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Obituaries

September 1, 2010

Bessie Runci Longtime Hudson resident Bessie Runci (nee Iosue), 86, longtime resident of Hudson, died Aug. 29, 2010, at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Runci; grandson, Michael Runci; siblings, Mike, John and... Read Story.

RUTH L. WALKER Former Hudson resident

September 1, 2010

Ruth L. Walker Former Hudson resident Ruth L. Walker, 87, formerly of Hudson, died Aug. 25, 2010, in Macomb, Ill. Mrs. Walker was born on Feb. 15, 1923, to Harry and Helen (Voth) Loesch. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent... Read Story.

NORRIS GENTHOLTS Was WRA business manager for 10 years

August 25, 2010

Norris Gentholts Was WRA business manager for 10 years Norris Gentholts, 91, died Aug. 18, 2010, following a brief struggle with cancer. Mr. Gentholts was the business manager for Western Reserve Academy for 10 years, managing the day-to-day aspects of... Read Story.

MARCIA V. NEFF Active in several Hudson clubs

August 25, 2010

Marcia V. Neff Active in several Hudson clubs Marcia V. Neff (nee Voth), 85, of Hudson died Aug. 23, 2010, at Laurel Lake Retirement Community. She was active in the Newcomers Club, Establishment, Gourmet Club, the Hudson High School Music... Read Story.

ROBERT HUGH ROBINSON Successful entrepreneur

August 18, 2010

Robert Hugh Robinson Successful entrepreneur Robert H. Robinson, 80, of Fairlawn died Aug. 15, 2010, in the company of his family. He was born on June 28, 1930, in York, Pa. He was a graduate of York Catholic High School in York, Pa., and of the Wharton... Read Story.

VIRGINIA I. CURRY Longtime registered nurse

August 18, 2010

Virginia I. Curry Longtime registered nurse Virginia I. Curry, 67, of Hudson died Aug. 9, 2010 at Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Akron. She is a graduate of the St. Thomas School of Nursing and was a longtime... Read Story.

ORPAH C. SCHOELER Was draftsperson during World War II

August 18, 2010

Orpah C. Schoeler Was draftsperson during World War II Orpah C. Schoeler, 92, of Hudson died on July 14, 2010. A former Ellet resident for 26 years, she lived at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson for more than 20 years until she died. She... Read Story.

GORDON H. SIMON U.S. Navy veteran in World War II

August 18, 2010

Gordon H. Simon U.S. Navy veteran in World War II Gordon H. Simon, 83, of Stow, died July 13, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he was a Stow resident for 15 years and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had retired from CTG in 1989, was a member of Hudson... Read Story.

WILLEM H. ADAMS Built his own company

August 15, 2010

Willem H. Adams Built his own company Willem H. Adams, 68, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 24, 2010, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Raised in the Netherlands, Mr. Adams was educated in Switzerland and... Read Story.

HELEN D. SMYTH Grandmother of five

August 15, 2010

Helen D. Smyth Grandmother of five Helen D. Smyth, 87, of Hudson died Aug. 11, 2010, at the Hudson Elms. She was born Oct 23, 1922, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (McCoy) Connors. She was a 1941 graduate of Ursuline High School. She... Read Story.

DONALD W. PAPES 40-year Boston Township resident

August 11, 2010

Donald W. Papes 40-year Boston Township resident Donald W. Papes, 60, of Boston Township died unexpectedly Aug. 5, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he lived in Boston Township for the past 40 years. Mr. Papes started his career in construction engineering... Read Story.

Norma "June" Minihan, 84, of Hudson died July

August 11, 2010

Norma "June" Minihan, 84, of Hudson died July 29, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 14, 1926, in Twinsburg. She worked as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Prudence Bovaro. She is survived by her husband,... Read Story.

DOROTHY M. SCOTT Registered nurse

August 8, 2010

Dorothy M. Scott Registered nurse Dorothy M. Scott, 81, of Stow, died July 3, 2010. She lived most of her life in the Portage Lakes area of Akron before retiring to San Diego for 26 years with her husband, Joe, recently returning to Stow to be with... Read Story.

RAYMOND L. KLEINHENZ JR. Grandfather of 13

August 8, 2010

Raymond L. Kleinhenz Jr. Grandfather of 13 Raymond L. Kleinhenz Jr., 79, formerly of St. Marys, died Aug. 3, 2010, at Akron General Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 1, 1931, in St. Marys to Raymond and Mabel (Klosterman) Kleinhenz; both preceded him... Read Story.

ROBERT H. CULHAN Hudson resident

August 1, 2010

Robert H. Culhan Hudson resident Robert H. Culhan, 89, of Hudson died July 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Angeloff), and son, Kim Patrick. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Zahniser, and parents, Manley and Mabel Culhan.... Read Story.

Barbara Gibbs Burke was first woman to serve on Hudson Village Council

August 1, 2010

Barbara Gibbs Burke was first woman to serve on Hudson Village Council Barbara Gibbs Burke, 70, the first woman elected to the Council of the Village of Hudson, died in her sleep July 18, 2010, at her home in Walnut Creek, Calif. She had just celebrated... Read Story.

LOUIS FERGUSON SR. 20-year Hudson EMS volunteer

July 28, 2010

Louis Ferguson Sr. 20-year Hudson EMS volunteer Louis Ferguson Sr., 75, died on July 26, 2010, from complications due to lung cancer. Mr. Ferguson graduated from Eureka, Ill., High School, spent three years in the Army and then attended the University... Read Story.

ROBERT H. CULHAN Hudson resident

July 28, 2010

Robert H. Culhan Hudson resident Robert H. Culhan, 89, of Hudson died July 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Angeloff), and daughter, Kim Patrick. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Zahniser, and parents, Manley and Mabel Culhan.... Read Story.

JOHN D. DRABCZYK Grandfather of eight

July 28, 2010

John D. Drabczyk Grandfather of eight John D. Drabczyk, 67, of Hudson died July 20, 2010. Born in Detroit, he had retired from American Spring Wire in 2006 with 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Annie (Nicoll); son, John;... Read Story.

BETTY MAE (SALMONS) LAWRENCE Loved baking, gardening

July 21, 2010

Betty Mae (Salmons) Lawrence Loved baking, gardening Betty Mae (Salmons) Lawrence, 85, died July 16, 2010, at the Hospice Center in Copley following a prolonged illness. Born in Ham's Prairie, Mo., on March 15,1925, and raised in Callaway County, Mo.,... Read Story.

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