Obituaries
Carl L. Ruttig
Aug 29, 2017
Carl Lewis Ruttig, 85, of Randolph, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. He was born in the city but a true country boy at heart. A graduate of East High School (1951), he served his country in the Korean War (1951-53) and retired from General Tire,...
John William Brown
Aug 28, 2017
John William Brown, "JB", age 76 of Akron, Ohio, died on August 28, 2017 at Akron City Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1941 in Akron, the son of the late Jack Barney and Bertha Frances Theresa Peternel Brown. JB was a machine repairman for Chrysler-Twinsburg Stamping Plant and retired with 24 years...
Elizabeth Contrascier
Aug 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Contrascier, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017. She was born January 12, 1930 in Toledo, OH to late parents Everett and Mary Thompson. A devoted mother and grandmother, Betty never met a stranger in her life. She had a green thumb, loved plants and animals, and was generous to a...
Eric J. Schnetz
Aug 27, 2017
Eric J. Schnetz, 39, of Akron, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was born on January 3, 1978 to Roger Schnetz and Christine Sears. Eric loved car models, hot rod car shows, football, Nascar, and mountain biking. He was a talented handy man who spent many years working as a plumber. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and The...
James O. Perrine
Aug 27, 2017
James Perrine, 70, passed away August 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. James was born August 20, 1947 in Akron, OH to Bernadette and Robert Perrine. Jim grew up in Tallmadge where he earned his Eagle Scout award. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1965 then attended Kent State University until he joined the Navy. Jim served...
Nancy Karus (Calich)
Aug 27, 2017
Nancy Karus, 79, of Akron, passed away August 27, 2017. Nancy was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 3, 1938 to the late Stanley and Mary Karus. Nancy retired from the Akron Board of Education. She enjoyed playing golf, going to garage sales and cooking.In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son Mark Calich.She...
Joanne K. Piercy (Nee Mcgough)
Aug 27, 2017
Joanne Kathleen Piercy "Peggy" (nee McGough), born on July 18, 1932 to Vernon and Kathryn McGough, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27, 2017.She was raised in Firestone Park and as a little girl, won the Little Miss Firestone Pageant. Joanne went to Firestone Park grade school, Garfield High School and Business College. She married Richard "Dick" on...
Bessie Rankin
Aug 27, 2017
Bessie M. Rankin, 90, passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2017. A longtime resident of Akron, she was born May 31, 1927. Bessie enjoyed camping, bowling, accompanying C.D. on hunting trips, cooking, crocheting, going to bingo and casinos. She made many friends during her camping and bingo days. Bessie had a great love for her family, especially...
Richard A. Karm
Aug 26, 2017
Richard A. Karm, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 26, 2017. He was born in Michigan City, IN on September 14, 1927 to the late Abram and Lena Karm. He served in the Army and worked in the retail market for most of his life. He loved to garden and hike with family in the park...
Margaret L. Mullins
Aug 25, 2017
Margaret L. (Bird) MullinsMargaret L. "PeeWee" Mullins, 96, died August 25, 2017. Margaret was born July 24, 1921, in Gauley Mills, West Virginia to Frank and Hattie Bird. She was raised in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia. She graduated from Cowan, West Virginia High School in 1939.During World War II she and her sisters Edna and Virginia migrated to Akron, Ohio. Margaret...
William Duane Price
Aug 24, 2017
William Duane Price, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 24, 2017. Bill was born in Hooppole, Illinois on October 30, 1930 to the late Chris and Abbie Price. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and spent his career as a CFO. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, poker games, and gardening. He...
Edith Jewell George
Aug 23, 2017
Edith Jewell George, age 87, of Akron, Ohio, died on August 23, 2017 at ManorCare of Barberton. She was born on October 30, 1929 in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Herman C. and Beulah S. (Huffer) Flowers. She grew up in Livingston, TN. Edith spent many years working in the rubber industry for Goodyear, BF Goodrich, and Monarch...
Betty Lou (Laston) James
Aug 22, 2017
Betty Lou James, 86, of Akron, passed away August 22, 2017. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio on November 16, 1930 to the late Richard Laston and Ruby Musselwhite. She was a graduate of Hammel Actual Business College, and worked at General Tire and Little Forest Medical Center for many years. Betty liked to cook and bake and she loved...
Deanna Randolph
Aug 22, 2017
Deanna Randolph, 76, of Munroe Falls, passed away on August 22, 2017. She was born on September 10, 1940 in England to the late Albert and Olive Warren. Deanna loved traveling, being Nana to her grandchildren, and bargain hunting at garage sales and stores. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Harry; children, Kelly (Mark) Grosenbacher and Todd...
Tamra J. Pesko
Aug 22, 2017
Tamra J. Pesko, "Tammy", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1959, the daughter of Russell and Patricia D'Amico Pesko of Akron. Tammy enjoyed bowling, softball, playing cards, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family.Other than her parents, with whom she lived, Tammy...
Laverne Daisy Harris
Aug 22, 2017
LaVerne (Daisy Croley) Harris passed away on August 22, 2017. Preceding her in death were parents, Ulie C. and Mary Fannie Croley; son, Gary Harkless; 3 brothers, Edson C., Charles Croley and Thomas E.; sister, Kate Bennington; and granddaughter, Jennifer Harris. LaVerne retired from Roadway Express in 1976. She also worked 4 years at NRM in Tallmadge. She graduated from...
Shane Patrick Legg
Aug 21, 2017
Shane Patrick Legg "The One and Only", 41, of Firestone Park, passed away on August 21, 2017. After eleven months of sobriety, Shane lost his long, courageous battle with addiction. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dawn Marie Legg; brother, Joshua Legg; grandmothers, Geraldine Thomas and Betty Legg; grandfather, Merle Bollinger. Shane was a standout quarterback for the...
Lillie B. Hughes
Aug 21, 2017
On August 21, 2017 a life well lived came to a fitting close. Lillie Bell (Edith) Hughes returned home to her rightful place in the presence of a God she loved, honored and served. Her loss eclipsed the solar eclipse that everyone had long awaited. But then that is who she was, big-hearted, huge spirited, and with a hearty laugh...
James Dewayne Scheuvront, Sr.
Aug 21, 2017
James Dewayne Scheuvront, Sr., "Dink", age 67, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. Dink was born on August 27, 1949 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of the late Wilbert and Betty Putnam Scheuvront.Dink worked for the city of Tallmadge for 20 plus years. He lived for his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved to be outside, going for walks,...
Brian P. Clancy
Aug 21, 2017
Brian P. Clancy, 32, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2017. He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 2004.He is survived by his parents Patrick and Janet Clancy; brothers, Michael (Tara) Clancy, John Clancy; niece, Kate Clancy; nephew Michael Jr. Clancy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
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