Akron, Ohio
Joe Firtha
Joseph M. Firtha, age 53, retired undefeated March 23, 2007 and passed on to claim his crown following his daily battle with cancer.
In a classic fashion, Joe fought the final round with style, grace and determination, finishing on his feet. Always a winner, Joe refused to be...
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I grew up with Joseph on Sullivan Ave. in the 1950s and the 1960s. We were one of the gang of boys who grew up in America's best times.
Ron Ziler, Jeffrey Albright, Michael Firtha, Joseph Firtha, Billy Britain, Ellisa Kenny, Becky and Carrie Albright and all the others grew up in the best of times on Sullivan Ave. We all miss him. God Bless.
Jeffrey Albright
April 06, 2007 | Centralia, WA
Debbie and Family, Mr.& Mr's Firtha, Mike Firtha, & Diane,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was one of my friends while attending St. Matthews and Hoban High School. He and a handful of other guys including Mike were always doing something from racing slot cars in his upstairs room while Mike played his 12 string guitar or going to Chippewa Lake Park in the Summer. We played baseball, basketball and football together in CYO for St. Matthews and Annunciation (football)because St....
Dale Joseph Stewart
April 04, 2007 | San Antonio, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eula Morant
March 28, 2007 | Charlotte, NC
Deb and family,
It was a honor to meet Joe and all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the opportunity to take care of Joe and all of you. Every time I hear someone talk about boxing, I will always think of Joe and you Deb.
God bless,
Jennifer Heerema RN
Hospice of Summa
Jennifer Heerema
March 28, 2007 | Tallmadge, OH
Nic, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! All of us here at National Package Delivery extend our deepest sympothies. God Bless!
Joe Ziegman
March 27, 2007 | Cleveland, OH
Debbie and Sons
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Joe - a Husband and a Dad.I'll always remember Joe - as a great next door neighbor and "The Turtle."
Tom and Linda McCarl
Tom McCarl
March 26, 2007 | Stow, OH
Mrs. Firtha,
So sorry for your loss, I'll be thinking about you and your family.
Taylor Charles
March 26, 2007 | Akron, OH
Dear Mrs.Firtha
i am very sorry about your loss. He is in a better place now. He isnt suffering anymore. I now what you what you been going though i just lost my baby cousin with cancer. I am sooo sorry about that lose again. I will try my hardiest to make it to the calling hours.
brittany swiger
March 26, 2007 | Akron, OH
Dear Diane and family,
This comes with my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers offered up on your behalf during this sad time. Joe's memories will burn in your hearts forever and this will be a comfort to you in the following days to come. I will be thinking of you.
Debbie Nelson
March 26, 2007 | Canton, OH
