Wednesday, July 25, 2012
"Miss Hattie" was known as the "Duchess of Mableton" to many in the South Cobb community.
Hattie Mae Rutledge Ruff, age 89 of Mableton, passed away on July 22. She was the 10th child of Walter H. Rutledge and Annie Noland Rutledge, who are deceased. She was a devoted mother and ‘Ma Ma’ to her son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. “Miss Hattie” was known as the “Duchess of Mableton” to many, especially in the political community. She served on the board of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, the board of the Cobb County Heart Association, the board of the Cobb County Cancer Society and was appointed to the Board of the Department of Human Resources of Georgia by three different governors. She also was instrumental in the election of her son, Charles, to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. She is a member of New Hope …
Friday, July 20, 2012
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Rod Cohen, age 57 of Mableton, passed away on Wednesday, July 18. He was born to Allen and Ann Cohen on Dec. 17, 1954 in Greenville, SC. He grew up with his three brothers, Guy, Scott and Bradley. He lost his sister, Jamie Ann, at a young age. After school, he met and married the love of his life, Betsy. They had two sons, Brandon and Chad. They were later blessed with a grandson, Davis, and Rod was looking forward to his first granddaughter. Rod worked as an automotive broker for O'Brien's Automotive for many years. He was a loving family man and found joy in playing with his grandson. He also enjoyed bass fishing and watching Nascar. Rod is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Ann Cohen, and his sister, Jamie Ann Cohen. He is …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Moore served in the Navy and was a longtime member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Austell.
Leon Moore, age 86 of Mableton, passed away on Monday, July 16 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Leon was born to William Wilson Moore and Cleo Bell Moon Moore on May 30, 1926 in Decatur, GA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a beloved member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Austell. Leon was a motivated individual and had been very successful in several businesses. He had served as head of the electrical department for Six Flags from 1965-1986. Leon was the owner and operator of South Cobb Electronics for 10 years and had started LDKN Service Consultants which he ran for over 20 years. Leon Moore is preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Columbia Starr Moore in 2000; his daughter, Nancy…
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
She passed away on Monday at her Mableton home.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Alice C. Szwajkos Stryjewski, age 70, of Mableton passed away on Monday, July 9 at her home in Mableton. She was born to John Szwajkos and Stephania Ciasnocha Szwajkos on April 18, 1942 in Buffalo, New York. She worked as an account manager for the New York State Department of Education before moving to Georgia. Sheis preceded in death by her loving husband, Waldemere Bronislaw Stryjewski who passed on August 6, 2002 and her parents, John and Stephania Szwajkos. She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa and her husband Timothy Black of Mableton and two sisters, Terry Nowak of Buffalo and Dorothy Szwajkos of L.A. There will be a cremation for Stryjewski. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Stryjewski to the charity of your …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Obituaries of people who lived in or were from South Cobb.
Tom Mueller, age 47 of Mableton, passed away May 5. He was born and raised in New Orleans. He loved gardening, fishing, and of course, the New Orleans Saints. For more than 24 years, he was employed with Century Trade Show Services. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen Wallace Mueller; mother, Anita O’Keefe of Purvis, MS; children, Anthony Wallace, Cristy Mueller and Brittany Mueller, all of Mableton; grandson, Corbin Cox; sister, Ann Mueller Augustin of Dallas, TX; brothers, David Mueller of Decatur, AL, Melvin J. Mueller of Honolulu, HI and Albert Mueller of Covington, LA. The funeral service to honor his life was held at Davis-Struempf Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory in…
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Her funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at White Columns Funeral Chapel in Mableton.
Lera V. Goggans Robertson, age 92 of Austell, passed away on Friday, April 20, at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born to Joseph and Mary Goggans on December 18, 1919 in Grove Oak, AL. She was married to her husband, Ruford Robertson. They had three children, Gerald, Sandy, and Gwen. Robertson was a faithful member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and gardening and was a member of the Friendship Club in Mableton. She retired from Kroger after 11 years of dedicated service as a NCR Operator in 1964. She is preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in 1977 and her parents. She is survived by her son, Gerald Robertson and his wife Judy of Austell; daughters, Gwen Robertson of Chamblee and Sandy and her …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Obituaries of people who were from or lived in South Cobb.
Carole Georgi Allore, 80 of Austell, passed away Thursday, April 12. She grew up in the Birmingham neighborhood of Toledo, OH and was a member of Calvin United Church of Christ. She graduated from Western Reserve College, and was a teacher for over 40 years. Her parents, Frank and Margaret Georgi, and sister, Fran Hanthorn have passed, but she is survived by her daughter, Heather Allore; her brother, Frank(Barbara) Georgi and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held Saturday at the Lakeview Room at Presbyterian Village with Rev. Debbie Wells officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 1957 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 500, Tucker, GA 30084. Mikhail Markman, age 61 of Mableton, died March 20. He is …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Obituaries of people who lived in or were from South Cobb.
Jim Taylor, age 75 of Mableton, passed away Jan. 28. “Big Jim” was a resident of Cobb County since 1971, was owner-operator of McDonald's for over 50 years and was active in Cobb County Parks and Recreation. He is survived by his wife, Sandra E. Taylor; children, Tammy Taylor of Austell, Steve Taylor of Austell, Vicki Murray of Boston, Christopher Taylor of Austell and Susan Taylor of Mableton; brothers, Brown Altman and Ronnie Altman, both of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Meredith, Andrew, Brendon, Austin, and Jimmy; and one great-granddaughter, McKenzie. A memorial service honoring his life was held at Davis-Struempf Chapel on Thursday, February 2. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to Cobb Street Ministries, 3970 Ewing Road, …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Obituaries for people who lived in or were from South Cobb
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Eric R. Lynch, age 18 of Mableton, passed away Dec. 25, 2011. He was a 2011 graduate of Pebblebrook High School and was employed with Angels Auto Care and O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Lynch is survived by his parents Roberto and Nilsa Orellana of Central Islip, NY; sisters, Ashly Orellana and Maria Avilez; brothers, Anthony Orellana and Luis Avilez; grandparents, Elisabeth Rivera, Joanne Quinn and Albert Quinn. From Lynch's father, Roberto: Out of respect to the Avilez Family, who has taken care of Eric for the past year, Nilsa has decided to do a viewing for everyone here in Georgia. Davis-Struempf Funeral Home has provided a website so any of his friends may leave a message for him. We wanted to thank you all for all the help - these past few …
Angela Rubino Lynch
12:17 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
I am Eric Lynch's real grandmother. His real father is Richard Lynch. Roberto is Eric's stepfather. Nilsa Dara Rivera Lynch Orellana is Eric's mother and married my son on June 3, 1995. She absconded with my grandson and deprived me and my son the joy of seeing Eric grow to manhood. Eric, my son and his wife lived with me in Brooklyn, NY until Eric was almost 9 years old. He was my shadow. Angela… more ›