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Louise E. Stewart (Nee Calcei)

Louise E. Stewart (Nee Calcei)

Feb 16, 2012

Louise E. Stewart (nee Calcei), 77, passed away on February 16, 2012. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Louise enjoyed crafts and spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her parents, Luigi and Armella Calcei; brothers, Pellegrino and John Calcei. Survivors include her beloved husband, Bob, of 59 years; daughters, Debbie (Ed) Garrett, Vicki...

Constance Lynn Letta

Constance Lynn Letta

Feb 16, 2012

Constance Lynn Letta (nee Hodges)Connie Hodges Letta, age 70, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. Connie was born in Lynch, Kentucky, on June 30, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Virginia and Jack Hodges. She attended Central High School in Akron, where she was elected 1958 Homecoming...

James Lay

James Lay

Feb 14, 2012

James Michael LayJames "Mike" Lay, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2012. He served as a loving caregiver to his mother for 15 years until her death in 2005. Mike graduated from the University of Akron and was co-founder of CenWeld in Cuyahoga Falls. He was passionate in his pursuit of knowledge, technology, history, medicine, and...

Kathy P. Starcher

Kathy P. Starcher

Feb 12, 2012

Kathy P. StarcherKathy P. Starcher, 67, passed away February 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Tommy; sons, Tommy and his wife, Tammy, and Timmy; her very loving and special grandsons, Alan and Tommy Lee; sisters, Angie and Lou Novekoff, Gracie and Ken Hamm, and Loretta and Jeff Wilson; step-sister,...

Deb Hyre

Deb Hyre

Feb 12, 2012

Deb HyreDeb passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Hyre, Jr.; parents, Edwina Freeman and Fred Cochrane; and sister, Cynthia Brett. She is survived by her stepson, Ron Hyre, his wife, Rachel, and newborn granddaughter, Kenzie and extended family. Deb loved her cats and dogs,...

Howard A. Lemon

Howard A. Lemon

Feb 12, 2012

Howard A. Lemon, 82, passed away on February 12, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Olive Lemon; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy; sons, Roger and Michael (Jenifer); daughters, Tracy (Keven) White and Tammy (Jeffrey) McGlumphy; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Euletta Harmon. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.,...

Lula M. Prather

Lula M. Prather

Feb 12, 2012

Lula M. Prather, 98, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2012. She was born on August 6, 1913 in Sharon Center, OH and was a life resident of the area. Lula was very proud to have worked 25 years in Central Services of Akron General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years of marriage, Kermit (Bill);...

Anne E. Fassnacht

Anne E. Fassnacht

Feb 11, 2012

Anne E. Fassnacht, 44, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anne grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio. She was a 1985 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High, and a 1987 graduate of Hamel College. Anne held various positions with Uarco, Standard Register and Prime Business Solutions (the Ampersand Group). Anne's greatest joy was being a...

Rosa E. Dillbeck

Rosa E. Dillbeck

Feb 11, 2012

Our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend left us on February 11, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1, 1940 in Birch River, WV and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mom aka MaBear was loved by all who knew her and was known not only as a friend but a mother and...

Delbert L. Davis

Delbert L. Davis

Feb 9, 2012

Delbert L. DavisDelbert L. "Dale" Davis, 76, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away February 9, 2012. Dale was a caring person who would help anyone. We want to thank the caregivers at Grace Hospice for the loving care and compassion given to Dale. To miss him is his loving wife, Judy; sons, Terry (Shannon), and John; daughters, Karen...

Ivene Catherine Moats

Ivene Catherine Moats

Feb 8, 2012

The heartening Ivene Catherine Moats, 84, of Akron surrendered to her Savior's call to "Come home", on February 8, 2012, at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) and Justin T. Rogers Care Center, Akron. Born on January 7, 1928 in Altoona, PA, the eldest daughter of the late Ivan Clyde and the late Edith Mae (Routzhan) Staire, she relocated...

O. Al Lewis

O. Al Lewis

Feb 7, 2012

O. Al LewisAl Lewis, 82, of Springfield Twp., passed away February 7, 2012. He was born February 11, 1929 in Akron to the late Oscar and Arcie Lewis. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1952, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Al began as an apprentice at Carmichael Construction. He...

Maryjane Mcnatt

Maryjane Mcnatt

Feb 6, 2012

MaryJane McNatt (Duff), 90, was born on May 23, 1921 in New Concord, OH to the late David and Ella Duff. MaryJane enjoyed traveling to Egypt as a child with her parents doing missionary work. She spent most of her life growing up in the Youngstown area, graduating from Columbiana High School in New Concord and was proud to say...

Lois E. Nelson

Lois E. Nelson

Feb 4, 2012

Lois E. Nelson Lois E. Nelson, 76, passed away February 4, 2012. Lois graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1953. She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber as an Administrative Executive Assistant after 28 years of service. Lois was a member of the Akron Springfield Assembly of God Church. She had a great sense of dry humor and...

Alberta Lenke

Alberta Lenke

Feb 4, 2012

Alberta Lenke (Luna)Alberta Lenke was born October 25, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Albert and Lois Luna. She passed peacefully from this life into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on February 4, 2012 with her husband and daughters by her side. Bert spent her entire life in Akron, graduating from West High School in 1946 and then began...

Jesse Lee Spinks

Jesse Lee Spinks

Feb 3, 2012

Jesse Lee SpinksJesse Lee Spinks, 29, found his peace on February 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse M. Spinks. Jesse will be loved and missed by his son, Carsten Spinks; mother, Cheryl Morgan; father, Johnny Spinks; brother, John Spinks; sister, Katie Spinks; and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial gathering will be...

Sherry Diane Cook

Sherry Diane Cook

Feb 2, 2012

Sherry D. CookSherry Diane Cook passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Sherry was born on May 17, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A longtime resident of Akron, Sherry was a graduate of Firestone High School. She was the owner of several successful small businesses including S&S Painting and Cook's Commercial Cleaning....

Gerald Lee Greathouse

Gerald Lee Greathouse

Feb 2, 2012

Gerald Lee GreathouseGerald Lee "Mousy" Greathouse, 58, passed away February 2, 2012 after a long illness. His two favorite hobbies were working on his '78 Buick Regal and playing the guitar. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lois Greathouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sherry; sons, Gerald Jr. and Matt; siblings,...

Ralph J. Kyle

Ralph J. Kyle

Feb 2, 2012

Ralph John Kyle, 57, of Akron, passed away February 2, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 28, 1954 to the late Robert and Rosemarie Kyle (Fox). Ralph served in the Navy (Sea Bees) and was a long time member of the VFW Post 3383 and American Legion. The pain of losing him will remain...

Richard C. Thomas

Richard C. Thomas

Feb 2, 2012

Richard C. Thomas, 53, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2012. He was born on March 5, 1958 to Clarence and VanHelen. He served our country as a sergeant in the US Army and will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. He enjoyed the outdoors and most of all grilling with...

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