Cecil C. Kolb

Cecil C. Kolb
Cecil C. Kolb, 93, of Tallmadge, passed away September 12, 2010. Cecil was born October 2, 1916 to the late Arley and Madge Kolb in Lebanon, Indiana. He retired from the Akron Beacon Journal. He was a member of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf for over 70 years. He was also a member of the Akron Club of the Deaf, the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association, and the Columbus Senior Citizen of the Deaf. Cecil was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Kolb; sister, FaryBelle Conrad; and son-in-law, James Kirt. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha. He was a wonderful father to his son, Timothy Kolb and daughter, Cheryl Kirt (Sammy Brewer). He was a patient and kind grandfather to his grandchildren, Daniel White, Angie Radick, Grace (Steve) King, Daniel Kirt, and Mark (Stacy) Kirt. Cecil truly enjoyed watching and holding his great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alyssa, Trenton, Mark, Anna, Isaac, Jacob, Elizabeth, Wyatt, and Waylon. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.