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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas

Jim Dull

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kenneth V. Hinchee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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...

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