Rhoda Diane Migdal
Aug 25, 2022
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...
Sylvia Annie Lewis
Aug 10, 2022
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...
Sheldon Fogel
Jul 22, 2022
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...
Joyce Arlene Oppenheimer
Jun 28, 2022
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...
Caryn Renee Olczyk
Jun 21, 2022
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...
Greta Meyer
Jun 13, 2022
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)...
Milton Ira Wiskind
May 31, 2022
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...
Stanley Charles Brandt
Apr 2, 2022
Stanley Charles Brandt passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born December 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. Although his initial college attendance was interrupted, he was committed to politics and civil policy and returned to Case Western Reserve University in his late 20s. In 1973, he met his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Whitmer, on campus...
Barry J. Greenberg
Apr 1, 2022
AKRON Barry J. Greenberg, M.D. 80, passed away April 1, 2022 at home. Born on December 6, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH the third of four boys, he attended University of Cincinnati for undergraduate and medical school. He served as a Major in the Air Force. An accomplished orthopedic surgeon, Barry specialized in spine surgery and rehabilitation of chronic debilitated...
Harold Lee Talisman
Mar 27, 2022
HAROLD LEE TALISMAN of Washington DC, passed away on Sunday March 27, 2022. Born in Akron Ohio in 1928, Harold was married twice, first for 23 years to his beloved wife Lita (deceased) and second to his beloved wife Marianne Freeman (deceased) for 29 years; loving father and father-in-law to Charles Eric "Rick" Talisman and his wife Lee, and...
Gloria J. Katz
Mar 21, 2022
AKRON Gloria J. Katz, 92, passed away March 21, 2002. She was born May 18, 1929 in Akon, Ohio to the late Harry and Ruth Jaffe. Preceded in death by her husband Carl and special friend Dan Cavanaugh and sister Morlene Sanford, she is survived by sons Steve (Karyn) Katz and Robert Katz; grandchildren Elizabeth (Aaron) Kutz and Eric...
Pamela Susan Schultz
Mar 20, 2022
AKRON Pamela S. Schultz, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side March 20, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio January 2, 1942 to the late Herbert and Ruth Skall. Pam was a lover of life and all it had to offer. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, dancing, and making people happy. She...
Jerome "Jerry" Schneier
Feb 13, 2022
Jerome Schneier was a native of Akron, Ohio. Son of George and Rae Schneier, Jerome "Jerry" graduated from West High and Kent State University. Jerry was President of Schneier's Finer Foods, a packer of fresh fish and meat. He made a career change and started Midwest Associates, a food service brokerage and served as President of the Food Brokers...
Stephanie R. Axner
Jan 28, 2022
Stephanie R. Axner, born in Akron on May 10, 1938, died on January 28, 2022. She was a life-long resident of Akron and the daughter of Beatrice and Edward Rabb and was the daughter-in-law of Lucille and Morris Axner. Stephanie is survived by her husband Arthur Axner whom she married on August 17, 1958. In addition to her...
Bernard Bear
Jan 27, 2022
AKRON Bernard Bear, 93, passed away January 27, 2022. He was born August 12, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Sidney and Leona Bear. Bernie graduated from Buchtel High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was an avid transit buff. Bernie was the longest standing volunteer in the history of the Akron Metropolitan Transit Authority, serving...
Shirley Bauman
Jan 19, 2022
June 19, 1926 - January 19, 2022 Shirley Bauman gently passed away January 19, 2022. She spent her last few days at Ames Family Hospice Home in Westlake, OH. All of her doctors, nurses and caregivers were loving and sensitive to her needs every moment. The same is true for everyone at The Cleveland Clinic, Avon, Lakeside Assisted Living...
Thomas Zetzer
Jan 18, 2022
Akron Thomas Setzer, 59, passed away January 18, 2022. He was born in Akron March 14, 1962. A lifetime area resident, he worked at his family's business, Sam Winer Motors, for over 38 years. Tom was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed target shooting. He was a certified instructor and truly enjoyed sharing his knowledge with everyone. He was...
Phyllis Sugerman
Jan 9, 2022
Phyllis Elaine (Milstein) Sugerman passed away early Sunday morning, January 9th, following a stroke late last week. She was a proud mother, Nana and great grandmother. Phyllis loved her children and her family with her whole heart. Phyllis was born in Denver, Colorado to Abraham Max and Rose Milstein in 1933. She had two siblings, Harriett and Norman....
Barbara Faye Schleider
Jan 4, 2022
Barbara Faye Schleider, 81, passed away peacefully January 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of 60 years to the late Samuel Al Schleider, Barbara will be incredibly missed by her children: Natalie, Scott (Marla) and Marcy (Jay); grandchildren: Andrew, Corey and Josh; her sister Judy Snyder and her array of furry grandchildren. Barbara was born in...
