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Fr. James J. Reymann Community Service Award
The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation is proud to announce the creation of The Father James J. Reymann Community Service Award. The purpose of this award is to honor the life, legacy, priesthood and community activism of Fr. James J. Reymann, the first chairman of...
Obituary for Father James J. Reymann
Father James J. Reymann, 98, of Wellington, OhioBorn on April 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Salome (nee Zaber) Reymann, James was one of sixteen children in a large, loving family. Fr. Reymann graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1942, and...
Rose A. DeBord
Nancy Ann Marzano and Rose A. DeBord “My life was so much richer because of my sister”, states Rose A. DeBord, treasurer for The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation. When reflecting on the life and death of Nancy, Rose speaks with wisdom, a full heart and an...
Shannon Dawson’s Talk
Shannon Dawson’s talk, delivered at the 2022 Casino Night fundraiser event “Good evening. I am a two-time recipient of The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation scholarship. I want to not only thank the Reymann Foundation board for selecting me, but each one of you...
Mary Salome Reymann’s Eulogy
Eulogy | Mary Salome Reymann June 2, 1882-February 17, 1969 “The woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.” Proverbs 31 – 30-31 Dear family of the deceased, Rt. Rev. and Very...
Russell Reymann – An Inspiration For Our Foundation
Russell Reymann's Eulogy from his brother Louis Reymann Good morning. I’m Russell’s brother Loo-Eye. When we were young Russell called me Loo-Eye because he couldn’t say Louis. Nevertheless, I’m a lucky guy because my six sisters are always available to tell me what...
Living Out Our Mission – Becky’s Story
One would think that Becky Kovesci, great granddaughter of Charles and Salome Reymann, was influenced by her family to pursue a career in the field of Special Education. But yet, it’s the passion in Becky’s own heart that led her down the path of helping students with...
The First Reymann Scholar – Catherine’s Story
My name is Catherine (Canning) Schwall and I was the first Reymann Scholar. While in High School, I had no intention of becoming a teacher. But then my High School math teacher told the class about a summer program for children with special needs which could use some...
Reymann Scholarship Recipient Spotlight
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4...
Art of Recovery
We recently had the honor of supporting The Art of Recovery, a Community Support Services (CSS) program that uses expressive arts to help individuals living with persistent mental illness. This program, hosted at the Akron Art Museum on March 22, raised support for...