Mary Dorothy (May) Trommer
Oct 7, 2011
M. Dorothy Trommer, 92, passed away October 7, 2011. Born in Cambridge Ohio she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Trommer was a long time member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Stow Ohio, and was a member of the David Hill Mothers Singers Group over 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 70...
Sammie E. "Slick" Watson
Oct 1, 2011
Sammie E. “Slick” Watson, 78, passed away after a short-term illness with cancer on October 1, 2011. He was born in Monroe County, TN to the late Gib and Della Watson and had been an Akron resident since 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from the Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service...
Joanne (Lepowski) Gifford
Sep 30, 2011
JoAnne Gifford, 75, passed away after a short-term illness with cancer on September 30, 2011. She was born in Akron and was a life-long resident. She was a member of the Akron Arid Club for over 30 years and donated a tremendous amount of her time and friendship to fellow members. JoAnne was a devoted mother that took great pride...
Douglas L. Brobst
Sep 30, 2011
Douglas L. Brobst, 85, passed away September 30, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Clyde and Margaret (Greer) and was a lifelong resident. He was an Army veteran of World War II, earning two bronze stars and the victory medal, and he retired from BF Goodrich with 45 years of service. Mr. Brobst was devoted to his...
Thelma Jeanne (Myers) Morrow
Sep 24, 2011
Thelma Jeanne Morrow, nee Myers, 91, passed away September 24, 2011. Jeanne was born February 3, 1920, in Barberton and moved with her family to Akron, in 1936, where she graduated from Central High School in 1938. She was employed by the Akron Public Schools for 27 years, primarily at Henry Elementary School, in the music and attendance departments. Mrs....
Audrey M. (Howard) Stewart
Sep 19, 2011
Audrey M. (Howard) Stewart, 86, passed away September 19, 2011. She was born in Cullman, AL to the late Thelbert and Lena (Gray) Howard and had been an Akron resident for most of her life. She was a Central High School graduate and worked for Akron City Hospital for 23 years. She was also a member of Goodyear Heights United...
Dorotha B (Mckinney) Lohr
Sep 13, 2011
Dorotha B. Lohr, 84, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Dorotha was born on May 18, 1927 in Akron, OH to William (Bill) and Ida McKinney. Dorotha married her true love Skip Lohr on November 5, 1955, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage with him. Together they had two children, a daughter Robbie Lynn, and...
Anthony R. Casmirre
Sep 13, 2011
Anthony R. Casmirre, 82, passed away September 13, 2011. He was born in Dennison, OH to the late Fiorindo and Elisabetta (Ruffini) and had been an Akron resident since the early 1950’s. Tony was an Army veteran of the Korean War and graduated from Akron University with a degree in business. He worked at B & O Railroad and retired...
Earl L. Gallion
Sep 9, 2011
Earl L. Gallion, 84, passed away September 9, 2011. Born in Killbuck Ohio, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. After graduating Ellet High School in 1945, Earl enlisted in the US Navy, and served his country during WWll. Mr. Gallion retired from Mohawk Rubber in 1989, after 39 years as a supervisor, and he was also...
Clara V. (Sanders) Walsh
Sep 8, 2011
Clara V. Walsh, 93, passed away September 8, 2011. Born in Bowlesville Illinois, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Walsh worked as a waitress and for many years in homecare for the elderly. She is survived by daughters, Joan Raye (Cliff) McCarthy, and C. Joyce (Terry) Strong; son, James (Bonnie) Walsh; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;...
George M Mikula
Sep 7, 2011
George M. Mikula, 94, died September 7, 2011. He was born February 11, 1917 in Johnstown, PA and had been a resident of Akron most of his life. George was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army as a Medical Technician with the 106th Evacuation Hospital Unit. He was a lifetime member of the Painters Local Union 841 for...
Elizabeth R. Kosier "Dude" "Nana"
Sep 1, 2011
Elizabeth R. Kosier “Dude” “Nana”, 90, passed away September 1, 2011. She was born in Brimfield to the late George and Irene (Guithier) Marks and was a lifelong area resident. She was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, retired from Ohio Bell with 30 years of service, belonged to the Ohio Bell Pioneers Club and was a member...
Walter (Ervin) Kelley
Sep 1, 2011
Walter Kelley passed at home peacefully in his sleep on September 1, 2011 after many years of illness and Hospice care. Walter was born Ervin Walter Kelley on October 4, 1918 to Chauncey and Jessie (Miracle) Kelley in Akron. He was the oldest of three children; Harold and Virginia predeceased him. Walter leaves his wife of 70 years, Margaret (Pfost);...
David F. Smith
Sep 1, 2011
David F. Smith, 74, passed away September 1, 2011. He is in the arms of Jesus now. He loved the Lord, his family and his church, Concordia Lutheran, where he served many years as an elder. He also retired from Goodyear with 36 years of service. David was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth (Mazak); brothers, John and Russell;...
Helen A (Chatman) Stevens Fatiguso
Aug 30, 2011
Helen Stevens Fatiguso, 92, passes away August 30, 2011. Born December 15, 1918 in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from East High School. Along with husband Steve, she owned and operated Stevens Photo Studio for 40 years. After the death of Steve, Helen began selling real estate retiring in 1995. In 1983 Helen married Paul Fatiguso. For years, Helen & Paul...
Orvel P. Harold
Aug 28, 2011
Orvel P. Harold, 82, passed away August 28, 2011. He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Mr. Harold was a US Army veteran serving in the 354th Engineering Co., and was a long time member of the Tallmadge First Church of God. He worked 20 years for Summit County Maintence and 18 years at...
Joseph R. Lyons
Aug 27, 2011
Joseph R. Lyons, 71, passed away August 27, 2011. He was born in Sunbury, PA to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Snyder) and was an Akron resident for much of his life. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of (formerly) Annunciation Catholic Church. He also worked at Goodyear, for 10 years at Hillside...
Charles N Nunley
Aug 26, 2011
Charles N. Nunley, 73, passed away August 26, 2011. He was born in Flatwoods, West Virginia and lived the last 50 years in the Akron area. Mr. Nunley served as an aviation mechanic in the US Air Force, and retired from Gen Corp in 2000 from the chemical division. Charles was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Ethel K. (Bennett) Cox
Aug 23, 2011
Ethel K. Cox, 86, passed away August 23, 2011. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Troy and Alice (Wigal) Bennett and had been an Akron resident since 1942. She was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II and was well-known for her baking prowess at several local restaurants during her working career. Ethel was a devout...
Donald L. Grubbs
Aug 22, 2011
Donald L. Grubbs, 81, passed away August 22, 2011. He was born in southern Ohio to the late George and Verda (Wyley) and lived most of his life in Akron and Streetsboro. He was a veteran of the US Navy and had worked for America Hard Rubber Company. Donald is survived by his brother, Raymond, and several nieces and nephews....
