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Jim Appell, 91, passed away June 22, 2019.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on March 19, 1928 to the late Harry and Mamie Appell.  Jim was a 1946 graduate of Tyler County High School in Middlebourne, WV and after graduation he went to work for South Penn Oil Company for four years.  Jim was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and did his basic training at Fort Knox, KY and Fort Benning, GA.  He was sent overseas to Germany for 16 months with the 4th Division as a...

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Joanne Nace, 88, passed away June 21, 2019.  She was born September 5, 1930 in Akron to the late Edward and Anna Hagenbaugh.     In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Nace; daughters, Jackie Derrick and Judy Danko; brothers, Charles, Richard, Gerald, Jack, and Michael Hagenbaugh; sister, Marilyn LeMaster; brothers-in-law, Blake LeMaster and James Racco; and sisters-in-law, Margaret and Emma Hagenbaugh.  She is survived by her...

  Carol Orosa, 77, passed away June 20, 2019.  She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 29, 1942 to the late Victor and Mabel Schermesser.   Carol was a teacher who worked with children in many northeast Ohio schools.  An avid traveler, she has visited every continent except for Antarctica.   In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, James (Betty) Schermesser.  She is survived by her daughters, Nadine...

Margaret Hoover, 97, passed away June 19, 2019 after a few months of declining health and four days in the hospital. She was born October 24, 1921 in Portage, PA to the late Pete and Mary Fetchin.  After graduating from high school as the valedictorian of the class of 1939 in Monaca, PA, she married and moved to Akron.  She worked on barrage balloons during World War II.      Margaret was the consummate homemaker devoted to her family.  Her artistic talent was...

Kay Wood, 74, passed away June 7, 2019.  Kay was an amazing caregiver, she loved to bowl and be with her friends. This world will surely be a lesser place without her and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.   Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Durward “Woody”; brother, Frank Craft, and sisters, Joanne Gostlin and Diane Craft.  She is survived by her son, Durby (Annette) Wood; granddaughter, Kyla Peirce-Wood; brothers, Charles...

  Margaret Babbo, 88, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019.  She was born March 7, 1931 in Akron to the late John and Margaret Brodie. Margaret was the youngest 88-year-old around. Her favorite times were those spent with family & friends. She was a very strong, sweet, and beautiful person and was a great role model to her children and grandchildren. We will all miss her very much.   In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 60...

James Eubank, 83, passed away June 6, 2019.      James is survived by his son, James “Jimmer” Eubank; daughter, Michele (Bob) Ellis, granddaughter, Cortney Ellis; and his fiancé, Mary Lanzer; as well as many friends.   Per James’s wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.  To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com.   SCHERMESSER (330)...

Anthony Fortunato, 79, passed away June 6, 2019.  He was born on May 7, 1940 in Akron to the late Nicholas and Annetta Fortunato.   In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Karen.  He is survived by brother, Nicholas; sons, Anthony and Kenneth (Connie) Fortunato; daughters, Annette Bail and Michelle (Thomas) Poling; grandchildren, Nicole, Joseph, Miya, Grace and Trayce Fortunato, Kaleb Pickens, Jazmyn and Mason Fortunato, Kirsten and Bailey...