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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas

Emma C. Holmes

Emma C. Holmes

Dec 5, 2013

Emma C. Holmes, 93, passed away December 5, 2013.  Born and raised in the Akron area, she graduated from Tallmadge High School, Kent State University and received a certificate from the University of Minnesota in Government Inspection. Emma served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII, was a member of AARP, Woman Marine Association, Disabled American Veterans and the American...

Janet E. (Chandler)  Pitman

Janet E. (Chandler) Pitman

Dec 2, 2013

Janet E. Pitman, 76, passed away December 2, 2013. Born in Akron to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Soden) Chandler, she was a Central High School graduate and loved to fish and play Bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friend, Morris Pitman Sr; two sisters and four brothers. Leaving in life and...

Violet M. (Mcintyre)  Person

Violet M. (Mcintyre) Person

Nov 27, 2013

Violet M. Person, 85, passed away November 27, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late William and Emma (Sommers) McIntyre and was an avid singer. She also loved living on an Indian reservation and Indian heritage. Preceded in death by her son, Jesse James, she is survived by her daughters, Helen and Mary; several grandchildren; brothers and sisters,...

Cody James Bondurant

Cody James Bondurant

Nov 25, 2013

Cody James Bondurant, 27, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2013. He was born in Akron and was a 2005 Ellet High School graduate. Cody was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling. He had a great sense of humor and could cheer anyone up and most of all, he loved his family. He will be deeply missed....

William R Koleta

William R Koleta

Nov 20, 2013

William R. Koleta, 69, passed away November 20, 2013.  He was born in 1944, to the late Anthony and Sylvia (Leskklea) Koleta, and lived his entire life in the Akron area. Mr. Koleta was a disabled Vietnam veteran, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action.  Bill was an avid fisherman and a gifted artist. Military...

Cynthia D. Buchanan

Cynthia D. Buchanan

Nov 13, 2013

In loving memory of Cynthia D. Buchanan, 60, she was born to the late Nora E. Slaughter on November 12, 1953 and went home to be with the Lord November 13, 2013.  She worked at Luigi’s Restaurant for 42 years as the Prep Manager and will be missed by many. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 38 years,...

Richard "Dick" H. Gray

Richard "Dick" H. Gray

Nov 6, 2013

Richard H. “Dick” Gray (“The Singer Man”), 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and the love of his life Isabelle, together since 1948, after fighting a 20 year battle of health issues. He was born in Aliquippa, PA to the late Harold and Clara (Thornton), lived in Conneaut and moved to Akron in 1960.  He served in...

Mariam A. (Glass)  Summers

Mariam A. (Glass) Summers

Nov 5, 2013

Marian A. Summers, 90, passed away November 5, 2013. She was born in Corona, CA to the late Pearl and Lena (Dickey) Glass and moved to Akron in 1945. She was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and helped build B-17’s for Douglas Aircraft. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter and sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Ruth, she is...

Nola F. (Sypherd)  Baumgardner

Nola F. (Sypherd) Baumgardner

Nov 4, 2013

Nola F. Baumgardner, 82, passed away November 4, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Ernie and Thelma Swope and was a 1949 East High graduate. Active in the community, she had worked as a Senior Director for the Akron Parks and Recreation Bureau, was a 44-year participant in the Akron Metro hiking spree and was a member...

Zora M. (Winebarger)  Jones

Zora M. (Winebarger) Jones

Nov 2, 2013

Zora M. Jones, 98, went home to be with the Lord November 2, 2013. She was born in Ashe County, NC to the late Larkin and Minnie (Miller) Winebarger and was a long-time East Akron resident. She retired from Richman Brothers Clothing and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she sang in the choir for over 30...

Charles W. Bower

Charles W. Bower

Oct 12, 2013

Charles W. Bower, 79, went to be with his Lord October 12, 2013. He was born in Tallmadge to the late Charles A. and Dorothy (Lockwood) and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, was a veteran of the US Army and retired from BF Goodrich with 40 years of service. Charles was a charter member...

Wanda (Jerinski)  Schuman

Wanda (Jerinski) Schuman

Oct 9, 2013

Wanda Schuman, 93, passed away October 9, 2013. She was born in Lafferty, OH the daughter of Polish immigrants Boleslaw and Leokadja (Kendzora) Jerinski and was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin and sister, Helen Vaughn. A private burial will be held at Hillside Memorial Park.

Betty A. (Fry)  Seth

Betty A. (Fry) Seth

Oct 8, 2013

Betty Ann Seth, 85, passed away October 8, 2013.  She was born in New Boston, OH to the late Joseph and Bessie (Montgomery) Fry and lived there most of her life before moving to Andover, OH. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Seth in 1948 and is survived by her nephew, Glenn Fry of Mogadore, Ohio....

Doris H. (Hulseapple)  Abbott

Doris H. (Hulseapple) Abbott

Oct 5, 2013

Doris H. Abbott, 85, passed away October 5, 2013. She was born in Middletown, NY to the late Harrison and Bertha (Bennett) Hulseapple and had been an Akron resident since 1956. Doris was a registered nurse, working at Timken Mercy Hospital for 26 years and later, at House of Loreta Nursing Home. She was also a member of Community Baptist...

Helen M. (Sell)  Mayle

Helen M. (Sell) Mayle

Oct 3, 2013

Helen M. Mayle, 81, passed away October 3, 2013.  Born in Canton OH, to the late Charles and Ann (Collins) Sell, she was a life-long Akron-Canton area resident.  Mrs. Mayle loved the Lord, was a lady of prayer and a long-time, active member of Celebration Church.  She played the piano and sang for many church services in the northeast Ohio...

Elisabeth Hartigan

Elisabeth Hartigan

Sep 27, 2013

Elisabeth Hartigan, 77, passed away September 27, 2013. She was born in Germany and is survived by her daughter, Elisabeth Bradshaw and grandson, Christopher Bradshaw, both of South Carolina. Thanks to the staff of Bath Manor. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jean L. (Gregory)  Miller

Jean L. (Gregory) Miller

Sep 22, 2013

Jean L. Miller, 85, passed away September 22, 2013. She was born in Bethlehem, WV to the late Benjamin and Edna Gregory and lived in Akron for over 60 years.  She worked at E. J. Hamad for 15 years and loved to play Bingo. Jean would do anything for anyone and was loved by all who knew her. In addition...

Ray C. Doolittle

Ray C. Doolittle

Sep 21, 2013

Ray C. Doolittle, 96, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2013.  He was born in Arlington Ohio, to the late Grover and Carrie (Shearer) Doolittle and lived most of his life in the Akron Area.  Ray retired from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1976, with 34 years of service in the bead room.  Mr. Doolittle liked...

Jerry D. Strickland

Jerry D. Strickland

Sep 16, 2013

Jerry D. Strickland Sr., 64, passed away September 16, 2013. He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Eugene and Juanita (Young) and was an Akron resident for most of his life. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace/LORAL for many years and was a very spiritual man. Preceded in death by his brother, Louie, Jerry is survived by his wife...

Barbara J. (Morris)  Singleton

Barbara J. (Morris) Singleton

Sep 15, 2013

Barbara Jean Singleton (Morris), 63, went home to be with the Lord September 15, 2013. She was born December 13, 1949 in Barberton and resided in Portage Lakes. Barbara was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. We love you forever and will miss you dearly until we meet again. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband,...

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