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DENNIS ALAN HAYNES, Teacher in Akron Public Schools

August 29, 2010

Dennis Alan Haynes Teacher in Akron Public Schools Dennis Alan Haynes, 69, died on July 18, 2010, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Akron on July 19, 1940 to the late Kneale Matt and Norma Haynes, Mr. Haynes had been a lifetime area... Read Story.

PAUL GANGL SR., Mason built two homes for family

August 29, 2010

Paul Gangl Sr. Mason built two homes for family Paul Gangl Sr., of Silver Lake, died Aug. 18, 2010. He was 87. He was born in Hungary and resided in Silver Lake for more than 50 years, formerly living in Akron. Mr. Gangl was a self-employed mason and... Read Story.

DONNA C. PIVARSKI, Loved to travel

August 29, 2010

Donna C. Pivarski Loved to travel Donna C. Pivarski died June 18, 2010, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 62. She was born Aug. 23, 1947, in Cleveland. As a baby, she and her older twin sister, Kathy, were adopted by Steve and Isabelle... Read Story.

GORDON H. SIMON, U.S. Navy veteran in World War II

August 22, 2010

Gordon H. Simon U.S. Navy veteran in World War II Gordon H. Simon, 83, of Stow, died July 13, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he was a Stow resident for 15 years and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had retired from CTG in 1989, was a member of Hudson... Read Story.

WILLIAM JAMES 'BILL' REGAN, Grew up in Northern Ireland

August 22, 2010

William James 'Bill' Regan Grew up in Northern Ireland William James "Bill" Regan, 85, died on July 10, 2010. He was an active member at Monticello Gospel Hall with prior years at Gracemount Bible Chapel and Akron Gospel Hall. He was born in Belfast,... Read Story.

ELISABETH SOFIA STEINLECHNER, Longtime area resident

August 15, 2010

Elisabeth Sofia Steinlechner Longtime area resident Elisabeth Sofia Steinlechner, 82, of Stow, died July 21, 2010. Born in Rielasingen, Germany, she was a longtime area resident. She enjoyed needle crafts, knitting, crocheting and cooking. She is... Read Story.

ALVIN L. SCHNEIDER, Lived in Stow for 32 years

August 15, 2010

Alvin L. Schneider Lived in Stow for 32 years Alvin L. Schneider, 69, of Stow, died July 28, 2010. Born in St. Johns, Michigan and raised in Fowler, Mich., he graduated from Michigan State University in 1969. He was a resident of Stow for 32 years and... Read Story.

RICHARD E. FRANCINI, Longtime Munroe Falls resident

August 15, 2010

Richard E. Francini Longtime Munroe Falls resident Richard E. Francini (Franks) of Munroe Falls died July 31, 2010. He was 79. Born in Lacrone, Pa., he had lived in Munroe Falls since 1962, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member... Read Story.

JUNE (MEISSNER) DAWES, Died on 90th birthday

August 15, 2010

June (Meissner) Dawes Died on 90th birthday June (Meissner) Dawes died after a short illness Aug. 6, 2010, on her 90th birthday. She retired from Kent State University where she was employed as a cashier. She was a member of Stow Community United Church... Read Story.

JASON SCOTT JUSTEN, Stow resident

August 8, 2010

Jason Scott Justen Stow resident Jason Scott Justen, 29, of Stow, died July 29, 2010. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he was co-founder, along with his father, of Justec LLC. Active with the Boy Scouts in his younger years, he grew up with the love of the... Read Story.

Meeting planned Aug. 9

August 8, 2010

Meeting planned Aug. 9 The Until Healing Comes meeting is the foundational support group program where grievers are given information on bereavement and how it affects them body, soul and spirit. Grieving adults are welcomed to a safe, comfortable,... Read Story.

RICHARD H. 'DICK' WILLS, Has children in Stow, Munroe Falls

August 1, 2010

Richard H. 'Dick' Wills Has children in Stow, Munroe Falls Richard H. "Dick" Wills, 79, died July 9, 2010. Born and raised in Cleveland Heights, he graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1949, received his bachelor of electrical engineering... Read Story.

JUSTINE TROWBRIDGE, Grandmother of nine

August 1, 2010

Justine Trowbridge Grandmother of nine Justine "Priss" Trowbridge died June 29, 2010. She was a mother, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of six. After serving in the WAVES during World War II, she returned and married Ralph Trowbridge in 1949. ... Read Story.

JANICE D. WHITE, Owner, teacher at private kindergarten

August 1, 2010

Janice D. White Owner, teacher at private kindergarten Janice D. White, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, died July 24, 2010. Born in Akron, she lived her life in the area, had an education degree, and was a private kindergarten owner and teacher for many years. ... Read Story.

GREGORY A. STARC, Intervention specialist with schools

August 1, 2010

Gregory A. Starc Intervention specialist with schools Gregory A. Starc, age 51, died July 5, 2010. He was 51. He died of a from a brain aneurysm. Mr. Starc was born Nov. 25, 1958, in Barberton to Touris Starc and the late Joseph Frank Starc. He was a... Read Story.

DOROTHY M. SCOTT, Registered nurse

August 1, 2010

Dorothy M. Scott Registered nurse Dorothy M. Scott, 81, of Stow, died July 3, 2010. She lived most of her life in the Portage Lakes area of Akron before retiring to San Diego for 26 years with her husband, Joe, recently returning to Stow to be with... Read Story.

MARY L. MOTT, Mother of two

August 1, 2010

Mary L. Mott Mother of two Mary L. Mott, 78, died July 21, 2010. Born in Akron, she was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Mott, in 1995; parents Robert and Margaret; and brother Thompson (Bob) Neill. She is survived by daughters Susan... Read Story.

BERYL JEAN 'B.J.' SANTEE, Stow resident fostered children, adults

August 1, 2010

Beryl Jean 'B.J.' Santee Stow resident fostered children, adults Beryl Jean "B.J." Santee died July 24, 2010 She was born in Akron, but lived most of her life in Stow. Over the years, she enjoyed giving back to the community by fostering numerous... Read Story.

MARY JACQUELINE MCDONNELL, Worked at B.F. Goodrich Co.

August 1, 2010

Mary Jacqueline McDonnell Worked at B.F. Goodrich Co. for 40 years Mary Jacqueline McDonnell, 84, died July 13, 2010. She was born on Oct. 16, 1925 in Akron and was a 1943 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She retired after 40 years of service with... Read Story.

ALBERT O. 'AL' KLABEN, Started Klaben Automotive Group

August 1, 2010

Albert O. 'Al' Klaben Started Klaben Automotive Group Albert O. "Al" Klaben, of Jupiter, Fla., died July 22, 2010. He was born Sept. 6, 1932 in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of the late Otto Klaben and Carminella (Mirra) Klaben. He served in the U.S. Army... Read Story.

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