Obituaries
Robert J. Harr
Jun 9, 2017
Robert J. Harr "Butch", 68, of Akron, after a long courageous battle went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2017. He served in the Vietnam War, a member of the Masonic Order Wayfarer Lodge No. 789, and a member of Firestone Park Baptist Church. Butch worked at Summit County Sheriff Dept. and The City of Akron Maintenance...
Rose Cherry Hayes
Jun 8, 2017
Rose Cherry Hayes, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1925 in Akron, the daughter of the late John C. and Nellie E. Wynosky Cherry. Rose was a 1945 graduate of the Ohio School of the Deaf in Columbus. She was a homemaker and her greatest joy was being...
Denny Smith
Jun 6, 2017
Denny Smith, 68, of Akron, passed away June 6, 2017. Denny was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1948 to the late Wilma and Cecil Smith. He retired from Goodyear and he was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing bingo and cards and spending time with family. Denny was an avid...
Joe B. Dallas
Jun 5, 2017
Joe B. Dallas, age 96, of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was born in Akron (the Firestone Park area), on November 15, 1920, the son of the late Joe and Angeline Mozzcopo Dalison. Joe worked for 40 years at Firestone as a supervisor in the Tire Division. He liked to golf at...
Colton James Smith, Ii
Jun 4, 2017
Colton James Smith, II, age 9 days old, died on June 4, 2017 at Akron Childrens Hospital. He was born on May 26, 2017, the son of Colton James Smith, I and Rose Flory Seery. Other than his parents, survivors include his siblings, Jessie Lynn Smith, Christopher Thomas Seery, Jr., Exzavior Michael Seery, Serenity Hope Seery, and Kilee Nichole Smith;...
Dorothy I. Lucien
Jun 4, 2017
Dorothy I. (nee Bable) Jenkins Lucien, age 70, of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Don Bable and Anna Mae (nee Brumit) Bable Cucuzza. Dorothy retired from Acme Grocery Store. She loved to play bingo and gamble, and...
Eleanor M. Delgado
Jun 4, 2017
Eleanor M. Delgado, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away June 4, 2017. Eleanor was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1929 to the late Frank and Florence Perona. She had a kind heart and was always there to help others in need. She loved bingo, Boggle and slot machines and she was always the entertainment for everyone around her, whether...
Stella Cypryla
Jun 4, 2017
Stella Cypryla was born on September 1, 1921 to Helena (Mnich) Cypryla and Michael Cypryla. After a lifetime of giving and helping others, she was called home to the Lord on June 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, she is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Stella will be laid to rest on...
Hilda M."Sandy" Mchale
Jun 3, 2017
Hilda M. "Sandy" McHale, 89, passed away surrounded by family on June 3, 2017 under the care of ClearPath Hospice. She was born November 5, 1927 in Akron to late parents, Clyde and Vernie Elliott. According to her beloved husband of almost 70 years, Jack, Sandy was a "marvelous person," and they had a long, wonderful life together. Sandy loved...
Alayah Jewell Harris
Jun 1, 2017
Alayah Jewell Harris Feb.19th, 2016 - June 1st, 2017Daughter of Justen and Corrine Harris, Sister to Dae'Jon Harris. Surviving relatives:Paternal GrandParents Janice Harris and James CrawfordMaternal Grandparents Leonard and Melissa Kisner Many aunts uncles and cousins.Preceded in death:Paternal Great Grandmother : Doris Martin Cousin: Derric L Williams Maternal Grandfather: Dean Buffington Great Grandmothers: Rose Buffington and Ida AckleyIn leu of...
Cheryl Ann Elswick
Jun 1, 2017
Cheryl Ann Elswick, 49, passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born in Akron on July 2, 1967 and graduated from Field High School. Cheryl was employed at Equipment Transport. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Jonathan; stepfather, Larry Bennett; and stepmother, Rochelle Erickson. She will be deeply missed by her fiance, Joe Cirjak; daughters, Caitlyn...
Robert Gillespie
Jun 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gillespie, 81, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. Bob loved his family and enjoyed working even up until his passing. He is preceded in death by Violet "Max" Jackson; son, Daniel Miller; daughter-in-law, Linda Gillespie; parents; and 5 siblings. Bob is survived by children, Robert J. (Kathryn) Gillespie, David Gillespie, Tammie Conner, Dewey...
Gary S. Frang
May 31, 2017
Gary "Hey Man" S. Frang, 67, of (Portage Lakes), New Franklin, Ohio, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving companion Bonita Ferracane by his side. Gary was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1950 to Victor and Mildred Frang and resided here his entire life.He graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. In...
Victor B. Martin
May 31, 2017
Victor B. Martin, "Vic", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 9:50 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Miller Martin. Victor was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran during the Korean War and also an honorably discharged US...
Victor B. Martin
May 31, 2017
Victor B. Martin, "Vic", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 9:50 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Miller Martin. Victor was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran during the Korean War and also an honorably discharged US...
Jacilyn M. Cardosy-Fisher
May 30, 2017
Jacilyn M. Cardosy-Fisher, age 58 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died on May 30, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.She was born on November 10, 1958 in Oregon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jack and Dolly Brossia Cardosy. Jacilyn was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and went on to Bowling Green State University...
Aaron Michael Finklestein
May 30, 2017
Aaron Michael Finklestein, age 34, of Coventry, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his home. He was born in Akron, the son of Ronald P. and Sheila Markel Finklestein. Aaron was a 2001 graduate of Firestone High School and attended Akron University and Malone College. Aaron was an Information Technician for CVS. He enjoyed reading, riding his Harley,...
Joseph Carl Kovach
May 30, 2017
Joseph Carl Kovach, age 78, passed away on May 30, 2017 in Akron. Joe was born in Akron on August 23, 1938 to Joseph and Rose Kovach of Copley. Joe was a 1956 graduate of Copley High School and continued on to The University of Akron where he was a very active member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and...
Frederick G. Williamson
May 29, 2017
Frederick G. Williamson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH on August 17, 1939. Fred was a life-long resident of Firestone Park, graduating from Garfield High School in 1957. He graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in Education majoring in History. Fred worked at Firestone for 20 years, Meggitt Aircraft...
George Spidle
May 29, 2017
George Spidle passed away May 29th. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Frank; brother, Frank and daughter, Michelle. He was a loving husband and father to his wife, Mary and his children, Frank (Julie) and Jan Marie Hoffsher (Jim). He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Leah, Kenneth, Joseph, Allyssa (Billy and great granddaughter, Emma; sisters, Mary,...
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