Obituaries
Walter Callihan
Dec 7, 2012
Walter Callihan, 85, passed away December 7, 2012 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area, retiring from SGS Tool Company. Walter served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church, Adoniram Joppa Lodge #517 F&AM, Yusef...
Gary R. Abbott
Dec 6, 2012
Gary R. Abbott, 63, passed away surrounded by his loving family December 6, 2012.
Born in Akron July 22, 1949, he attended the “three G’s” – Glover, Goodrich and Garfield. Gary was a pipefitter, retired from Local 219, and also a 32nd Degree Mason. Blessed with a great sense of humor, Gary was always the life of the party....
Truman Charles "T.C." Richard
Dec 4, 2012
Truman Charles “T.C.” Richard, 94, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 4, 2012.
Born in Bronx, New York, he grew up in Templeville, Md., graduating at the top of his class from Greensboro High School in 1935. He then lived in Akron for most of his life. Truman served as a corporal in the...
Edith Ann Fiocca
Dec 2, 2012
Edith Ann Fiocca, 89, passed away on December 2, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Lakemore. Edith was a proud member and the Queen Mum of the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Fiocca, Sr.; and son, Paul G. Fiocca, Jr. She...
Mary Lou Holmes
Nov 27, 2012
Mary Lou Holmes, 87 years, passed away peacefully at home November 27, 2012 surrounded by her grateful children and the love of her family. She was a wonderful homemaker, loved to garden, travel, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary Lou was a member of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church for over 56 years. Mom worked for...
William C. Lansinger
Nov 25, 2012
William C. Lansinger, 87, passed away November 25, 2012.
He was born in Mogadore and was a life resident of the area. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and married his sweetheart Rita Elmerick on June 22, 1946. He retired from General Tire and Rubber Company as a stationery engineer after 42 years of service and was...
Eva N. Cozad
Nov 23, 2012
Eva N. Cozad, 104 years, went home to be with the Lord November 23, 2012.
She loved being a housewife and mother. Eva enjoyed growing vegetables in her garden for everyone to eat, knitting and being a caregiver for anyone who needed help. She was a member of the Uniontown United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by her...
Ralph D. "Sigy" Siegenthaler
Nov 22, 2012
Ralph “Sigy” Siegenthaler, 90 years, went home to be with the Lord November 22, 2012.
Ralph lived in Green and retired from Green Local Schools. He was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and Greensburg Lions Club. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty; son, Dale (Mary); daughters, Deborah (Glen) Godbee and Barbara (Daniel)...
Jean Marie (nee Twyman) Montecalvo
Nov 22, 2012
Jean Marie (nee Twyman) Montecalvo, 77, passed away November 22, 2012.
She was born May 27, 1935 in Akron Ohio and was a resident of Mogadore for 53 years. Jean was an avid reader, knitter and sports fan.
Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Walter Montecalvo; parents, Lawrence and Catherine Twyman; and sister, Dolores Rehor....
Kenneth Jewell Evans
Nov 21, 2012
Kenneth Jewell Evans passed away suddenly on the morning of November 21, 2012, at St Edwards in Fairlawn. He was 87 years old and the last of seven sisters and one brother.
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, he moved with his family at a young age to Akron. He attended Glover School and later, graduated from Howard Trade School...
Tamara S. "Tami" Horton
Nov 21, 2012
Tamara S. (Tami) Horton, age 51, passed away from this life, November 21, 2012, peacefully at her home after a long illness.
She was born in Akron and lived all her life here. Tami graduated from Springfield High School in 1979. She loved shopping, especially for shoes and reading.
She was preceded in death by sister, Rhonda Horton;...
Janet L. Rutan
Nov 21, 2012
Janet L. Rutan, 79, passed away November 21, 2012 after a long illness.
She was born in Akron and lived in the Akron/Tallmadge areas most of her life before moving to North Canton. Janet was a graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and was employed as a registered nurse with Akron City Hospital, in the surgical department for...
Jeffrey A. Barbour
Nov 20, 2012
Jeffrey A. Barbour, 48, passed away November 20, 2012.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Jeff served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a computer forensics technician. He was an avid outdoorsman! Jeff brought the adventure of Spelunking, Backpacking, Camping, and Rock Climbing, and Rappelling to all of his friends....
Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout)
Nov 18, 2012
Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout), 98, left this earth on Sunday in the loving arms of her family to join her beloved husband, Noble, in heaven.
Inez was born to Charles and Mary Jane Trout and spent her childhood in Gallia County, Ohio, and lived most of her adult life in the Mogadore/Suffield area. She recently resided in Green...
James H. Bader
Nov 11, 2012
James H. Bader, 75 years, passed away November 11, 2012 and is now in heaven with his Blessed Savior Jesus Christ.
Born in Akron, Jim served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Ticonderoga. He worked as a foreman at RCA Rubber Company. Jim was active in law enforcement for 27 years. He served as Deputy Sheriff for several...
Francis O. James
Nov 10, 2012
Francis O. “Frank” James, 87 made his peace with God and passed quietly on Saturday, November 10, 2012.
Born March 20, 1925 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Nell Mabes James and Charlie Henderson James, he was the oldest of four children. Whether you knew him as Frank, Daddy, Dad, Pops, Paw Paw or Pappy, knowing Frank James wasn’t...
Isabell A. Ashby
Nov 10, 2012
Isabell A. Ashby, 92, passed away November 10, 2012 after a long illness.
She was born in St. George, West Virginia, lived in the Akron area the past 70 years where she was employed with LeWalts Laundromat and the Burger King on Canton Road.
Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer W. in 1983; she is survived by...
Bud Harold Held
Nov 4, 2012
Bud Harold Held, 90, went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2012.
He was born August 14, 1922 in Cardington, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Lakemore/Springfield Township areas. Bud served during WWII in France and Germany and was a retired self-employed brick and block mason. He attended Springfield Fellowship Church and was a...
Nancy L. Lyons
Nov 3, 2012
Nancy L. Lyons, 65, passed away November 3, 2012 after a short illness.
Born in Barberton, she lived in Barberton most of her life. Nancy was employed by Wright Tool and Nurses House Call, and was also self-employed in Insurance Sales. She was a member of Grace Church South Campus in Norton. Nancy was a loving mother and Nana,...
Francis A. "Frank" Kidikas
Nov 2, 2012
Francis A. “Frank” Kidikas, 88, passed away November 2, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, he lived in Randolph all of his life, and graduated from Randolph High School. Frank was a truck driver for Mason Dixon Truck Lines for 33 years, and was a member of Teamsters Local 24. In his free time, Frank enjoyed fishing, and...
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