Obituaries

Carol Radwanski

Carol Radwanski

Aug 23, 2006

Carol Radwanski 65 of Copley died peacefully August 23 2006 at Hospice Care Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children Michael Catherine and Rosemary Radwanski; granddaughter Nicole Rose Peterman and many family and friends. Cremation services have taken place. Memorial donations may be made...

Jeffrey Burns

Jeffrey Burns

Aug 20, 2006

Jeffrey Kyle Burns 46 passed away unexpectedly August 20 2006 with his canine companion Lucy.   Jeff was born in Akron Ohio August 2 1960. He was a 1979 graduate of Copley High School.   Jeff was taught the skill of meat cutting by his father Kirbie at a young age. Jeff used these skills throughout his life in various...

Eleanor Woods

Eleanor Woods

Aug 19, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Eleanor 'Polly' Woods went to be with the Lord on August 19 2006. Born in Roodhouse IL. she graduated from Bethany College WV and William Woods College Fulton MO where she met her future husband who was attending Westminster College in the same town. Eleanor and Thomas were marred in 1940. They moved to Akron with their...

Frank Rinella

Frank Rinella

Aug 17, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Frank P. Rinella Jr. 87 of Copley quietly walked into the presence of God in the early hours of August 17 2006 at Hospice Care Center. After a long illness he went to his heavenly reward. Frank was born on February 11 1919 in Akron OH. Frank started working at Acme following high school and left to...

Joan Lynn

Joan Lynn

Aug 16, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joan A. Lynn (nee Gradisher) 87 of Copley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 16 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born June 9 1919 in Barberton Ohio where she lived most of her life. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Jack V. Lynn daughter-in-law Diana and all 9 of...

James Lyons

James Lyons

Aug 12, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE James M. Lyons 85 of Akron died August 12 2006. James was preceded in death by his sister Josephine O'Leary. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary; son Jim (Mary) Lyons; grandchildren Jimmy and Bradley; sister Jane (Peter) Moulder and many nieces nephews and family. Jim was born in Kansas City Missouri and grew...

Jennie Murphy

Jennie Murphy

Aug 10, 2006

Jennie Ciliberto Murphy passed away peacefully after a short illness August 10 2006 on her 91st birthday with family by her side. Jennie was born and raised in Buffalo NY and was preceded in death by her husband John Cameron Murphy parents Joseph and Petrina Baudo Ciliberto sister Josephine Pace and brothers Joseph Vincent Leonard and Matthew Ciliberto. Jennie is...

Janet Minear

Janet Minear

Aug 9, 2006

Janet F. Minear 77 of Akron died peacefully August 9 2006 after a long illness. Janet was born on November 8 1928 in Akron and was a long-time area resident. Janet was a devoted mother grandmother and had many dear friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Faye and Philip Lutz Sr. She is survived by her son...

Raymond Miller

Raymond Miller

Aug 7, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Raymond H. Miller 96 of Akron died August 7 2006. He is with God and his Savior Jesus Christ. The son of Earl Miller and Zoe Hamilton he was born and lived in Ashland OH. He graduated from the College of Wooster in 1931 and was elected into the College's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969. He...

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Aug 5, 2006

Catherine Ann 'Cat' Williams 73 of Akron died August 5 2006. Cat was born on July 31 1933 in Akron OH. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. Cat was a long-time member of the Teamsters No. 24. She worked at AAA as a travel agent until retirement. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and...

Richard Brennan

Richard Brennan

Aug 4, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard K. (Dick) Brennan 73 passed away on August 4 2006 with his family at his side. Dick was a resident of Akron and of Ft. Myers FL. Dick graduated from St. Mary High School Kent State University and served his country in the United States Navy. He joined IBM Corporation and began a career of 25...

John Swarts

John Swarts

Aug 3, 2006

John M. 'Jack' Swarts died suddenly at Akron General Hospital on August 3 2006 after a long illness. A life-long resident of the Akron area Jack was born in Barberton on March 25 1927 and graduated from Barberton High School. He served as a G2 investigator in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 in Japan. Following the war he enrolled at...

Lauren Braman

Lauren Braman

Jul 31, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Lauren Audrey Braman 16 peacefully completed her six-month battle with leukemia on July 31 2006 at Akron Children's Hospital. She was surrounded by her family as she joined the Church Triumphant. Lauren is survived by her parents Dr. Kenneth and Cristine Braman brother Kory (11) and sister Kelsey (9) of Copley; grandparents Kenneth Sr. and Joann Braman...

Loretta Fillian

Loretta Fillian

Jul 31, 2006

Loretta Fillian 90 of Fairlawn died July 31 2006 at her home. Loretta was born on November 2 1915 in Akron. She retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital where she was nurse. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband Martin; parents Michael and Mary Thomann; brothers Michael Clarence and Robert and sister Helen Webb. She is survived by many nieces...

Patricia Gruensfelder

Patricia Gruensfelder

Jul 29, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Patricia M. Gruensfelder 73 passed away peacefully on July 29 2006 in Columbus. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Roland Gruensfelder; children Amy (Duane) McDonald Roland Gruensfelder Jr. Beth (Tom) Chelwick and Jo Ellen King; grandchildren Christina (Shaun) Tompkins Lisa (Todd) Graham Kimberly Chelwick Tom Chelwick Jr. and Brian Cooper; and great granddaughters Taylor...

Irene Horn

Irene Horn

Jul 26, 2006

Irene S. Horn 85 passed away July 26 2006 at Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood. On that day God said Irene take my hand and I will free you of all pain and reunite you with your husband of 64 years Richard J. Horn. Irene was born on July 6 1921 and was a life-long Akron resident. Irene was a...

Francis Waickman

Francis Waickman

Jul 26, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Francis Joseph Waickman M.D. was born at home in Akron Ohio on April 22 1923 and died the morning of July 26 2006 in the company of his family. He was in the inaugural St. Sebastian grade school class and graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in 1941 the College of the Holy Cross in 1947 and...

Frank Ziga

Frank Ziga

Jul 24, 2006

Frank Ziga 79 of Akron died July 24 2006 at Hospice Care Center. Frank was born on October 4 1926 in East Millsboro PA. He resided in Akron and was a member of St. Vincent Church. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Rose Ziga; brothers Joseph and John; sisters Julia Seliga Mary Kulifay Anna Zofchak...

Mary King

Mary King

Jul 24, 2006

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Mary Jane King 98 of Akron died July 24 2006. Mary was born on July 6 1908 in Frugality PA. Mary lived her entire life in the Akron area. She worked at Polsky's as an office assistant. Mary was a life-long member of St. Peter and St Matthew Churches. Mary was preceded in death by her parents...

Phyllis Vaill

Phyllis Vaill

Jul 23, 2006

Phyllis M. Vaill 90 died July 23 2006. Phyllis was born August 11 1915 in Brockton MA. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a BS in Home Economics and Nutrition she married the Rev. Frederick W. Vaill. Together they served churches of the United Church of Christ in Wenham MA; Youngstown Tallmadge and Conneaut OH. Phyllis and Fred...