Obituaries
Dr. John Starheim
Mar 26, 2017
Dr. Fred John Starheim, 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2017. He was born on July 12, 1952 in Junction City, KS to the late Olaf and Pauline Starheim. Originally from Long Island, NY, Fred lived briefly in Florida before moving to the Akron/Canton area where he was employed with FirstEnergy for over 35 years. He attended SUNY Cobleskill...
Anita Marie Zirkle
Mar 25, 2017
Anita Marie Zirkle (Hammer), 59, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25th 2017. She is survived by her loving family - husband of 40 years, Donald R. Zirkle II; sons, Jason (Jenniffer) Zirkle and Joshua (Kimberly) Zirkle; mother, JoAnn Hammer; sister, Michele D. Hammer; grandchildren, Jason Zirkle II, Joshua Zirkle II, RoseAnna...
Jeffrey L. Helmick, Jr.
Mar 25, 2017
Jeffrey L. Helmick, Jr. 39, of Akron, joined his uncle Mark in Heaven on March 25, 2017. He was a beloved son, grandson, father, brother, uncle, and nephew. Jeff loved to collect sporting and movie memorabilia. He was an avid CAVS, Indians and Browns fan. He also loved Mustang 5.0. There was never a day that went by that he...
Robert G. Miller
Mar 25, 2017
Robert G. Miller, 65, of Akron, passed away on March 25, 2017. He was born in Barberton on September 29, 1951 to the late Floyd and Alice Miller. Bob was employed at Cima Plastics. He loved the outdoors and could often be found gathering around a bonfire and playing horseshoes with family and friends. In addition to his parents, Bob...
Karen Grace Gorham
Mar 24, 2017
In great sadness, we mourn the passing of Karen Grace (Xanten) Gorham. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to everyone. Karen was born August 29th, 1963 to Helga and David Xanten in Shirley, Mass. She joined her sister Kathren, with whom she was very close, in a military family, seeing many areas of the world. After settling in Pennsylvania,...
Mary Emma Nelson "G'G"
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Emma Nelson "G'G," 83, passed away on March 22, 2017. She was born in Akron on October 23, 1933 to late parents Yale and Ruth Sloan. Mary retired from Ohio Edison as an Executive Secretary after many years of service. She was a happy person with a beautiful smile. Mary was preceded in death by sisters, Helen and Janice....
Paula Mae Allen
Mar 22, 2017
Paula Mae Allen, 54 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2017. Paula was born to Mary Allen on November 6, 1962. She devoted her life around her dog Precious Nicole, her 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Paula had such a big heart, she would help anyone in need. She loved the times cheering on her grandkids sports teams, making...
Opal Roser
Mar 22, 2017
Opal Roser, 92, of Akron, passed away on March 22, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1925 in Canton, NC to the late Newton and Berta Drake. She retired from Nickles Bakery. Opal loved gardening, crafts, and scenic rides in the country. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph; and siblings,...
George L. Filhour
Mar 21, 2017
George L. Filhour, 79, passed away on March 21, 2017. He was born in Greentown, Ohio on June 29, 1937 to the late Leonard and Louise Filhour. George proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from North American Molded Parts. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, and bird watching. George will be deeply missed by his...
Ralph Anthony Maione
Mar 20, 2017
Ralph Anthony Maione, age 65 of Kent, Ohio, died on March 20, 2017 at 4:20 PM at his home. He was born on July 23, 1951 in Akron, the son of Dorothy Ellen Hembree Maione of Tallmadge and the late Tony Maione. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Mr. Maione was a real estate agent for several...
Alma E. Hamilton
Mar 20, 2017
Alma E. Hamilton "Granny", 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017. She was born in Hanging Dog, North Carolina on May 27, 1924. Alma retired from O'Neils Department Store where she worked as the head chef. She will be deeply missed by her children, Shirley (Larry) Crislip, Patricia(Ronald) Steadman, Mary Frances Lostetter, Helen Norris; brothers, Horace O'Dell...
Margaret E. Megenhardt
Mar 19, 2017
Margaret Megenhardt went Home on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be greatly missed by all who loved her.She leaves behind (son) Forrest A. Megenhardt, (son) James E. (Deborah L.) Megenhardt, grandson James A. (Emily) Megenhardt, granddaughter Melissa L. (John) Conley, granddaughter Miranda A. Megenhardt (Nicholas Morbito), four great-grandchildren, Landon K. Megenhardt, Adaline Megenhardt, Lilliana Morbito,...
Martin Lynn Wiggins
Mar 19, 2017
Martin Lynn Wiggins, "Marty", age 75, born in Coshocton on May 24, 1941, and passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2017 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years; Dianna Durkin Wiggins; children, Cynthia (Jeff) Hixson and James (Lynn) Wiggins; brother, Mark (Terry) Wiggins; grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, Jarrett, Josh,...
David L. Hoy
Mar 18, 2017
David L. Hoy "Shorty", 63 of Akron, passed away March 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Freda Hoy; step-mother, Virginia Hoy; and brothers, Ray and Gary Hoy. David is survived by his sisters, Carol Sullivan, Donna Hoy and Rose Beal; several nieces, nephews, and many special friends at Fred N. Nimmer Place. Celebration of...
Vickie Marie Ward
Mar 18, 2017
Vickie Marie Ward, 48, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2017 from complications during heart surgery. After graduating from Kenmore High School in 1987, she had 2 wonderful children and worked for Time Warner Cable for many years. Vickie had a lifelong love for photography and cooking, and recently learned how to crochet. She attended church regularly and loved to...
Kelly Swaino
Mar 17, 2017
Kelly Swaino, age 51, of Conventry Twp., Ohio, passed away March 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with diabetes and vascular disease.She was an independent carrier for the Akron Beacon Journal and Westside Leader.Preceded in death by her father, Orville Shue; succeeded in death by her cousin, Joseph Lancaster.She leaves her mother, Becky Wood (Richard); sister, Kimberly Keith; sons, Matthew,...
Ferenc G. Nemeth
Mar 17, 2017
Ferenc G. "Frank" Nemeth, age 85, of Mogadore, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born in Hungary, November 4, 1931. Frank was a freedom fighter in Hungary in 1956, forced to move away from his homeland and family. After many journeys with his family, he eventually moved to the United Sates in 1970. Frank was a member...
Ben W. Savage Jr.
Mar 16, 2017
Ben W. Savage Jr., 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved-ones on March 16, 2017. He worked at Firestone Tire until an injury in 1974. Since then he was lovingly taken care of at home by his son, Benny, with the help of special nurses, Janet Wells and Carman Wiggins. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and...
Shirley Friend
Mar 16, 2017
Shirley Friend, 71, departed this earth on March 16, 2017. A lifelong resident of Akron, she will be missed by many. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John Friend, a US Navy veteran. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Worcester, Brian (Linda) Bergstrom, Diane Bergstrom; grandchildren, Steven, Patrick and Audrey Bergstrom, Kelsee and Ryan Bergstrom, and Drew...
Darlene M. Fox
Mar 16, 2017
It is with great sadness and a broken heart that I share with you Darlene Fox, 57, my wife, my lover, my best friend, my world, mother of Alison Shearer, grandmother to Brayden Shearer, has lost her battle with cancer. She is survived by loving husband Richard "Dick"; mother, Mary Shearer; sisters, Diana (Rick) Roderick and Debbie (Archie) Adkins. Our...
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