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John W Weeks, Jr.

John W Weeks, Jr.

Jan 14, 2015

John W. Weeks, Jr., 81, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2015.

Born on April 12, 1933, in Akron, Ohio to the late Margaret O. Weeks and John W. Weeks, Sr. John was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving his country in the Air Force.  He loved the Lord...

Fred Lemke

Fred Lemke

Jan 14, 2015

Fred Lemke, 74, passed away January 14, 2015.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Fred had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He was employed with Weaver Work Shop for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Garceal Lemke, and brother, John.

Fred is survived by his sister,...

Julius Lucien

Julius Lucien

Jan 14, 2015

Julius Lucien, 94, passed away January 14, 2015.

He was born in Navelli , Italy and lived most of his life in Akron, residing in Cuyahoga Falls the last 30 years.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in five overseas conflicts.  Julius was a member of St. Martha (Blessed Trinity) Church.  He was an...

Raul F. Umana

Raul F. Umana

Jan 12, 2015

Raul Umana, 66, lost his battle with cancer January 12, 2015. He was born in Akron where he lived all of his life.

He served as an Army Medic in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. He was the original voice of Archie The Snowman, an accomplished glass blower, machinist and a man of many talents. We...

Eleanor T. (Helman)  Doody

Eleanor T. (Helman) Doody

Jan 11, 2015

Eleanor T. Doody, 88, passed away January 11, 2015.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Eleanor was a bookkeeper and had lived in Amherst for 20 years and Tallmadge since 2012.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne (David) Kulik of Tallmadge; son, Lawrence E. (Linda) Doody of Michigan; four grandchildren, Amanda, Matt (Michelle), Mike (Emily)...

Dorothy J. (Clark)  Cassidy

Dorothy J. (Clark) Cassidy

Jan 9, 2015

Dorothy J. Cassidy, 96, passed away January 9, 2015.

Born in Kent, Dorothy had lived in Tallmadge area for many years.  She was a retired self-employed hairdresser.  Dorothy volunteered at the American Red Cross where she was a 50 year Safety Instructor, Summit County Detention Center Women's Board, the Arthritis Foundation and was a group swimming instructor...

Doris Ann (Marion)  Schueller

Doris Ann (Marion) Schueller

Jan 6, 2015

Doris Ann Schueller, 86, passed away surrounded by her family January 6, 2015.

Born in Akron, Doris had lived in Tallmadge since 1957.  She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, John and sisters, Alberta Jollife and Joan Jackson.

Doris is survived by...

Steve A. Berenyi

Steve A. Berenyi

Jan 6, 2015

"Together Again"

Steve A. Berenyi, 84, went to be with the Lord January 6, 2015.

He was born in Akron where he lived most of his life.  He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a Marine.  Steve served as a sergeant in the Marine Corp during the Korean War.  He retired from General Tire...

Deborah L. (Wilborn)  Tsolakis

Deborah L. (Wilborn) Tsolakis

Jan 4, 2015

Deborah L. Tsolakis, 63, passed away January 4, 2015.

Born in Akron, Deborah had lived in the area all her life and was an active member of Grace Cathedral Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deanna Wilborn.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Bob; grandchildren, Macayla and John; sisters, Sherrill...

Bradford M. Bree

Bradford M. Bree

Jan 4, 2015

Bradford M. Bree

The City of Akron, Ohio shall not mourn his death, but celebrate the life of a local icon. Bradford was called to the Lord on January 4, 2015 after a very courageous battle with cancer.

He had been a local business owner in and around Akron his whole life. His longest lasting...

Glenn W. Earlenbaugh

Glenn W. Earlenbaugh

Jan 1, 2015

Glenn W. Earlenbaugh, 83, passed away January 01, 2015.

Born in Akron May 8, 1930, he lived in the Akron/Canton area all of his life. Glenn graduated from East High School and became a business owner of Akron Crane & Conveyor Company.  Glenn was a man who loved to tell stories with friends while fishing, golfing or...

Raffaela Ruth (Limosana)  Triola

Raffaela Ruth (Limosana) Triola

Jan 1, 2015

RAFFAELA RUTH TRIOLA – 1924 TO 2015

Raffaela Ruth Triola passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 1, 2015.  She died peacefully resting in the arms of her husband of 67 years.  She was 90 years old.

Throughout her lifetime, Ruth was a loving, caring and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Evelyn J. Zampino

Evelyn J. Zampino

Dec 30, 2014

Evelyn J. Zampino (Wasserman) passed away suddenly on Dec. 30, 2014.

She was born in Akron, Ohio where she spent her entire life. She was a graduate of Central High School. Having studied dancing for many years, she pursued a career as a professional dancer in the United States and Canada.  After retiring from dance she continued...

Vilma Gloria Merendino

Vilma Gloria Merendino

Dec 29, 2014

Vilma G. Merendino, 87, passed away December 29, 2014.

Vilma was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Samuel. Vilma and Sam met January 28, 1951 at an Italian dance, were engaged two weeks later on Valentine's Day, married four months later on June 28th and were blessed with 11 children, 17 grandchildren and eight...

David M. Wack

David M. Wack

Dec 28, 2014

David M. Wack, age 46, passed away on December 28, 2014 in London, England. David was born in Akron and grew up in Tallmadge, graduating from Tallmadge High School in 1987.  He received a B.A., summa cum laude, from Miami University of Ohio, majoring in Russian and International Studies.  He earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center....

Nancy (Scarpitti)  Falasca

Nancy (Scarpitti) Falasca

Dec 8, 2014

Nancy Falasca, 84, passed away December 8, 2014. She was born in Carovilli, Italy and immigrated to Akron, Ohio in 1954. Nancy was a gifted tailor and seamstress her whole life and enjoyed sewing for her family. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Giulia Scarpitti; her sister, Elvira; and her beloved son, John Falasca. She...

Renee Louise (Ardella)  Yanik

Renee Louise (Ardella) Yanik

Dec 2, 2014

Renee Yanik (Ardella), 65, lost her courageous year long battle with lung cancer December 2, 2014.

She was a lifelong resident of Akron. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity to her friends at the Mayflower along with her dog, Sassy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances and William Ardella....

Robert C. Oberlin

Robert C. Oberlin

Nov 13, 2014

Robert C. Oberlin, 87, passed away November 13, 2014.

Bob was born on March 17, 1927 in Barberton to Frank and Emma Oberlin, the third of three boys. He graduated from Coventry High School in 1947. He then followed his brothers into the service of his country. He joined the Army where he joined the Military Police....

Nellie (George)  Strauch

Nellie (George) Strauch

Oct 28, 2014

Nellie Strauch, 93, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2014 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Melkite Church. Nellie was an inspiration to all and was very devoted to her family. She was very much loved and will be...

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