http://www.akronnewsnow.com/newsroom/.xml AkronNewsNow.com Obituary Notices, last updated 11/20/2009 3:46:00 PM http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=291 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:59 EST date of birth: 9/20/1984, date of death: 11/20/2009. Joseph D. Ward, 25 of Brunswick passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1984 in Cleveland to John and Connie (nee Ordakowski) Ward. He was an HVAC technician, loved being a dad, enjoyed spending time with his family, and was avid at workouts. Joseph is survived by his precious daughter Malaina Ward; best friend and mother of his daughter, Alicia Pellegrino; mother Connie; siblings John Ward and Stephanie Stubbs; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father John Ward. Friends may call on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road (1/2 mile South of Route 303), Brunswick. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=290 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:07 EST date of birth: 7/3/1932, date of death: 11/20/2009. Phyllis A. Macie, 77 of Brunswick passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Life Care Center of Medina. She was born July 3, 1932 in Cleveland to John T. and Clara (nee Smigel) Cook and was a homemaker. She loved her family and playing card and board games. Mrs. Macie is survived by her husband Rudolph R. Macie; children Denise Macie, Kevin (Karen) Macie, Connie (Larry) McGinnis, Sandy Gormish, and Doug Macie; and grandchildren Samantha, Taylor, Allison, and Eric. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter Miranda. Friends may join the family for Memorial Visitation on Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road (1/2 mile South of Route 303), Brunswick. Memorial Contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43212. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=289 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:31:44 EST date of birth: 4/19/1944, date of death: 11/17/2009. Patricia “Tish” Ann Oppenlander (nee David), 65 of Brunswick passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born April 19, 1944 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Paul and Leona (nee Beatty) David and was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and the Women’s Circle; loved her family, every one of them, enjoyed cooking, and was an avid gardener both floral and vegetable. Mrs. Oppenlander is survived by her husband of 34 years Lloyd Oppenlander; children David (Tracey) Estremera, Liduina (Randy) Harbert, Robert (Sandra) Estremera, Michael Estremera, Marie (John) Johnston, Erika Wagner, and Ann Estremera; mother Leona David; siblings Paul David Jr., Joy Webb, and Keith David; 23 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Paul and brother Gary David. Friends may join the family for visitation on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road (1/2 mile South of Route 303), Brunswick and one hour prior to Service at Church. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 2768 Laurel Road, Brunswick. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Hope Memorial Gardens in Hinckley. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=288 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:06 EST date of birth: 5/28/1917, date of death: 11/17/2009. Margaret P. Heiselman, 92, passed away November 17, 2009. She was born in Akron to the late Homer and Stella (Martin) Scott and was a lifelong resident. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Karl J.; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. Griffith, of Fullerton, CA; son, Terry L. (Debbie) Heiselman, of Marion, OH; grandchildren, Christy Hartman, Cherie Gibbons, Korey Heiselman and Jessica Heiselman; great-great grandchildren, Colin, Kenna, Ashley, Bryan and Konner; and brothers, Homer Scott Jr. and Carl Scott. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Rev. Brent Malone officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 21, from 1 – 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333 or Pebble Creek SNF, 670 Jarvis Rd., Akron, OH 44319. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=287 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:48 EST date of birth: 9/25/1944, date of death: 11/15/2009. Gary L. Wilson, 65, died suddenly at home November 15, 2009. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Ron Marmaduke officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Alliance for Mentally Ill of Summit County (NAMI of Summit County), P.O. Box 462, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=286 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:28 EST date of birth: 9/18/1973, date of death: 11/17/2009. Gretchen Guy Pinder, wife and best friend of Donovan F. Pinder, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 of a sudden stroke at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, she is the cherished daughter of John and Donamari Guy. Gretchen attended Firestone High School and Walsh University. She married Donovan, her high school sweetheart on February 14, 2000. They lived in Plain Township. Gretchen was employed at the law offices of Guy and Lammert. Gretchen was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Martha Pinder; grandmother, Alberta Dunkel Pontius; uncle, Chris Dunkel. She is also survived by her awesome brothers, Greg Guy and his wife Heather of Ellicott City, Maryland and Chris Guy of Akron; nephews, Bradley and Daniel Guy; father-in-law, John (Mevren) Pinder; brother-in-law, David Pinder. Gretchen was an extraordinary person that we were blessed to have in our lives. She remains in the hearts of all who knew her. Gretchen gave life even in death by donating her organs to Life Banc. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, 2095 W. Market St., Akron 44313, with Rev. David Loar officiating. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9119. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=285 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:47 EST date of birth: 4/25/1942, date of death: 11/17/2009. Dale W. Hollis, Sr., 67, died Nov. 17, 2009. He was a member of the Teamsters Union with 43 years service, driving for PIE and retiring from USF Holland. Dale was a member of Mogadore Moose Club #1082; VFW Mogadore Post #8487; enjoyed golfing, horseshoes, working in the yard and having a good time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by son, Bobby Lee; parents, Charles and Idell; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Hollis; he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley; sons, Dale, Jr. and Jeff (Judy); grandchildren, Drew, Christina, and Tiffany; brother, David (Cynthia) Hollis; sisters, Joanne (Ramon) Rodriguez and Jeanette (Jim) Quinn; nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family. Services will be held 12 noon Saturday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. (Billow FALLS Chapel) http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=284 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:29:02 EST date of birth: 5/12/1928, date of death: 11/18/2009. Aloma Mae Anders Aloma Mae Anders, 81, died November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, She was a life resident of the area. A member of Grace Brethren Church and the Rawiga Country Club. Mrs. Anders retired as head cashier with over 40 years service from the F. W. Albrecht Co. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leroy; she is survived by her son, David L. Anders; grandchildren, James A. (Amanda) and Brandilynn M. (David) Gifford. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Grace Brethren Church, 3790 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton, with Rev. Doug Jensen officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., SUNDAY 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=283 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:26 EST date of birth: 3/17/1952, date of death: 11/18/2009. William “Randy” Adams, 57, died unexpectedly November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, Randy lived here all of his life and was a member of The Chapel. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth; he is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Heather; daughters, Megan and Melissa; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Ralph Denholm. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the heart transplant team of the Cleveland Clinic and the staff of J55. Services will be held 11 am, Monday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron with Rev. Eloy Pacheco officiating. Friends may call 2 to 6 pm, Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest, Humane Society of Greater Akron, or Keep Akron Beautiful. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) http://www.akronnewsnow.com/obits/itemdetail.asp?ID=282 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:10:44 EST date of birth: 10/5/1911, date of death: 11/14/2009. She was born in Somerset, Pa., on October 5, 1911. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Miller; husband, Paul and sisters, Mona Jaccaud and Lillian Anderson. She is survived by nieces, Mona Schaeffer of Akron, Paula (Tony) Cervellino and Eryn Cervellino of Stow and Ann and Martha Poole of Florida. We wish to thank the Gardens of Western Reserve and Hospice of Summa for their loving care. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Joseph Eubanks officiating. Inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call one hour before services Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310. FAIRLAWN Chapel