Russell Kent Kessinger1,2

M, b. circa 1895
     Russell Kent Kessinger was born circa 1895 at Giles Co., Virginia.2 He married Reba Lillian Cromer on December 20, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

Family

Reba Lillian Cromer b. December 12, 1918, d. January 30, 2007
Marriage*Russell Kent Kessinger married Reba Lillian Cromer on December 20, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Cromer Costigan obituary in the Jan 31, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Joseph "Bob" Fimmen1,2,3,4

M, b. May 14, 1926, d. August 29, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 277-20-0928.5 Robert Joseph "Bob" Fimmen was born on May 14, 1926 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.5,1,3,2,4 He married Margaret Jean "Peggy" Schwarz, daughter of Harold McClure Schwarz and Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham, on July 26, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.6,4 Robert Joseph "Bob" Fimmen died on August 29, 2002 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 76.5,1,2 He Robert J. "Bob" Fimmen, 76, passed away Aug. 29, 2002. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Vincent's High School, studied art at Kent State University, and was a graduate of the Applied Art Academy of Akron. He worked for General Tire & Rubber Co., retiring after 21 years as a territory sales manager to pursue his love for the arts. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy"; sons, Robert J. II of New York City, Jim (Pat) of Minneapolis, Minn., Tom (Pat) of Overland Park, Kan., Lee of Eden Prairie, Minn; grandchildren, Matt (Janet), Anne, Kate, Tom, Jenny, Jon, Chris, and Sarah; great-granddaughter, Kenzie; brothers-in-law, Mac (Anne) Schwarz of Silver Lake, Jim (Betty) Schwarz of Canton; sisters-in-law, Mary (Chuck) Groves of Silver Lake and Jane Fimmen of Elyria, Ohio; and many loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, at Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. Joseph Catholic School Educational Fund, 1909 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 330-928-1313.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries on September 1, 2002.1

Family

Margaret Jean "Peggy" Schwarz b. July 29, 1927
Marriage*He married Margaret Jean "Peggy" Schwarz, daughter of Harold McClure Schwarz and Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham, on July 26, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.6,4 
Children
  • Robert Joseph Fimmen II1
  • Lee John Fimmen1,4
  • James Michael "Jim" Fimmen1,4
  • Thomas Harold "Tom" Fimmen1,4

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert J. Fimmen obituary in the Sep 1, 2002 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  4. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Jean B. Schwarz obituary in the Jun 29, 1996 edition.

James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 21, 1930, d. July 6, 2007
FatherHarold McClure Schwarz1,3,7,5 b. April 6, 1895, d. January 15, 1975
MotherJean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham1,3,7,5 b. June 7, 1900, d. June 28, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 274-26-0346.4 James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.8 He was born on November 21, 1930 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,8,9 He married Betty Lou Lynch on July 21, 1951 at Summit Co., Ohio.8,10,5 James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Titmas on August 31, 2001 at Ohio.8,6 James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz died on July 6, 2007 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 76.4,8,9 He James N. "Jim" Schwarz, 76, died July 6, 2007 at his residence in Canton. Born in Danville, Ill, he was an area resident most of his life. A member of the F.O.E. and the Lake Cable Recreation Association, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Jim retired from AT&T with 32 years service. Preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Betty L. Schwarz in 1992; he is survived by his wife, Elizabeth K. "Betty" Schwarz (nee Titmas); daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and A.J. Kamler; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda, Rick and Brenda; grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Benny, Jacob and Madelyn; step-daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Tom Dean and their son, Craig of Florida; step-daughter, Karen Smith; brother, Dr. H.M. Mac Schwarz (Anne); sisters, Peggy Fimmen and Mary Groves; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Services will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY, July 14th at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Private inurnment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home FRIDAY 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial may be made to Hospice of Summa, P.O. Box 2090, Akron, Ohio 44398 or to the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, Ohio 44406. on July 8, 2007.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 89-211, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7

Family 1

Betty Lou Lynch b. May 17, 1932, d. April 1, 1992
Marriage*James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz married Betty Lou Lynch on July 21, 1951 at Summit Co., Ohio.8,10,5 
Children
  • Jim Schwarz8,10
  • Rick Schwarz8,10
  • Katherine J. "Kathy" Schwarz8,10

Family 2

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Titmas b. January 18, 1931, d. May 12, 2017
Marriage*James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Titmas on August 31, 2001 at Ohio.8,6 

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Jean B. Schwarz obituary in the Jun 29, 1996 edition.
  2. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert J. Fimmen obituary in the Sep 1, 2002 edition.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Harold M. Schwarz, Jr. obituary in the Aug 8, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  6. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James N. Schwarz obituary in the Jul 8, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Betty L. Schwarz obituary in the Apr 3, 1992 edition.