"Ed" Henry E. Daniel
Feb 13, 2013
Henry E. “Ed” Daniel, 80, passed away February 13, 2013. He was born in Akron to the late Henry I. and Emma (Franklin) and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Daniel was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of the University of Akron. He retired from the M. O’Neil Company in 1983 and was...
Leo W. Holcombe, Jr.
Feb 8, 2013
Leo W. Holcombe Jr., 67, passed away peacefully at his home on February 8, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Akron to the late Leo Sr. and Martha (Popa) and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his 2nd wife Jane and sister Lovie, he is survived by his children,...
Betty Jane (Cook) Matay
Jan 25, 2013
Betty Jane Matay, 88, passed away January 25, 2013. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Edwin and Wanda (Barnes) Cook and lived in Cleveland, California and Akron. Betty graduated from West High School in Cleveland and was a bookkeeper for many years with the Operating Engineers Union. In the “Big Band” era, she was an accomplished Jazz...
Donald R. Carpenter
Jan 15, 2013
Donald R. Carpenter, the love of my life, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2013 at the age of 57. He was born in Akron to the late Richard and Mary (Harris), was a graduate of Garfield High School and owned the Park Place Pub. Preceded in death by his brother, George, he is survived by his...
Jenny L. Barlow
Jan 10, 2013
Elaine M. Csora, 52, and Jenny Barlow, 28, passed unexpectedly together at home on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Elaine’s beloved dog, Bella was by her side. Both Elaine and Jenny were born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Elaine worked at the U.S. Post Office for 18 years in mail processing. Jennifer was a manager at the Genie Maid Company. Both...
Elaine M. Csora
Jan 10, 2013
Elaine M. Csora, 52, and Jenny Barlow, 28, passed unexpectedly together at home on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Elaine’s beloved dog, Bella was by her side. Both Elaine and Jenny were born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Elaine worked at the U.S. Post Office for 18 years in mail processing. Jennifer was a manager at the Genie Maid Company. Both...
Gladys G. (Hall) Pope
Jan 9, 2013
Gladys G. Pope, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Raymond and Clara (Fair) Hall and was a lifelong resident. Gladys worked as a hairdresser after high school and was a long-time member of The Chapel. She loved to crochet and make clothes for her...
Anna Rebecca Karam
Jan 6, 2013
Anna Rebecca Karam, 16, passed away January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank “Doug” Hilton Sr., she is survived by her mother, Patty (William Smith); father, Michael; brothers, Tyler and Michael; grandma, Barb Hilton; aunt Angie, uncle Chipper and cousin Skylah; and other loving relatives and friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013,...
Mary A. (Petrlich) Sehika
Jan 6, 2013
Mary A. Sehika was born April 16, 1925 in Akron, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Rabb) Petrlich and passed away January 6, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Pete and her son, Charles. Mary is survived by her daughters, Patricia (David) Youtz and Lynn Sehika; beloved grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott)...
Lloyd G. Elefritz
Jan 5, 2013
Lloyd G. Elefritz, 82, passed away January 5, 2013. He was born in Richwood, WV to the late Frank and Nancy (Fuller) and was an Akron resident since 1962. Lloyd was a Korean War hero, earning two Purple Hearts, and he retired from General Motors with 23 years of service. He was a life member of the Purple Heart Association...
Jim Dull
Jan 5, 2013
Pastor Jim Dull, 90, peacefully went home to be with his Lord January 5, 2013. He was born in Clearfield, PA to the late James B. and Ellen (Sheesley) and had been an Akron resident since 1945. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired with 30 years in the Teamsters Local 24, driving for Roadway Express...
Edith O. (Salenday) Lines
Jan 4, 2013
Edith O. Lines, 82, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Homer and Sarah (Kesselring) Salenday and was a lifetime resident where she graduated from Garfield High School. She attended The Chapel for many years and was a wonderful daughter, wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma. She loved to...
Winter Kasumi Nakamoto
Dec 30, 2012
In Memory of our precious Winter Kasumi Nakamoto: Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, we mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child, who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to...
Barbara Marshall (Cottrell) Green
Dec 23, 2012
Barbara Jean Marshall (Green), 81, passed away December 23, 2012. She was born in Richwood, WV to the late Chriss and Reba (Landrum) Cottrell and had been an Akron resident for 56 years. Barbara dedicated her life to her family and to her Lord. She earned a ministry license and enjoyed visiting nursing homes to pray with the sick and...
Richard Warren Cook
Dec 20, 2012
Richard Warren Cook, 65, passed away December 20, 2012 at Stuart Lodge Nursing Home in Madison, OH. He was born in Akron to the late William Warren and Margie (Clark) and lived at Apple Creek Developmental Center for over 30 years before moving to the Cleveland area. He is survived by his loving aunt, Oleta and her sons, Jerry (Diane)...
Violet M (Kovachevich) Hale
Dec 14, 2012
Violet M. Hale, 88, went home to be with the Lord December 14, 2012. She was born in Matherville, IL to the late John and Josephine (Burich) Kovachevich, proud immigrants from Croatia who came to America to provide a better life for their family. She was a former active member of St. Sebastian and The Chapel, and was a current...
Raymond Scott Reed
Dec 12, 2012
Raymond Scott Reed, 51, passed away at home on December 12, 2012. He was born in Akron on February 18, 1961, and lived his life in the Akron area. He was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Leona; brother, Fred; and son, Steven. He is survived by Terrace; sons, Shane (Danijela), and Spencer; loving companion, Therese Ventrone; stepchildren, Ann,...
Cindy E. (Garrett) Brehm
Dec 11, 2012
Cindy E. Brehm, 80, passed away December 11, 2012. She was born in Overton County, TN to the late Jacob and Rhoda (Beaty) Garrett and was an Akron resident for most of her life. Cindy was known for her generosity to others and always showed unconditional love for her family and loved ones. Preceded in death by seven brothers and...
Dolores M. (Callahan) Pickrell
Dec 7, 2012
On December 7, 2012, we said goodbye to the other half of our beloved parents when our mother, Dolores (Callahan) Pickrell, passed away after a short illness at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was reunited with our dad, Edwin, who passed in 1984. Dolores was a stay-at-home mother and enjoyed fishing, camping, Bingo and spending time with family and friends....
Rose M. Flowers
Dec 4, 2012
Rosella M. “Rose” Flowers, 73, passed away December 4, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Ray and Winifred (Nolan) Murphy and lived most of her life in Mogadore. Rose was an East High School graduate and retired from Haas Orthodontics as a lab technician. She was a member of Sweet Adelines for over 30 years and was...
