We have learned of the passing of Clara Wright (Surviving Spouse of CDR Clayton Wright, USN) on 23 October 2025 while in residence at Dublin Retirement Village in Dublin, OH. Born on July 4, 1934, Clara’s life was a testament to purpose and compassion-a firework of spirit born on Independence Day. She was a proud […]
Margaret Joan Rakas, age 92, peacefully departed this life on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was born in Scobey, Montana, on January 16, 1932. When she was one, the family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she and older sister Mary Lou grew up. In
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Jack B. Liberator, age 95, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio and spent most of his life there. He graduated from Central Catholic High School, attended the Ohio State University (OSU), and was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse, one of the
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Nancy Cressman passed away quietly early Monday morning December 30,2024. She was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Becky Warren, and Taylor Manor’s wonderful staff. She was born in 1932 to Virginia and Charles Huston in Paden City, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her great grandson, Logan, her husband, Robert- former Navy
Arthur E. Wallach (Art) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 in Wilmington, NC. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was five days short of his ninety-sixth birthday. Art was born on May 25, 1929 in Detroit Michigan to Arthur M. Wallach and Alice I. Wallach née Smith. He was married for 72
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The Chapter announces the following: Jessica Leigh Allen29 September 1978 – 30 May 2025 Jessica Leigh Allen, the daughter of OWRC Members Don and Deborah Allen passed on 30 May 2025. Please follow this link to view her obituary. https://www.cirielloandcarrfh.com/obituary/Jessica-Allen The Chapter has made donation in her name to the Summit County Food Bank. OWRC representatives
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
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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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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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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