Obituaries
Anne L. Witsaman
Sep 25, 2018
Anne L. Witsaman, 99, of Akron, passed away September 25, 2018. Anne was born in Akron, Ohio on November 4, 1918 to the late John and Mary Karkalik. She enjoyed playing gin rummy almost daily and spending time outside with family and friends.In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Stanford...
Mildred A. Besser
Sep 24, 2018
Mildred "Millie" Besser, 91, of Tallmadge, passed away Monday September 24, 2018.Millie was born September 8, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Sophia Lukacevich, and the step-daughter of Anthony Petrovic.She was proceeded in death by her husband, Stanley E. Besser; sons, Stanley "Chuck" Besser, and John Besser.Millie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and...
William L. Dunnington
Sep 22, 2018
William L. Dunnington "Bill", 74, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2018. He was born in Akron on May 2, 1944 to the late Abe and Mildred Dunington. Bill proudly served in the Army National Guard and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 41 years of service. He attended Maranatha Bible Church. Bill was a...
Judy "Moe" M. Carlton
Sep 22, 2018
Judy "Moe" M. Carlton, 78, of Akron, passed away on September 22, 2018. Judy was born and raised in Akron, and graduated from South High School, where she met the love of her life, Jack. She was very outgoing and enjoyed being around people, which was reflected in the various jobs she held over the years including Bank One, Firestone...
Donna (Beach) King
Sep 21, 2018
Donna (Beach) King passed away September 21, 2018 at 10:30a.m. Born in Ellet, Ohio, she was a resident of Brimfield since 1961. Donna was a homemaker for four children and was very active with the Federated Democratic Women of Portage County. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ray, and parents, Waldo and Ella (Powers) Beach....
Mark C. Stansberry
Sep 20, 2018
Mark C. Stansberry, 50, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Kenneth and Virginia Stansberry. Mark graduated from Stow High School and The University of Akron. He most recently worked for Century Link as a data analyst. He was involved with the Hudson Players Community Theater, and also enjoyed music and was...
Mary Jane Fohner
Sep 19, 2018
Mary Jane Fohner (nee Oden), 81, passed away on September 19, 2018. A longtime Akron resident, she was born July 15, 1937. Mary was preceded in death by her late husband, Ron Fohner; grandson, Scott Stewart; brothers, Oscar, Jack and Ted Oden; sisters, Doris White and Jean Selby. She is survived by her children, Karen Stetler, John (Monika) King, Sheryl...
Marjorie Mae Sayre
Sep 19, 2018
Marjorie Mae Sayre, age 86 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1932 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Pearl and Joanne (nee Derrington) Windle. Marjorie was a homemaker who enjoyed playing yahtzee, crocheting, and visiting with friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending...
David Wayne Riley
Sep 18, 2018
David W. Riley, 58, of Tallmadge, arrived at his ultimate destination in heaven on September 18, 2018. David leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Connie; half-sister, Kim Davis (Dana); sisters-in-law, Ellen Maricle and Rhonda (Randy) Hecker; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues who are too many to list here.He was preceded in death by his mother,...
Donald W. Gostlin
Sep 18, 2018
Donald W. Gostlin, 85 of Suffield, Goodyear retiree passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 18, 2018. Donald is preceded in death by late wife, Betty Gostlin of 52 years. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Valerie Gostlin; brother, Dave (Jackie); sister, Marilyn (Frank); children, Don (Vicki), Dan (Joanne), Cindy (Ken), Penny (Mike); step-children,...
Doy A. Hamrick
Sep 16, 2018
Doy A. Hamrick, 75, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2018. A longtime Akron resident, he was born in Webster Springs, WV to late parents Doy H. and Jana Hamrick. Doy graduated from Tallmadge High School and attended the University of Akron. He was the first paramedic chief of the Akron Fire Dept., from which he retired as Deputy Chief...
Willa Nyoka Ice
Sep 15, 2018
Willa Nyoka Ice, age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 15, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1943 in Pasadena, Maryland, the daughter of the late Ola and Ruby Opal (nee Smith) Wolford. Willa was primarily a homemaker and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Some of her interests were...
Frank Tyler Bell
Sep 15, 2018
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Frank Tyler Bell, 83, passed away peacefully. His wife, Karen, was waiting to welcome him into Heaven. Frank was born June 8, 1935 in Akron, Ohio and was the only child of the late Charles Tyler "Ty" and Marcadas Pearl (nee Smith) "Tillie" Bell. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...
Loraine Wilkinson
Sep 14, 2018
Loraine "Lu" Wilkinson, in fulfillment of Christ's promise, woke in heaven on September 14, 2018.Lu was born in Belle, West Virginia on February 26, 1953 to the late Benjamin and Annabell Parker.Lu accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of nine and was a longtime member at Hope Baptist Church (formerly Brown Street Baptist Church). She served faithfully in...
Aleta R. Hahn
Sep 14, 2018
Aleta R. Hahn, 51, passed away on September 14, 2018. She enjoyed being outdoors, crocheting, sewing, antiquing, baking, and her pets. Aleta is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Rhea Nestor. She is survived by her husband, Jason; children, Brendan and Emily; siblings, Jeffrey, Wesley (Lana), Sharon (Richard); niece, Samantha; and lifelong friend, Cindy Knights.A memorial visitation will...
Lillian Hodnick
Sep 14, 2018
Lillian Hodnick, 90, of Akron, passed away September 14, 2018. Lillian was born in Akron, Ohio on October 5, 1927 to the late Alex and Catherine Budzilowski. Lillian graduated from Garfield High School and went on to work for Firestone in the photo lab. She retired from M. O'Niel Co. in downtown Akron, where she was a sales person for...
Frances J. Richards
Sep 14, 2018
Frances J. Richards, 66, was welcomed in the arms of the Lord on September 14, 2018. She was an avid CAVS fan and loved crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan D. Richards; sister, Pamela Dile; and her dog, Chloe. Frances leaves to cherish her memory, children, David T. (Barbara) Grant, Missy Axline, Shelly Richards, and Shawn...
Richard Alan Jenkins
Sep 13, 2018
Richard Alan Jenkins passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 61. He waged a powerful fight against numerous illness for the last 31 years and is now pain-free.Rick was born on January 2, 1957 in Marion, Ohio to John W. Jenkins, Jr. and the late Linda S. (Weston) Jenkins. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church...
Maymoleen Whitehair
Sep 13, 2018
Maymoleen (May) WhitehairMay Whitehair, age 94 went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2018. She was born in Selbyville, W.VA. on January 30, 1924, moving to the Akron area at the age of 16. May worked at Goodyear Aircraft during WWII as a Rosie the Riveter, and managed Lee's Restaurant in the 1950s and 60s. She retired...
Jack M. Huffman
Sep 13, 2018
Jack M. Huffman, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, his wife, Betty passed before him. Survivors are his brothers, Clyde, John, and Paul; daughter, Linda Smith; grandsons, Alec and Anthony; special friend, Dee Carlone.Funeral services will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5:00 PM, where family and friends may visit...
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