Obituaries

Walter Danilov

Walter Danilov

Jun 13, 2010

Walter Danilov passed away on Sunday evening June 13 2010 at the age of 85. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of the war. He was a member of the Akron Police Department for 26 years and retired in 1977. Walter was also a member of the Coventry-Akron...

Mary Pitschmann SR

Mary Pitschmann SR

Jun 13, 2010

Sister Mary Martha Pitschmann OP 99 died after a short illness at Our Lady of the Elms Convent Akron on Sunday June 13 2010. She was the second child of Othmar and Martha Hummel Pitschmann and entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron in 1930 from Immaculate Conception Church Madison OH. She made First Profession on September 12 1931...

Andrew Samuelson

Andrew Samuelson

Jun 12, 2010

Andrew John Samuelson native of Cambridge Massachusetts passed away June 12 2010. John was a graduate of Cambridge Latin High School Boston College and the MIT Executive Institute. Preceding John in his death was his wife Rita (McAlonan) his parents Margaret (Shannon) and Peter Samuelson; brothers Francis and Alfred. John is survived by his sister Eileen (Carr); daughter Anne Hogan...

James Johnston

James Johnston

Jun 2, 2010

James Buel Johnston 83 of Copley passed away June 2 2010 at Hospice of VNS. He was born on August 27 1926 in Hanceville AL but was a long-time resident of Copley. James was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy parents James Wilburn Johnston and Josie (Cone) Johnston and his sister Betty Jean Wheeler. He is survived by daughter...

Dock Chenault

Dock Chenault

Jun 1, 2010

Rev. Dock Chenault Jr. 58 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on June 1 2010. Dock was born on July 13 1951 to the late Rev. Dock (Katherine) Chenault Sr. Dock's gift to this world was helping. If he was needed he was there going that extra mile. He leaves his wife of 32 yrs. Monica children...

Jack Wegryn

Jack Wegryn

Jun 1, 2010

Dr. Jack Wegryn died June 1 2010 after a lengthy illness. Jack was born February 9 1934 in Bridgeport CT. He received his B.S. Degree from Tufts College in Cambridge MA his medical degree in 1959 from Marquette University School of Medicine and interned at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport where he also served a year of surgical residency. In...

Clara Wilfong

Clara Wilfong

May 28, 2010

Clara Virginia Wilfong 73 of Akron passed away Friday May 28 2010. She was born August 16 1936 to the late William and Margery Drumheller. Clara leaves behind her husband Glen; daughter Marsha Anger; son-in-law Theodore Young; granddaughter Amanda Bilbrey; grandchildren Nathan and Paige Huff; sister Judy Greer; nephews Jimmy and Norman Greer John Keenan and Jacob Mays; and niece...

Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns

May 28, 2010

Matthew Burns ('Junie') 83 of Akron died Friday May 28th 2010 at Rose Lane in Massillon after a short illness. He was a resident of Akron where he resided with his wife Virginia for 54 years. Matt lived in Terre Haute Indiana where he attended Garfield High School. He moved to the area after served in the army during WWII...

David Barnes

David Barnes

May 26, 2010

David K. Barnes passed away May 26 2010 surrounded by his family and close friends after a brief battle against pancreatic cancer. Born November 10 1954 Dave is survived by his wife of twenty years Mary (nee Cornacchione) and daughters Lauren Taylor and Lynn Marie. In addition he is survived by his parents Bill and Jo Anne brother and sister-in-law...

Wally Procaccio

Wally Procaccio

May 25, 2010

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Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

May 24, 2010

Mary Ann Wheeler 79 of Akron passed away May 24 2010 at the Hospice Care Center of Copley. Mary was born on October 1 1930 in Akron to the late James and Mary (Wolf) Elwood. She was also preceded in death by husband Donald M. Wheeler who passed away in January 2008. She is survived by daughter Cathy (Mark) Stewart...

Tungning Liao

Tungning Liao

May 24, 2010

Tungning Liao 48 also known as Abraham Liao passed away peacefully on May 24 2010 at the Hospice Care Center of Copley surrounded by singing and praying. Tungning was born on December 16 1961 in Taiwan. He is survived by his wife Yeangjen (Lily); sons Tesheng (Victor) and Chuguo (Joseph); parents Junfang and Baolian. Tungning has dedicated his life to...

Kenneth Evans

Kenneth Evans

May 22, 2010

Kenneth Allen Evans 70 passed away Saturday May 22 2010 in Medina. Ken was born July 26 1939 in Pittsburgh PA to Richard and Dorothy. He married his loving wife Joan on October 23 1971 and they had two wonderful daughters Amy and Diane. Ken greatly enjoyed his work at LTV steel where he was employed until his retirement. Ken...

Alice Hamo

Alice Hamo

May 20, 2010

Alice E. Hamo a wonderful wife mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 20 2010. She was born the daughter of Patrick and Alice Britt on May 21 1923 in Hecla Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband Pete and her grandson Mark. She is survived by sons Ronald (Susan) and Peter (Sandy) and her...

James Haramis

James Haramis

May 17, 2010

James K. Haramis CPA 79 passed away peacefully on Monday May 17 2010 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley surrounded by family and friends. Born in Akron on August 28 1930 Jim was a Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his wife Ada (Kurlich) whom he married on Sept. 5 1953; their four sons David (Laurie) Dan (Laura)...

Loretta Petit SR

Loretta Petit SR

May 15, 2010

Sister M. Loretta Petit OP died after a short illness at the age of 92 at Hospice on Saturday May 15 2010. Sister was born in Doylestown OH on December 3 1917 the daughter of the late Charles and Celena Petit one of eight children. Sister Loretta graduated from Warren G. Harding High School Warren OH in 1935 and entered...

Loretta Petit

Loretta Petit

May 15, 2010

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

Carolyn Kuse-Woodrum

Carolyn Kuse-Woodrum

May 13, 2010

Carolyn Marie Kuse-Woodrum (nee Albright) 63 of Doylestown passed away at home on May 13 2010 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Alzheimer's may have stolen Carolyn's memory but it could never take away the warm spirit and graciousness that she offered everyone who knew her throughout her life. Carolyn grew up in Brecksville Ohio and graduated...

Victor Strelbicki

Victor Strelbicki

May 11, 2010

Victor Strelbicki 66 of Green died May 11 2010 at his home unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Rosalia Strelbicki; sister Maria Franks; daughter Lisa Strelbicki; and sisters-in-law Marietta DiSabato and Lucille Mihaly. Vic is survived by his loving wife Helen of 34 years; sons Frederick and Victor (Marcie); daughter Tina (John) Hess; grandchildren Joshua...

Robert Marks

Robert Marks

May 9, 2010

Robert Ervy Marks 54 formerly of Ohio passed away on May 9 2010. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Plummer) Marks. He was the son of Donald Marks and the late Willie Marks. Mr. Marks was employed with CVS as a Senior Director of Management. In recent years he picked up many friends working in the pharmacy department at...