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Vito A. Bavaro

Vito A. Bavaro

Oct 15, 2013

Vito A. Bavaro, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was born on August 15, 1939 in Italy to the late Louigi and Domenica Bavaro. He retired from Brach's Candy Company and enjoyed time spent with his children's families in both the Akron and Chicago areas. Vito is survived by sons, Vito L. (Theresa) Bavaro and Donald Bavaro,...

Patricia J. Oplinger

Patricia J. Oplinger

Oct 15, 2013

Patricia J. 'Anna Lee' Oplinger (nee Braneky), 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was born on June 13, 1933 in Akron to the late Theodore and Mary (Cusack) Braneky. Patricia retired from Waterloo School System as Dietary Manager and was formerly involved with Liberty Bible Church in Atwater and Eastwood Church of the Brethren in Ellet. She...

Frances Rose Keys

Frances Rose Keys

Oct 13, 2013

Frances Rose Keys, 61, passed away on October 13, 2013. Fran had worked as a nurse for the past 40 years. She enjoyed decorating for and celebrating the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas, shopping, gardening, and socializing with her friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Ellen Nucciarone. She is survived by daughters, April Keys (Rocco Crone)...

Ada P. Ziruolo

Ada P. Ziruolo

Oct 13, 2013

Ada P. Ziruolo (nee Lovett), 88, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Ada was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Golda Lovett, husband Frederick Ziruolo, son Michael Ziruolo, brother Carl Lovett, sisters Vivian Williams and Marcella Lovett, sons-in-law Mark Wallace and Bill Louis. She is survived by her children; Diana Louis, Joseph Ziruolo, Lawrence (Blix) Ziruolo and...

Harold M. Jones, Jr.

Harold M. Jones, Jr.

Oct 12, 2013

Harold M. Jones, Jr. Our beloved Dad, Harold M. Jones, Jr., 83, joined our Mom in Heaven on October 12, 2013. "Absent in the body, present in the Lord." Dad was born November 2, 1929 to Harold and Isabel (Hutchens) Jones in Akron, Ohio. Dad graduated from Ellet High School in 1947, served in the Naval Reserve, and worked for...

Richard J. Nice

Richard J. Nice

Oct 11, 2013

Richard J. Nice, 81, joined his wife in Heaven on October 11, 2013. Richard was born in Akron on October 10, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mildred Nice. He served our country in the Korean War with the US Army. Richard retired from Aircraft Braking Systems after 47 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, hiking, and...

Sheri L. Lynch

Sheri L. Lynch

Oct 10, 2013

Sheri L. Lynch On Thursday, October 10, 2013, Sheri Lynn Lynch went home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer. Sheri is preceded in death by her father, Harold H. Harris. Sheri is survived by her husband, John M. Lynch; mother, Eleanor Harris; daughters, Carrie Burns and Kimberly Lynch; son, Richard "Mike" Lynch and daughter-in-law, Heather...

Werner Seiler

Werner Seiler

Oct 10, 2013

Werner "Sy" Seiler Werner "Sy" Seiler, 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2013. He was born in Mannheim, Germany on December 6, 1940 to the late Karl and Olga Seiler. Werner came to the United States in 1961 and joined the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1981 after...

Rev. Johna. Snyder

Rev. Johna. Snyder

Oct 9, 2013

The Reverend John Snyder, age 77, lost his long fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1936 in Akron to the late John and Ruth (Still) Snyder. John served as Pastor of McNaughton St. Baptist Church for 30 years and was a substitute teacher in the Akron school system...

Bryan Dennison

Bryan Dennison

Oct 9, 2013

Bryan Dennison Bryan Dennison, 56, passed away on October 9, 2013. He was born in Akron on August 27, 1957 to Kenneth and Freda Dennison. Bryan attended the United Disability Services Workshop and School for 54 years. He loved watching cartoons and game shows with his mother. He will always be remembered as a happy, friendly person. Bryan was preceded...

Charleen Assenti

Charleen Assenti

Oct 8, 2013

Charleen (Castelli) Assenti, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born in Sicily on May 5, 1920 before coming to the USA in 1952 and settling in Akron, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of Saint Sebastian's Church and loved crocheting afghans for all of...

George Thomas Strunk

George Thomas Strunk

Oct 7, 2013

George Thomas Strunk George Thomas Strunk, 83, of Stow, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2013. He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on May 29, 1930 to the late Edgar and Edith Strunk. George proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from the Village of Hudson after a 30 year...

Linda Sue Ridenour

Linda Sue Ridenour

Oct 7, 2013

Linda Sue Ridenour, loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, left this world to join her father, James Hay and dear nephew, David A. Hay, Jr., in heaven. She leaves behind her son, Phillip Ridenour (Angie Puleo), and Angie's daughter, Abby; son, Matthew Ridenour; her very loving ex-husband, Don Ridenour; grandson, Jack Ridenour; mother, Narcie Stover; brothers, Stanley (Brenda) Wheeler, James...

Donald Macafee

Donald Macafee

Oct 6, 2013

Donald MacAfee, age 92, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013. He was born on May 14, 1921 to the late William and Clara MacAfee. Donald attended Georgetown University and worked as a regional supervisor for Holiday Inn hotels. He belonged to Akron Garden Club and was a believer in charity and self-reliance. He will be remembered...

John P. Steele

John P. Steele

Oct 5, 2013

John P. Steele "Bud", 92, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2013. John was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He retired from East Ohio Gas and was a World War II Marine Pilot, having received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Survivors include his wife Annabelle (Kleon) Steele; James (Lauren) Kleon; Joshua Skowronski; Joseph (Nicole) Kleon;...

Kimberly Renee Brinkley

Kimberly Renee Brinkley

Oct 4, 2013

Kimberly Renee Brinkley Kimberly Renee Brinkley, 55, of Akron, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2013. Kimberly was born in Akron on March 13, 1958 to the late Thomas and Nancy Shaw. She will always be remembered as a very hard worker and a devoted caretaker for her family. In her free time, Kimberly loved the beach, professional football, and...

Kimberly Ann Mikulin

Kimberly Ann Mikulin

Oct 4, 2013

Kimberly Ann Mikulin, age 53, resident of Pace, Florida formerly of Akron, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2013. She was born on October 31, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. A beautiful person inside and out, she will be missed for her sense of humor and the love she shared with her family. Kim is survived by her loving husband of...

Clara Russell

Clara Russell

Oct 4, 2013

Clara Russell Clara Russell, 102, of Akron, passed away October 4, 2013. She was born October 20, 1910 in Buchtel, Ohio to the late Bert and Louise Lewis. She was a longtime devoted member of Hope Church and Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and working in the nursery. She was preceded in death...

Robert M. Goldsmith

Robert M. Goldsmith

Oct 2, 2013

Robert M. "Rob" Goldsmith, age 42, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born on April 10, 1971 in Akron, Ohio to Alfred R. Goldsmith and Diane L. Will. Rob was a loving father, avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Rob is survived by his wife of 19 years, Missy Goldsmith (nee Johnson) of Springfield...

Wilma V. Beatty

Wilma V. Beatty

Sep 30, 2013

Wilma V. Beatty (nee Sheppard), age 85, resident of Tallmadge, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013. She was born on December 15, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Alvergia Sheppard. She was a wonderful Christian woman who loved her family and took great comfort in helping and praying for others. Wilma is survived by her children;...

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