Obituaries
Kenneth L. Springston
Nov 12, 2018
Kenneth "Kenny" Springston, born 2/7/1961 lit up the world with his laugh and was friends with everyone he met. Kenny went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2018.As a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, Royal Parader, and friend, he loved us all and taught us to not take life so seriously. We can all remember his love...
Bishop T. Higginbottom, Sr.
Nov 11, 2018
Bishop Dr. James T. Higginbottom, Sr., was summoned to be with the Lord on November 11, 2018. He was born in Akron on April 22, 1945 to the late Bishop Alexander and Altee (nee Wheeler) Higginbottom, Sr.He was preceded in death by his siblings, Bishop Alexander Jr., Curtis, Robert, Horace, Luvina Higginbottom, and Katie Mee. Bishop is survived by his...
Woodroe Summerfield
Nov 11, 2018
Woodroe Summerfield, "Woody", age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018, Veteran's Day, at the home of his step-son.He was born on June 22, 1944 in Ridgley, West Virginia, the son of the late Clyde and Margie (nee Laurence) Summerfield. Woody was a 1965 graduate of Central High School and was a very proud honorably discharged US...
Larry George Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Larry George Smith, age 77, of Barberton, Ohio, died on November 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Akron, the son of the late Thomas L. Smith and Louise (nee Thomas) Smith O'Connor. Larry was a factory worker and retired from GoJo's after 18 years of service, and previously he worked for Crown Division...
Nalani Renee Arnold
Nov 9, 2018
Nativity of a child who is highly adorn,Loved is our child in which we mourn.Adverse to the sins of the world she was shown,And now our Heavenly father has called her home.Lament in our voices but joy in our heart,As her loved ones feel her intangible mark.Angel on earth in her most pure form,Blessed is our child in which she...
Anne F. Porter
Nov 9, 2018
Anne F. Porter 86 of Akron, passed away on November 9, 2018. Preceded in death of her daughter Barbara A. Still. She is survived by her sons, Bill Porter, and Stephen (Alicia) Porter; granddaughter, Jodi Prince (Jon); and great-grandsons, Jarett and Jayden Prince. There will be a celebration of Life on Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 5:30-8pm at Hew Hope...
Tom William Wines
Nov 9, 2018
Tom William Wines, age 65, of Lakemore, Ohio, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Luarel, Maryland, the son of the late William Wines and Hilda Warner. Tom was a "jack of all trades" and always had a poker in the fire. He enjoyed cars, tools, and tearing up the...
Harry R. Nagle, Sr.
Nov 9, 2018
Harry R. Nagle, Sr., age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1934 in Pennsylvania, the son of the late Owen and Blanche (nee Gaynor) Nagle. Harry was an over-the-road truck driver, retiring after 30 years of service from Mason-Dixon Trucking Company.Mr. Nagle liked to worked on...
Mary Lou Rinehart
Nov 7, 2018
Mary Lou Rinehart, 79, of Doylestown, passed away on November 7, 2018. She was born in Ripley, WV on July 27, 1939 to the late Otmer and Polly Anderson. Mary devoted her life to her family. She took pride in caring for her home and was a wonderful cook. She loved bluegrass music. In addition to her parents, Mary was...
George E. Powell
Nov 7, 2018
George E. Powell, 70, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018. George was born on May 8, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Dorothy Powell. He grew up in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He...
James Paul Lamneck Jr.
Nov 6, 2018
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Lamneck Jr. announces his unexpected passing on November 6, 2018. He left this Earth to be held in the loving arms of God's love.Jimmy graduated from Snow School in Berea, making us all so proud and getting a standing ovation from the staff and students.He was interested in history and...
Allen Robert Vicen
Nov 6, 2018
Allen Robert Vicen, age 47 of Deerfield, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2018.He was born on April 13, 1971 in Akron, the son of Peggy (nee Watson) Vicen and her fiance, Ken Wolcott of Akron and the late Robert Paul Vicen. Allen was a service tech at Hydrosol in Kent. Allen was a member of La Familia Motorcycle Club....
David R. Teeple Sr.
Nov 6, 2018
David didn't have just one of something; he had many -- be it knick knacks, stories, or friends and family members who adored him.A dedicated husband, father, papa, brother, and uncle, David passed away on November 6, 2018. His story began on February 22, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, born to May and Ralph Teeple. On June 16, 1956, he married...
Clyde D. Hartman
Nov 6, 2018
Clyde D. Hartman, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018. He loved spending time with his family and loved the Lord. He was a preacher for over 20 years. Clyde was a very dedicated and hard-working man and usually worked 3 jobs most of his life to provide for his family. He was preceded in...
Patrick J. Chisholm
Nov 6, 2018
Patrick James Chisholm, 56, of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2018. Pat was born in Akron, Ohio on April 25, 1962, the son of Pamela (Seman) and Daniel Chisholm. He is survived by his daughter Lexi Marie Chisholm and his sisters Christy (Tom) Breiding and Danielle Bashlor. He is also survived by many loving nephews and nieces...
Robert D. Braucher
Nov 6, 2018
Robert D. Braucher Sr. went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Peggy (Deneen) Braucher; and parents, Carl and Molly Braucher. He is survived by his children, Sherry, Robert Jr. (Penny) Jeff, and Cindy; grandchildren, Deanna (Robert) Cooper, Andee (Daniel) Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Robert Cooper III and Eleanor...
Sandra L. Mcdonald
Nov 6, 2018
Sandra L. McDonald, of Lakemore, passed away November 6, 2018. Sandra was born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 1944 to the late James and Willie LeVan. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her loving husband John McDonald, and sister Barbara Edwardson.She is survived by children, Casandra Lyn (David) Goodwin Shawver, Vanessa (Danny) Bailey and...
Carolynn J. Romano
Nov 5, 2018
Carolynn J. Romano (nee Quinn) 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 5, 2018 after a long illness. Carolynn was born on March 15, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Carolynn always had a smile on her face and a joke on her lips. To know her was to love her,...
Konrad Jakob, Jr.
Nov 5, 2018
Konrad Jakob, Jr., age 74 of Akron, Ohio, is now in the presence of our Lord, passing on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on January 29, 1944 in Akron, the son of the late Konrad and Katherine (nee Miller) Jakob, Sr.Konrad was a 1962 graduate of Central Hower Vocational School. He was an auto...
Richard L. Lybrook Sr.
Nov 4, 2018
Richard L. Lybrook, Sr. 69, of Ravenna, passed away November 4, 2018. Richard was born on May 10, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas and Marion Lybrook. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his loving...
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