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Helen Mae Bradford

Helen Mae Bradford

Jan 22, 2013

Helen was born into God's loving arms on January 22, 2013 and is together again with her loving husband, Archie J. Bradford. Preceded in death by sons, David Burke and Kenneth Bradford; 3 sisters, June, Alice and Betty. She is survived by children, Louis Burke, Kathy Sabetta, Clifford Burke, Susan Harrison, Archie J. Bradford, Jr., Diana Yoder, Daniel Bradford, Gerald...

Matthew David Hardman

Matthew David Hardman

Jan 21, 2013

Matthew David Hardman, age 30, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1982 in Akron. Matthew was very charismatic, had a heart of gold and a contagious smile; a talented artist who would do anything for those he cared about. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Aurthur and Ruby Salsgiver. Survived...

Clara M. Riffle

Clara M. Riffle

Jan 20, 2013

Clara M. Riffle, 90, of Alliance OH, passed away January 20, 2013. She was born in Dayton, PA on December 14, 1922 to the late William and Stella Gearhart. Clara enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, trying her luck on slot machines, and traveling. She retired from Goodyear after a full career as an administrative assistant.Clara was married...

Mary C. Llewellyn

Mary C. Llewellyn

Jan 19, 2013

Mary C. Llewellyn, age 58, resident of Stow, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Akron to Edward Cavender and Delores Slaughter. Mary worked as a realtor for the past 10 years and formerly worked at Children's and Akron General Hospitals. Her passion in life was spending time with her family...

Eleanor L. Criner

Eleanor L. Criner

Jan 19, 2013

ELEANOR L. CRINEREleanor L. Criner, age 74, resident of Akron, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born on March 26, 1938 to the late Thomas and Stella Kline. Eleanor made frequent trips to the countryside where she enjoyed fishing and hiking with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford R. Criner; 4 brothers and 3...

Yoshiko Taylor

Yoshiko Taylor

Jan 17, 2013

Yoshiko "Candy" TaylorYoshiko "Candy" Taylor, 82, of Jackson Twp., died beautifully in her daughter's arms January 17, 2013. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Japan where at the age of 22 she met and married, only 60 days later, Francis "Junior" Taylor, the handsome American soldier who followed her home from the marketplace. Despite her initial rejection, he...

David Leray Secaur

David Leray Secaur

Jan 17, 2013

David Secaur, 70, of Akron, passed away January 17, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on June 26, 1942 to the late Jack and Clydis Secaur. David is survived by his wife, Wilda, of 49 years; sons, Larry (Kriss), Loren (Marcie); grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell, Olivia and Jalain.

Helen L. Abbott

Helen L. Abbott

Jan 16, 2013

Helen L. Abbott, age 81, resident of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born on February 15, 1931. Helen was a very loving mother and terrific homemaker who cherished the time she spent with her family. She formerly worked for the Acme Company for over 10 years. Preceded in death by her...

John E. Markle

John E. Markle

Jan 16, 2013

John E. Markle, age 66, resident of Springfield Twp, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on February 14, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Francis and M. Kathryn Markle. John enjoyed camping, woodworking and tinkering with cars. He was a Past Monarch of Yusef Khan Grotto in Tallmadge and formerly active in Merritt...

Marjorie (Crankshaw) Burch

Marjorie (Crankshaw) Burch

Jan 16, 2013

Marjorie Burch (Nee Crankshaw), aged 74, of Tallmadge, OH passedpeacefully at Falls Retirement Village on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.Margie was born on June 12, 1938 in E. St. Louis, Illinois, to JesseLouis and Evelyn (Harper) Crankshaw. She graduated from John R.Buchtel High School in Akron, OH in 1956 where she sang in the choir.In 1975, Marjorie became a Licensed Practical...

George Berezonsky

George Berezonsky

Jan 15, 2013

George "Rab" Berezonsky, 82, of Akron, passed away January 15, 2013. He was born in Cairnbrook, PA on March 6, 1930 to the late Metro and Anna Berezonsky. Following the service in the Army, Rab was employed as a highly-skilled, perfectionist machinist at Goodyear Aerospace. Rab was an avid hunter who also enjoyed watching the wildlife on his property in...

Mike Weakland

Mike Weakland

Jan 15, 2013

Mike Weakland, age 63, resident of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home with his buddies, Jeff, Bob and Johnny. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Cleveland to the late Walter Weakland and Mariam (Edward) Conti. Mike's happiest moments were with his friends, family and special cousins, Danny and Marybeth. He worked for...

Nancy B. Frymier

Nancy B. Frymier

Jan 14, 2013

Nancy B. Frymier, 53, of Akron, passed away January 14, 2013. Nancy was born in Akron on January 23, 1959. She will always be remembered as a caring and generous person who put others before herself. Over the years, Nancy worked as a home health aide and as a driver for the Akron Public Schools. In her free time, she...

Susan Marie Calvert

Susan Marie Calvert

Jan 13, 2013

Susan M. Calvert, 64, of Springfield Twp., passed away January 13, 2013. She was born in Burbank, CA on September 1, 1948 to the late Gus and Florence Kallgren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lynn Marty and Sharon Moynihan.Susan is survived by her husband, Jack, of 49 years; son, John (Wenda); daughters, Marie and Carrie; grandchildren, Briana,...

Dorothy B. Snyder

Dorothy B. Snyder

Jan 13, 2013

Dorothy B. "Dottie" Snyder, 85, was received in God's loving arms on January 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dottie was born June 10, 1927 in Virginia to the late William and Annie Welsh. She was a member and soldier for the Salvation Army, Ladies Home League and the Mercy Canteen Street Ministry. Dottie enjoyed helping others...

Wanda Lee Westlake

Wanda Lee Westlake

Jan 12, 2013

Wanda WestlakeWanda Westlake, age 78, was reunited with her beloved husband Bryan Westlake on January 12, 2013. She will be playing cards in heaven with her sister Reva. She will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and two daughters, Cherry Spindle (husband Ed) and Noreen James. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren as well as many...

Nancy C. Rowles

Nancy C. Rowles

Jan 12, 2013

Nancy C. Rowles, 73, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2013. She was born in Canton, OH on April 7, 1939 to the late Andrew and Dorothy Bartko. She graduated from Mercy Medical Center Nursing School. Nancy loved her chosen career as a Registered Nurse. She worked at the Emergency and Sub-Specialty departments at Akron City Hospital...

James L. Flanagan

James L. Flanagan

Jan 12, 2013

James L. Flanagan, 94, of Akron, passed away January 12, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on December 28, 1918 to the late James and Dora Flanagan. Jim retired from Dave Towell Cadillac, Inc. after 34 years. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII and also served in the Korean Conflict. Jim was a member...

Robert L. Propst

Robert L. Propst

Jan 11, 2013

Robert L. Propst, age 79, of Boston Heights, OH, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Akron General Hospital. Robert was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army, a Boston Heights councilman, and retired from Chrysler Corporation, Twinsburg, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia (Powell) Propst; parents, Clyde and Roy Propst; and 11...

Jewel Dean Bennett

Jewel Dean Bennett

Jan 11, 2013

January 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM, our Mother took her last breath. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a sister and aunt to many. She was born April 3, 1931 in Akron, OH and was the third child of 13. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin, of 59 years; parents, Talford and Bessie (Burgess)...

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