Obituaries
Donald W. Cart
Jun 29, 2017
Donald W. Cart, 70, passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his children and grandchildren on June 29, 2017. A long-time Akron resident, Don was born on May 9, 1947. He served proudly as a US Army veteran during the Vietnam War. Don worked very hard to provide for his family at Alside, City Machine and Wheel, and Carlisle...
Ralph M. Fogle
Jun 27, 2017
Ralph M. Fogle, 76, passed away on June 27, 2017 with his wife by his side. He was born on April 11, 1941 in North Canton to the late Ralph and Evelyn Fogle. Ralph grew up in Massillon and graduated from Washington High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Kent State University. He retired from...
Eli E. Chupp
Jun 27, 2017
Eli E. Chupp, 86, of Hartville, passed away on June 27, 2017. He was born in Apple Creek, OH on April 1, 1931 to the late Ezra and Lovina (Miller) Chupp. Eli worked for Gene's Sunoco in Akron for many years. In his free time, he loved being with his family and cheering on the Cleveland Indians. In addition to...
Anna Robinson
Jun 27, 2017
Anna "Cathy" Robinson, 78, of Brimfield, passed away on June 27, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born in Tell City, Indiana on May 15, 1939 to the late Charles Faulkenburg and Doris Kemmer. She retired from Kent State University after 30 years of service. Cathy enjoyed nature and had a special love for birds and her...
Maxine Stout
Jun 27, 2017
Maxine Stout, 86, passed away on June 27, 2017. She was born March 31, 1931 in Port Matilda, PA and lived in Akron most of her life. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, and brother. She is survived by her children, Denise Stout and Randy Stout; granddaughter, Jennifer (Steve) Barchalk; beloved great-grandchildren, Carson, Braelynn and Trevor. Visitation will...
Janet "Tina" R. Mcknight
Jun 26, 2017
Janet "Tina" R. McKnight passed away on Monday June 26th, 2017. She lived her life to its fullest and enjoyed many adventures with her family and friends. Tina had a loving and generous heart and a kind spirit; always putting the needs of others before her own. She will be missed by many. Janet will now spend time with her...
Ashlyn Rose Fox
Jun 26, 2017
Ashlyn Rose Fox, age 9 days old of Springfield, Ohio, died on June 26, 2017 in Akron. She was born in Akron on June 17, 2017 the daughter of Erin Fox and Christopher Debevec. In addition to her parents, survivors include her four brothers, Blane Cordes, Colten Sumey, Thor Debevec, and Evan Loki Debevec; her mother's companion, Dana Thompson; her...
Alan Laird Shreckengost
Jun 26, 2017
Alan Laird Shreckengost, age 73 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, died on June 26, 2017 in Akron. He was born on February 13, 1944, the son of Ruby May Allen Shreckengost, with whom he lived, and the late Laird Shreckengost. Alan was a 1962 Springfield High School graduate and attended KSU and then entered the US Marine Corps. in January 1963,...
Jerry Michael Woods
Jun 25, 2017
Jerry Michael Woods, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11:30 PM. He was born on September 7, 1951 in Akron, the son of the late Dennis and Dorothy Self Woods. Jerry was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School and was a bus driver for Metro. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and...
Darold L. Zickefoose
Jun 25, 2017
Darold L. "Ziggy" Zickefoose, 79, passed away on June 25th, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born November 19, 1937 to Ulisses and Edna Zickefoose. He graduated from Springfield High School and then went on to work at R.F. Cook Mfg. and retired after 45 years of service. Darold enjoyed singing in the choir and was a faithful trustee at...
Christopher Paul Mcatee
Jun 24, 2017
Christopher Paul McAtee, 40, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio in 1977, the son of Paul McAtee and Barbara Holmes. Chris loved his family and he loved helping people more than anything. He was known for his kind heart, his laugh and he would be the first to...
William H. Reed
Jun 24, 2017
William H. Reed, 87, of Akron, passed away June 24, 2017 surrounded by family. Bud was born in Coalport, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1929 to the late Violet and William L. Reed. Bud worked 28 1/2 years at Mohawk Rubber and retired from Kent State University after 15 years of service. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing,...
Arthur D. Sullinger
Jun 24, 2017
Arthur D. Sullinger, "Art", age 86 of Kent, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on June 24, 2017; He was born on July 11, 1930 in Lorain, Ohio. Art graduated from Lorain High School, where he met his bride of 65 years, and attended Berkeley University. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his three sons, David, Glenn,...
Edwin Eugene Stephens Sr.
Jun 24, 2017
Edwin "Gene" Eugene Stephens Sr., 86, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2017. He grew up in Tallmadge, OH. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge Gene worked at Ace Rubber in Akron, and then was a mailman in Tallmadge for 32 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Guy...
Robert Jennings Smith
Jun 24, 2017
Robert J. Smith, 91, of Brimfield, passed away June 24, 2017. Bob was born on November 27, 1925 to the late Olive and J.B. Smith of Spearfish, South Dakota. He served honorably in Europe with the Army in WWII and earned his M.A. in Education from Stanford, followed by further graduate work at Harvard. Bob taught at Lehigh, Kent State...
Arleen R. Williams
Jun 23, 2017
Arleen R. Williams, born September 26, 1929, was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Dale; and parents, Roy and Cicely Carpenter. She is survived by her loving family: children, Barry (Jill), Lillian Santee, Wendy (Joe) Samaco, Lois (Stan)...
Larry A. Gower
Jun 22, 2017
Larry A. Gower, 71 of Akron, passed away on June 22, 2017. It was his honor to serve in the US Army. He was a foster parent, steel worker and avid sports fan and master of the knuckle ball. Larry loved children and was a father to few, and "Dad" to many. He is survived by his children, Larry M....
Marie Schumann Calcei Schroeder
Jun 22, 2017
Marie Schumann Calcei Schroeder, 90, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. She was born in Stow, OH on March 29, 1927. She grew up in Wisconsin before moving back to Ohio. Marie worked hard all her life and was the best cook.She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Velva Schumann,...
Lucille C. Boggs
Jun 22, 2017
Lucille C. Boggs, age 91 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her daughter's home. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Carl and Gladys Baker Starr. Mrs. Boggs was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping, cooking, decorating-especially for Christmas. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was...
Leonard Louis Angell
Jun 21, 2017
Leonard Louis Angell, age 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2017 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother Cecilia Schauwecker. Lenny leaves behind a loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl "Sherry"; stepdaughters Lisa Morley-Powell (Larry) and Charlene (Jason) Ross; 3 grandchildren Tristan, Tanner and Madison Ross. Lenny's...
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