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Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com INFORMING. ENGAGING. ESSENTIAL. Sunday, January 28, 2018 From previous column From previous column From previous column From previous column From previous column wide open for those lucky enough to venture there. Audrienne loved animals and couldn't get passed a dog without getting in a few pats on the head.

In addition to a jealous cat or two, Audrienne's favorite dog, a stray named Sassy, became a beloved family member for years. A loyal Cleveland sports fan, she watched every game she could from afar and still thought it was 'fun' to go to a Browns game as recently as October despite their winless record. She had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed a good time, especially if it was accompanied by a good glass of merlot. Her easy laugh often seen in pictures will be remembered by many. Audrienne is survived her husband of 35 years, Larry King; daughters, Lori DiTomaso and Michelle (Sam) Rohm; stepson, John (Jaime) King; sister, Laura Crane, and brother, David Robinson; nieces and nephews and, of course, their latest canine child, Roscoe.

The outpouring of support from family, friends and coworkers has been amazing and heartwarming. Thanks to all of you. The family is planning a celebration of life for Audrienne in May with a dedicated church service in Akron followed by refreshments in a springtime setting (to be announced). We will all raise a glass, share a story and Just the way she would want it. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Valley Humane Society, 15699 W.

Aniceto Casa Grande, AZ 85193 or One of a Kind Pets, 1929 Market Akron, OH 44313. Iris Elaine McClain Bessie (Jaquith) Nystrom, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William McGurk, and her sister, Pauline (Nystrom) Dobbins, she is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Gruccio (Roger); sons, William McGurk (Terri) and Daniel McGurk (Lois); and grandchildren, Renee, Becca, Mia, Shannon, Nicole, Jennifer, Emily, Jeremy and Jonathan; 12 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews near and far, and many dear friends and neighbors. Peg graduated from Akron Central High School and later from Hammel Business College. She worked at the Flueger Company for several years before accepting a secretarial position at Goodyear Aerospace where she worked during World War II.

The majority of her life was spent raising her three children; volunteering at many of their school functions, including serving many years on the Ellet High School Band Boosters. She was an active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ellet, serving many years on the bereavement committee and a member of the Council of Catholic Women. In her 70s, she joined the Senior Strutters and danced at mall events and, as she put it, for the "old" people in nursing homes. Peg was the kind of person who loved people.

She helped anyone who needed help. She always had a smile in her voice as well as on her face. She lived life in a positive way, never judging people, always trying to build others up. She was a light in the darkness to all who were lost. She loved the Lord and served Him by reaching out to others and being so loving and kind.

Her family was the light of her life and meant the world to her. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Maplewood Senior Living of Cuyahoga Falls who treated our mother as they would their own. They all went above the call of duty every day in caring for not just our mother, but all of our family as well. They are angels on earth and we love them all! We also want to express our deep gratitude to the staff of Harbor Light Hospice. They made the entire process so much easier with the loving care of our mother that extended to every family member as well.

Their quiet efficiency, knowledge and caring was so welcome at this difficult time. We love each one of them! Calling hours are Monday, January 29th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street NW (one block NW of the square of 619 and Cleveland Avenue), UNION-TOWN, Ohio 44685. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 10 a.m. at St.

Matthew Church, 2580 Berne Street, Akron, OH 44312, with Father Michael Williamson presiding. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice. (Hopkins Lawver, UN-IONTOWN, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawve r.com North Hill Marble Granite Conti Memorial Group May For All Your Albert E. Miller NORTON Albert "Al" E.

Miller, 88, of Loyal Oak passed away January 19, 2018 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Maude; Al is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Jo (nee Miller); sons, Mark (Irene) and Blake (Kim); grandsons, Heath, Grant and Clint (Alexandra); brother, Donald; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Al started his carpentry profession with his uncle Harold Miller Builders and concluded his career with Al-Clair Builders. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Wadsworth, the Copley-Norton Lions Club and Sebastian Lions Club of Florida and a Lions International Club Melvin Jones member. Beside his family Al's true joy was carpentry and farming.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Comfort Keepers of Medina and VNS Hospice on Ridgewood Rd. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Wadsworth. Memorial Service to follow at 3 p.m. Pastors Jim Nolan and Dan Doty, co-officiating.

Private burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity UCC. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler.com (330-8258-8700) SILVVHOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME John F. Mulcahey John F. Mulcahey, known as Jack Ryan during his long career with WAKR in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23rd at the age of 93.

The son of John F. Mulcahey, Sr. and Alice Ryan Mulcahey, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY, and he grew up in the Boston and Philadelphia areas. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Journalism and chose a career in radio, first in Reading, Pa. and then radio and TV in Akron, Ohio.

He married Frances Butler, the love of his life, in 1984 and shortly thereafter retired from WAKR and moved to the Cincinnati area. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances; he is survived by his loving family including brother, Richard T. Mulcahey; sister, Lois A. Mulcahey; stepdaughter, Debbie Lipps who he lovingly referred to as his daughter; step-grandson, Tony Lipps; and twelve nieces and nephews. Internment will be January 29th at 1:30 p.m.

at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1100 Montgomery Road, Montgomery Ohio. Richard Pahlau Richard Pahlau, 58, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away out of this earthly world to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on January 25. Rick grew up in Canal Fulton and graduated from Northwest High School in 1977. After service to his country as an Army M.P., serving in Stuttgart, Germany, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University. He Continued next column 1 f- i Roberts.

Dad served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from General Tire. He was a "Jack of All Trades" and could fix or build anything that needed done. Other than his parents; Harley was preceded in death by his wife, the former Joyce Darkow, whom he married on January 31, 1956, she preceded him in death on February 17, 2006; his in-laws, Albert and Irene (nee Shanklin) Darkow; and his cousins, Barb Hilton and Jack Postiach.

Survivors include his daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Moore; his son, Dale Roberts; his devoted sister, Jane Cleaver of Wilmington, N.C.; his cousins, Mary Ann Shipley and Mike Postiach. His pride and joy were his granddaughter, Sarah Frick; greatgrandchildren, Aubrey Lochner and Aldin (Kayla) Frick; and great-great-grandson, Nate, all of Wil-liston, N.D.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Per Harley's request, private services will be held. Dad you didn't leave home, you went home! Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home-Akron. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.Newco merAkron.com Newcomer Cremations Funerals Receptions 330-784-3334 Florence E.

"Flo" Rufener Florence E. "Flo" Rufener, 77, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 21, 2018. She was born June 24, 1940 to late parents, James and Pauline Mitchell. Flo was very active with the Randolph Fair for over 40 years. She was involved with the Field youth football cheerlead-ing program, the Farm Bureau, and 4-H.

Florence enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking trips to the casino. Florence was preceded in death by her sister, Susie; daughters, Jacqui and Valerie Rufener; inlaws, Carl (Sr.) and Marge Rufener. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, W. Ernest Rufener; children, Bill (Val), Bob (Melissa), David (Becky), Danny, Cathi (Chappy); many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; siblings, Chuck (Barb), Mitch (Connie). Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Suffield Town Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Suffield Fire Dept. and the SuffieldRandolph Food Shelf.

A special thank you to Shavonne and the Hospice team for the excellent care she received. Newcomer Cremations Funerals Receptions 330-784-3334 Susan E. Schueler Our dear Susan has found her new home. While we will miss her sharp wit and carefree attitude we celebrate her release from the ravages of the brain aneurysm she suffered more than two years ago. The prom-Continued next column served as a police officer in Massillon for more than 33 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant, serving as OIC for afternoon and midnight shifts.

He loved his patrolmen and protected them as well as anyone could. He served as firearms instructor, hostage negotiator, and SWAT team member, and qualified as expert in domestic violence, counter-terrorism, forensic collection, cybercrime, human trafficking, child abuse, and FEMA service. His proudest moment was performing CPR on a girl hit by a car, bringing her back to life and consequently awarded Officer of the Year. Rick's passion was hunting. He grew up hunting with his father, grandfather, and great uncle Joe, hunting squirrels, rabbits, and whitetail deer in Ohio.

Later, he moved further afield for wild boar, javelina, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and bison in the U.S., then caribou, black bear, grizzly bear, and mountain goat in Alaska and southern Canada. He and his father dreamed of hunting together for bigger game, so he fulfilled his father's and grandfather's aspirations of travelling even further. In northern Canada, he teamed with the Inuit for musk ox and travelled to Africa for leopard, cheetah, hippopotamus, war-thog, eland, kudu, steen-bok, kori bustard, cape buffalo, and elephants. In Australia, he hunted water buffalo and fished for Spanish mackerel. His dreams for hunting even more were tragically cut short.

At home, he dearly loved his childhood German shepherd, Wolf, his Maltese Noste, and his feisty Shih Tzu, Scrunchy. He loved to eat, always trying new foods and restaurants and cooking multiple-course themed dinners for his family and friends. He enjoyed travelling with his wife, Randi all over the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Germany, and Austria. Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Margaret Pahlau and Melvin and Dorothy Stermer; his father and mother, Richard and Judith Stermer Pahlau, and his brother Ronald Pahlau. He is survived by his wife of more than 32 years, Randi; his sister, Susan Hunter; aunt and uncle, Bill and Sally Eshelman; aunt Sandra Hall; cousins, nephew, and special friends, Sam, Toni, and Gary Bohl, Bill Bluman; and his "adopted" girls, Erica and Emily Matthews.

Calling hours are Tuesday, January 30, from 5 to 8, funeral service Wednesday, January 31, at 10, at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Ave. NE, Massillon, followed by a graveside service at Manchester Cemetery, 1030 West Nimisila Road. Flowers are welcome, as are donations to the American Heart Association. Paquelet Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home Crematory, 330-833-4839 James Donald Redmond James Donald Redmond, 86, of Canal Fulton died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Autumnwood, Rittman, Ohio. James was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 14, 1931 to Robert and Estella (Rutz) Redmond.

He grew up in Akron, served in the army and was a Korean War Veteran. After retiring from General Tire, he opened Redmond's Landscaping and Design Company. James is survived by his wife, Rose; daughter, Diane Iverson (Rick); Continued next column grandson, Zachary; sister, Patricia (Redmond) Raymond and sister-in-law Jean Redmond. He will be fondly remembered by many special nieces, nephews and good friends as a kind and thoughtful man. Preceded in death by parents; son, David; brothers, Robert (Julie), Thomas (Jane), Richard (Noma), Kenneth, Daniel (Phyllis), William, Paul (Eleanor), and brother-in-law, John Raymond.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 12 NOON at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. East (Rte. 93) Canal Fulton with Rev. Rod Grabski, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home TUESDAY, 11:30 a.m.

until time of service. Burial with military honors will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Seville, Ohio. ASwiaaff- i EasTerlintj I FUNERAL HOME Anna "Ann" Mary Jane Reynolds Anna "Ann" Mary Jane Reynolds, 82, passed into eternal peacefulness on January 18, 2018.

She retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of service. Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Reynolds; adorning son, Edward Reynolds; and grandson, John Reynolds. Ann's love for her family, who she cherished immensely, will be remembered all the days of their lives. Ann is survived by son, Timothy (Rochelle) Reynolds, daughters, Linda (Larry) Morris, Sharon (Jeff) Fuelling, and son, Dan (Melissa) Reynolds. Ann was a very proud and attentive grandmother to Nathan (Jessica) and Jennifer (Andrew) Morris, Christina (Jono) Belknap, Julie (Shane), Nicholas (Kristen), Timothy Jay, Daniel, Brian, Luke and Joseph Reynolds, Timothy, Nataly and Hannah Fowler, Joshua (Leah), Kayla, McKenzie and Jaden Fuelling and Julie (Dave) Gear.

Ann is also survived by several greatgrandchildren and her beloved pet, Zippy. The family would also like to thank her granddaughter Julie Reynolds for her love and devotion, and to Celeste Stratos and Melissa Burdette for providing loving care to Ann in her time of need. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Akron.

Family and friends will also be received on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Springfield Fellowship Church, 830 Ewart Akron, OH 44312. Service will be officiated by Gary Holl. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.

To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www. NewcomerAkron.com. Newcomer Cremations Funerals Receptions 330-784-3334 Harley J. Roberts Harley J. Roberts, went home to be with Jesus, while his wife, Joyce, patiently waited for him to join her.

He passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 21, 1932, the son of the late Aldine and Helen (nee Postiach) Continued next column Iris Elaine McClain, age 57, passed away at home in Canton, Ohio surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13, 1960, to the late Win-ton and Nellie (Aaron) McClain. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Thomas L. Burdett.

Elaine is survived by her sisters, Faye (Daniel) Baxley of Westmoreland, Tennessee, Julie (Dan) Thorn of Canton, Ohio, and Corliss Hicks of Milton, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. Services and burial will be held in her hometown of Milton, Georgia. Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home of North Can tor oon Acn a a 1)- Km'-; Vnil id Funeral Hume 330-452-4041 Margaret "Peg" McGurk i Heaven received a special angel when Margaret "Peg" (Nystrom) McGurk left this world January rounded children. 26, 2018 sur-by her loving Born January 11, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Continued next column Memorial Needs 448 N.

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