Author: Ron Smetana
COL Eldon C. Lown
by Ron Smetana
Eldon C. Lown passed away April 15, 2024.He was born February 10, 1934, in Mansfield, Ohio, to parents, E. Lester and Lena M. (Baker) Lown. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary, his parents, and one brother, Gordon. After graduation from Mansfield Senior High School, Eldon went to Ohio University, became a member of…
Read MoreCPT Charles N “Chuck” Walker
by Ron Smetana
Charles N. Walker passed away on February 3, 2022 with his nieces Linda, Michele, and Julie by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 29, 1945 to the late Howard W. and Elma M. Walker. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sue W. Walker. He is also survived by…
Read MoreCOL Albert J “Sox” Brewster, III
by Ron Smetana
Sox Brewster, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle, passed away at home surrounded by his family in Akron, Ohio at the age of 92 on December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert J. Brewster, Jr. and Ruth D. Brewster. Sox was passionate about learning and received a…
Read MoreMrs Mary E jenkins
by Ron Smetana
14 September 2023 Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2023. She was born to Rosalia (Rossy) and Sebastain [sic] Merle in Kenmore, Ohio, and was a graduate of Kenmore High School where she met her husband of 70 years, Donald Jenkins. She was extremely proud of her Hungarian heritage.…
Read MoreMAJ Peter (Pete) Mihai
by Ron Smetana
Peter Mihai 17 Sept 1930- 13 Sept 2023 Peter Mihai, age 92, passed away on September 13, 2023. Peter was born September 17, 1930 in Dearborn, MI to Peter and Victoria Mihai. He proudly served in the US Army where he worked for the Department of Defense in many positions. He retired from the Army…
Read MoreLt. Col. Richard B. Wray
by Ron Smetana
Richard B. Wray February 20, 1947 – May 27, 2023 Richard B. Wray (Dick Wray) beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday May 27, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Dick was 76 years at the time of passing. Dick proudly served his country in the…
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