Obituaries

Kate Hill-Breiding

Kate Hill-Breiding

Sep 1, 2016

Kate Hill, 94, of Akron, passed away September 1, 2016. Kate was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1922 to the late William and Ora Breiding. She retired from Cardinal Plastics after 20 years of service and then opened Brihills Ceramics with her brother, Donnie. She loved arts and crafts, sewing and baking.In addition to her parents, Kate was...

Eileen Helen Pressdee

Eileen Helen Pressdee

Sep 1, 2016

Eileen Helen Pressdee, 90, of Green, passed away on September 1, 2016. She was born in Akron on July 21, 1926. Eileen was a longtime member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Amelia Rumpf and second...

Beverly J. Fisher

Beverly J. Fisher

Aug 31, 2016

Beverly J. Fisher (Willis), 77, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2016 at St. Luke Lutheran Community (Portage Lakes) where she was well taken care of her last 10 months of her life. She was born December 4, 1938 to the late Arthur and Virginia Willis. A lifetime member of the New Apostolic Church, Beverly also retired from Lembo's Restaraunt...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Aug 31, 2016

R. Marie Johnson, 76, of Doylestown, passed away August 31, 2016. Marie was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 13, 1940 to the late Carl and Arvrea Jeffery. She loved her family, friends, her dog Sadie and the Cleveland Indians. Best known for her determination and compassion, she will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.In addition...

Ann C. Estabrook

Ann C. Estabrook

Aug 30, 2016

Ann C. Estabrook passed away on August 30, 2016, peacefully at the home of her daughter in Akron, OH, surrounded by family and friends. Ann's memory will be cherished by daughter Susan Kolarik (Pam Reid), sons Ken Estabrook (Linde Ghere) and Jim Estabrook (Alicia Guill). She will be greatly missed by grandchildren Jen and Christina Kolarik; Courtney Breuler; Michael, Josh,...

Darrell Bland

Darrell Bland

Aug 29, 2016

Darrell W. Bland, "Big D" "Jinx" 68, of Kent, passed away August 29, 2016. Darrell was a father, a grandfather, a friend, a brother, a coach and Santa Claus. Darrell was born in Hinton, West Virginia on November 11, 1947 to the late John and Irene Bland. He was an active member of EAAA and coached football and basketball in...

G. Brian Swyers

G. Brian Swyers

Aug 29, 2016

G. Brian SwyersG. Brian Swyers, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family from pancreatic cancer on August 29, 2016. Brian was a loving husband and amazing father who will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Swyers. Brian leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife Christine; daughters, Katie (Lauren) and Anna; and beloved...

Eleanor I. Harris

Eleanor I. Harris

Aug 29, 2016

Eleanor I. Harris, age 83 of Stow, Ohio, died on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:50 AM at Bath Manor Nursing Facility in Akron. She was born on October 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Allen and Thelma Hout Mills. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker, and she loved dancing, and taking care of people-a true caregiver. Everyone came first....

Carolyn M. Woolf

Carolyn M. Woolf

Aug 28, 2016

Carolyn M. Woolf (nee Miller), 78, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Carolyn was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.

Robert Krukow

Robert Krukow

Aug 28, 2016

Robert "Bob" Krukow, 59, passed away August 28, 2016 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Illinois and ended up settling with his family in Akron, OH. He lived for deer and turkey season, chasing walleye on Lake Erie, and was a die-hard Cleveland sports fan. Bob was the "go-to" member of the family, helping those...

Evelyn Rose Lay

Evelyn Rose Lay

Aug 28, 2016

Evelyn Rose Lay, 85, of Akron, passed away on August 28, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 20, 1930 to the late Gabriel and Rose File. Evelyn was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She was a talented pianist, a wonderful cook, and she loved to travel. Above all, Evelyn was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren,...

Karen D. Miller

Karen D. Miller

Aug 27, 2016

Karen Doddy Miller, 66, of North Canton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 after a brave but short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Syracuse, New York on November 2, 1949 to the late Lawrence Francis and Keitha Lucy Doddy. She was married for 42 years to Tony Miller, who passed away last April.Karen is survived by her son...

Robert J. Martin

Robert J. Martin

Aug 27, 2016

Robert J. Martin, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 27, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1939 to the late Alvin and Mary Martin. Robert had a wonderful personality. He was a devoted Santa Claus at Chapel Hill Mall for many years. He enjoyed flea marketing. He was an avid fan of Elvis and the...

Richard E. Lehman

Richard E. Lehman

Aug 26, 2016

Richard E. Lehman, 91, of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. The son of Jacob and Veronna (Haas) Lehman was born on August 11, 1925 in Shelby Ohio. He served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during WWII. He also served as a Medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After an Honorable discharge in...

Janet L. Cooley

Janet L. Cooley

Aug 26, 2016

Janet L. CooleyJanet L. Cooley, 57 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016. She enjoyed yard work, being in her garden, and spending time with her grandsons and family. Janet was employed by Taylor Telecommunications for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Staubs; twin brother, James Staubs; and...

Susan Wright

Susan Wright

Aug 24, 2016

Susan Wright, 75, of Akron, passed away on August 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed going to stock car races, attending auctions, collecting antiques, dining out, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and dog, Lucy.Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Wright Sr.. She is survived by daughter and...

Carole E. Wirth

Carole E. Wirth

Aug 24, 2016

Carole E. Wirth, age 68 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:36 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Rose Knight Chisler.Carole worked in collections for 15 plus years at Sterling Jewelers in Fairlawn until she retired in 1999. She...

Gary W. Chenney

Gary W. Chenney

Aug 24, 2016

Gary W. Chenney, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Gary was born on September 6, 1947 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Albert Guy and Lena J. (Hamilton) Chenney. He graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart Judith (Stevens) Chenney on August 20,1966 and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had 2 children,...

Steven Jay Soltas, Sr.

Steven Jay Soltas, Sr.

Aug 23, 2016

Steven Jay Soltas, Sr., age 73 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Alex and Ann Soltas. Steve was a graduate of Garfield High School in 1962. Mr. Soltas then entered the US Navy and was...

Geneva J. Fubara

Geneva J. Fubara

Aug 22, 2016

The Gerring, Rouhlac and Gillespie families announce with deep regret the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and cousin Mrs.Geneva Jilliane Fubara, affectionately known as Mama, GranMa, Mama G., Mama Geneva, Sister Geneva, Aunty G, Fubara. She went home peacefully to be with her Lord on August 22, 2016 at 11:35 AM at the home of her loving children, Glenn...

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