Harold Bertka

Harold Bertka was born on December 18, 1949. He died in June 1978 at age 28. 

Teacher Vincent J. Biondo

Vincent J. Biondo, 90, passed away Jan. 30, 2003 at Rockynol Retirement Community.
Born in Santa Ninfa, Sicily on July 17, 1912 to Frank and Vitina Biondo, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1921. He graduated with honors from both North High School and the University of Akron College of Liberal Arts and College of Education, where he was a Pixley Scholar of English his sophomore year and a member of the Phi Sigma Alpha honorary society. He received his master of arts in English and education from the University of Akron. He also enrolled in the doctoral program of English at The Ohio State University. Vincent was a writer of poetry, having many poems published, his first when he wa...

Teacher Walter Blateric

Walt Blateric age 89, entered into rest peacefully Tues., December 18th.

Walter was the loving husband to the late Edith; he was the beloved son of the late Catherine and Stephen;
loving brother of Helen Blateric, Violet Blateric and the late Paul; dearest uncle of Stephen L.; dear friend of many.

Funeral Services will be held Friday Dec. 21, 12 noon at the CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME, 3653 W. Market Street, Fairlawn, where the family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time of service.
Entombment Rose Hill Burial Park.

Walt was a beloved teacher and coach in the Akron School System from 1953 to 1987.
He taught at Buchtel and Garfie...

Mary Margaret Kulow (Boyle)

Mary Margaret Kulow passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the age of 62.

Mary the youngest of five siblings was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1949, to the late Gerald and Evelyn Boyle.

Gregory Greg 'Clem' Bronner

Gregory Edward Bronner, 65, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, He was a lifetime resident of this community and retired from Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare System. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion N. and Nellie G. Bronner. He is survived by wife, Dianne S.; children, Stephan "Doc" (Cheryl) Brooks, Tamika (Terrell) Swain, Anntoinette Reese and Edward (Gwen) McIntyre; sisters, Lamoine (James) Mays, Yolanda Core (Lecount) McCall; seven grandchildren; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. at J.E. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME, 1158 S. Arlington St., Akron, Ohio, with Rev. Sheree Winn officiating. Friends may...

Rebecca Ayn Brandt (Brown)

Lucinda J 'Cindy' Wotring (Buckalew)

Shirley Ann Holley-Byrd (Burney)

Shirley Ann Holley-Byrd
February 10, 1949 - December 11, 2023
Shirley Ann Holley-Byrd, 74, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal, heavenly home on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Shirley was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1949. She was a beloved daughter born of the blessed union of Oather L. Burney, Sr. and Lucille Burney. Shirley attended Buchtel High School, graduating in 1967. She later attended Tri-State Bible College. Shirley was deeply concerned for the well-being of others and was employed by Portage Path Mental Health Center where she retired in 2015 after 30 years of service.

Shirley was always proper in how she ca...

Michael J 'Mike' Chapman

Michael J. Chapman

Michael J. Chapman passed away July 14, 2016.

Michael was born in Akron, Ohio on December21,1949 to Martin O. and Mary (McDavid) Chapman.

Memorial service will beheld 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10,2016 at First United Methodist Church of Akron,
263 East Mill Street, 44308.
A Church reception to greet family and friends will follow the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to
First United Methodist Church and/or Christ Woodland United Methodist Church. Hummel Funeral Home handled arrangements.





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Assistant Principal Jack Coberly

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