Category: Obituary
Colonel Robert F. Thompson
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Obituary for Colonel Robert F. Thompson Colonel Robert F. Thompson, 89, of Copley Township, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron North High School. He also received a degree from the University of Wisconsin. Bob is survived by and was married to Imogene (Sanders)…
Read MoreRonald Burdette Mitchell
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Ronald Burdette Mitchell, M.D. Dr. Ronald B. Mitchell, age 91, passed away after a brief illness on December 27, 2017. At his death, he was surrounded by members of his family. Born in Findlay, Ohio on July 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ethel Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell attended Leipsic High…
Read MoreElaine E Cameron
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Elaine E Cameron (March 15, 1935 – October 17, 2017) Elaine E. Cameron, age, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Fairlawn. She was born in Kendall, NY to the late Martin and Helen Seaman on March 15, 1935. Elaine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a lifelong love of gardening and…
Read MoreMAJ Arthur F. Kenepp
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Arthur F. Kenepp, age 95, passed away on February 29, 2016. Art was a lifelong resident of the Ellet-Springfield area. Graduating from Ellet High School in 1938, he attended Akron University and Kent State University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He served in the Air Force…
Read MoreGeorge P. Manos Ltc Ret
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George P. Manos, Retired Army Lt Col died on May 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeanette; also survived by his son, Paul (Betsy) Manos, and his two daughters, Carolyn (Mike) Plevris, and Elena (David) Prohaska; He adored his six grandchildren, Brandon, Andrew, Alexia, James, Maximos, and Genevieve. A…
Read MoreCW4 Thomas “Mike” M. Besch
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Thomas “Mike” M. Besch Mike Besch, age 71, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2016. Mike was a Professor Emeritus of Surveying and Mapping at the University of Akron and a cialis Chief Warrant Officer 4, U.S. Army, Retired, with 28 years’ service from Vietnam to Desert Storm. He was an active member of Professional…
Read MoreCDR John W. Jahant USN(ret)
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John W. Jahant John W. Jahant passed away May 7, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 16, 1924, the third of eight children. He attended St. Vincent grade school in Akron, and then graduated from Western Reserve Academy in Hudson in 1943. Having received a Congressional appointment, he then entered the…
Read MoreLTC Larry Logsdon (Ret)
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LTC Lawrence Joseph Logsdon(ret) Lawrence J. Logsdon, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 14. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. G. David Bline officiating. Interment to follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Family and friends will be received Monday…
Read MoreDoris Faith Wilson
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Doris F. Wilson (nee Poteete) Doris F. Wilson (nee Poteete), age 94, of Akron, died March 3, 2015. She was wife of .late David Wilson, USA Ret.. Faith Retired from state of Ohio Metropolitan Housing agency Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME, 3653 West Market…
Read MoreLT Col Domonic (Tom) Menza
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om Menza, son of Vito and Amelia Menza of Buffalo, New York, a Boy Scout of America, World War II Veteran, Air Force Career Officer for 22 years, History Teacher with Akron Public Schools for 20 years, Brother, Friend, Dad and Loving Spouse, left his family on December 14, 2014. Calling hours are on January 17th at…
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