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AKRON Melvyn “Mel” Mermelstein passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 22 after a short illness. Born May 8, 1938, Mel was a lifelong Akronite, respected local pharmacist of 50 years, and a beloved 12 year volunteer at Akron Childrens Hospital. Mel was a longtime fan of movies, Broadway shows, Mickey Mouse and a collector of Disney memorabilia. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy; children Robyn (Michael) Eberst, and Michael (Rhonda); grandchildren Abagail...
AKRON Melvyn “Mel” Mermelstein passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 22 after a short illness. Born May 8, 1938, Mel was a lifelong Akronite, respected local pharmacist of...
Maxine Ruth Levey passed away Tuesday September 6, 2022 after 101 years of life. She is preceded in death by her parents Max and Hermine Salpeter, her husband Samuel Levey, her sister Lois Salpeter and brother Robert Salpeter. Maxine was loved dearly by her children and their spouses Lawrence Levey and Chrisie Levey, David Levey and Shirley Levey, Hermine Levey Weston and Howard Bond. She enjoyed the love of her five grandchildren and their spouses, Benjamin Levey and Mia Li, Zachary Levey...
Maxine Ruth Levey passed away Tuesday September 6, 2022 after 101 years of life. She is preceded in death by her parents Max and Hermine Salpeter, her husband Samuel Levey, her sister Lois...
AKRON Rhoda Diane Migdal (Mirman) Rhoda Migdal, 89, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born January 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude and Benjamin Mirman, sister Beverly Chevlan and son Kerry Migdal. Rhoda was a lifelong resident of Akron but made regular winter pilgrimages to Palm Springs. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Stan Migdal. During those years Rhoda & Stan shared travel, their love of sports and books. Rhoda is also survived by...
AKRON Rhoda Diane Migdal (Mirman) Rhoda Migdal, 89, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born January 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude and Benjamin Mirman,...
Sylvia Lewis: A Woman Who Made a Difference Sylvia Lewis, an ardent Zionist and passionate Jewish community builder who was lovingly devoted to her family, died early Wednesday morning at her daughter Pam’s summer home in Chautauqua, NY, surrounded by her family. She was 95. Sylvia, whose grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her “Savta Simi” (Savta is Hebrew for grandmother and Simi comes from her Hebrew name Sema), moved from Akron to Cleveland to live in the Beachwood home...
Sylvia Lewis: A Woman Who Made a Difference Sylvia Lewis, an ardent Zionist and passionate Jewish community builder who was lovingly devoted to her family, died early Wednesday morning at her...
Sheldon "Shelly" Fogel was born in Chicago on May 16, 1944 to Clare and Morris Fogel and passed away in Akron, OH on July 22, 2022. He was predeceased by his mom, dad, sister Miriam, first wife Lynne and second wife Caryn. He is survived by his son Scott (Kim), daughter Tracy, step-son David (Molly), three grandchildren and many cousins. Shelly retired from Binny's Beverage Depot, Maine Township Fire Department, and Morton Grove Emergency Services Disaster Agency. He spent many...
Sheldon "Shelly" Fogel was born in Chicago on May 16, 1944 to Clare and Morris Fogel and passed away in Akron, OH on July 22, 2022. He was predeceased by his mom, dad, sister Miriam,...
Joyce Arlene Oppenheimer (nee Leubitz) Joyce Oppenheimer, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in education. Joyce distinguished herself as a dedicated educator in the Akron Public Schools, Hillel Academy, and Old Trail School for many years before returning to the University of Akron, earning a RN, BSN. She was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. Joyce...
Joyce Arlene Oppenheimer (nee Leubitz) Joyce Oppenheimer, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Akron...
Caryn Renée Olczyk, mother of David Stock, passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1954. Caryn was a proud native of Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood and a graduate of both Northwestern University and National Louis University. She had a passion for educating others, sharing her love with animals, her Jewish identity and fighting for women's rights. She loved folk music, knitting and reading. She was a loving wife, sister, friend, mother and babute...
Caryn Renée Olczyk, mother of David Stock, passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1954. Caryn was a proud native of Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood and a graduate of...
CUYAHOGA FALLS Greta Lisa Meyer (Morris), 54, passed away June 13, 2022. She was born February 20, 1968. Preceded in death by her father Nathan Hersh Morris OBM, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark; sons Payton and Mark; mother and step-father Esther and David Cooper; sister Allyson (David) Stewart; niece Sloane Stewart; step-siblings Sue (Chip) Brady, Lisa Desantez, Lon (Laurie) Cooper, Eric Cooper and Kerry Cooper and loved by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Greta...
CUYAHOGA FALLS Greta Lisa Meyer (Morris), 54, passed away June 13, 2022. She was born February 20, 1968. Preceded in death by her father Nathan Hersh Morris OBM, she is survived by her husband...
Milton Ira Wiskind of Akron died on May 31st, 2022 at the age of 97. He was married for more than 55 years to Edith (Finegold) Wiskind, who predeceased him in 2014. They were the parents of five children. Milt was born on May 6, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Mendel and Jean (Cohen) Wiskind. His education at the University of Pennsylvania was interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as Fire Control Officer on the destroyer USS Yarnall and was in...
Milton Ira Wiskind of Akron died on May 31st, 2022 at the age of 97. He was married for more than 55 years to Edith (Finegold) Wiskind, who predeceased him in 2014. They were the parents of five...
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