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Memories of Salome Reymann Pt. 3
Salome as a Cook, Baker, Seamstress and Ultimate Home ManagerWhen asked of her memories of her grandmother, Salome Reymann, as a family and home manager, granddaughter Mary Michael Lawson realized that she may have a unique and special perspective. In her youth, Mary...
Memories of Salome Reymann Pt. 2
Salome as a Businesswoman, Her Intellect and AcumenStories are often shared among the Reymann family regarding the many wonderful attributes of Salome Reymann, our matriarch, our grandma. Per Barbara Reymann Strigle, married to Thomas Reymann and daughter-in-law to...
Memories of Salome Reymann Pt. 1
Salome as a Philanthropist, Charity Near & Far, Community Activist The Reymann family often jokes about the many acres of land donated by Charles and Salome Reymann to erect St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Akron, feeling that the church was built to support the...
Founder’s Day
On March 5, 1967, while Salome Reymann was vacationing in Florida, several members of the Reymann family gathered at the Reymann home. Discussion was the possibility of establishing a foundation in memory and honor of Charles and Salome Reymann. Reymann son, Fr. James...
ArtSparks Dynamite Duos Program
Their dance class is named ‘Dynamite Duos’, and although they aren’t the featured artists, these lovely ladies are the embodiment of that dynamite title. Akron area native Kara Cea is the Executive Director of ArtSparks, an organization that teaches expressive dance...
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, Ohio. Born 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,...
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...