Obituaries
Jacqueline Higgins
Jun 4, 2009
Jackie Higgins 48 of Akron passed on June 4 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn; step-father Bill; and sisters Sue and Shirley Jackie is survived by her sons Robert (Sheila) Freimuth Michael Freimuth and Anthony (Cheryl) Freimuth; grandchildren Daisy Nina Mia Griffin Zoe Landon Loralei and Torrance; father Clyde Ebel; sisters Sharon and Claudia; and all...
William Moorehouse
Jun 4, 2009
William Moorehouse 89 died peacefully on June 4 2009. He was born to Ralph and Evelyn Miles on December 12 1919. He was raised by his loving Aunt and Uncle George W. and Kathryn Moorehouse in Cleveland after his mother's death. He received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Case School of Applied Science in 1942 served in the Army...
Diane Paris
Jun 1, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEBorn October 5th 1944 Diane Paris of Akron went home to be with the Lord June 1st 2009 after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her father Richard Orlowski and twin sister Donna Orlowski. Diane is survived by the love of her life and husband Eddie Paris Mother Gerry Orlowski Sister Sandy Chadima (Jim) Children Tammy...

Malvina Cummins
May 31, 2009
Malvina (Mel) Cummins passed away on May 31 2009. Born Oct. 12 1928. She was one of the first babies born the month St. Thomas Hospital opened. And was a proud member of the Women's Board for 40 years. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms and received an associate degree from Kent State University. Preceded in...
Sarah Drury
May 28, 2009
Sarah Ellen Drury 93 of Barberton died May 28 2009. She was born in Somerset PA. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur; her 3 sons Bill Bob and Don; daughter-in-law Judy; and great-granddaughter Annamarie. She is survived by her sister Pauline Dickson; daughter-in-law Cathy; 8 grandchildren Carol (Jeff) Herston Sheryl Rouse George Rouse Tom Drurey Donald (Sue)...
Clare Glaser
May 28, 2009
Clare Gemrich Glaser 74 passed away on May 28 2009 following a 16 month battle with colon cancer. Born and raised in Kalamazoo MI Clare graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth IL. She moved to Akron in 1958 shortly after her marriage to Donald L. Glaser. Clare was a friend to everyone and was active in many groups throughout her...
John Mayer
May 27, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEOur beloved husband father and grandpa John Mayer age 61 of Cuyahoga Falls went to Heaven on May 27 2009. John was born in Tiefenbronn Germany on November 5 1947 to Maryann and John Mayer SR. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister Katherina; and niece Eva. He is survived by wife Elizabeth Mayer; daughters Lisa Beth;...
Johanna Tishner
May 27, 2009
Johanna E. Tishner age 91 passed away May 27 2009 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born in Pennsylvania but lived most of her life in Akron Ohio. She retired from Firestone after 42 years of service. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church and the Altar Society and was also an active member of the Catholic...
Amelia Horn
May 27, 2009
Amelia Horn 98 of Akron died May 27 2009 at Akron General Medical Center. Amelia was born on September 4 1910 in Buffalo NY. Amelia was preceded in death by her husband Harold R. Horn; brother Edward Nawrocki; sister Clara Nawrocki and daughter-in-law Barbara Horn. She is survived by her beloved children Ellery Horn Cynthia Horn and Christine (Tom) O'Keefe;...
Frederick Sutter
May 26, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEOnly once in a lifetime someone touches your heart so deeply that you are never the same afterward. Fred Sutter was that person for so many. With his family by his side Fred passed away quietly on Tuesday May 26 from pneumonia - a complication of leukemia. Fred's kindness and generous spirit was felt by all who knew...
George Swaino
May 22, 2009
VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTEGeorge Swaino 90 of Copley was called home by the Lord on May 22 2009. He was a person who was well known and liked by his community. He was referred to as the unofficial Mayor of Copley serving as Copley Trustee Secretary of Zoning Commission Justice of the Peace Constable and a periodic mail-carrier. George was born...
Frances Panar
May 17, 2009
Frances M. Panar (nee Mansell) born November 22 1925 in Barnesboro PA. passed peacefully May 17 2009. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Angelo daughters in law Elizabeth (John) and Elaine (Mark). She is survived by her children; Mark John Elizabeth and Matthew and daughter in law Peggy. 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Frances returned to school and...

Mary Yarosius
May 16, 2009
Mary Alice Yarosius 85 of Akron passed away on May 16 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Julius; parents Matthew and Sophia Carter; sister Virginia Ruppert (and husband John). Mary is survived by her niece Diane (Roy) Courtney of Denver NC; nephew John Ruppert of Stow; and long time loyal friends Charlotte and Larry Zavodney of Bath....
Carl Munka
May 15, 2009
Carl F. Munka 91 of Copley passed away peacefully on May 15 2009. He was born in New York on October 9 1917 and served in WWII. He thoroughly enjoyed his summer vacations fishing in Canada as well as his Cleveland Indians and tending his fields. He found great joy in his grandchildren incessently stuffing them full with gum drops....
Owen Kelly
May 13, 2009
VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTEOwen Aloysius Kelly III 60 of Bath Ohio passed on to a glorious life with Christ in Heaven on May 13 2009. He was born to Owen Aloysius Kelly Junior and Margaret Mary Gill on June 5 1948 in Cleveland Ohio. Owen graduated from Rocky River High School and attended Ohio State University. Owen was the oldest of...
M. SISTER
May 11, 2009
Dominican Sister M. Barbara Freisen the former Florence A. Freisen died at the age of 78 on Monday May 11 2009 at Regina Health Center Richfield OH after a long illness. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Barbara Freisen. Sister Barbara entered Our Lady of the Elms Convent Akron from Youngstown St. Dominic Parish on August 30...

M. Freisen
May 11, 2009
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Darleen Ploenes
May 7, 2009
Darleen Ploenes (Dee) born on November 2 1927 in Barberton died unexpectedly of a long illness on May 7 2009. She was preceded in death by parents John and Carrie Kosco; sister-in-law Lib Daugherty; brother-in-law Frank Gerber. She is survived by her husband Bill of 59 years; children Paula and John Coon John and Barb Ploenes Tracey and Jeff Bognar...
Donna Kiehl
May 6, 2009
VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTEDonna 63 passed away with her family by her side on May 6 after a short tough battle with an acute leukemia. Born March 24 1946 Donna lived her entire life in Copley Ohio. Donna's life was one of extreme compassion love and devotion she always thought of others' needs before her own. She was a perfect example...
Jennifer Brubaker
May 5, 2009
Jennifer L. Brubaker 62 entered into Heaven after a long battle with cancer on May 5 2009. She was born on July 22 1946 in Huntingdon PA and was most recently a resident of Copley and Doylestown. She was not only remembered as a wonderful mother grandmother and sister but also a devoted friend to so many. She was a...
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