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Ingeborg Cooper

Ingeborg Cooper

Ingeborg (Dietz) CooperIngeborg Cooper, 78, went home to the Lord on October 3, 2010. Ingeborg was born in Tuklehausen, Germany on July 30, 1932 to Anna and Henry Dietz. She came to the United States after marrying her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Arden Cooper in Akron in 1967. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting items which she donated to Childrens Hospital...

Alexandria Christine Zanin

Alexandria Christine Zanin

Alexandria Christine ZaninAlexandria Christine Zanin, 23, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2010, after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Alli was a member of Journey Covenant Church and attended Lake Center Christian School. She was kind hearted, loved her family, and was a devoted big sister and cousin to many. Alli...

Loretta A. Thorn

Loretta A. Thorn

Loretta A. Thorn(Paige) (Kopcha)Loretta A. Thorn, born August 25, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Paige; mother, Effie Paige; and brother, Joe Paige. Loretta is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Forest; son, Gary (Shirley) Kopcha; daughter, Judy Kopcha; sister, Sidney (Harry)...

Carol Koeberle

Carol Koeberle

Carol Marie Koeberle9/30/1950 ~ 9/26/2010Carol Marie Koeberle, 59, passed away peacefully at Essex Health Care on September 26, 2010, 5 days before her 60th birthday, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Carol was born in Akron where she made it her home. Born to Thomas and Mary Lou (Fier) Koeberle who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death...

Roxie Erma Pigott

Roxie Erma Pigott

Roxie Erma PigottRoxie Erma Pigott, lovingly referred to as Grandma, passed away September 29, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1929 in Burchfield, WV. She moved to the Akron area in 1947 and spent the last years of her life in Ravenna. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James and her...

Glenn R. Caldwell

Glenn R. Caldwell

Glenn R. Caldwell, 62, passed away on September 27, 2010. Glenn served with the US Army, 101st Airborne, during the Vietnam conflict. He was the former owner/operator of Action Tire and Rim and had most recently worked at CLS Finishing in Tallmadge. Glenn enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and sports. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Ella Caldwell and Flay...

Robin Lee Forshey

Robin Lee Forshey

Robin Lee Forshey, 45, passed away on September 26, 2010. She was born in Akron on February 12, 1965 to the late Hoy and Edna Forshey. Robin loved fishing, boating, dancing, night life, and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include sisters, Joyce Baird (Kevin Giles) and Debbie (Johanes) Triosa; Chris (Denise) Forshey; fiancée, Robert Schartiger and his daughter, Kaela;...

Mary Elizabeth Sumey

Mary Elizabeth Sumey

Mary Elizabeth SumeyMary Elizabeth Sumey, 72, of Akron, passed away September 26, 2010. She was born April 29, 1938 to the late Thomas and Marion Lybrook. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leroy and Bob Lybrook ; sister-in-law, Eliose Lybrook; and brother-in-law, Bob Hollyfield. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, Lawrence Sumey;...

Crystal A. Hileman

Crystal A. Hileman

Crystal A. HilemanCrystal A. Hileman, 31, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 23, 2010. She loved all of her children dearly. Crystal is survived by her mother, Donna Dye; children, Dakota McCune, Kaitlyn Hileman, and Kyle; brother, Todd Dye; nephew, Matthew Fortner; and niece, Brittany Blevins. Cremation has taken place. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334

Eugene E. Dobbs

Eugene E. Dobbs

Eugene E. Dobbs, 85, passed away September 23, 2010 at Ridgewood Health Care Center. He was born October 8, 1924 in Roseville, Ohio to the late George & Ella Dobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ruth Dobbs. He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. (Robert) Kiggans; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Beth) Kiggans...

Larry R. Beck

Larry R. Beck

Larry R. BeckLarry R. Beck, 74, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2010. He was born January 30, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Arthur E. & Faye (White) Beck. Larry was a devoted family man and one you could always count on. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Tilman Gilpin

Tilman Gilpin

Tilman (Gil) GilpinTilman Gilpin, 90, of Uniontown, passed away September 20, 2010. He was born June 22, 1920 to the late Garrett and Ora Gilpin. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Martha Frye, Reva Eldridge, Ira Gilpin, and Otis Gilpin. Tilman will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Jessie; son, Dennis Wayne Gilpin of Texas; stepdaughter, Dee...

Marie Margaret Curtician

Marie Margaret Curtician

Marie Margaret CurticianMarie Margaret Curtician, 89, passed away September 22, 2010 at Summit Villa Nursing Home. Marie and her husband lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and more recently in the Akron area. She was born in Mingo, PA to the late Giovanni & Dagani Anna (Domenica) Bertolasio. Marie was a member of the Eagles Lodge #555 and she enjoyed...

Catherleen M. Fletcher

Catherleen M. Fletcher

Catherleen M. Fletcher (Cat)Catherleen M. Fletcher, 75, of Akron, fell into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2010. Catherleen was born January 25, 1935 to the late Ed and Virgie Ware. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of thirteen and was a member of Israelite Baptist Church for over 50 years. She...

Ronald J. Hengeli

Ronald J. Hengeli

Ronald J. HengeliRonald J. Hengeli, 73, of Akron, passed away surrounded by his family on September 22, 2010. He worked 25 years at Rogers Mfg. and 10 years at Hamlin Steel. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ethel Hengeli. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Marlene (nee Shirey); daughters, Danielle Rotunda...

Jeremiah J. Riley

Jeremiah J. Riley

"JJ" (Jeremiah James) Riley, 29, passed away suddenly September 18, 2010. He was born March 25, 1981 in Akron, Ohio and was a 1999 graduate of Mogadore High School. He was a rural route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, Mogadore branch. JJ loved his family. He liked 4-wheeling and playing video games with his son, Tyler; Cassidy loved...

Carol J. Goodspeed

Carol J. Goodspeed

Carol J. Goodspeed, 65, passed away on September 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, David Griffa; husband, Alfred Goodspeed; and son, Michael Goodspeed. Survivors include her mother, Wilma Griffa; daughters, Tammy Brooks, Tracy (John) Jubara, and Teresa Goodspeed; sons, David and Allen Goodspeed; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Deborah Griffa and companion, Gary Lee Guil. Calling...

Stanley L. Smith

Stanley L. Smith

Stanley L. Smith Stanley L. Smith, 86, passed away on September 17, 2010 and has been reunited with the love of his life, Juanita. He was born on June 28, 1924 in Tracey City, TN to the late Sam and Nancy (Gipson) Smith. Stanley was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was a self-made man in all he did....

Margaret Corder

Margaret Corder

Margaret L. Corder2/13/1922-9/17/10Margaret was the youngest of 8 children born to Jay and Anna Corder in Adams Mills/Dresden, OH. She is survived by generations of loving nieces and nephews, and by numerous dedicated, caring friends. She came to Akron in 1940, attended a local business college, took classes at Akron University, and held accounting positions at Goodyear Aerospace, General Tire,...

Sandra L. Perine

Sandra L. Perine

Sandra L. PerineSandra L. Perine, 68, passed away Sept. 13, 2010 after a long illness. She liked to play bingo and games, but her family was the most important thing to her. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Charles; children, Donna Bauch, Dawn (Will) DeBusk, Michele (Kenny) Ryneer, Melody Golden, and Toby Perine; 13 grandchildren; 7...

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