On August 28, 2021 at our 45th class reunion, while Ron Keeling led the group in singing "Oh Danny Boy" in memory of our 18 lost classmates, 18 geese flew overhead at the exact moment.  We would like to continue to honor the memories of classmates who have passed.  Please send us information on those you know.

Edith Jane Grund (Muci Palinkas)
AGE: 64 - Passed away at her home after a short/sudden illness from Pancreatic Cancer in Kent, Ohio. DATE OF DEATH: November 17, 2022

Edi (Muci) was the type of person you either hated or loved depending on how much you can absorb from her intense, authentic, and empathic personality. If you allowed her into your life, you knew what true acceptance is since she had the ability to allow you to be yourself no matter what you brought to the table. She loved to party!

Muci was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. Her parents were Janos “Big John” (1935-2005) and Hedwig (Ronto) Palinkas (1935-2004.) Among other things, her parents taught her to love her Hungarian heritage including baking and cooking. Also, she is predeceased by her son “Bret” who transitioned from a permanent illness of “Glioblastoma”.

Edi went to Glover Elementary for Kindergarten and Christ the King School in Akron before moving out to Suffield with her family and graduating from Field High School in 1976. She graduated from Kent State University (Main Campus 1981) with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting and Business Administration. In 2011 she received her Master’s in Education with a Reading endorsement as an Intervention Specialist. She received her license in teaching through Ohio Department of Education, a job she loved.

In 1981, Muci married Michael M Grund, her true love, that lasted 41-years. Together they had two beautiful children, (Scarlett and Bret). Bret is helping his mom during transition. Scarlett became an enormous part of her caretaking. A mother cannot be prouder of her intellect, beauty, and common sense. She loved being a “Mama Grund” to all of Bret’s friends who became an important part of her life. No one went home hungry.

Along with her husband and daughter she is survived by her sister Susan E. Rowley who lives in Port Orange, Florida; Her Nieces Ashley Clark (Austin (Abby: Briella); Haley, Leksi, & Sean Clark), Jessie Grund, Julie Grund, Heather (Joseph) Rebeck (John: Thea, Joseph, and Evan) and nephews Janos (Meghan: Kayla and Parker); Justin (Almeda) Grund; and Joshua Grund.

Instead of a celebration of life, the family would love that you generously donate to the following reputable charities: Hospice of Western Reserve-Summit, Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge; League of Women’s Voters-Kent; and volunteers and donations of cleaned old sheets, blankets, ties are welcome to Cocoon Makers in Ravenna

Jeff Thissen

Jeffrey Allan Thissen, "Jeff", age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 5, 2022.
He was born in Akron on July 5, 1958, the son of Donnie Thissen of Akron and the late Betty (nee Aker) Thissen.
 
Jeff was a loving and caring son, husband and father. Jeff cherished spending time with his family and friends. He loved a good game of baseball, taking trips to the beach and driving a truck for Coca Cola for 35 years. Jeff found it a privilege to tell others about the good news of God's Kingdom, as he was a devoted member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Debra (nee Parks), whom he married on June 16, 1979; his children, Michael, Sarah, Rebekah and Caitlin; his step mother, Jackie Thissen; his siblings, John and James Thissen, Debi (Charlie) Redman, Ken (Melanie) Ingram, Jim Ingram, Jerry Ingram and Karen (Dwight) Ickes and many nieces and nephews. Jeffrey Allan Thissen, "Jeff", age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 5, 2022. He was born in Akron on July 5, 1958, the son of Donnie Thissen of Akron and the late Betty (nee Aker) Thissen.

 

Doug Doepel

Douglas C. Doepel, age 63 of Akron went to be with our Lord on November 30, 2021. All are welcome to visit on Sunday, December 5 from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 4:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Following services, cremation will take place, and Doug will be laid to rest privately

 

 

 

Ray Henry

Dan Rivers

Bob Shanafelt

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Kim Recob Weber

KIMBERLY ANN WEBER, 46, peacefully went home to the Lord on February 14, 2004. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Doug; daughter, Cassandra; grandmother Della Bowen; mother Jennie Cory; stepfather Sam (Phyllis) Cory; sisters Susan (Don) Burkholder, and Patricia Recob; brothers John Recob and Darrell (Cindy) Recob; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a memorial celebration of Kim's life on Saturday, February 21 at 10am at St. Mark Lutheran Church (158 North Ave., Tallmadge 330-633-3718). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Eden Foundation, 22418 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. The family also wishes to thank the Hospice Center of Fairlawn for their care and support.  Published by The Plain Dealer on Feb. 18, 2004.
 

Ron Messenger
On Monday, June 22, 2015 our husband, father, mentor, friend and brother went home to the Lord. The hole left by his departure will be deeply felt by the hundreds of people whose lives he touched and enriched. Of all the men this family has been proud to know, he has set the standard we will all strive to achieve.

Carpenter, mechanic, engineer, a helping hand in dark times, and a kind word and patient ear for any who needed it, he is survived by his equally remarkable wife, Jacks; his children, who he adored and who worshipped him, Brody, Alexa, Kevin, Steve, and Ron (Julie); his two grandchildren, Kate and Eva, who will be blessed to grow up in a world filled with people who remember and have learned from their grandpa; his mother, Mary; and his siblings, Daniel, Richard, and Candy. The wealth of friends who he treated as his family will stand as a tribute to this truly great man.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd Akron. A celebration of Ron's life will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers the family has created a Go Fund me account for the establishment of a trust for Brody and Alexa.

 

Ray Barry

Raymond F. Barry Jr., 50, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Suffield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2007 at his home in Florida.
He is survived by his son, Raymond Barry III; parents, Ray Sr. (Teri) of Ohio, Carolyn Niemi of Florida; sister, Pam (Andy) Lucero of Arizona; brothers, Warren (Stacy) of Arizona, and Chris (Marion) Atkins of Texas.
There will be no services. Cremation has taken place.  Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Sep. 6, 2007.
 

Display:
By Year Deceased Alphabetically Yearbook Photo


Ray Barry (Deceased 2007)  
Mark Burton (Deceased Year Unknown)
Duane Coffee (Deceased Year Unknown)
Doug Doepel (Deceased 2022)  
Jim Fogle (Deceased Year Unknown)
Dave Garretson (Deceased Year Unknown)
Ray Henry (Deceased Year Unknown)
Donna Kincaid (Deceased Year Unknown)
John King (Deceased Year Unknown)
Steve Kunkle (Deceased Year Unknown)
Mary McLeary (Deceased Year Unknown)
Ron Messinger (Deceased Year Unknown)
Edith (Muci) Palinkas (Grund) (Deceased 2022)  
Joe Palumbo (Deceased Year Unknown)
Kim Recob (Weber) (Deceased Year Unknown)
Dan Rivers (Deceased Year Unknown)
Tim Runion (Deceased Year Unknown)
Robert Shanafelt (Deceased Year Unknown)
Becky Smetts (Deceased Year Unknown)
Jeff Thissen (Deceased 2022)  
Jim Yates (Deceased Year Unknown)

If you are aware of a Classmate who should be added to this page please let us know.