Sylvia Theresa Swain Akiona, 81, of Hilo died Aug. 30 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired clerk-typist for the Panaewa Zoo, former chief housekeeper at the former Orchid Isle Hotel, founding member and coach of the Waiakea
Sylvia Theresa Swain Akiona, 81, of Hilo died Aug. 30 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired clerk-typist for the Panaewa Zoo, former chief housekeeper at the former Orchid Isle Hotel, founding member and coach of the Waiakea Nakoa and Waiakeawaena Elementary School girls fast-pitch softball teams and the Leialoha women’s fast-pitch softball team that played against the Japan and Taiwan national teams. Visitation 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Reeds Bay Park. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Fellowship to follow. Lei welcome. Memorial donations to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by daughter, Sheree “Nalani” Akiona of Oahu; sons, Lloyd (Marlyn) Akiona Jr. of Keaau, Edward “Bimo” Akiona of Kona, Deron Akiona of Hawaii, Emerson (Nadine) Akiona of Molokai and Jason (Lianne) Akiona of California; sister, Jeanette Weddell of California; brother-in-law, Francis Rodillas of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Beverly Akiona of Hilo and Eunice Seward of Nevada; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Neil Campbell, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 10. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired lineman for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co., member of Longboard Association and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Kahaluu Beach Park in Kona. Service at 10 a.m. Lunch to follow. Visitation again 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Mililani Mortuary’s downtown Honolulu location. Service at 6 p.m. Dinner to follow. Scattering of ashes 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. Lei welcome. Private graveside service with military honors at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). Survived by sons, Brad Campbell and Alika Bell of Honolulu, John Campbell of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Aleina (Anela Rodenhurst) Campbell of Honolulu; sisters, Gay (Clifton) Steward and Elberta (Renwick) Kruger of Honolulu, Wanneta (Daryl) Wilson of Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
John Martin Scovel, 72, of Hilo died Sept. 14 at home. Born in San Diego, he was a commercial fisherman, heavy equipment operator, security guard, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and U.S. Air Force veteran. Committal services at noon Friday (Oct. 9) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Paul (Molly) Scovel of Winter Garden, Fla., and John (Phoebe) Scovel of Honokaa; daughter, Lara (Jeremy) Hook of Hawi; brothers, Wayne (Kathy) Blevins of Apple Valley, Calif., William “Bill” Blevins of Barstow, Calif., and Monte Blevins of Olympia, Wash.; sister, Janice (Bob) Miller of Apple Valley; 10 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, one aunt and one uncle. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rudy James Tabiolo, 69, of Hilo died Sept. 20. He was born in Kohala. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 8) at Onekahakaha Beach Park in Keaukaha. Lunch to follow. Survived by wife, June Tabiolo of Hilo; sons, Keoni Tabiolo of Texas, Isaiah Tabiolo of Hilo; brothers, Edmond (Loretta) Dante of Hilo, Ernest (Mele) Tabiolo of Waikoloa; sisters, Betty (Don) Getting of Sacramento, Calif., Stella (Fred) Aceret of Los Angeles, June (Manuel) Yamamoto of Kohala; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
The late Robert Jonathan “Jon” Cooley is survived by, among others, father, Robert L. (JoAnn) Cooley of Arizona. An obituary published Friday contained an incorrect spelling.
