913 in Cleveland OH and lived the majority of her life in the Cleveland area. She is survived by her nieces Laura Kipp of Greenbelt MD; Frances Jung of Bremerton WA; Sharon Hinton of Fairlawn OH; and Susan...

Dorothy Gilbo

Dorothy Gilbo

Jul 28, 2010

Dorothy Gilbo passed away July 28 2010 at The Village at St. Edward. She was born November 22 1921 in Akron Ohio. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and retired from O'Neil's in downtown Akron after 40 years of service. She spent her retirement years taking care of her beloved sister Katie. Dottie will be deeply missed but...

Dorothy Reed

Dorothy Reed

Jul 26, 2010

Dorothy Elizabeth Reed 81 of Akron passed away peacefully on July 26 2010 with her family there. Dorothy was a loving wife to Larry; loving mother to Sandy (Mike) Soful Sharon Darkow Kathy Lomax and Larry's sons Whitey (Lyndi) Reed and James Reed. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Michael (Carrie) Soful Matthew (Becky) Soful Kristen (Frank) Davis...

Bernard Miksch

Bernard Miksch

Jul 26, 2010

Jim Miksch 82 passed away peacefully on July 26 2010 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born April 25 1928 to Ralph James and Carrie (Harter) Miksch in Copley Ohio Jim was retired from BF Goodrich Research and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Cecil Kirkland

Cecil Kirkland

Jul 20, 2010

On Tuesday July 20 Cecil Kirkland 82 of Cuyahoga Falls passed from this world into his heavenly home. Cecil is a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Prospect Mold and Die. He will be dearly missed by his wife and family. He lived his life to honor and serve his Lord and was a man of integrity and kindness. We...

Jean SISTER

Jean SISTER

Jul 16, 2010

Sister Jean Dezort formerly Sister Frederick 80 died on July 16 2010 at Regina Health Center Richfield OH. Sister Jean the only daughter of James and Edith Pfeil Dezort was born on October 17 1929 in Cleveland. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic in Akron from St. Cecilia Parish Cleveland on January 18 1947 and made religious profession on...

Jean Dezort

Jean Dezort

Jul 16, 2010

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

Raymond Thye

Raymond Thye

Jul 10, 2010

Raymond Paul Thye 82 passed away on July 10 2010 at St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton. He was born in Akron on July 20 1947 to the late Florence (nee Knabe) Waring and Adolph Thye. Ray was a proud owner of the Akron Porcelanize Co. and took great pride in auto detailing. He was an avid stamp collector...

William Cook

William Cook

Jul 8, 2010

William Donald Cook 'Don' as he liked to be called passed away peacefully July 8 2010 at Akron City Hospital with family by his side. Don was born April 26 1925 at Akron City Hospital the son of Henry A. and Lillian Drame Cook. He grew up on North Hill in Akron and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga...

Betty Grigg

Betty Grigg

Jul 6, 2010

Betty Jean Grigg (Nee Larsen) formerly of South Milwaukee Wisconsin passed away on July 6 2010 at the age of 88 after a long illness. Betty was born in Waukegan Illinois to the late Nicholas and Lena Larsen and there met the love of her life Richard 'Bob' Grigg in her church league. During their 55 years of marriage they...

Irene Cook

Irene Cook

Jun 24, 2010

Irene Mary (Kippes) Cook 93 of Copley Ohio passed away Thursday June 24 2010 at The Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn Ohio. Irene was born 1 of 10 children in Argentina South America after her parents John Peter and Frances (Sommer) Kippes escaped from Russia aware the revolutionary winds were sweeping the country. They eventually were successful in immigrating...

Anna Demboski

Anna Demboski

Jun 23, 2010

Anna Demboski 87 of Akron passed away June 23 2010. Anna was born on December 12 1922 in Akron to the late Milton and Victoria Wells. She was a secretary for Goodyear Tire and later on worked many years for Morgan Trucking Company. Anna enjoyed following the Cleveland Indians and spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandson. Anna...

Joseph Nowak

Joseph Nowak

Jun 22, 2010

Joseph J. Nowak 86 passed away Tuesday June 22 2010 at the Village at St. Edward. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone with 37 yrs. of service. Joseph loved to go to Florida for the winters and he loved to fish and listen to his polka music. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and grandsons Bryan and Mark....

Joseph McPeek

Joseph McPeek

Jun 16, 2010

Joseph Carroll McPeek Jr. 75 of Medina passed away peacefully June 16 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl McPeek. Joseph is survived by his wife of 51 years Cheryl; sons Dan (Ann) McPeek Dave McPeek and Doug (Andrea) McPeek; and grandchildren Brian Alan Mia and Keegan McPeek. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 19...

Thomas Millhoff

Thomas Millhoff

Jun 16, 2010

Thomas Wayne Millhoff 77 of Akron died June 16 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Mervine and Nellie Millhoff; sisters Lois Calaway Ruth Nehrbecky and Fran Romig; and brothers Don Ed and Ronnie Millhoff. Thomas is survived by his sisters Libby Morrison and Scharlene Robinson; and other friends and family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00...

Mary Pitschmann

Mary Pitschmann

Jun 13, 2010

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

John Pearl

John Pearl

Jun 13, 2010

John Lawrence Pearl 89 of Akron peacefully passed away Sunday June 13 2010.