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Colonel Edward P. Mazak Jr

Colonel Edward P. Mazak, Jr., 90, died peacefully at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron on May 24, 2019 with his loving wife, Marcia at his bedside. Col. Mazak was born on July 2, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Edward P. and Julia Mazak. Upon his graduation from Buchtel High School (Akron, Ohio), he attended the…

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April 2019 Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes, Ohio Western Reserve Chapter, MOAA Board Meeting, 15 January 2019 The following represents the approved OWRC Board minutes (with minor corrections) as presented on 16 April 2019. The first board meeting of the OWRC for the year was convened at 1400 hours January 15, 2019 at the Veterans Service Center, Akron.  The following members…

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LTC Robert L Gent(Ret)

Robert L. GentWADSWORTH — Robert L. Gent passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2019. He will be missed more than they can say by his loving wife, family, and many cherished friends. Born on August 21, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, he was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and spent the past nearly 15 years in Sierra…

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Pat Champe

PATRICIA ANN CHAMPE, (nee Karg), age 88 of Akron, Ohio and Venice, Florida,cherished wife of Gene for 67 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2nd in Venice, FL, with  family at her side.  She was the daughter of Raymond A. and Emma Karg and was born on Sept 23, 1930. Besides Gene, she…

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Frank S Klein LTC(Ret)

Frank S. Klein passed away at his home on January 12. 2019. He was born February 16, 1926 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to Clarence and Gladys Klein. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Patricia (Diamond) Klein, a son William Robert Klein, daughter-in-law Mary Rita Klein, and a daughter Tracy Klein.…

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David Rivedal

David Rivedal, 74, died Sunday, December 30, 2018, after a struggle with dementia. David was born January 20, 1944, in Mason City, IA, to Arnold D. and Marne E. {Nelson} Rivedal. He spend the majority of his adult life serving his country in the US Army. David is survived by his wife, Lisa A Metcalf…

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CDR Clayton Harold Wright 1926-2018

Clayton Harold Wright 1926-2018Clayton passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in North Canton, Ohio. Clayton was born on October 8, 1926 in the village of Stratton, Ohio, to Harold David Wright and Anna Tietz Wright. He graduated from Toronto High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy.…

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CPT Charles O. Hunter

CPT Charles O. Hunter August 6, 1943 – September 22, 2018 Charles Orvis Hunter passed away unexpectedly, Saturday September 22nd, at home, during a visit from both of his sons. He was born in Warren, Ohio to George H. Hunter and Gayle A. (Bandy) Hunter. He spent a self-described idyllic childhood roaming the streets and…

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Lt.Colonel Nicholas Joseph Topougis (Ret)

Obituary for Mr Nicholas Joseph Topougis Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Nick was born on November 27, 1934, in Piraeus, Greece, to Joseph and Katina (Tsoanou) Topougis. He came to the United States with his mother and brother in 1939 on the last ship…

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George A Ehrman

            George A. Ehrman, age 80 of Sagamore Hills, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (nee Repasky), loving father of Elaine (David) Govern and Joan ne (Jim) Komos, dear grandfather of Jeff (Beth), Steven, Emily (Mike), Becky, Jennifer (Chris), Jackie (Mark) and Jaime…

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