Patricia L. Ream, wife of Roger Ream (tuba), passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2021. In talking to Roger it became apparent that Pat was a very competent perseverant woman that paved the way for other women in an all male atmosphere in her department at First Energy. You can’t help but admire the woman. Please pray for Roger and her family during this difficult time. She has been cremated and there will not be any calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to : Summit County Humane Society, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44387. If you would like to send Roger a card, his address is: 224 Hollywood Ave, Akron, OH. 44313.

Obituary

Patricia L. Ream died suddenly at home on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born September 21, 1944 at Akron City Hospital. Her parents were Ruth B. and Francis A. McGinness. She was educated in the Akron Public Schools, graduating from Buchtel High School in 1961. She attended Kent State and then worked at Ohio Edison. She worked in the office until transferring to Meter Reading. She later transferred to Sub-station Maintenance, becoming the first female in the department. She retired from First Energy in 2004. Pat married Roger F. Ream in Ellicotville, New York and enjoyed years of skiing in New York State and sailboat racing on Turkeyfoot Lake. She traveled in the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and an excursion to Antarctica. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John McGinness in Arizona, and sister, Gloria Eckhart in Akron. She leaves her husband, Roger Ream; her nephew, Paul Sandels (Lauri); her niece, Glory Cottrell (Tim) and sister, Phyliss Bartling. The family would like to thank the Akron Emergency Medical Service for their rapid and excellent care. Cremation has taken place. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Summit County Humane Society, 7996 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44387.

Published in the Akron Beacon Journal, January 10, 2022

I’m afraid the string section has suffered another loss. Barb Sabett’s (cello) husband, Dave, was recently placed in hospice. On November 19th, Dave lost his fight with prostate cancer. Although an official obituary won’t be online at the funeral home until Wednesday, I wanted to make sure people knew that calling hours will be 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Friday Dec. 3rd at Hilliard-Rospert funeral home in Wadsworth. The actual funeral will be Saturday December 4th at 11am. For those that want to send condolences, Barb’s address is: 461 Mcentee Dr., Wadsworth, OH 44281.

Below is Dave’s official obituary:

DavidA.SabettWadsworth, OH

David A. Sabett, 74, of Wadsworth passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born April 23, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late Elizabeth and Alphonso J. Sabett.

Dave was a dedicated and loving family man. He was a 1965 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and attended the University of Akron. An avid golfer, he was a member of Hoban’s golf team and played every Sunday with his dad, Al, and their traveling group. In retirement he especially enjoyed his morning men’s league at Spring Hills G.C. and couples golf with friends. He was a sports car enthusiast, having owned a Jaguar XKE, MGBs and a Datson 280Z. His last sports car was a bright yellow Ford Mustang convertible, his favorite color.

Dave’s work began in the travel industry, as he was a great support to his father’s business, Mayflower Travel. Mayflower also sold tickets to various entertainment venues, which led to his employment at admissions offices including Blossom Music Center, Akron Civic Theater and Northfield Race Track. He eventually found his calling in outside sales and account management, retiring in 2012.

Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara (nee Thomas); daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Lynn and David Todd Kollert, Wadsworth, OH; granddaughter, Pvt. Kelsi Lynn Kollert, USMC, Camp Geiger, N.C.; sisters, Laura (Al) Jenkins, Orangevale, CA, Janice (Tony) Parent, Starksboro, VT; and brother, James (Monique) Sabett, Tucson, AZ; and Barbara’s siblings, Lawrence (Katie) Thomas, Norton, OH, Donna Mullins, Tallmadge, OH, Janet (David) Sattler, Akron, OH and Beth, (Thomas) McAlonan, Uniontown, OH. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Rick Mullins; nephew-in-law, Don VanBuskirk; and dear grandson and best buddy, Joshua Lyons, who honored him with a folder of his poems, “…dedicated to my grandfather who is always willing to help”.

The family honors and thanks Drs. Teresa Goebel, Oscar Streeter, and Pramila Parajuli and Summa Homecare and Barberton Hospital hospice nurses for their exceptional care of David.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. December 3, 2021 at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St. Wadsworth, where a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 with Pastor Adam Marquette officiating.  Facial coverings will be required at all services.

Hilliard-Rospert
(330-334-1501)
http://www.HilliardRospert.com

Tom Becze was the significant other of Theresa Heaton from the violin section. Tom passed away Saturday November 13th from lung cancer. There will be no funeral arrangements other than he will be cremated and his ashes will be taken to several of his favorite places. This seems very fitting considering he was an adventurous soul whose work took him all over the world. Please keep Theresa and his family in your prayers as they go through the grieving process.

Below is Tom’s obituary:

Thomas David Becze

Born: 06/10/1948 Passed: 11/13/2021

Thomas David Becze, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, November 13, 2021, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late William and Ethel Becze.  Tom was a 1966 graduate of West Mifflin North High School where he sang in many school musicals. He graduated from Bethany College in 1970 where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. While at Bethany his musical and artistic talents were evident in the one-man art show he produced, as well as the musical productions he participated in. His junior year, he studied at Wroxton College in England and created two authentic brass rubbings of a 15^th century English knight and lady, which today are collector’s items.

Tom adored Bernese Mountain dogs and was the proud owner of at least four of them over the years. He loved Hungarian food and was immensely proud of his Hungarian heritage. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and wore his Steeler Polamalu jersey with great pride. He sang with the Bucks County Choral Society and other regional choirs in the various towns in which he lived.

He was the president and founder of Princeton Regulatory Associates, where he specialized in market pharmaceutical consulting services domestically and globally. He was proud of his 30+ years in consulting and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.

Tom is survived by his beloved partner, Theresa Heaton; his two sons, Christopher (Elizabeth) Becze and Bryan (Kristin Dittmer) Becze of Colorado; three grandchildren, Savannah, Sophia and Sebastian Becze; brothers, Steve (Mary Ellen) Becze and William (Cathy) Becze; sister, Suzie (Alan) Alesius; four nieces and two nephews.

There will be no services, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be taken to several of his favorite places. This seems very fitting considering he was an adventurous soul, whose work took him all over the world. If you wish to send condolences, please direct them to Theresa Heaton, 1331 Village Dr., Akron, OH 44313.Print

We recently were asked to pray for Kathryn Weaver’s (violin) father-in-law, Jack Weaver, who was struggling with cancer. His fight ended Friday November 12th. Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time, but he will be buried at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Rittman. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.