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Lenora Lushbaugh
Jan 3, 2013
Lenora "Lee" Lushbaugh, 98, passed away peacefully, at home with her family, on January 3, 2013. Lee was born in Akron on September 28, 1914, to the late Ferd and Alvina Kasburg. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Lee enjoyed watching Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, and reading and watching mysteries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Mildred Y. Walck
Jan 3, 2013
Mildred Y. Walck, 94, of Akron, passed away January 3, 2013. She was born in Blackstone, IL on September 10, 1918 to the late Ray and Mae Walker. Mildred worked retail most of her life in the Akron area. She loved attending Tallmadge High School volleyball games where her son, Jeff, was the varsity coach. She was preceded in death...
Dorothy R. Wright
Jan 3, 2013
Dorothy R. Wright, 84, passed away on January 3, 2013. Dorothy was born on September 12, 1928 in Harrisville, WV, to the late Hugo Moats and Ada Moats Fox. She was a member of the VFW and First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Murle; daughter, Tandy. Survivors include son,...
Anna Sitko
Jan 3, 2013
Anna Sitko Anna Sitko went home to be with the Lord January 3, 2013. Anna attended Akron First Assembly of God. She loved to cook and bake in her spare time. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve; brothers, Sylvester and Steve Breznak; sisters, Francis Dupchak and Violet Walent. Survived by son, David and wife Patricia; grandchildren, Mark (Joleen), Cindy...
Donald R. Anderson
Jan 2, 2013
Donald R. Anderson, 76, passed away on January 2, 2014. Don retired from Goodyear after 37 years and was also a US Army veteran. His favorite things were car shows and his family. Preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley; 2 daughters, Lisa Anderson and Valarie (David) Muckensturm; his grandsons, Keith...
Steven David Shaull
Jan 2, 2013
Steven David Shaull Steven David Shaull, 54, of Akron, passed away January 2, 2013. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on August 31, 1958. Steven proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of Akron Water Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; and son, Joseph. He will be deeply missed by his children,...
Laurence J. Bianco
Jan 2, 2013
Laurence J. "Larry" Bianco, 61, went to be with his Lord on January 2, 2013. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and friends and they loved him back. You could always count on him to bring humor to any situation. He was the family's superhero. His family always came first before anything else in...
Zella Naomi Gunnells
Jan 2, 2013
Zella Naomi Gunnells Zella Naomi Gunnells, 89, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2013. Naomi was born on August 26, 1923 in Monroe, Tennessee to the late Oscar and Amy Coleman. She grew up on a farm in Livingston, Tennessee. Naomi will always be remembered as a good cook and a wonderful mother and grandmother....
Laura Violet Smith
Dec 31, 2012
Laura Violet Smith Laura Violet Smith, 50, of Canal Fulton, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2012. Laura was born in Akron on May 4, 1962. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Hasenbuhler and brother, Larry Hasenbuhler. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Timothy Smith; sons, Scott (Chickadee) Smith and Shawn Smith;...
Po Pre
Dec 31, 2012
Po Pre, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born in Murguye, Burma on January 1, 1939 to the late Po Chit and Po Kha. After her birth, her mother passed away and she was raised by her aunt until she married when she was twenty years old. She was a devout leader of faith for...
Roy W. Drumm
Dec 28, 2012
Roy W. Drumm, 73, resident of Cuyahoga Falls since the mid 1950's, passed away at his home of 57 years on Friday, DEC. 28. He was born in Akron and retired from Parker Hannifin as a tool crib attendant with 37 years service. Roy was an avid history & local history book reader & collector of maps, local bottles, almanacs...
Mary June Fretz
Dec 27, 2012
Mary June Fretz (Reece), 82 years, born June 18, 1931 in Akron, OH to Dewey A. and Nina M. Reece (Windsor). She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frieda Starcher (Reece); husband, Dale A. Fretz; and daughter, Vicki L. Dague (Fretz). She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Gib) McMaster and Debbie (Denny) Vannatter; grandchildren, Gib McMaster, III,...
Glenn R. Duchene
Dec 27, 2012
Glenn R. DuChene, my partner, my soulmate, passed away on December 27, 2012. He was the owner/operator of Six Corners Deli for 25 years and a member of the Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082. Glenn enjoyed sports, gardening, and cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Adelord and Charlotte DuChene; and brother Adelord DuChene. Survivors include his beloved wife, Sharon, of...
David E. Reed
Dec 27, 2012
David E. Reed, age 84, resident of Akron, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Fallen Timber, PA to David and Violet Reed. Dave served under the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, among other awards, and later served as a member...
Lora L. Ratliff
Dec 27, 2012
Lora L. Ratliff, 53, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Lora was a loving and caring individual who loved her family. Preceded in death by her father, James Gowin; and her first husband, Rodney Dickey. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of 16 years; sons, Robert, Daniel, and Dylan; mother,...
Diana L. Hershey
Dec 26, 2012
Diana L. Hershey, age 49, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on March 5, 1963 in Akron, OH to Robert and Thelma Hershey. She will be missed by her mother, Thelma, brother, DeWayne, sister, Libby and twin sister, Carolyn. Friends may call from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, one hour prior to...
Leroy Quinn
Dec 26, 2012
Leroy Quinn, 86, passed away on December 26, 2012. Leroy served in World War II with the US Navy aboard the USS Badger. He was one of the first people to race in the Soap Box Derby in 1935. Survivors include his daughters, Lana (Alan) Hoover, Deborah (Randy) Maust, Patricia Quinn, and Beverly (Terry) Claar; son, Michael (Lori) Quinn; 11...
Michael James Kollar
Dec 24, 2012
Michael James Kollar"Gone Fishin' With God" Mike Kollar, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2012. Mike was born in Akron on April 28, 1961. He was employed at Logan Machine and was a member of the Eagles. In his free time, he loved being with family and friends and fishing. Mike is survived by his son, Dylan...
Charles N.B. Hall
Dec 24, 2012
Charles "Charlie" N. B. Hall passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2012. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Clay Co. WV. He served with the US Army for 6 years. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents John Bennett and Jennie Bee Hall, Patsy Hall, (loving wife and mother), and 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving...
Catherine Loraine Smith
Dec 24, 2012
Catherine Loraine Smith Catherine Loraine Smith, 85, of Akron, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Flemington, West Virginia on August 13, 1927 to the late Orval and Minnie Mick. Catherine loved spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and...
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