Obituaries
Betty L. Smith
Nov 27, 2017
Betty L. Smith (nee Gilreath), age 74, of Brimfield, went home to be with our Lord on November 27, 2017. Friends and Family will be received from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Community Bible Church, 3671 Tallmadge Rd, Rootstown, OH 44272, (330) 325-9449. A Private memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:00 am for...
Dorothy C. Van Arsdale
Nov 27, 2017
Dorothy C. Van Arsdale, 84, of Akron, passed away November 27, 2017. Dorothy was a strong devoted wife and mother and she also worked at Little Forest Medical Center in Akron for 10 years. She attended Kenmore Church of Christ for many years and she will be dearly missed by her loving family.Survivors include her children, Zachary (Jessica) Van Arsdale...
Janet Kinsinger
Nov 26, 2017
Janet M. Kinsinger, 76, of Uniontown, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday November 26, 2017. Janet was born in Massillon, and graduated from Washington High School. Most of her life she spent caring for others as an aide or homecare provider. She was a devoted wife and mother to her sons and daughters. Janet welcomed...
Wilma Honaker
Nov 26, 2017
Wilma Honaker, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 26, 2017. A longtime Akron resident, she was born on November 21, 1929 in Hodges, AL to late parents, William and Clara Vaughn. Wilma retired from the Brown Derby after many years of service. She was a very loving, caring person with many friends.She was preceded in...
Hettie E. Carr
Nov 25, 2017
Hettie E. Carr, "Liz" 83, passed away on November 25, 2017. She was born on January 17, 1934 to the late Clarence and Bulah May Gibson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Vallee; her son Darin Carr; sister, Judy (Mitchell) Peterson; brothers-in-law, Bob Miller, James Payne, and Donald Strong.Survivors include her daughter Debbie...
Vincent Thomas Rapini
Nov 25, 2017
Vincent Thomas Rapini, age 87, long-time owner and proprietor of the Normandie Café on Eastwood Ave., Akron, Ohio passed away at home early in the morning on November 25, 2017. He was a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and Kent State; he was also a Teacher of art at Akron's Kenmore High School, and he was a Sign...
Michelle Wilson
Nov 24, 2017
Michelle Renee Wilson (Walters), 56 (29 to those who knew her), of Akron, passed from this life to an eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday November 24, 2017.Michelle was a vibrant and beautiful woman, known for her capacity for love. Her pride and joy were her children and grandkids, whom she "loved to the moon and back."...
Clark E. Boutin
Nov 24, 2017
Clark E. Boutin, 49, of Atwater, passed away on November 24, 2017. He was born in Bangor, Maine on October 27, 1968. He was a loving husband, father, and son. Clark took great pride in starting his own business, CR Construction. He enjoyed motorcycle rides with his closest friends and family, his many trips around the block to visit friends...
Bennie Hazelett Sr.
Nov 24, 2017
Bennie Hazelett Sr., best body man and painter, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2017at the age of 77. He was born in Akron on July 2, 1940 to late parents, Auda and Mary Hazelett. Bennie is survived by his sons, Ben Jr. (Vicki), Timothy, Richard and Mark (Jane); sister, Wanda Fitzhugh; longtime girlfriend, Eileen Mitchell; numerous grandchildren and cousins;...
Donna L. Henkel (O'Toole)
Nov 23, 2017
Donna L. Henkel (O'Toole), 83, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Donna will be sadly missed by her loving husband Lyle and their children, Anita Clary (Mike), Lyle (Vickie), Laura Miller (Jay), Carissa Campbell (Joe), and Tim (Kristyn), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and two on the way, as...
Gary Keith Cockerham
Nov 23, 2017
Gary Keith Cockerham, born February 3, 1955, left us too soon while peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Wilma Cockerham. He is survived by his loving wife, Jody Ann (Terrell) Cockerham; son, Keith Bryan Cockerham (Lisa); daughter, Angela Lee (Cockerham) Cobb (John); four grandchildren: Faith, Grace, Ethan, and...
Charlotte Mollette
Nov 22, 2017
Charlotte (Jean) Mollette 86, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19, 1931 in Kentucky to the late Roy and Agnes Shaver. Her family moved to Ohio when she was 11 years old, where she spent the rest of her life. Her family was the most...
Rita E. Warner
Nov 22, 2017
Rita E. Warner, 62, of Akron, passed naturally on November 22, 2017 surrounded by her family after a longtime illness. She was born on July 1, 1955 to the late Helen G. and Raymond A. Warner Sr. Rita loved sewing and crafting, such as plastic canvas, quilting, needlepoint, crocheting and knitting. She also loved boating and camping. Rita was a...
Ronald Stanley Szlag
Nov 21, 2017
Ronald "Mr. Ron" Stanley Szlag, 62, of Stow, OH passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born August 16, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Irene Szlag, he graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic High School in 1972. Ron was employed by JoAnn Fabrics and had left behind many friends and co-workers. Besides his family and Cleveland sports, Ron also loved...
Margaret Marie Mayfield
Nov 21, 2017
Margaret Marie Mayfield, age 67 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home due to a battle with Liver and Pancreatic Cancers.She was born in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of Gertrude (nee Shriver) Mayfield of Suffield Twp., and the late Herman Mayfield. Margaret was a graduate of Field High School and she went on to...
Arletha Keaton
Nov 20, 2017
Arletha Keaton, at age 99 years young, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Keaton; daughter, Anne Pearl Coffey; and grandson, Anthony Keaton. She is survived by son, Roosevelt (Janese) Engram; daughter, Shirley Keaton, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A funeral ceremony will be held in...
Donald C. Prather
Nov 20, 2017
Donald C. Prather, 81, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. He was born in Warren, OH, to the late Charles and Helen Prather. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served from 1959-1961. He retired from Nabisco in 1991 after 25 years of service. In 1973 Donald was called to preach at...
David P. Rardin
Nov 20, 2017
David P. Rardin, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late David S. and Shirley (nee Brosch) Rardin. David was a 1974 graduate of Garfield High School. He was a salesman for Wayside Furniture. Mr. Rardin enjoyed customizing cars,...
Jack L. Thompson
Nov 19, 2017
Jack L. Thompson, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2017. He was born in Akron on December 6, 1930 to the late Louis and Pearl Thompson. Jack retired from F.W. Albrecht Grocery Co. after 46 years of service, having managed stores in both Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson. He was a past president...
Carolyn J. Smith
Nov 17, 2017
Carolyn J. Smith, 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2017. Daughter of Othel and Nora Woolum, Carolyn was born in Oak Hill, OH on August 15, 1943. She retired in 2005 from JC Penney after 35 years of service. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, cooking, was an avid gardener, enjoyed the outdoors and taking trips to Amish...
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