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Peggy (Carl)
Moine
Peggy Moine, 51, passed away
Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Medina.
She was born October 10, 1959
in Barberton, OH to the late Wilbur
Moine and Lois (Baker) Calvo.
Peggy was the food and beverage
manager for Shale Creek of Medina.
She loved animals and was very
involved with the Medina County SPCA,
she was a jockey and trainer at both
Northfield Park and Medina County
Fair, belonged to the United States
Trotting Association, she was also
instrumental in the planning of
charity events for the Liverpool
Fireman’s Association and numerous
children’s and veterans groups.
She
is survived by her beloved long time
friend Tim Caverly; former husband
Larry Carl; son Jerohmy (Stephanie)
Myers of Stow, OH; grandchildren
Devon, Jarrod and Trinity; brother
David (Kathy) Moine of Canton;
sisters Pam (Mike) Moine of FL and
Penny (Doug) Blake of Medina.
Family will receive friends at the
Waite & Son Funeral Home, Medina
Chapel, 765 N. Court St. Friday from
6-8:00 P.M. Services will be held
Saturday, at 1:00 P.M. at the
funeral home. Rev. Bill Oakley will
officiate.
Contributions may be made to the
Liverpool Firemen’s Association,
6700 Center Road, Valley City, OH
44280
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Chris Caudill
 Sometime
yesterday morning, July 17, 2011,
our beloved son Christopher passed
away in his sleep at the age of but
40 years. Anyone that knew Chris
knows that there wasn’t a more
fun-loving, generous, kinder-hearted
person on earth and that he lived
life to the fullest. The loss that
his mother, brother and myself feel
at this time is tremendous, but the
wonderful memories we have of him
can never be taken away or replaced.
Chris was a 1989 graduate of St.
Vincent St. Mary High School and
went on to earn an Associate’s
Degree from Hilbert College in
Buffalo, NY. He had been a service
advisor at Kent Lincoln Mercury and
Mazda of Kent for many years, and
currently served as a manager at
Chelsea’s on the River in Cuyahoga
Falls.
Chris was also an accomplished
athlete, earning varsity letters in
both baseball and soccer in high
school, and was an integral part of
many local championship softball
teams over the years.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Roland and Lucille
Ayres and George W. and Alice
Caudill. He is survived by his
parents, Bruce and Janet; brother,
Brian (Lisa); niece and nephews,
Amanda, James and Matthew; dogs Max
and Bosley; and a tremendous number
of dear friends, especially those
close to him from Chelsea’s.
A funeral mass of Christian burial
will be held on Friday, July 22,
2011, at 10 a.m., at St. Vincent
Catholic Church, 164 W. Market St.,
with Fr. Joseph Kraker officiating.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on
Thursday, July 21, from 3 – 8 p.m.
at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home
and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Humane Society of
Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Rd.,
Twinsburg, OH 44087. |
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 Wesley
W. First, Jr., 65, of Coventry
Township, loving son, brother,
husband, father, and
grandfather, passed away
peacefully after an extended
illness on March 22, 2010.
Wesley was born in Wadsworth,
Ohio, on August 13, 1944. He
retired from ABS Meggitt in 2007
after 32 years of service; was a
member of Fillmore Rendezvous;
and was an avid outdoorsman,
gardener, and dart player.
Wesley is survived by his loving
wife, Gayle D.; parents, Wesley
W. and Marleane First, Sr.;
children, Lori D.(Paul Jr.) Nau,
Bryan W. (Michelle) First, and
Liane R. (Terry Rogers) First;
brothers, Paul (Joyce), Norman
(Carol), and Phillip (Alison);
brother-in-law, Greg (Jean
Knudsen) Summy; sister-in-law,
Gloria (Phillip) Dell; and two
grandchildren, Jared First and
Ian Rogers.
Memorial service will be at 7
p.m. on Thursday, March 25,
2010, at the Schermesser Funeral
Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake
Road, with Pastor Phillip Dell
officiating. Calling hours are 5
to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Locks for Love or a charity of
one's choice.
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 Byron
'Dean' Birmingham, 61, passed
away on August 30, 2009.
Dean was a member of Springfield
Assembly of God. He was the
owner of Brown St. Café and
enjoyed riding motor-cycles.
Preceded in death by his son,
Byron Dean, Jr.; parents, Fern
and John; and brothers, David,
Dennis, and Darrell; survivors
include his wife, Pamela;
daughter, Nancy (Floyd) Otto;
stepchildren, Mindy (John)
Bradach and Daniel (Sarah)
Lukens; sister, Janet Grable;
special grandchildren, Kimberly
and Sampson Lynn; grandchildren,
Olivia, Braxton, and Emily;
cousin, Richard; several nieces,
nephews, brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, 4
to 7 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL
HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Private
inurnment service will take
place at the convenience of the
family.
To leave a special message for
the family online, visit
www.NewcomerAkron.com.
(NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME,
330-784-3334.)
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Kenneth Edward Tepus, 43, died
Friday, February 20, 2009
surrounded by family and
friends.
A resident of the
Barberton area all of his life,
he was employed by Sharon
Stairs.
Kenny enjoyed playing darts
and will be deeply missed by all
those he met surrounded by the
game of darts. Kenny was
involved especially with all his
kids' sports events. He also
enjoyed fishing trips with his
family and friends. Kenny was an
avid sports fan who loved
playing fantasy football, darts
and supporting the Steelers.
Preceded in death by his
mother, Mary Ann Billie,
grandparents, John and Suzanne
Billie and Pete and Eulah Tepus,
he is survived by his wife,
Dawn; sons, Cory, Ryan and Cody;
daughter, Ashley; brother, Dean
(Debra) Snyder; sisters, Traci
Johnson, Annette Snyder, April
(Brian) Hagans; sister-in-law,
Belinda Brimston; two very
special aunts, Suzanne Holliday
and Agnes Billie; many other
family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and
a memorial service will be held
11 a.m. this Saturday at the
Community Gospel Tabernacle, 181
E. State St., Barberton, with
Pastor Ann Chaffman and Pastor
Donita Preston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Dawn Tepus, in
care of Community Gospel
Tabernacle.
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Derek A. Salmon, 42, of Akron,
passed away March 28, 2008.
Rev. Randy Baker will officiate
a funeral service Friday, April
4 at 11 a.m. at Campfield-Hickman-Collier
Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave.,
Barberton, Ohio, followed by
inurnment at Greenlawn Memorial
Park.
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Joan Cox
 Joan
Cox, 66, passed away Thursday,
August 23, 2007 at the Visiting
Nurse Hospice Care Center in Copley.
She was
born in Akron and was the
owner-operator of the Glens Tavern
in North Hill.
She
will be deeply missed by her
companion, Gordon Tarr; loving
daughters, Kelly (Mike) Epling,
Verna (Ed) Genet and Kathy (Joe)
Bartholet; caring step-daughters,
Crystal (Wayne) Chapman, April
(Mike) Fracasso and Terri Potts;
step-son, John Potts; 16
grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; nephew, Jerry
(Andrea) Wojciechowski; uncle, Louis
Archer; and extended family at the
Glens and numerous friends.
To
those I love, and those who love me.
When I am gone, release me, let me
go; I have so many things to see and
do. You musn't tie yourself to me
with tears, be happy that we had so
many years. I gave you my love, you
can only guess how much you gave to
me in happiness. I thank you for the
love you each have shown, but now
it's time I traveled alone. So
grieve awhile for me, if grieve you
must, then let your grief be
comforted by trust. It's only for
awhile that we must part, so bless
the memories within your heart. I
won't be far away for life goes on,
so if you need me, call and I will
come. Though you can't see or touch
me, I'll be near. And if you listen
with your heart, you'll hear all my
love around you soft and clear. And
then when you must come this way
alone, I'll greet with a smile and
"Welcome Home."
Memorial services will be held
Monday, 7 p.m. at the
Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home,
Rev. Ross Slaughter officiating. The
family will receive friends Monday,
4 p.m. until time of service at the
funeral home. Donations may be made
to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care
Center in Copley. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz,
330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com, AN
ANTHONY FUNERAL HOME) |
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Neil Rick Priano, 47, of Akron,
Ohio, passed away peacefully
October 2, 2006.
Rick was born
and raised in the Finger Lakes
area of New York State and
enlisted in the Air Force after
high school. He served three
tours of duty and upon his
discharge he relocated to Akron,
Ohio. In Akron Rick owned and
operated Rick's Hauling. He was
active in the Akron area dart
leagues, loved fishing and will
be dearly missed by his many
friends and family.
Rick was preceded in death by
his parents, John Joseph and
Wealthy Leona Priano. He is
survived by his brothers, John
Joseph (Claudia) Priano Jr. and
Guy Ray Priano; sister, Linda
Sue Priano; special nephew,
David Lee Priano and several
nieces, nephews, cousins and
many other loving family
members.
In honor of Rick and his
gentle heart, pass on an act of
kindness.
A gathering in honor of Rick
will be held Friday, October 6,
5:00-7:00 P.M. at Adams Mason
Memorial Chapel, 791 E. Market
St., Akron, Ohio 44305.
Cremation has taken place.
(ADAMS MASON, 330-535-9186.)
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Kenneth Van Lieu
 Kenneth
Van Lieu, 54, passed away Wednesday,
Jan. 18, 2006.
He was born in
Wooster, Ohio, on June 15, 1951, the
son of the late Ralph and Charlene
Van Lieu. He was raised in Kenmore
and attended St. Vincent's High
School for ninth and 10th grade and
completed high school at Kenmore,
where he wrestled and graduated in
1969. Ken later also refereed high
school wrestling in the area. He
attended Akron U for three years,
and retired after working for 31
years for the Akron Public Schools.
Ken loved sports--OSU, Browns, Zips,
Indians. He was on several pool and
dart teams.
He is survived by his wife of 17
years, Teresa; daughter, Kate
(Frank) Ferraro of West Palm Beach,
Fla.; son, Michael Van Lieu of Baton
Rouge, La.; sisters, Sharon (Jon)
Newman of Rockville, Md., Nora
(Marc) Anderson of Bettendorf, Iowa;
brothers, Tom Van Lieu of Lafayette,
Colo., Mark (Pam) Van Lieu of
Uniontown, Bill Van Lieu of
Hartville, and Scott Van Lieu of
Springfield Township; his dogs,
Mighty Quinn and Kirby.
A gathering will be Sunday, Jan.
22, 2006, 2 to 5 p.m., at
Adams-Mason, 791 E. Market St.,
Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Summit County Hospice
of VNS for the purchase of a tree
for the grounds, 3358 Ridgewood Rd.,
Akron, Ohio 44333. (ADAMS MASON,
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Henry Lee Gibbs
MANSFIELD - Henry Lee Gibbs, 50,
of 213 Richland Ave., died
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, in
Wytheville, VA., of a sudden
illness.
Mr.
Gibbs was born June 2, 1955 to Henry
Ford and Rosie Lee Walker Gibbs in
Izola, Miss., and had lived in
Mansfield the past 39 years.
He was a semi truck driver with
Valley Transportation of Ashland for
the past 13 years and was on a route
when he became ill. Henry
loved playing sports; he played semi
pro football for the Shelby Blue,
softball for various teams, bowling
and the Beer Bellyz Dart League.
Surviving are three daughers,
Nicosia "Nikki" (Kerrick) Franklin,
Zsavotia "Sophie" Biggs, both of
Mansfield, and TaShelia Stewart of
Oberlin; six grandchldren, Kiasha,
Nayasha and Alisha Franklin;
Antonio Andrews Jr., and Thliana and
Reggie Stewart; his mother,
Rosie of Mansfield; five sisters,
Alice Bradley of Mansfield, Penelope
(Laudell) Ford of East St. Louis,
Ill., Bertha (Curtis) Woodruff of
White Plains, Ga., Betty Gibbs of
Los Angeles, Calif., Rosie "Bad-Gal"
Gibbs of Sacramento, CA., W.T. "Bud"
of Pittsburg, Calif., Jimmy (Yvette)
of Jacksonville, Fla.; special
friend and mother of his children,
Nicosia "Peaches" Friend of
Mansfield. He was preceded in
death by his father, Henry, and his
brother, Johnny B.
Friends may call Monday at the Ruth
Anna Lee Williams Memorial Chapel of
Williams Funeral Services after 2
p.m. where the family will receive
friends from 6 to 8. Funeral
services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m.
in New Community Temple C.O.G.I.C.
by Elder Henry Bradley.
Interment will be in Mansfield
Cemetary. The family will also
receive friends daily at his home
from 6 to 9 until the day of the
funeral.
www.williamsfuneralservices.com. |
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Jeffrey L. Foster went home
to be with the Lord on Dec. 16,
2004.
Jeff was born in Akron on Jan.
28, 1966, and lived in Akron all
his life. Jeff graduated from
Tallmadge High School in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, John and Elsie
Blaydes, and his grandfather,
Leon Foster. He is survived by
his parents, Roger "Bud" and
Cheryl Foster of Tallmadge; his
stepgrandmother, Marge Foster of
Lake Milton; sister, Jessie
Foster of Tallmadge; brother,
Jim (Megan Pryce) Foster of
Tallmadge; two nephews, Bryan
and David Foster; three nieces,
Cheyenne, Shaylee, and Lynae
Foster, all of Tallmadge. He
will be greatly missed by many
aunts, uncles, cousins, and
friends.
The family will receive friends
on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, from 1
to 3 p.m., at Adams- Mason
Memorial Chapel, 791 E. Market
St., Akron, where services will
be held at 3 p.m. Internment
will be at Hillside Burial Park.
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BARBERTON
-- Gary K. Devore, 56, passed
away peacefully, May 15, 2010
after an extended battle with
cancer. 
Howard
D. Tingler, 48, of Akron, passed
away Dec. 2, 2007.
William
A. Brenn, Jr. ``BB", 64, passed
away on Dec. 5, 2006. 
John
Douglas Dokes Jr., 52, was
received by the Lord on Nov. 24,
2005.
Leonard
A. "Butch" Farabaugh, 59, passed
away at his residence on Tuesday
evening, July 15, 2003.