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Obituaries

February 7, 2010

Robert W. Atchison Father of three Robert W. Atchison, 47, died peacefully Feb. 2, 2010, with family by his side. He is survived by his three children, William, Bennett and Charles; their mother, Susan; his father, Walter; sisters, Susan (Robert) Gaspar... Read Story.

RICHARD H. JENKINS Lieutenant colonel in Air Force

February 3, 2010

Richard H. Jenkins Lieutenant colonel in Air Force Richard H. "Dick" Jenkins, 77, died on Jan. 28, 2010, at his home in Hilton Head, S.C. Mr. Jenkins was a graduate of Miami University in Ohio. He enjoyed a long career in advertising sales with various... Read Story.

NORA K. STINE Active in philanthropy

January 20, 2010

Nora K. Stine Active in philanthropy Nora K. Stine (nee Nobis), 93, of Hudson died Jan. 15, 2010, at Crown Center at Laurel Lake. Mrs. Stine was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Toronto, Canada, to Harry M. and Mary Jane (nee Board) Nobis. She received her... Read Story.

JOHN L. RAMSDELL 30-year Hudson resident

January 20, 2010

john l. ramsdell 30-year Hudson resident John L. Ramsdell, 76, of Hudson died at home on Dec. 28, 2009, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret Ramsdell.... Read Story.

ZEE MOSCARILLO Air raid warden during World War II

January 20, 2010

zee moscarillo Air raid warden during World War II Zee Moscarillo, 83, of Stow died on Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Medina, she was a lifetime area resident. She retired from Summit County after 30 years of service as executive secretary to the environmental... Read Story.

PATRICIA MILLER Mother of three

January 20, 2010

Patricia Miller Mother of three Patricia Miller (nee Korkan), 46, of Hudson died suddenly Jan. 13, 2010. She is survived by her mother, Carole T. Korkan; children, Max, Allison and Dean; brothers, Ken Korkan, Jim (Christy) Korkan and Bob (Andrea)... Read Story.

GERTRUDE M. MAYER Great-great-grandmother

January 17, 2010

Gertrude M. Mayer Great-great-grandmother Gertrude M. (nee Rogers) Mayer, 93, an area resident for the last four years and formerly of Port St. Lucie, Fla., died Jan. 11, 2010, at Kensington Care Center in Aurora. She was born in Grand Gorge, N.Y., on... Read Story.

JOHN E. FERRITTO Accomplished orchestra conductor

January 17, 2010

John E. Ferritto Accomplished orchestra conductor John E. Ferritto, 72, of Hudson, died Jan. 7, 2010, at The Hospice Care Center in Akron after a lengthy illness. A child prodigy, his musical genius was first seen at age 5, when, upon returning home... Read Story.

PAUL M. PRILL JR. Former resident of Hudson

January 13, 2010

Paul M. Prill Jr. Former resident of Hudson Paul M. Prill Jr., 67, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully Jan. 7 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls due to complications of multiple sclerosis. Born in Detroit, Mr. Prill graduated from... Read Story.

KARL WILLIAM KRAMEL Lifelong Hudson resident

January 10, 2010

Karl William Kramel Lifelong Hudson resident Karl William Kramel, 82, died Jan. 2, 2010, at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Kramel was a lifelong resident of Hudson, born at home at 90 Railroad St. (Maple Drive) in 1927. During World War... Read Story.

NEILL P. WAGNER Machinist, designer

January 3, 2010

Neill p. wagner Machinist, designer Neill P. Wagner, 57, died at home surrounded by his loving family Dec. 29, 2009, after a brief illness. Mr. Wagner was a graduate of Hudson High School and was employed by Rockside Place Apartments for seven years in... Read Story.

CHRISTINE HUMMEL Long-time school teacher

January 3, 2010

Christine HummeL Long-time school teacher Christine Hummel, 92, of Sarasota, died Dec. 21, 2009, at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. The daughter of Daniel and Mary (Geise) Diehl, she was born June 29, 1917, in Northumberland, Pa., and lived in Hudson... Read Story.

NINA CAMPBELL FORSHAY Laurel Lake resident

December 30, 2009

Nina Campbell Forshay Laurel Lake resident Nina Campbell Forshay, 86, of Hudson, died Dec. 28, 2009, at the Crown Center Nursing Facility at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson. Mrs. Forshay was formerly a resident of Montclair, N.J., for more... Read Story.

JANICE M. CHOJNACKI Active with Hudson Girls Softball

December 30, 2009

Janice M. Chojnacki Active with Hudson Girls Softball Janice M. Chojnacki, 59, of Macedonia, a former resident of Hudson since 1978, died Dec. 25, 2009, at her home. She was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Bedford, the daughter of Henry and Mary Waugh. She had... Read Story.

CHERIE ANN DELILLE-ASENTE Known for her passion for travel

December 30, 2009

Cherie Ann Delille-Asente Known for her passion for travel Cherie Ann Delille-Asente, 41, of Tallmadge, died Dec. 16, 2009. Mrs. Delille-Asente was employed with AAA in Hudson for 13 years as a travel agent. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School... Read Story.

FRANK S. VUKAN Lifetime area resident

December 27, 2009

Frank S. Vukan Lifetime area resident Frank S. Vukan, 92, of Stow, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Cleveland, he was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Vukan retired from BF Goodrich after 34 years of service and served his country in World War II. Preceded in... Read Story.

ROBERT ELIAS CROSS Owned Bob Cross Plumbing

December 27, 2009

robert elias cross Owned Bob Cross Plumbing Robert Elias Cross, 80, of Stow, died Nov. 12, 2009, from complications of Parkinson's disease. The son of Arlie and Marie Cross of Stow, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school, following in the... Read Story.

JOAN MARIE (RAINES) FORKIN Built successful business with husband

December 27, 2009

Joan marie (Raines) Forkin Built successful business with husband Joan Marie (Raines) Forkin, 78, died Dec. 20, 2009, after a courageous battle with dementia /Alzheimer's. Mrs. Forkin was born Feb. 22, 1931, in San Francisco. She was the only child of... Read Story.

B. ANNE LETTOFSKY

December 13, 2009

B. Anne Lettofsky B. Anne Lettofsky, 62, of Hudson died Dec. 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Suzanne; and mother, Stephanie Skala. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Skala. No services are... Read Story.

Albert Dix, newspaper publisher, dies at 80

December 6, 2009

Albert Dix, newspaper publisher, dies at 80 Services were scheduled for Dec. 4 at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church with visitation at noon for Albert E. Dix, 80, who died at his home of pancreatic cancer Dec. 1. Burial was to follow at Frankfort... Read Story.

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