Memorials
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Teacher William F. Filey
2004-03-15
William Filey, 82, died March 15, 2004.
Born in Columbus, he retired from the Akron Public Schools.
Mr. Filey is survived by wife, LaRue; brother-in-law, Richard (Jan) Meyer; and niece, Sheila Chapman.
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Pamela "Pam" Vinson (Ford)
1949-09-14 2020-05-01
Pamela Marie (Ford) Vinson went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020. She battled illness for many years and is now at peace. She was born on September 14, 1949, to parents John and Anita.
She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1967 and remained a dedicated Griffin thr...
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Teacher/Asst Principal Dr. Leon Friedman
2005-07-19
Leon Friedman, beloved hus band of 64 years to Rose, father of Jackie, Merle, and Pam, grandfather of Jill, Joy, Jodie, Arnie, Wendy, great-grandfather of 13 1/2 yrs., brother of Robert, uncle, and friend, died peacefully at his home in Westlake Village, California on Tuesday, July 19, 2005.
Leon was a well-respected member of the Akron communi ty, spending 37 years as a histo... View Memorial and Tributes
Barbara (Dr) Siegel (Friedman)
1949-01-20 2020-04-19
Barbara Ann Siegel “Life of any real value or substance is not formed during good times, merely enjoyed.”
ANDREW(son-in-law): Barbara Ann Friedman, who eventually grew to become Barbara Ann Siegel, was deeply loved by her family and friends. If you take a moment to envision her, as we have done so often these last few days, you will see a woman who always carried a smile and an intelligence and grace that represents a model for others.
AMY (daughter): Mom was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and spent her youth with her brother Mark enjoying the simple things in life. She was a wonderful daughter to my grandparents. Marjorie and Richard—always very involved in school an...
Beverly J. "Bev" Gates
1949-02-28 2018-10-24
Beverly Jane Gates, age 69, passed away on October 24, 2018, with her daughters by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Betty Gates.
Bev was born in Akron, Ohio and lived here all of her life. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1967 and attended the University of Akron. Bev worked as an administrative assistant at various local
businesses, but dedicated the majority of her career (24 years) to Warehouse Distributors before her official retirement in 2016. Bev will forever be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, her fighting spirit, her faith in God, as a lover and rescuer of animals, and for her beautiful ice blue eyes. All w...
Clyde Gibbs
1949-02-09 2018-02-26Mr Clyde M. "JR" Gibbs Jr. February 9, 1949 - February 26, 2018. Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend Clyde M. Gibbs, Jr., of Uniontown, OH passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Clyde grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from the University of Akron and Buchtel High School. Clyde was a member of the UA Local 219 Plumbers & Pipefitters. He worked as a pipefitter and project manager. He retired as a project manager from Honeywell. Clyde enjoyed being involved in a variety of sports with his children and grandchildren and always “being in their corner”. While retired he continued to enjoy attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, as well as, fishing and golfing with family and...
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Wayne Bruce Gilmore
1949-07-20 2011-12-09
Wayne Bruce Gilmore, http://www.hunterfuneralhome.net/fh/obituaries/obituary. 62 of Pates Ford Road in Walling, TN passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. Mr. Gilmore was born July 20, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lewis Allen and Sarah Ruetta Gooch Gilmore. He was a respiratory therapist at White County Hospital and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife Sara Ward Gilmore of Walling
children: Jennifer (Bobby) Anderson of Sparta, Josh (Tanya) Gilmore of Cookeville, Jessica (Jamey) McCurry of Sparta, Rebecca (DeWayne) Parks of Sparta, James Lee of Colorado Springs, Colorado, grandchildren: Katie Nash, Sean Nash, Emily Anderson, Kayla Gilmore, Abby McCurr...
Bill Glenn
1949-01-16 1971-03-22
William Stuart Glenn Private First Class
C CO, 3RD BN, 187TH INF RGT, 3RD BDE, 101 ABN DIV
Army Of The United States
16 January 1949 - 22 March 1971
Akron, OH
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"101 ABN DIV" "187TH INF RGT" "Combat Infantry" "http://www.virtualwall.org/pics/cib.gif""Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign" "http://www.virtualwall.org/pics/bsphbase.gif"
