Anne V. Prochnow dies at 91

Anne V. Prochnow (Vinay), 91, of Green, passed away in her home on May 25, 2008.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Green area. Anne was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, President of Rolling Acres Mall Walkers, Volunteer for Akron First Night from its inception, Volunteer for several organizations and retired from Arnold Graphics.

Preceded in death by brother, Michael Vinay and sisters, Leona Vinay, Jeanne Kobetits and Mary Pringle, she is survived by husband of 73 years, Carl; daughter, Mary Anne Adams; grandson, Tod M. (Romina) Adams; great-grandson, Michael Ventura; many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services at her request will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 100 Waterloo Road. Friends and family may gather at Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road (Route 619), one hour prior to graveside service to meet family and form procession. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. (SCHERMESSER-GREEN, 330-899-9107)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, page B7. col.1]