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Dale Cantrell

Dale Cantrell

Dale CantrellDale Cantrell passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. He accepted death with grace and dignity. He was born November 28, 1953 and resided in Akron his entire life. He was a graduate of North High School and was retired from Davies Can Company. He was the former owner and operator of The Touch of Class...

Marlys R. (Ball) Mollohan

Marlys R. (Ball) Mollohan

Marlys R. (Ball) MollohanMarlys R. (Ball) Mollohan, 70, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2010, with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine Sorenson; and sister, Pauline Thunborg. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Mollohan; and devoted children, Charlene (David) Corbin and Scott Ball; loving grandchildren, Stacey and Stephanie...

Thomas C. Tate

Thomas C. Tate

Thomas C. "Tom" TateTom Tate, 46, of Tallmadge, passed away May 9, 2010. He was born June 15, 1963 in Akron to the late Olin and Lee Tate. Tom was a project manager and was employed with Scott Process Systems Inc. for 25 years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley with his wife, vacationing with his sister...

Clyde Melvin Hensley, Jr.

Clyde Melvin Hensley, Jr.

Clyde M. HensleyClyde M. "Junior" Hensley, 62, passed away May 8, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was a long time resident of Akron, then moved to live in Kimbolton. Junior was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his son, Clyde M. Hensley, III. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Mae Elizabeth Monaghan

Mae Elizabeth Monaghan

Mae Elizabeth Monaghan (nee Shrader)Mae Elizabeth Monaghan, 92, passed away May 8, 2010. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia on September 20, 1917 and moved to Akron, Ohio in 1951. She worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and then Polsky's from 1960-1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Monaghan, Sr. and daughter, Mary Ann Monaghan. She...

Christ Arthur Koloniar

Christ Arthur Koloniar

Christ Arthur KoloniarChrist Arthur "Art" Koloniar, 77, passed away May 8, 2010 at the Traditions Nursing Home on Bath Rd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea, and he received a Purple Heart. Art was a union plasterer for over 50 years, and was a member of Plasterer's Local #109. He was a 32nd degree Mason...

Alice T. Rauckhorst (Nee Fuerst)

Alice T. Rauckhorst (Nee Fuerst)

Alice T. Rauckhorst (nee Fuerst)Alice T. Rauckhorst, 73, of Akron, passed away May 6, 2010. Alice was born May 1, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary Fuerst. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Holy Name High School. Alice had a love of the fine arts and taught her children to appreciate culture and education. She was...

Bobby Lee Robbins, Sr.

Bobby Lee Robbins, Sr.

Bobby Lee Robbins, Sr.In Loving Memory OfBobby Lee Robbins, Sr., 62, passed away on May 7, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, William Robbins, Sr. and Maybelle Damsa. Survivors include his wife, Janie; son, Bobby Lee Robbins, Jr.; daughter, Melissa (James) Rowan; sister, Shirley Robbins; brothers, William (Marge) Robbins and Dennis (April) Damsa; grandchildren, James Rowan, II and Elizabeth...

Marjorie R. Pruce

Marjorie R. Pruce

Marjorie R. PruceMarjorie R. Pruce, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away May 6, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born June 6, 1920 in McDonald, Ohio to the late Michael & Julia (Triplat) Krossman. Marjorie was a lifelong member of the Catholic faith and has attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church since moving to the area in 1957....

John Merrick

John Merrick

John MerrickJohn Merrick, 86, passed away on May 5, 2010. John was a retired Sergeant from the Akron Workhouse and Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a 32nd Degree Mason. Preceded in death by his first wife, Edith; and second wife, Virginia....

Kenneth Eugene Smelko

Kenneth Eugene Smelko

Kenneth Eugene SmelkoKenneth Eugene Smelko, 72, died on May 5, 2010, at Akron City Hospital after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer, following a massive heart attack. Born in Bellaire, OH to John A. Smelko and Gladys N. Seevers, on June 12, 1937. He attended Central High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from...

Arnold C. Moore

Arnold C. Moore

Arnold C. MooreArnold C. Moore, 90, of Ellet, passed away on May 2, 2010. Arnold was born on May 31, 1919 and retired from Cornwell Tools. Preceded in death by his son, Gary Moore. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ruth, of 66 years; daughter, Connie Brooks; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment will take place at Hillside Memorial Park and...

Eugene D. Fink

Eugene D. Fink

Eugene D. FinkEugene D. Fink, 78, of Akron, Ohio passed onto eternal life on April 27, 2010. Eugene (Gene) was born on June 25, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Max and Viola Fink. Gene was the previous owner of Son's Harley-Davidson in Akron and was the owner of several other business entities. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of...

Silas S. Evans, Jr.

Silas S. Evans, Jr.

Silas S. Evans, Jr.Silas S. Evans, Jr., 79, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2010. Silas was a veteran of the US Air Force. He took great pride in his work as a bus driver, having driven for Greyhound for 28 years. He retired from Metro Transit after 15 years of service, where he drove students from...

Paula M. Skowronski

Paula M. Skowronski

Paula M. SkowronskiPaula M. Skowronski, 52, of Mogadore, passed away April 29, 2010. Paula was born in Cleveland on August 14, 1957. She had many friends at the Ravenna WalMart. Paula was an avid gardener, baker, and an animal lover. She will be deeply missed by her children, Dawn Davis and Jeremy Skowronski; fiance, Jeffrey Rankin; parents, William and Mary...

Susan E. Shanks

Susan E. Shanks

Susan E. ShanksSusan E. Shanks, 56, of Akron, passed away April 29, 2010. Susan was born August 23, 1953 in Akron. She graduated from Revere High School and the Wooster College of Business. Susan was a member of the Akron Turner Club and enjoyed golfing and bowling. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Charles (Don) Shanks. She will...

Irene R. Filing

Irene R. Filing

Irene R. FilingIrene R. Filing, 77, passed away April 28, 2010. Irene was born May 19, 1932 in Akron to the late Philip and Mary (nee Sabetta) Filing. She was an avid fan of basketball and football and enjoyed spending time with Shaker. She will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded...

Julianna Hudacsek

Julianna Hudacsek

Julianna HudacsekJulianna Hudacsek, 83, passed away on April 27, 2010. She was born on December 7, 1926 in Transylvania Romania/Hungary, and resided there until moving to Budapest in 1945. She later escaped from Hungary in November of 1956, during the Communist Revolution, eventually arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH in December of 1956. Julianna had been a resident of Suffield from...

Kathy A. Hawley

Kathy A. Hawley

Kathy A. HawleyKathy A. Hawley, 59, passed away on April 28, 2010. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 6 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Fellowship, 737 George Washington Blvd., Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the children's scholarship fund at Crossroads Bible Fellowship. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Virginia Brustoski

Virginia Brustoski

Virginia BrustoskiVirginia Brustoski, 82, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2010. Virginia was born in Akron on February 17, 1928 to the late Ben and Anna Haliko. She graduated from East High School and married Stanley Brustoski on January 27, 1952. They were happily married until his death on November 14, 1997. Virginia was also preceded in death by her...

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