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Mildred Lytle Obituary

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Mildred R. Lytle

Mildred R. Lytle, 87, passed away peacefully November 16, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley after a brief struggle with cancer.

She lived her entire life in Akron. During World War II, she was a "Rosie the Riveter" building Corsiar at Goodyear. She was a life long member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church and was active in the Firestone Park AARP.

She was preceded in death by husband, Harry (Bus) M. Lytle; daughter, Phyllis A. Lytle; parents, Russell and Martha Reed; brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Mary Reed; and sister, Dollie M. Hall. She is survived by sister and brother-in-law, LaVonne T. and Bud Crawley; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. (PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION) in Akron. Rev. Max Beery officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends TODAY from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Firestone Park United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse Hospice Care Center in Copley. (Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2008.

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Maria Yankovich

November 26, 2008

Will miss you Millie. I enjoyed the times our "foursome" had together.

The Sidle Family

November 18, 2008

We will miss you Aunt Millie. You were always a delightful and caring woman.

Margaret Bee

November 18, 2008

Will miss having Millie as "one of the girls". She is finally at peace. Love you all.

Chic & Fran Reed

November 17, 2008

At last you are together again...you, Buster and Phyllis...in heaven walking hand in hand.

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