Kathryn Fratt
Oct 9, 1927
Kathryn Fratt, 84 , born Oct.9,1927 at a small mining camp in Clarksburg, W. Va. to the late Giovannt (John) & Giovanna (Jenny) Fratt. Katy worked for G.C Murphy Stores for many years in Miami, Fla. and West Virginia and after retiring moved back to Akron in 1990, to be with family. After her health declined she moved to...
Theodore L. Cruse
Dec 18, 1922
Theodore (Ted) Cruse was born in Ohio on December 18, 1922. Like all young men, Ted had dreams of an exciting career. His hopes of medical school, or being a pilot were hindered by his vision. However, he volunteered for the Navy during World War II and served as a Naval pharmacist mate, assisting in surgical operations. Ted went...
Norma Sue Hupp
Jul 30, 0201
Norma Sue Hupp 59 died Thursday, July 30, 201 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.. She was born June 30, 1956 in Columbiana County to Ralph and Phyllis Irene (Verdin) Hupp. Norma lived at Mount Vernon Developmental Center for many years and moved to Echoing Ridge Residential Center in Canal Fulton on February 22, 2012. She worked at Community Connections...
Sally A. Daywalt
Sally A. (Venables) Daywalt, 79 of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully after an extended illness. Sally was preceded in death by her parents Ira "Bailey" and Mary Hammer, her husbands, Robert Venables, Sr. and Charles Daywalt. She is survived by her children, Robert and Cathy Venables, Jr., and Leann and Dan Bucher; grandchildren, Amy and Kevin Lower, Robert and...
Jamesetta Marjorie Edwards
Jamesetta cried "Freedom!" and laid her burden down Sunday night. She was a true artist and the embodiment of strength and courage. No one could out work or out -give her. She had a big personality that included a love of the Steelers and OSU football. She was fiercely devoted to God and her family. She was preceded in...
Judith A. Hawkins
As I sit here watching my mom spend her last days in the hospital, I know there will be no headlines when she passes, no news flashes, there won't even be a funeral. She won't have any statues dedicated to her or people speak on how if it wasn't for her medical cures would have never been found. My...
Nicholas Benjamin Pivato
Nick's life instantaneously ended early Wednesday morning while driving home from work when his car lost control. Nick was an intense power lifter -- awe-inspiring, respected by all, but still a humble, gentle giant and friend to all. He had numerous special friends who were privileged to receive his love in their own individual way. This was displayed through...
William Slaven
William C. Slaven, 84, is now "...absent from the body, present with the Lord" (II Cor. 5:6-8). Born in Cass, West Virginia, he was the sixth child of John and Eleanor (Davis) Slaven. Bill, (aka "Wild Bill" and "The Mayor of Manchester"), moved to the Akron area in the 1950's, making Manchester his home in 1957. He...
Duane Louis Smith
Duane Louis Smith was born July 5, 1931 to Mainard and Ruth Ross Smith. He was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Akron and later became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton when he married his wife, Phyllis Campbell. Duane attended Springfield Township Schools and graduated from the University of Akron in 1954, earning a B. S....
Paul C. Tenney
At the too young age of 88, Paul C. Tenney passed peacefully away surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband , father, grandfather and great-grandfather; brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Paul was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on May 27, 1926. As an active member of Columbia United Church of Christ in Barberton, OH, he truly lived the...
Kathleen Kay Meadows
Kathleen Kay (Booth) Meadows was born on October 23, 1937 to the late Donald and Gayle (Stark) Booth. Kathleen grew up in Greentown, and in the summer between eighth grade and high school she was stricken with bulbar and muscular polio. She spent some days in an iron lung, and after 3 months was able to leave Aultman Hospital...
J. Mckee Fleenor
J. McKee Fleenor was born in Gainesville, Texas, on May 7, 1937, the son of John McKee and Ruby Violet Fleenor. Jay graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Virginia in 1956 and from Ohio University in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in commerce. He settled in Akron after graduation. He filled his life with things he loved: sports, the outdoors...
