Obituaries

Josephine Griffiths

Josephine Griffiths

Jul 1, 2004

Josephine Griffiths 84 died July 1 2004. She and her late husband Jack were owners of Spring Hills Golf Course since 1960. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband Jack and daughter Jackye. She was the loving mother of Dee Dee (Rennick) Andreoli and Debbie (Bob) Phoenix. Also surviving are sisters Helen Lukity and Mary Lou Dean; brother Mike...

Marjorie Bombik

Marjorie Bombik

Jun 25, 2004

Marjorie Bombik 38 of Akron OH died June 25 2004 during the rain which she loved. She is survived by her husband Russell Bombik and their three children Rusty Alexa and Gabriella; parents Marilyn and Bill Kirk brothers Bill (Kathy)and Adam (Carol); sisters Susan (Jeff) and Ann (Roy)and many family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...

Heidi DeLapa

Heidi DeLapa

Jun 25, 2004

Heidi Ann (Po) DeLapa 47 passed away suddenly on June 25 2004. Heidi was born in Willoughby Ohio and spent most of her life in the Akron area. A sensitive and loving soul she was dedicated to her family loved her gardens and enjoyed her ocean beach vacations. She brought beauty and grace to the world of those closest to...

John Wegrzyn

John Wegrzyn

Jun 24, 2004

John Wegrzyn 96 of Bridgeport CT died June 24 2004 at Copley Health Center. He retired in 1972 from Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank in Bridgeport CT as Vice President. He was a member ofthe Polish National Alliance and White Eagles. John was preceded by his wife of 56 years Mildred (Czarnota) sister Katharine Gosselin and brother Joseph. He is...

Dennis Henretta

Dennis Henretta

Jun 15, 2004

DENNIS M. HENRETTA On June 15 2004 as he held the hand of his son D.J. Denny Henretta 56 left the world that he graced with his presence. He is now at peace. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1966 and attended The University of Akron and The Lorain County Community College. He bravely fought for his country during...

Dianne Kalail

Dianne Kalail

Jun 7, 2004

Dianne Kalail 65 of Akron died June 7 2004. Dianne was a lifetime member of St. Joseph's Melkite Catholic Church a member of the church council choir director and other church offices. Dianne retired from Copley Township as Township Coordinator in March 2004. She is a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms The University of Akron (1961) and she...

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Jun 5, 2004

Ronald Wilson Reagan was the Fortieth President of the United States. Born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico Ill. his interests and education led him first to a career in Hollywood. Reagan appeared in more than 50 films for Warner Brothers studios. His most notable roles where in Knute Rockne All-American and King's Row. Reagan's political career began by...

Elizabeth Kovac

Elizabeth Kovac

Jun 4, 2004

Elizabeth (Betty) Kovac 88 lifelong resident of Akron passed away on Friday June 4 2004 after a brief illness. Betty spent the last 20 years working as a secretary for the Wallace Snyder Driver Training and prior to that was employed at the M. ONiel Company with the Ted Oakland Driving School. Betty was a 50 year member of the...

Cecelia Gantous

Cecelia Gantous

Jun 3, 2004

Cecelia M. Gantous 94 entered into eternal life June 3 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam; sisters Lucille Monsour and Agatha Kozak. She is survived by her sister Lena M. Carey and many nieces and nephews grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday June 5 11AM at our Lady of the Cedars...

Sue Robinson

Sue Robinson

May 28, 2004

Sue Ann Robinson 86 died May 28 2004 at Hospice Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Clark Robinson. She is survived by her children Clark Jr. Tony Allan Chris Diane Michael Sue Ann Therese Donald Ophelia; 31 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren; sister Mary Boyer; brother Chester Jackson and a host of nieces and nephews. Private...

Nancy Riddle

Nancy Riddle

May 28, 2004

Nancy Riddle Nancy a loving wife mother step-mother grandmother and friend went home to be with the Lord on May 28th 2004 after battling cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother father and step-father loving children Thomas T. and Leann Freeman. Nancy is survived by husband Paul Riddle daughter Regina (Frank) Weaver step-son Danny (Amy) Riddle step-daughter Katie...

John Witchey

John Witchey

May 24, 2004

John C. Witchey passed away on Monday May 24 2004 at Manor Care Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born May 28 1917 and was a lifelong resident of Akron. He wordked for Standard Oil Company for 50 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary; his parents his parents Lula and Clarence; and his sister...

Francis Braham

Francis Braham

May 23, 2004

Francis Braham 22 of Copley OH went home to be with the Lord on May 23 2004. Born in Cleveland he was a resident of Copley for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents James and Kathryn Braham brothers Patrick (Nancy McHugh) Braham and Anthony Braham sisters Rita (Donavan Arnold)Braham and Nicole (Billy Sullivan)Braham nieces JoHanna Skyler...

Francis Bliley

Francis Bliley

May 21, 2004

Francis E. (Frank) Bliley 91 of Akron OH died May 21 2004. Born in Ontario Canada Frank was a resident of Akron since 1936. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1978 after 43 years service. Frank was member of Annunciation Church and it's Holy Name Society for over 50 years St. Vincent DePaul Society and the building...

Ralph Maher

Ralph Maher

May 20, 2004

Ralph B. Maher 86 died peacefully at home May 20 2004 surrounded by his loving family. Ralph served his family the community and his country. Ralph was born in Akron to Andrew and Elizabeth Maher on December 12 1917. He graduated from Buchtel High School and The University of Akron with a degree in business administration. He served in World...

Mary O.P.

Mary O.P.

May 19, 2004

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George Lucas

George Lucas

May 19, 2004

George E. Lucas 65 of Akron OH passed away May 19 2004. He was a lifetime resident of Akron graduating from St. Vincent High School and the University of Akron. After teaching high school and working in Urban Development for the City of Akron George joined his father in real estate appraising and property development. He was a longstanding member...

Mary O.P. SR

Mary O.P. SR

May 19, 2004

Sister Mary Burns OP (Sister William) Sister Mary Burns formerly Sister William age 83 died at Regina Health Center on Wednesday May 19 2004. Sister Mary was born on December 27 1920 in Covington Kentucky to William and Helen Burns. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron from St. Joseph Parish Alliance in 1938 and made her first...

Gladys Steidl

Gladys Steidl

May 17, 2004

Gladys E. Steidl My beloved wife and our precious devoted mother was lifted into the arms of our Lord on May 17 2004 at Hospice Care Center. Born in Piedmont Ohio on April 9 1916 and has lived in Akron and Norton areas for over 65 years. She was a member at Copley Baptist Temple. She read the Bible every...

Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker

May 10, 2004

Jean Walker 77 of Copley died May 10 2004 after a short illness. Jean is survived by her husband Robert ''Bob'' E. Walker; children Robin (Kenny)Butler and Tracey Kohut; grandaughter Katie Butler; brothers James (Pat) Richard (Margaret)Bowles; brother-in-law Richard (Phyllis) Walker and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd. COPLEY on Thursday...