Obituaries
Brenda J. Hufford
Apr 10, 2018
After a courageous five year battle with cancer, Brenda J. Hufford, 71, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ray, and her beloved daughter, Sherri Lynn. The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Koenig, the staff at the Cooper Cancer Center, the staff at Summa City Hospital and the staff...
Arlene J. Wood
Apr 10, 2018
Arlene J. Wood, 83, went to her eternal rest on April 10, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1934 to Herman J. and Verna A. Bumgarner in Altoona, PA. Arlene was an active woman who loved reading, watching Animal Planet, elephants and her companion cat, Charlie. She was an accomplished accountant having worked for Atari in California at their...
Gurley E. Brown
Apr 9, 2018
Gurley "Lee" E. Brown, 84, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2018. Lee served in the US Marine Corps, and was a proud member of American Legion Post 449, Moose Lodge 1082, Briar Hill Hunting Club, and the Turkeyfoot Sportsmen's Club. He worked for McNeal Corp., where he eventually retired from. Lee was an avid outdoorsman, who loved...
Margaret L. Belding
Apr 9, 2018
Margaret L. Belding, 92, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018. Margaret was born in Barberton, OH on October 14, 1925 to the late Cleveland and Margaret Warner. Margaret retired from General Tire as an accounting clerk. She was a member of the Suffield United Church of Christ where she had once served as the treasurer for many years. She...
Barbara Ann Henthorn
Apr 8, 2018
Barbara Ann Henthorn, 87, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2018. Barbara was born in Akron on August 3, 1930 to the late Howard and Ressie Gunter. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she taught Sunday School and she and her husband Lucky served as Sunday School Superintendents for...
Norma Faye Holmes
Apr 8, 2018
Norma "Faye" Holmes, 79, of Hartville, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her beloved husband Emmitt Holmes on April 8, 2018. Faye lived in the Akron area for most of her life, and retired from Summit County Children's Services. She enjoyed cooking with and for her family, who she cherished more than anything. Faye was devoted on having special...
Phyllis Mae Hosking
Apr 7, 2018
Phyllis Mae Hosking, 89 of Uniontown, Ohio, beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away on April 7, 2018. She was born on January 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William and Winifred Hosking. Phyllis graduated from South High School, in Akron, Ohio and went on to work for Wright Tool & Forge for 44 years. She attended...
Patricia Eileen Manning (Griffith)
Apr 7, 2018
Patricia Eileen Manning (Griffith), 80, of Norton, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Akron Summa Hospice Unit, while recently residing at The Inn at CoalRidge in Wadsworth.Born at home on December 24, 1937, in Damascus, Ohio, she was the only daughter of late Mahlon F. and Hazel (Delzell) Griffith Sr. She grew...
Ada Marie Dengate
Apr 7, 2018
Ada Marie Dengate, 90, of Barberton, passed peacefully on April 7, 2018. She was born on February 6, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Dora Gardner. Ada Marie will be deeply missed by her children, Larry (Rose) Dengate, Linda (William) Guinter, Leigh (Joan) Dengate, and Loren (Diane) Dengate; sister, Pearl Patterson; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and...
Charles R. Brady, Jr.
Apr 7, 2018
Charles R. Brady, Jr. 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 7, 2018. He was born in Belington, WV in 1943 to the late Charles R. Brady Sr. and Dorotha Harris Brady. Charlie never knew a stranger, he helped everyone he could and always had a joke to brighten your day. He was famous for his large collection...
Eric David Godfrey
Apr 6, 2018
Eric David Godfrey, 46, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on April 6, 2018. He was a graduate of Ellet High School and worked at Austin Tape & Label for many years.He will be dearly missed by his parents, Pamela Shreve-Jones (Darrell Jones), and Larry Godfrey, Sr. (Debbie); siblings, Joe (Judi) Godfrey, Julie Godfrey-Cornish (Paul);...
Eloise Sheaves
Apr 6, 2018
Eloise Sheaves, 98, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018. She was born October 9, 1919 in Akron, OH. Eloise was very active in the community serving as an usher at the Civic Theater, volunteering at Lock 3, working as an usher at Canal Park where she was also known as the YMCA Lady, and selflessly donating gallons of blood...
Richard P. O'Brien Jr.
Apr 6, 2018
Richard P O'Brien Jr. passed away April 6, 2018 at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Sr.; mother, Erma whom he loved dearly; his sister, Patricia Neilson, and brother, Donald. Dick lived in Akron and was a graduate of East High School, did a tour in Vietnam and worked at Goodyear and Motor...
Ford J. Linderman
Apr 5, 2018
Ford J. Linderman, 84, of Stow, passed away April 5, 2018. Ford was born in Ghent, Ohio on July 27, 1933 to the late Ford and Thelma Linderman. He was a graduate of Hudson High School where he was very active in Varsity sports, and later attended Kent State University. Ford retired from Cleveland Twist Drill Company where he worked...
Dorothy Marie Mason (Lachance)
Apr 5, 2018
Dorothy Marie Mason (LaChance), born April 11, 1925, passed away April 5, 2018. She was a sweet, gentle soul and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Williard UCC and Tallmadge Primetimers. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Donald Clyde Mason. She leaves behind and will be greatly missed by her daughter, Bonnie (Greg) Reid...
Betty Fae Hart
Apr 4, 2018
Betty Fae Hart, age 88 of Brimfield, Ohio, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7:55 PM at Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Braxton County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Delta (nee Starcher) Case. Betty was an LPN and retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She...
Robert G. Neubrander
Apr 3, 2018
Robert G. Neubrander, 93, of Parma, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2018. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 8, 1925 to the late Fred and Anna Neubrander. Bob served in the US Army during WWII. He was a very skilled machinist and carpenter. He enjoyed dancing and watching The Lawrence Welk Show. Bob was...
Glenna G. Speegle
Apr 3, 2018
Glenna G. Speegle, 79, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018. A lifelong Akron resident, she was born June 7, 1938 in Justell, KY to late parents Edgar and Julie Adams. Glenna loved spending time with family, taking vacations, spending time at the farm, and enjoying her flower gardens, for which she won awards. In addition to her parents, Glenna...
Jill L. Warner
Apr 2, 2018
Jill L. Warner, 57, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2018. Jill was born in Streetsboro, Ohio on June 25, 1960 to the late Abe and Betty Lauterer. Jill graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Class of 1979 and married her loving husband on May 26, 1984. She most recently worked as a receptionist at FitWorks...
Jennifer Michelle Murphy
Apr 1, 2018
In loving memory of Jennifer Michelle Murphy 1972- 2018Jennifer Michelle Murphy, 45, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2018. She was born in Akron on June 21st, 1972 to Patsy and Perry Brown. Jennifer resided in Akron near Highland Square for a short time. Jennifer was a registered nurse for over 10 years. In her free time, she loved scrapbooking,...
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