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Information from Lonnie Drayer

I did speak with his wife Barbara a couple of years ago after learning of his death. He had a broken leg that needed some surgery. While resting at home on a couch awaiting the surgery, a blood clot broke loose and caused his death. I am attaching his obituary which I obtained from the website of the Akron Beacon Journal and hope you can use this to post information about him on the class website as you have invited people to do.

I wish you good luck with your endeavor and will pass along information and e-mail addresses of other classmates that I become aware of.

Akron Beacon Journal

January 11, 2002

Mark J. Rostedt, 53, a 13-year resident of Boston Heights, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Sagamore Hills Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Akron. Mr. Rostedt graduated from the University of Akron with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a sales engineer for NFM Welding Engineers in Massillon, Ohio, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing cards and gardening. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and son, and will sadly be missed by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. (nee Rowles); daughter, Kelly; son, Ryan; parents, Edwin J. and Bertha C. (nee Sroka) of Tallmadge; brothers, Eric N. (Vicki) of Kent, Walter E. (Jill) of Houston, Texas, Brian K. (Ginette) of Akron; sisters-in-law, Beverly (Rudolph) Libertini, Rita (Don) Cianciola; brother-in-law, Mike (Betty) Rowles; and nieces and nephews.

Mark is no longer with us. He can't update him own page so if you have other memories or recollections about him that you wish to share, please email them to