Ellsworth E. "Gov" Rhoades, 79, passed away on April 20, 2012. Ellsworth was born in Vestaburg, PA on May 6, 1932, to the late Lewis and Leota Rhoades. He was a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church as well as the Masons and the Shriners. He retired from Adamson United/Wean United Machinists. Ellsworth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting with friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and brother, Dwight. Survivors include daughters, Darlene (Kevin) Halman and Barbara (Richard) Bordonaro; sons, Christopher (Lisa) and Mark (Pollyann); 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Sonny; sisters, Myra and Janet.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 pm at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 am. Interment to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.