Obituaries

Louis Kalavity

Louis Kalavity

May 8, 2004

Louis Kalavity 72 of Fairlawn passed away on May 8 2004 after a short illness. Louis graduated from Central High School the University of Chicago and The University of Akron Law School. He was a practicing attorney for over 37 years and a member of The Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Louis was also a member of Cuyahoga Falls...

M. O.P.

M. O.P.

May 7, 2004

An obituary is not available at this time for M. Charlotte Becker O.P.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat

May 3, 2004

Rebecca Bridgeman-Ferhat a former Peace Corps Volunteer whose long-time dream of returning to overseas service was recently fulfilled by her work as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development died May 3 following an automobile accident in the Republic of Kazakhstan. She was 47. Rebecca served as the deputy controller of the USAID mission for central...

M. Bisheimer

M. Bisheimer

May 1, 2004

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

M. SISTER

M. SISTER

May 1, 2004

Sister M. Pierre Bisheimer OP Sister M. Pierre Bisheimer 85 the former Elizabeth Bisheimer died on Saturday May 1 2004 at Regina Health Center. Sister Pierre was the daughter of John and Magdalena Bisheimer. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron Ohio from St. Bernard Parish in Akron on September 8 1936. She was in her 66th year...

Christian Wilmoth

Christian Wilmoth

Apr 29, 2004

Christian Erich Wilmoth passed from the earthly bounds into the arms of Jesus on April 29 2004 after a 3-year battle with cancer. Chris was born in Rottenburg Germany and immigrated to the USA in 1959. He became a naturalized citizen in 1973. Chris leaves to mourn his wife of 32 years Barbara (Wood) son Matthew (Tabitha) Wilmoth and there...

Coletta Begue

Coletta Begue

Apr 29, 2004

Coletta Begue 90 years formally of Akron OH died April 29 2004 in Knoxville TN. Coletta worked for many years in Akron at St. Thomas Hospital and Edwin Shaw Rehab Center as a social worker. She was a very kind and caring person who touched the lives of many people and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Coletta...

Donald Schorr

Donald Schorr

Apr 23, 2004

Donald Schorr 69 of Akron died April 23 2004. Don was preceded in death by his parents Marguerite and Raymond brothers Raymond and Kevin his daughter Theresa Stanley. He is survived by his wife Betty (Kraker); children Joe (Laura) Schorr John (Pam) Schorr Jerry (Jai) Schorr Chrissy (Herman) Allshouse Amy Gahres; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brothers Tom and...

Bessie Lidington

Bessie Lidington

Apr 23, 2004

Bessie (Cleo) Lidington 90 of Stow OH died April 23 2004. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Myrtle Lidington. She is survived by her nephews Terry (Barbara)Campbell and Vern (Marie) Campbell. She attended Mason grade school and then graduated from Central High School in 1932. After graduation Cleo entered the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing at...

Joseph Hartlaub

Joseph Hartlaub

Apr 19, 2004

Joseph Hartlaub 82 went home to be with the Lord on April 19 2004. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and partner of 50 years Ann. Joe leaves a legacy of kindness humor and warmth and was unceasingly optimistic as he traveled through life's journey brightening the lives of those who knew and loved him. Joe was...

Doris Freeland

Doris Freeland

Apr 18, 2004

Doris J. Freeland 66 of Akron OH died April 18 2004. She is survived by her children Jim Frymier John B. Frymier William R. Upton and Perry C. Frymier; sisters Susan Ramey Barbara Muth Judy Jones and Rose Parsons; and grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Wednesday April 21 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange...

William Howard

William Howard

Apr 13, 2004

Bill Cappy Howard died peacefully April 13 after a brief illness. He was born on October 19 1919 in Glouster Ohio in a small coal mining community the youngest of five children. His father Alfred Howard emigrated from Spinnymore England and went to work in the mines at age 12 to help support his family. He continued working for 62...

John Springer

John Springer

Apr 10, 2004

John Springer passed away at his home on April 10 2004. He was 89 years old and had been very active and in excellent health until the last year of his life. John was born in Akron Ohio. John was the first of three sons born to Stephen & Mary. He served in World War II and spent his working...

Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson

Apr 6, 2004

Harold Johnson Harold W. Johnson of Cuyahoga Falls died April 6 2004. Harold served as a faithful eucharistic minister at St. Joseph's. Harold was born in Akron Ohio April 25 1924 the son of the late Murl and Leila (Wilkinson) Johnson. He was also preceded in death by brothers Murl Robert and Rolland. After graduation from East High School Harold...

Martha Chaykoski

Martha Chaykoski

Apr 5, 2004

Martha Chaykoski Martha Chaykoski 86 died April 5 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Patrick Meadows. Born and raised in Akron she was the daughter of John and Margaret Kapeluck had three sisters; Mildred Jennie and Julia and five brothers; John Steve Henry Jack and Ted all deceased. She was also predeceased by her husband Fred....

Myrle Campbell

Myrle Campbell

Mar 30, 2004

Myrle Campbell 95 of Copley OH died March 30 2004 at her home. The youngest of 5 children Myrle was born Feb. 24 1909 in Crystal Springs OH to Ellen Meismer Ries and Henry Ries. She worked in accounts receivable at Polsky's Department store in the early 1930's and 40's. Myrle was preceded in death by her loving husband John...

Mary Windle

Mary Windle

Mar 27, 2004

Mary Ellen (Helen) Windle 86 died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday March 27 2004. Born in Akron on April 6 1917 she was married to Robert B. Windle in 1946. She and her family lived in the Tallmadge area most of her life. She retired from the Kroger Company after many years of service. She was a member...

Vera Petrasek

Vera Petrasek

Mar 24, 2004

Vera Petrasek 93 of Streetsboro OH died March 24 2004. Vera was preceded in death by her loving husband George Petrasek and devoted son Larry. She is survived by her children Gladys Lord Julia Dunlap and Tom Petrasek. Vera is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday March 29 2004...

Charles Gersna

Charles Gersna

Mar 24, 2004

Charles Gersna 75 of Cuyahoga Falls died March 24 2004. He retired from McGraw-Hill Publishing NY and Prudential Kathy Reid Realty. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. Charley was a graduate of The University of Akron and University of Michigan and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He is survived by his children Charles Margaret (Tom)...

Robert Coombs

Robert Coombs

Mar 17, 2004

Robert William Coombs 47 of Waldorf died March 17 2004 at Fort Washington Medical Center Fort Washington MD. He was active in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1973 until his retirement in 1995. He worked as a mechanic at Waldorf Jeep and was a Boston Red Sox fan. He enjoyed music building models and his cat ''Tigger.'' Born March 26...