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...
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...
