Leila Winer
Leila Marilyn Winer (Sheff) passed away on April 7, 2024 at age 94, surrounded by loving family members. She was predeceased by her husband Ben Winer, mother Rose Sheff, step father Isadore Sheff , and step brothers Leonard and Oscar Sheff. Leila, in addition to being a masterful mahjong player, was an avid knitter and her sweaters and afghans were legendary, especially her baby afghans. Until stopped by a broken wrist, Leila made hundreds of baby afghans for children at Akron Children’s...
Leila Marilyn Winer (Sheff) passed away on April 7, 2024 at age 94, surrounded by loving family members. She was predeceased by her husband Ben Winer, mother Rose Sheff, step father Isadore Sheff...
Delores Beyer
Delores (“Dee”) Stallings Beyer Delores S. Beyer, 93, surrounded by her family, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a very brief illness. She was born and raised in Akron, OH on November 6, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Stella and Dewitt Stallings. She attended the Akron Public School system; Betty Jane Elementary School and East Hight School (graduating in 1948). After high school, she attended the University of Akron studying early childhood education. In her early...
Delores (“Dee”) Stallings Beyer Delores S. Beyer, 93, surrounded by her family, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a very brief illness. She was born and raised in Akron, OH on November...
William Beyer
Dr. William H. (Bill) Beyer, Ph.D. Dr. William H. Beyer, 94, passed away peacefully after lengthy illness on Sunday, March 18, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Bill was born on March 8, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, and was the only child of the late Freda and Jack Beyer. He attended Crouse Elementary school and West High school, as well as the University of Akron, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Math, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, graduating with a Master of Science and PhD in Statistics. ...
Dr. William H. (Bill) Beyer, Ph.D. Dr. William H. Beyer, 94, passed away peacefully after lengthy illness on Sunday, March 18, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Bill was born on March 8, 1930, in Akron, Ohio,...
Elliott Kool
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elliott L. Kool, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Elliott passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 10, 2024. Elliott was born on May 13, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, NY and graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1966. He later pursued his studies at the University of Akron. He was a successful businessman, founding local businesses "Premises Protection", "Action Controls", and...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elliott L. Kool, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Elliott passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 10,...
Charlotte Schwartz
Charlotte D. Schwartz (Geller), 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Lillian (Dorman) Geller, Charlotte graduated from Buchtel High School in 1961 and attended the Ohio State University. She later worked as a bookkeeper and “girl Friday” at her father’s car dealership, Geller Mercedes and Toyota. She met her future husband, Bernard “Bud” Schwartz, on a blind date in 1964. They were married in 1965 and raised...
Charlotte D. Schwartz (Geller), 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Lillian (Dorman) Geller, Charlotte graduated from...
Daniel Katz
Daniel Seth Katz was born on December 17, 1975, at Akron General Medical Center. He died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at The Raintree in Mansfield, OH following four months of health complications. He resided at The Raintree for over 35 years and attended the workshop at Richland Newhope Industries. Dani worked every day of his 48 years to accomplish difficult tasks with great enthusiasm and determination. The Raintree & RNI staff enriched his life with opportunities to grow to...
Daniel Seth Katz was born on December 17, 1975, at Akron General Medical Center. He died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at The Raintree in Mansfield, OH following four months of health...
Jeffrey Curtis
Jeffrey M. Curtis died unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2024. Jeff, who was 70, died less than three months after his beloved wife, Carol Holub-Curtis passed away after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A native of Akron, Jeff graduated from Coventry High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance and composition from Kent State University in 1983. Most of his career was spent in publishing, where he served as vice president and general manager of Franklin Printing Co.,...
Jeffrey M. Curtis died unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2024. Jeff, who was 70, died less than three months after his beloved wife, Carol Holub-Curtis passed away after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis....
Katherine Gruber
Katherine Gruber, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away of natural causes on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was born on February 5, 1926, to Antonia and Salvatore Ferrise and lived her entire life in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Buchtel High School and began her career at West Point Market and as a bookkeeper at Fairlawn Country Club. Her career continued at Mechanical Industries, but later she and her husband...
Katherine Gruber, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away of natural causes on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was born...
Nathan Lowy
August 6, 1929 – December 27, 2023 Nathan “Gene” Lowy, 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, with his daughter at his bedside. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929, son of the late Harry and Charlotte (Grossman) Lowy. Gene attended West Tech High School, specializing in Art, before enlisting in the United States Army in 1947, where he served as a corporal during the Korean War. During his service, Gene married the love of his life, the late Kathryn...
August 6, 1929 – December 27, 2023 Nathan “Gene” Lowy, 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, with his daughter at his bedside. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in...
Bernard Kamenir
Bernard Kamenir November 9, 1926~December 21, 2023(age 97) Bernard “Bernie” Kamenir passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio, beginning in the roaring 20s, growing up in the great depression, serving our country in WWII, attending the Ohio State University School of Architecture, and creating Kamenir Hamed Architects LLC. While attending Ohio State he played varsity tennis and became president of Alpha...
Bernard Kamenir November 9, 1926~December 21, 2023(age 97) Bernard “Bernie” Kamenir passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He lived his entire life...
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