Obituaries

Marjorie L. Tomko

Marjorie L. Tomko

Feb 23, 2018

Marjorie L. Tomko, 87, of Brimfield, passed away on February 23, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1931 in Stow, Ohio to the late Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. Marjorie was also preceded in death by her infant son, Timothy Tomko; and siblings, Bartholomew Schossler, Angeline Clapp, Frances Krizycki, Mary Settle, Michael Schossler, Martha Kirkland, and John Schossler. She...

Robert Lee Gilmore

Robert Lee Gilmore

Feb 22, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee Gilmore Sr., 76, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2018. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Moundsville, West Virgina to the late William and Alta Gilmore. Bob worked at RCA Rubber for many years, and eventually retired from there. Bob enjoyed working on cars, watching NASCAR and wrestling on TV, and...

Rita Garvin

Rita Garvin

Feb 22, 2018

Rita "Cookie" Garvin, 64, passed away due to a short battle with lymphoma on February 22, 2018. She was born February 22, 1954 in Elyria to late parents Henry and Lois Metera. Cookie is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Garvin; daughter, Jan (Christopher Opliger) Garvin; grandchildren, Ryan (Brianna), Caitlin (James); great-grandchildren, Kyler, Lylah; brother, Tom (Tammy) Metera;...

Thomas E. Good Sr.

Thomas E. Good Sr.

Feb 22, 2018

Thomas E. Good Sr.,87, of Green, passed away on February 22, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 15, 1930 to the late William and Lucille Good. Thomas spent almost his entire life in the Akron area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Good; and sons, Thomas E. Good Jr....

Lyn (Weaver) Csonka

Lyn (Weaver) Csonka

Feb 21, 2018

Lyn went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by mother Ann McKinley, father Robert Weaver, step-father Gordon McKinley, sister Becky Factor, and son David Shuman. She is survived by daughter Andrea Csonka, son Steven Csonka, daughter-in-law Mariah Csonka, five grandchildren, and siblings Sherry Tafoya, Bob Weaver, Patty...

Carolyn Elizabeth Compton

Carolyn Elizabeth Compton

Feb 21, 2018

Today, and always, we celebrate the life of Carolyn "Betty" Elizabeth Compton (Eisenhut nee Mollica) Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend joined her family in Heaven on Wednesday February 21st, 2018.The simple things in life were Carolyn's greatest pleasures. Hearing the birds sing, cuddling with her dog Lizzie, watching the seasons transform her favorite tree, and reading a good...

Patricia A. White

Patricia A. White

Feb 20, 2018

Patricia A. White, 68, of Uniontown, passed surrounded by her family on February 20, 2018. She was born in Akron, OH on September 9, 1949 to the late Berman and Helen Webb. She spent many years working for the Copley Medical Group. Pat loved sewing, quilting, and above all, her family and spending time with her grandsons.In addition to her...

Louis P. "Lou" Gower

Louis P. "Lou" Gower

Feb 19, 2018

Louis P. "Lou" Gower, 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. A longtime resident of Springfield Township, he was born December 15, 1956. Lou was a good-hearted man who loved his "boys." He owned and operated RPM Construction since 2005. Lou was a Marine Corp veteran. Lou was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Gower; siblings, Eddie, Randy,...

Diane M. Bixler

Diane M. Bixler

Feb 19, 2018

Diane M. Bixler, 80, of Mogadore, passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2018. She was born August 23, 1937 in Akron to late parents Joseph and Edith Willingham. Diane worked as a bank secretary for First Merit and retired after 20+ years of service. She was a longtime member and one time president of the ABWA, the Mogadore...

Clarence Nelson Huddleston

Clarence Nelson Huddleston

Feb 19, 2018

Clarence Nelson Huddleston, age 86, of Stow, Ohio, passed on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.He was born on January 6, 1932 in Stow, the son of the late Elias and Gertrude (nee Murphy) Huddleston. Clarence was an a local truck driver for Thomas Asphalt and Shrewsberry Trucking and his CB Handle was "Butterball", and at work he was...

Stephanie Jean Roush

Stephanie Jean Roush

Feb 19, 2018

Stephanie Jean Roush, age 60, passed on February 19, 2018 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in the nursing home due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Stephanie was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria M. Roush. She is survived by her loving father, Dr. William R. Roush; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Rusty Sims; beloved nephews, William, Cory, and Bradley; and...

Maria Settle

Maria Settle

Feb 18, 2018

Maria "Mary" Settle, 93, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2018. She was born September 11, 1924 in Tilden, IL to late parents Anthony and Angelina Massa. Maria retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. Mary enjoyed the casinos, bingo, golfing and bowling. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Settle; siblings, John, Lena, Louie, Tony, Margaret, Dominic;...

Joseph E. Adams

Joseph E. Adams

Feb 17, 2018

Joseph E. Adams, 59, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2018. Joe was a family man who cherished his grandchildren and spending time with his friends and family. Joe was preceded in death by his son, Joseph William Preston Adams.Joe will be deeply missed by his sons, Jason (Jessica) Adams, and Dennis Harlin; parents, William and Virginia Adams;...

Josephine Rae Swartz

Josephine Rae Swartz

Feb 17, 2018

Josephine Rae Swartz (nee Pickle), "Jo", age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018.She was born on January 25, 1923 in Akron to the late Argy Perry and Ida (nee Hester) Pickle. She was an independent, strong minded woman who worked hard to provide a good life for her family.She met and then married Ralph C. Swartz on February...

Annie M. Canterbury

Annie M. Canterbury

Feb 17, 2018

Annie M. Canterbury, age 69 of Akron, Ohio, took her father's hand in Heaven on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Western Reserve Health Care Center in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on July 13, 1948 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of Marie (nee Nichols) Smith of Fayetteville, NC and the late John B. Smith, Sr. Annie was a 1967 graduate...

James Schultz

James Schultz

Feb 17, 2018

James Schultz, 60, of Akron passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on February 17, 2018. Friends and family are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 10 am-noon at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Interment will take place privately at Copley Township Cemetery.

Thomas Likovetz

Thomas Likovetz

Feb 17, 2018

Thomas Likovetz, "Tom", age 70, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:45 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on December 28, 1947 in Dayton, the son of the late Andrew and Catherine (Glump) Likovetz. Tom was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Tom enjoyed yard work and home improvement projects....

Stacy M. Neal

Stacy M. Neal

Feb 16, 2018

Stacy M. Neal, age 47, of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, February 16, 2018 at her home. She was born in Barberton, the daughter of the late Carol Neal. Stacy worked in the area for local manufacturing companies. She loved cookouts and parties. Survivors include her two sons, Levi S. Antonosanti of Alliance and Preston A. Witten of Florida; her...

Kathleen Marie Taylor

Kathleen Marie Taylor

Feb 15, 2018

Our father welcomed his beloved "Lovely Bride" Kathleen Marie Taylor into heaven on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Theirs was an original love story and it seems that several story writers could have drawn inspiration from their life. Their love for one another, their family, friends and for life was evident through their actions and words to so many. It was...

Linda Jo "Lj" Cessna

Linda Jo "Lj" Cessna

Feb 15, 2018

Linda Jo "LJ" Cessna, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her mother Maxine Destro. Survivors include father, Anthony Destro; Brother, Jim (Linda) Cantrell; daughters, Kelly (Adam) Roxburgh, Kimberly (Tom) Fleming; son, Jim (Pam) Cessna; granddaughters, Heather, Hollie, Katelynn, Olivia, Hannah; great-granddaughters, Taylor and Abbie. Per her wishes,...

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