Obituaries
Patrick L. Stout
May 15, 2017
Patrick L. Stout, 48, of Randolph, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2017. He was a Springfield High School graduate. Pat loved to hunt and fish and spend time at his cabin with family and friends. He enjoyed drag racing and restoring classic cars with his son. Pat was employed with Asplundh Tree Service. Pat leaves...
Mary L. Kehner
May 14, 2017
Mary L. Kehner, 87, of Louisville, passed away on May 14, 2017. She was born on June 15, 1929 to the late Harry and Mary Wise. Mary retired from General Tire after 22 years of service. She and her husband Fred were longtime members of the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club where they sponsored many children who attended the FFA...
Dale K. Dobbins
May 13, 2017
Dale K. Dobbins, 60, of Akron, passed away on May 13, 2017. He graduated from Ellet High School class of 1975 and The University of Akron in 1979 with a BA in Music Education. Dale was a music educator and a tutor for many years, and also was the music director at Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church. The last 17...
Darlene J. Miller Day
May 13, 2017
Darlene J. Miller Day, 66, passed away on May 13, 2017. She was born June 8, 1950 in Akron, OH. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To share a memory of Darlene, please sign the guest book below.
Thomas Edward Kelly
May 13, 2017
Thomas Edward Kelly, "Tom", age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 13, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. He was born August 15, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Louis J. and Marcella Lengerich Kelly. Tom was a 1956 graduate of St. Vincent dePaul High School and also a member of the church. He was an honorably...
Bernard L. Barnhart
May 13, 2017
Bernard L. Barnhart, 73, of North Benton, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2017. He retired from Acme Meat Department in 2011 after 36 years of service. Bernie loved to fish and looked forward to having his annual fish fry at his house on Berlin Lake. He also loved going to auctions with his brother, Floyd. He was preceded in...
Robert E. Cooke, Sr.
May 13, 2017
Robert E. Cooke, Sr., "Bob", age 63 of Akron, Ohio, went to be reunited with his wife on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1953 in Akron, the son of June Rice Cooke Mihal of Akron and the late Harry Eugene Cooke, Sr.Bob was a machinist for B&C for 12 years before retiring....
Helen L. Simon
May 12, 2017
Helen L. SimonMakin you happy was my duty, loving you was my life, caring for you was my job, Now missing you is my hobby.Helen was called to heaven on May 12, 2017 with the comfort of her family by her side. Born in Elkins, WV on June 12, 1949 to Guy and Mary Ware, Helen was full of life...
Alice M. Ellesin
May 12, 2017
Alice M. Ellesin, 92, of Stow, passed away May 12, 2017. Alice was born in Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1924 to the late Lawrence and Catherine Yommer. She attended Eastwood Church of the Brethren and enjoyed spending time with her brothers and sisters in Christ. Alice retired from Goodrich with over 35 years of service.In addition to her parents,...
John B. Wear, Jr.
May 12, 2017
John B. Wear, Jr., age 90, beloved patriarch of the Ohio Wear family, went home to be with the Lord, May 12, 2017. Born August 9, 1926 in Madisonville, TN, he resided in Akron for 63 years. A World War II veteran, received the Victory Ribbon and Occupational Medal in Germany; he retired from GM Terex.Preceded in death by his...
Terrance R. Locust
May 12, 2017
Terrance R. Locust, "Terry" 75, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017. Terry was born on August 5, 1941, son of the late Michael Locust and Mabel Neudorfer. Terry will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Locust; children, Keith Grafton, Tabitha Covey and Tammy Burge; sister, Ruthann Schall; grandchildren,...
Donald W. Witchey
May 11, 2017
Don was born April 19, 1922 in Akron, OH to Wm. Clarence Witchey and Lula Ann Berry. He was a 1939 graduate of Hower Vocational High. Don served three years in the U.S. Navy during WWII and nineteen months during the Korean Conflict with a rating of Machinist Mate first class. One week after leaving the service following WWII he...
Myrtle L. Fowler
May 11, 2017
Myrtle L. Fowler, age 97 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Essex of Tallmadge Heath Care Center. She was born on March 24, 1920, in Slocomb, Alabama, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rebecca Bass Smith. Myrtle was a retired laborer from General Tire in Akron. She loved animals and flowers. Survivors include her son...
Karen E. Thomas
May 10, 2017
Karen E. Thomas, age 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on May 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1939 in Akron, the daughter of the late Roy and Elsie Stout Thomas. Karen retired from the Parma VA Hospital after many years of service. She was a lifelong certified dental assistant. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle...
James A. Soles
May 9, 2017
James A. Soles, 74, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017. He was a retired Vietnam Veteran in the US Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. James also enjoyed HAM radios and going to flea markets. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and step-daughter. James leaves to...
Michael T. Lugenbeal
May 8, 2017
Michael T. Lugenbeal, of Akron, died suddenly Monday, May 8, 2017, at his home. He was born October 9, 1960 in Ironton, OH, the son of Russell T. and Virginia Mount Lugenbeal. After moving to Wooster, he graduated from Wooster High School in 1979, and graduated from the University of Akron in 1985 with a B.S in Industrial Management. After...
James D. Curry
May 8, 2017
James D. Curry, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 18, 1949 and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He spent his career as a drywall finisher and belonged to the Painters Union 841. He had a deep love for...
Vincent Sabitina
May 8, 2017
Vincent Sabitina Sr., age 78, passed away May 8, 2017. He was born in Ellsworth, PA to the late Joseph Sabistina and Theresa Scarito. Vince worked for 35 years at Ford Motor in Walton Hills, retiring in 1998. Vince was an avid golfer and sports fan.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances; children, William of Davie,...
Clyde Dallas Rush
May 7, 2017
Clyde Dallas Rush, 94, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Bethany, Oklahoma. He was born September 10, 1922 in Mogadore, OH to Lindsey Dallas Rush and Grace Marie (Call) Rush. He married Elma Pearl Halladay on September 14, 1942. They had 64 happy years together before she passed away. Clyde had a host of family and friends he loved...
Elizabeth E. Slater
May 7, 2017
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Slater, 92, passed away on May 7, 2017. She was born in Akron on May 22, 1924 to the late George and Mary Arlene Schroeder. Betty retired from Hillside Memorial Park where she worked as the office manager for over 25 years. In her free time, she loved to play bingo, visit casinos, fishing, and spending time...
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