Category: Obituary

COL Eldon C. Lown

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…

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CPT Charles N “Chuck” Walker

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…

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COL Albert J “Sox” Brewster, III

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…

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Mrs Mary E jenkins

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.…

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MAJ Peter (Pete) Mihai

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…

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Lt. Col. Richard B. Wray

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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COL Gene Champe

  Gene E. Champe left us peacefully during the early morning hours of January 25, 2023. The only child of Hazel and Chalmer Champe, Gene was born in Akron Ohio and attended Glover Elementary, Goodrich Middle School, and graduated from Garfield High School in 1948. Early in his childhood Gene was introduced to music by…

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Barbara E Jones

Barbara E. Jones, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born September 16, 1936, in Chester, West Virginia. She was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga falls. She enjoyed camping and her flower gardens. She was one of a kind and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her…

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LtCol Leslie Peine

Lt. Col. Leslie Allen Peine, Chaplain, USAF, Ret., 77, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 10, 2022, Les was born in Painesville, on May 19, 1945 to the late Lester and Thelma Peine. He was a graduate of Chardon H.S., Mt. Union and MTSO. Les retired from The United Methodist Church, E.O.C., having served many area…

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Frances Kendall

Frances M. Kendall age 91, passed away on August 8, 2021. A member of Christ the Servant Parish at Our Lady of Peace Church, Fran was a devoted wife and loving mother who encouraged her children in the Catholic faith, education and close family ties. Born to the late Bertha S. and Leo P. Gulling,…

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