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Robert A Lammlein Jr.

Robert A Lammlein Jr.

Apr 6, 2011

Robert A. Lammlein Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Robert Sr. and Mildred (Zindler) and was a lifelong resident. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Goodyear for over 40 years and held over 7 US patents, along with 58 international patents and five trade secrets.  He attended Holy Trinity...

William  B Robinson

William B Robinson

Mar 31, 2011

William B. Robinson, 71, passed away March 31, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Burns and Kathryn (Kraft) and was a lifelong resident. He was a 1957 graduate of East High School, was a member of The Blind Center and was a Ham Radio operator. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Shirley); children, Billie, David, Paul...

Thomas H Schuck

Thomas H Schuck

Mar 30, 2011

Thomas H. Schuck, born October 20, 1921, passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2011. He grew up on a farm in Wishaw, PA with his grandmother and Uncle Clarence, and came to Akron in 1940 after his high school graduation. He was hired by Goodyear to work in the calendar room in 1941 and retired in 1978 with 37 years of...

Agnes (Martin)  Phares

Agnes (Martin) Phares

Mar 29, 2011

Agnes Martin Phares, age 99 (just five months shy of her 100th birthday), was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2011.  She was born in Akron to the late Thomas and Ellen (Paul) Martin where she resided until moving to Mogadore in 1972.  She graduated from Central High School in 1929, and...

Holly R Bulfinch

Holly R Bulfinch

Mar 27, 2011

Holly R. Bulfinch, 27, of Akron, passed away March 27, 2011 with her family by her side. She was born in Painesville, OH on September 28, 1983 and had been an Akron resident for the last 11 years. Holly was an honor’s student at the University of Akron majoring in finance, worked full-time at Acxiom and was involved in many...

Virginia M Smiley

Virginia M Smiley

Mar 23, 2011

Virginia M. Smiley, 89, of Stow passed away March 23, 2011 at Hospice VNS.  She was born October 9, 1921, in Seebert, WV to Winters and Retta (Gladwell) Miller.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Harper in 1959, and second husband, Earl Smiley in 1995; siblings, W. Alfred, Harriet Lou, Billy, Marilyn and Anita. Virginia is...

Ronald V Mccune

Ronald V Mccune

Mar 21, 2011

Ronald Vear McCune, 70, died peacefully in his sleep on March 21, 2011 at Akron City Hospital. He tried to fight the cancer that grew so rapidly but chose to take the path to his heavenly Father. Ron was born in Akron on February 11, 1941 to the late Vear and Lila (Fornash) and lived here his entire life. He...

Robert  Allan Walker

Robert Allan Walker

Mar 14, 2011

Robert A. Walker, 85, passed away March 14, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Allan and Hannah (Roberts) and was an Army veteran of World War II, having served at the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Walker retired from Goodyear with 36 years of service in employee activities (he also managed the Goodyear Basketball League and the...

James D Wheeler

James D Wheeler

Mar 12, 2011

James D. Wheeler, 72, passed away March 12 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.  Born in Poseyville, Indiana, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.  Mr. Wheeler served his country for 20 years in the Ohio National Guard, and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class.  He retired from Goodyear Tire...

Gary Skip Lohr

Gary Skip Lohr

Mar 10, 2011

Gary (Skip) W. Lohr, 76, formerly of Akron, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 10, 2011. Skip was born on March 25, 1934 in Garrett, PA, to Durbin (Red) and Hilda Lohr.  Skip married his true love, Dorotha Lohr on November 5, 1955, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage to her.  Skip and Dorotha, lived most of their life in Akron,...

Virginia (Gates)  Floyd

Virginia (Gates) Floyd

Mar 9, 2011

On March 9, 2011, Mary Virginia Floyd, 87, was called home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. The last few years had been very hard for her and now she suffers no more. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Edward and Ida (Davis) Gates and was a lifelong resident of Akron and...

David W. Allen

David W. Allen

Mar 3, 2011

David W. Allen, 49, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Akron to the late Jim and Mary Allen and was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Justin and mother-in-law, Sarah Harper; and nephew, David Harper. He leaves behind his wife,...

Robert A Teeple

Robert A Teeple

Mar 1, 2011

Robert A. Teeple, 77, passed away March 1, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Ralph F. and May A. (Klink) and was a lifelong resident where he graduated from Hower Vocational High School in 1951. He was a veteran of the US Army stationed in Germany and retired from Uniroyal Goodrich with over 30 years of service....

James F Wykle, Jr.

James F Wykle, Jr.

Feb 28, 2011

James French Wykle, Jr., 89, passed away February 28, 2011 in Collins, MS after a long illness. He was born December 29, 1921 in Sanger, WV, the son of James Wykle and Winona Cantley. He was a retired labor organizer of Teamsters Local 497, Akron, Ohio, and a decorated WWII veteran who served with the 4th Marine Division on Iwo...

Janie M. Friend

Janie M. Friend

Feb 23, 2011

Janie M. Friend, 91, left this world to join her husband of 72 years, John C., and daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Bill English on February 23, 2011.  Left behind are her sons, John (Mary) of Akron, Kenneth (Maryann) of Florida, and David (Margie) of Texas; daughter, Martha Wilson; and Ruthie Friend and Mae Davis. Janie had a lifelong love...

James Gay Price

James Gay Price

Feb 8, 2011

James Gay Price, 93, of Goodyear Heights went to be in heaven with his wife, Kathleen, on her birthday, February 8, 2011. He was born in Tames, West Virginia on October 18, 1917 to Clyde and Bessie Price. He retired from Goodyear with 37 years of service, and that is where he met and married Kathleen (Bousum), his wife of...

Alice (Clapper)  Bennett

Alice (Clapper) Bennett

Feb 7, 2011

Alice C. Bennett, 91, passed away February 7, 2011.  Born in Yellow Creek, PA, she lived in the Akron area since 1941.  She retired from Goodyear in 1982 with 32 years of service. Alice was proud of doing her patriotic duty as a “Rosie the Riveter” during WWll, working on the Goodyear FG-1 Corsair.  She was an avid bowler on...

Mary Irene (Haught)  Agarand

Mary Irene (Haught) Agarand

Feb 4, 2011

Mary Irene (Haught) Agarand, 94, passed away February 4, 2011. She was born in Harrisville, OH to the late Beryl H. and Bertha Ann (McKown) Haught and had been an Akron area resident for most of her life. She was a Springfield High School graduate and retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 25 years of service. She was a very active...

John J. Seibel Sr.

John J. Seibel Sr.

Jan 16, 2011

John J. Seibel Sr., 75, passed away January 16, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on March 19, 1935. One of eight children born to Joseph, Sr. and Anna (Gette) Seibel, he resided in Firestone Park for most of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School and a...

Elsie (Pishney)  Ziegler

Elsie (Pishney) Ziegler

Jan 9, 2011

Elsie Ziegler, 93 of Akron, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at The Merriman. Born in Charleroi, PA to the late John and Anna Pishney, the family moved to Akron when she was a child.  She married Percy J. Ziegler in 1936 and enjoyed their journey for 57 years.  Their passion was photography as a hobby. Elsie and Perc were...

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