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     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

     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

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 285-30-0514.⁵ Betty Lou Lynch was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, 4724 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.² She was born on May 17, 1932 at Tarentum, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,2,3,4 As of July 21, 1951,her married name was Schwarz.⁴ She married James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz, son of Harold McClure Schwarz and Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham, on July 21, 1951 at Summit Co., Ohio.^6,2,4 Betty Lou Lynch died on April 1, 1992 at Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 59.^5,1 She Betty L. Schwarz, 59, died April 1, 1992. She was bom in Tarentum, Pa., came to Akron in 1942, lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 25 years, and had worked at Art's Place in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by brother, James Lynch, Mrs. Schwarz is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jim; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and A. J. Kamler; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda, Rick and Brenda; mother, Lucille Lynch; brother, Robert E. Lynch; many other relatives and friends. Service will be held at the Billow Falls Chapel, corner of 23rd Street and Falls Avenue, Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. on April 3, 1992.²

     Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Titmas was born on January 18, 1931 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ As of August 31, 2001,her married name was Schwarz.³ She married James Nolan "Jim" Schwarz, son of Harold McClure Schwarz and Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham, on August 31, 2001 at Ohio.^2,3 Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Titmas died on May 12, 2017 at Ohio at age 86.¹ She Elizabeth Ann Kakos Schwarz, 1931-2017, age 86, of Lake Cable, passed away May 12, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1931 in Akron, daughter to the late William and Clara (Black) Titmas. She earned her Master's degree from the University of Akron and was a few hours shy of her Doctorate. Elizabeth retired from Jackson Schools where she had taught for over 30 years and was an instructor at the University of Akron. Elizabeth was an avid reader, an accomplished swimmer, having earned the title All American Master, she taught swim lessons for over 50 years, and had been a majorette, lifeguard and was a swimming coach and official. Elizabeth kept busy by singing in the church choir at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, member of Sweet Adelines City of Flags Chorus. She loved family picnics, traveling, quilting, gardening, sewing and being a puppeteer. She was a member of the Lake Cable Garden Club, Red Hat Ladies and was a supporter of the Humane Society and American Red Cross. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Von Smith; second husband, Nick Kakos; third husband, James Schwarz; and daughter, Karen E. Smith. Survivors include her longtime companion, Thomas D. Lilly; daughter, Lynn S. (Thomas) Dean; grandson, Craig V. (Jessica) Dean; two great-grandsons, Thomas J. and Maximus A. Dean; brothers, John (Karin) Titmas, James Titmas and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in St. Paul Episcopal Church, 425 Cleveland Ave. SW in Canton with Rev. Dr. Erwin Smuda officiating. on May 17, 2017.¹