George Joseph SABA¹⁵ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 7 Oct 1918 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 Aug 1985 in Alliance, Washington Twp, Stark, Ohio, USA⁴ at age 66. The cause of his death was Colon Cancer.

Death Notes: Aug 22, 1985:

George J Saba, 66, 189 W Main St., died at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday at Alliance Health Care Center, following an extended illness.

Mr. Saba was the owner of Saba Saveway, a market on Main Street, from 1947 to 1962. From 1962 until he retired in 1972, he was produce coordinator for Perskey’s and Clarkins food stores.

He was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Dubois, Pa., to Isber and Ramza Kazhal Saba, and had lived in Alliance since 1946.

Mr. Saba was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a first sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division. He received the Good Conduct Medal.

A member of Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, he was a member of Joseph P. Conlon Fourth Degree Assembly, and served as district marshal of Hennepin Province of the Eastern Ohio Distinct K. of C.

Mr. Saba was a member and lay minister of Regina Coeli Catholic Church. He started the martial arts program at the YMCA in 1965, and served as its director until his death. Earlier this year, he received the Y’s Service to Youth award.

Mr. Saba was also a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 50, American Legion Post 168, B.P.O. Elks Lodge 467, United Commercial Travelers, Fraternal Order of Police Associates, Police Reserve of Alliance, and the U.S. Branch of the Hakko-Ryu JuJitsu Federation.

His wife, Freda, died Jan 22, 1977.

Mr. Saba is survived by a son, Dr. George Saba of San Francisco, and two brothers, William and Henry, both of Akron. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara and Marie, and three brothers, Mitchell, Fred and Edward.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Regina Coeli Church, with the Rev. Paul Tobin officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.

Friends may call 7 to 9 this evening at Sharer-Stirling Funeral Home, where DAV services will be conducted at 6:45 this evening.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Regina Coeli Church.

(8-22-85)

Saba, George J

Death Date: 20 August 1985

Place of Death: Alliance, Stark County

Residence: Alliance, Stark County

Gender: Male

Race: White

Age: 66 Years

Marital Status: Widowed

Death Certified by: Physician

Work Injury:

Autopsy: Yes – Used for certification

Birth Date: 07 October 1918

Birth State: Pennsylvania

Certificate: 063166

Volume: 26155

Place of Accident: (Home)

Origin: Other Asian

Research Notes: SSN 293-14-8290

From DC: WW II vet – 23 Mar 1942 to 24 Mar 1946. He was in the U.S. Army at time of his mother’s death, July 1942.

Requested marriage record from Stark County Library, 2 Oct 2000. NOT AVAILABLE 7 Oct 2000.

Requested Mar Cert by Summit Cnty Probate Ct 7 Oct 2000.

31 Oct 2000: Req mar rec by Pete Stone pwspas@accinternet.com

01 Oct 2001: Req mar rec by David Chrisman dwccamel1991@aol.com

George married Freda Mae LEWIS¹⁶ about 1940 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. Freda was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Ohio, USA and died on 22 Jan 1977 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA¹⁰ at age 58. They had one son: George W.

Death Notes: Saba, Freda M

Death Date: 22 January 1977

Place of Death: Canton, Stark County

Residence: Alliance, Stark County

Gender: Female

Race: White

Age: 58 Years

Marital Status: Married

Death Certified by: Physician

Work Injury:

Autopsy: Unknown

Birth Date:

Birth State:

Certificate: 006196

Volume: 22760

Place of Accident:

Origin:

Research Notes: Freda’s parents were Thomas and Mary Guttas Lewis.

31 Oct 2000: requested obit from Nanci Trippett trippett2@juno.com CAN’T–ck with Summit Cnty

From George W Saba, Aug 2001:

My Mom, Freda Mae Lewis was also Lebanese. Their last name was Abeid, but in customs they asked my Grandfather his name. He said Namtullah Louise Abeid. They shortened it to Tom Lewis. They were Maronite and from a small town in the North, Lassa. Although some relatives were from Aintaneit in the south.

Henry A SABA¹³ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 29 Apr 1915 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 2 Jun 1986 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit, Ohio, USA at age 71. The cause of his death was Cardio-resperatory Arrest.

Death Notes: 2 Jun 1986 was a Monday.

Akron Beacon Journal (?)

Henry A. Saba, 71, of 623 Washington Ave., passed away June 2 following a short illness.

Mr. Saba was born in DuBois, Pa., and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 25 years, moving from Akron. He retired in 1976 as a security guard for the Cathedral of Tomorrow Church, and had formerly worked for the Acme stores as a produce clerk. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church.

He is survived by wife, Adele A.; stepdaughters, Jean Gatts of Munroe Falls, Judith L. Brown of Cuyahoga Falls; and nephew, George W. Saba Jr. of San Francisco, Calif.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Clifford Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Sherman Bailey officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Voice of Faith Outreach, 933 Burbank Ave., Akron 44305 in his memory.

(Clifford, 928-2147)

Saba, Henry A

Death Date: 02 June 1986

Place of Death: Akron, Summit County

Residence: Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County

Gender: Male

Race: White

Age: 71 Years

Marital Status: Married

Death Certified by: Physician

Work Injury:

Autopsy: 9

Birth Date: 29 April 1915

Birth State: Pennsylvania

Certificate: 048156

Volume: 26505

Place of Accident: (Home)

Origin: Other Asian

Research Notes: 299-03-0373

From obit: He is survived by wife, Adele A.; stepdaughters, Jean Gatts of Munroe Falls, Judith L. Brown of Cuyahoga Falls

From DC: WW II vet. He was in the U.S. Army at time of his mother’s death, July 1942.

Requested Mar Cert by Summit Cnty Probate Ct 7 Oct 2000.

31 Oct 2000: Req mar rec by Pete Stone pwspas@accinternet.com

01 Oct 2001: Req mar rec by Henry P. Igleheart Jr. HPI2@prodigy.net

Henry was a security guard for Cathedral of Tomorrow Church. He served in WW II. He last resided at 623 Washington Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

From George Saba, Aug 2001:

My Uncle Henry was married three times but no children.

Henry married Adele A PANSKY¹⁴ about 1940 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. Adele was born on 2 Mar 1915 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA and died on 15 Feb 1989 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit, Ohio, USA at age 73. The cause of her death was Congestive Heart Failure. Henry and Adele had no children.

Death Notes: The Beacon Journal, Akron, O, Thursday, 16 Feb 1989, Pg D-5

Adele A. Saba (Brown)

Cuyahoga Falls — Adele A. Saba (Brown), 73, passed away Feb. 15.

Mrs. Saba was born in St. Louis, Mo., and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 33 years, moving there from Akron. She retired in 1981 from the City of Cuyahoga Fall Building and Zoning Department as an administrative assistant with 23 years service. She was a member of the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church, the Cuyahoga Falls Business and Professional Women, the Cuyahoga Falls Women’s Club, Women in Construction, and the Daughters of Scotia.

She is survived by daughters, Jean of Munroe Falls, Judith of Cuyahoga Falls; and sister, Dorothy O’Brien of St. Louis, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Clifford Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Evangelist Judy Carter officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Voice of Faith Outreach, 933 Burbank Ave., Akron 44305, in her memory.

(Clifford, 928-2147, A Golden Rule Funeral Home)

Research Notes: Adele had children (from previous marriage), Jean Gatts of Munroe Falls and Judith Brown of Cuyahoga Falls, and a sister, Dorothy O’Brien of St. Louis, MO. Her daughter, Judith, filed her death certificate, and was unable to complete either of Adele’s parents’ names.

02 Mar 1915 Feb 1989 44221 (Cuyahoga Falls, Summit, OH) (none specified) 492-05-4250 Missouri

Edward I “Eddie” SABA¹³ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 24 Nov 1914 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Aug 1983 in Barberton, Summit, Ohio, USA¹⁰ at age 68, and was buried on 29 Aug 1983 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. The cause of his death was Malignant Melanoma. Edward never married and had no children.

Death Notes: From Akron Beacon Journal, Sunday, 28 Aug 1983 page F12:

Edward Saba, 701 Dorchester Rd., passed away Aug. 25 at Manor Care Nursing Center following a long illness.

Mr. Saba was born in DuBois, Pa., and had been an Akron resident for the past 62 years. He was employed at Trans-Ohio Savings Association for 30 years, and was formerly a State Examiner for the State of Ohio for Joseph T. Ferguson. He was a member of St. Joseph Melkite Church, and was a World War II veteran, serving in the army. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Akron Council No. 547.

He is survived by brothers, William of Akron, Henry of Cuyahoga Falls, George of Alliance; and nephew, Dr. George W. Saba of Chicago, Ill.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Melkite Church.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. (Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, Akron, 376-4251)

Saba, Edward
Death Date: 25 August 1983
Place of Death: Barberton, Summit County
Residence: Akron, Summit County
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 68 Years
Marital Status: Never Married
Death Certified by: Physician
Work Injury:
Autopsy: Yes – Used for certification
Birth Date: 24 November 1914
Birth State: Pennsylvania
Certificate: 063121
Volume: 25358
Place of Accident: (Home)
Origin: Other Asian

Edward was a clerk at the TransOhio Savings Assn. He never wed, and last resided at same address as unwed siblings William and Clara, 701 Dorchester Road in Akron. Both William and Edward were last at Manor Care Nursing Home in Barberton/Akron.

Per DC, Edward served in WW II. He was in the U.S. Army at time of his mother’s death, July 1942.

Frederick J “Fred” SABA¹¹ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 4 Aug 1907 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 17 May 1976 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA¹⁰ at age 68. The cause of his death was severe lungs & heart failure.

Death Notes: Akron Beacon Journal, Tuesday, 18 May 1976, Page C-6

Frederick J. Saba, 68, of 232 Westover dr., Akron, died May 17, 1976 at Akron General Medical Center following a short illness.

He was self-employed and was a partner with his brothers in the supermarket business, serving Akron and Barberton for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He was born in DuBois, Pa., and lived in Akron since 1920, a World War II Army veteran and a member of St. Sebastian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Amelia G.; sister, Clara L. Saba, of Akron; five brothers, Mitchell I., William J., Edward, Henri, all of Akron and George J. of Alliance.

Friends may call at the Hennessy Funeral Home, 936 N. Main st., 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral mass 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Sebastian Church. Parish Wake Service will be at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. (Hennessy, Akron, 535-1518).

Saba, Frederick J
Death Date: 17 May 1976
Place of Death: Akron, Summit County
Residence: Akron, Summit County
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 68 Years
Marital Status: Married
Death Certified by: Physician
Work Injury:
Autopsy: No Autopsy
Birth Date:
Birth State:
Certificate: 039165
Volume: 22502
Place of Accident:

Research Notes: “Fred” last lived at 232 Westover Drive in Akron and had his own grocery store in the Akron area.

Fred served in WW II per his DC. Was in the U.S. Army at time of his mother’s death, July 1942.

Requested Mar Cert by Summit Cnty Probate Ct 7 Oct 2000.

31 Oct 2000: Req mar rec by Pete Stone pwspas@accinternet.com

01 Oct 2001: Req mar rec by Sharon Snelling craftysbs@juno.com

Frederick married Amelia GEORGE¹² about 1930 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. Amelia was born on 23 Apr 1913 in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 15 Jun 1981 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA⁴ at age 68. The cause of her death was Myocardial Infarction. Frederick and Amelia had no children.

Death Notes: Akron Beacon Journal 16 Jun 1981 Page D9, Col. 3

Amelia H. Saba, 68, of 232 Westover Drive, passed away June 15 at Akron General Medical Center following a short illness.

Born in Johnstown, Pa., she was a resident of the Akron area 49 years, and retired ten years ago as a school teacher in the Akron Public Schools with 36 years service. Her last assignment was in Glover Grade School. She was a member of St. Sebastian’s Church, and a graduate of Akron University.

She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Weninger of Akron, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cantos, Johnstown, PA.

Mass of the Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Sebastian’s Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home. 936 N. Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. (Hennessy-Bagnoli Akron, 376-4251)

Research Notes: AMELIA SABA 23 Apr 1913 Jun 1981 (not specified) 44310 (Akron, Summit, OH) 277-20-8635 Ohio

Requested death and marriage recs. from Stark County Library 2 Oct 2000. NOT AVAILABLE 7 Oct 2000.

Amelia’s parents were Jacob and Helen Shaheen George. She was a schoolteacher in the public school system. (DC)

11 Feb 2001: requested BC from Lori Rajnish lorir@surfshop.net

William John “Bill” SABA⁹ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 29 Jul 1905 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 May 1986 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA¹⁰ at age 80. The cause of his death was Cardiopulmonary Arrest. William never married and had no children.

Death Notes: Akron Beacon Journal (?), Saturday, 17 May 1986:

William J Saba, 80, passed away May 16, 1986 at Manor Care Nursing Center following a four-month illness.

He was born in DuBois, Pa., and was an Akron resident for over 76 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Melkite Church and was employed as the imported foods and wine manager of Bissons for 40 years, retiring one year ago.

He is survived by brother, Henry Saba of Cuyahoga Falls; and nephew, Dr. George W. Saba of San Francisco, Calif.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Melkite Church.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Parastas service 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, Akron, 376-4251)

Saba, William J

Death Date: 16 May 1986

Place of Death: Akron, Summit County

Residence: Akron, Summit County

Gender: Male

Race: White

Age: 80 Years

Marital Status: Never Married

Death Certified by: Physician

Work Injury:

Autopsy: Yes – Used for certification

Birth Date: 29 July 1905

Birth State: Pennsylvania

Certificate: 040422

Volume: 26474

Place of Accident: (Home)

Origin: Other Asian

Research Notes: SSN 301-30-4616

William was an imported food and wine manager at Bisson’s Grocery Store. He last resided at same address as unwed siblings Edward and Clara, 701 Dorchester Road in Akron. Both William and Edward were last at Manor Care Nursing Home in Barberton/Akron.

Clara Louise SABA⁷ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 10 Nov 1902 in Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died on 2 Oct 1982 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA at age 79. The cause of her death was Congestive Heart Failure. Clara never married and had no children.

Death Notes: Akron Beacon Journal, Sunday, 3 Oct 1982, Page G-4

Clara L. Saba, of 701 Dorchester Rd., passed away Oct. 2. 1982, at

Akron General Medical Center following a year’s illness.

Miss Saba was born in Lawrence, Mass., and had been an Akron resident for the past 50 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Melkite Church.

She is survived by brothers, William J. Saba, Edward I., and Henry A., all of Akron, George J. of Alliance; nephew, Dr. George W. Saba of Chicago, Ill.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Melkite church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, Akron, 376-4251)

Research Notes: 10 Nov 1902 Oct 1982 44320 (Akron, Summit, OH) (none specified) 278- 54-5449

Death Certificate says DOB was 10 Oct 1901 (but age at death listed as 80)

Clara never wed. She was a homemaker and her last address was 701 Dorchester Road in Akron.

Marie Catherine SABA⁵ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 3 Feb 1900 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died about 1920 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA about age 20.

Research Notes: Requested DC from PA Vital Records 7 Oct 2000.

DOD after 1910 (in Census). Family moved to OH about 1920.

From George Saba, Aug 2001:

I had been told that my Aunt Marie was married. Shortly after she was married, she became ill and died. I don’t know if it was TB or pneumonia. But she had no children. Shortly after that her husband killed himself in his car out of despair. I don’t know where she is buried.

Requested Death Checks:

Clay Cnty, MO (for Kansas City) 07 June 2002

Peggy Ethetton peggy@planetkc.com

Jackson/Platte Cnty, MO (for Kansas City) 07 June 2002

Carole Campbell ccampbell11@kc.rr.com

Summit Cnty, OH

Coreene Lane eagledm@bright.net 02 Oct 2001

Received more info req and replied 07 June 2002

Marie married Dieb G SABA, son of George SABA and Martha SYUFY, on 16 Mar 1918 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.⁶ Dieb was born in 1885 in Syria and died about 1922 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA about age 37.

Marriage Notes: Book 31, Return 22659

MARR: OFFI Rev. Sigminu /Plinisky/

Research Notes: Middle name is likely George, as this is his father’s given name.

Mitchell I SABA⁸ (Isber and Ramza / Michael and Catherine) was born on 20 Feb 1904 in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Sep 1981 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA⁴ at age 77. The cause of his death was Congestive Heart Failure. Mitchell never married and had no children.

Death Notes: Akron Beacon Journal, Wednesday, 9 Sep 1981:

Mitchell (Mike) Saba, 77, of 701 Dorchester Rd., passed away Sept. 8 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born in DuBois, Pa., and was an Akron resident for 60 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Melkite Church.

Mr. Saba is survived by sister, Clara L. Saba; brothers, William J. and Edward, all of Akron, Henry of Cuyahoga Falls, George J. of Alliance; and nephew, George W. of Alliance.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, Akron, 440-376-4251)

Saba, Mitchel
Death Date: 08 September 1981
Place of Death: Akron, Summit County
Residence: Akron, Summit County
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 77 Years
Marital Status: Never Married
Death Certified by: Physician
Work Injury:
Autopsy: Yes – Used for certification
Birth Date: 20 February 1904
Birth State: Pennsylvania
Certificate: 069506
Volume: 24584
Place of Accident: (Home)
Origin: Other Asian
Research Notes: “Mike” was a clerk at a supermarket (his brother’s likely) and as also never married, also lived with his siblings William, Edward and Clara at 701 Dorchester Road in Akron.

From George Saba, Aug 2001:

My Uncles Mitchell, Bill and Eddie along with my Aunt Clara never married. They lived together in a house in Akron. First in the family house on Euclid avenue and then on Dorchester.

Isber and Ramza were residing at 237 Spruce Alley, DuBois at the time of Mitchell’s birth.

Birth Record for Mitchell lists him as Mick, father as Mick, and mother as Reanza Saba.