Kenneth V. Hinchee
Nov 25, 2012
Kenneth V. Hinchee, 62, passed away November 25, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Arnold and Dorothy (Killinger) and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He earned a bachelors degree from the University of Akron and retired from Continental Tire (formerly General Tire) with 35 years of service. Ken was an Eagle Scout in Troop 32...
George J. Barron
Nov 23, 2012
George J. Barron Jr., 85, passed away November 23, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late George and Cary (Willis) and was an East High School graduate. He also was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired from Goodyear with 42 years of service. George was extremely active in the community. He...
Jean Lucille (Sherman) Scheck
Nov 21, 2012
Jean Lucille Scheck, 83, passed away November 21, 2012. She was born in Obetz, OH to the late Fred Francis and Alma Elizabeth (Mott) Sherman and was a graduate of Groveport High School. She moved to Akron in 1947 and retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital in 1989 as a data processing coordinator. Upon retirement, she moved to Florida and continued...
Bernard "Mike" Michael Reilly
Nov 10, 2012
Bernard Michael “Mike” Reilly, 28, passed away November 10, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Amy and Rod Graham; brother, Chris; children, Keegan and Jozlyn; his special someone, Jacquelyn; Amy; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Michael Prebynski officiating. Calling hours...
Anne (Polhemus) Hornish
Nov 10, 2012
Anne Hornish, 73, passed away November 10, 2012. She was born in Cleveland to the late Willis and Evelyn (Wight) Polhemus and was an Akron resident most of her life. She earned a Bachelors Degree in elementary education from Kent State University and was a teacher at Thomastown Elementary and Portage Lakes Cooperative Pre-School. She was also an active member...
Judith A. Bodnar
Nov 7, 2012
Judith A. Bodnar, 69, passed away November 7, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Michael and Dorothy (Bechler) and was a lifelong resident who loved the time she spent volunteering for the Red Cross. She is survived by her sisters, Sylvia Blackford and Catherine (Peter) Trump; brother, Michael (Kathy) Bodnar; and several nieces and nephews. Per her...
Gary Hoy
Oct 30, 2012
Gary Hoy, 60, passed away October 30, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Akron to the late Sam and Freda (Woods) Hoy and was a lifelong area resident. Gary was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Mogadore VFW 8487. He also belonged to the DAV Chapter 16 in...
Kenneth H Morris
Oct 24, 2012
Kenneth H. Morris, 59, passed away October 24, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Harold and Mary (McClure) Morris, and lived his life in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls areas. Mr. Morris was proud of serving his country as a member of the US Marine Corps in Vietnam and retired from the Chrysler Motor Company in Twinsburg...
"Anne" Elizabeth (Mitchell) Starr
Oct 17, 2012
Elizabeth “Anne” Mitchell Starr, 42, passed away on October 17, 2012 surrounded by her family. Anne was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Phoenix. She is survived by her children, Zachary Schurdell and Nikolai Starr; brother, Chris Mitchell; parents, Lois and David Mitchell; step-mother, Virginia Mitchell; grandmother, Faye Mitchell; and ex-husband, Eric Starr A celebration...
Helen L. (Robbins) Davis
Oct 17, 2012
Helen L. Davis, 88, passed away October 17, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Francis and Grace (Rowh) Robbins and worked at the M. O’Neil Company. She was also a member of the Ellet Baptist Church, where she served as organist. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of over 50...
Virginia R. Hanna
Oct 11, 2012
Virginia R. Hanna, 87, passed away October 11, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Gerald and Jennie Hanna and was a Garfield High School Graduate. She lived much of her adult life in New Jersey and upstate New York, where she was a restauranteur. She was also crowned Mrs. New Jersey and competed in the Mrs. America...
William George Edwards
Oct 6, 2012
Baby William George Edwards passed away in the loving arms of his parents, George Michael and Jacqueline Marie (Johnson) Edwards, on October 6, 2012. Although he lived just 8 days, he was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all. A private graveside service was held at Mount Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be...
Nancy L. (Long) Selle
Oct 6, 2012
Nancy L. Selle, 79, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 6, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on February 28, 1933 in Charleston, WV to the late Gilbert and Gladys (Tyo) Long and lived in Akron for over 60 years. Nancy was a Garfield High School graduate and attended the University...
Jeanne M. (Case) Huber
Oct 6, 2012
Jeanne Marie Huber, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 6, 2012 at the age of 83 from complications of ALS. She lived with her illness the same as she lived her life, with grace, dignity, and a smile on her face. She was born May 19, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Gladys (Huston) Case, and was raised in...
James L Smith
Sep 27, 2012
James L. “Smitty” Smith, 79, passed away September 27, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late John and Elizabeth (Mazak) and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear with 44 years of service and lived the last 20 years in Carrolton, where he was an avid bird watcher. In addition to his parents,...
Floyd S. Ragner
Sep 27, 2012
Floyd S. Ragner, 84, passed away September 27, 2012. He was born in Portland, OR to the late Emil and Edith (Wicklund) and lived there most of his life. Mr. Ragner was a decorated war hero, serving with the Merchant Marines in World War II and in the Army during the Korean War, receiving both the Bronze Star and Purple...
Donald E. Ebie
Sep 26, 2012
Donald E. Ebie, 72, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 26, 2012. He was born in Springfield Township to the late Clarence and Sarah (Huff) and was a lifelong area resident. He was the founder of Act Now, Inc. and was a long-time, active member of Celebration Church (formerly Evangel Temple). He was currently a member...
Robert Jack Mccullough
Sep 25, 2012
Robert Jack McCullough “Mac”, 83, passed away September 25, 2012. He was born June 29, 1929 in Washington, PA to the late Orville and Alta (Tobin) McCullough. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and met the love of his life, Marjorie (Hunt), in 1948. They married December 25, 1950, before he left to serve his country in...
Judith I (Castello) Mccune
Sep 21, 2012
Judith I. McCune, 69, passed away September 21, 2012, and was reunited with her husband in Heaven. She was born in Akron, to the late Benjamin and Lucille (Ress), and was a lifelong resident. Mrs. McCune cherished the over 40 years that she was the music director and organist at Wedgewood Methodist Church, and was very active with many committees...
Theodore Kopcha
Sep 19, 2012
Theodore “Ted” Kopcha, 94, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, one month shy of his 95th birthday. Ted was born October 19, 1917 to Steve and Mary (Perio) Kopcha and lived his entire life in East Akron. He was a graduate of East High School and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Ted was a kind and compassionate man who...
