Obituaries
Jean Grace Leggett
Jan 1, 2018
Jean Grace Leggett (nee Neitz), 91, long time resident of the Ellet neighborhood, gently went to the great cabin in the sky on New Year's Day. Born in 1926, in Akron, OH, to Chester and Mary Susan Neitz (nee Moore). Jean was President of the 6th Ward Democratic Women's Club, a tireless volunteer for the National and Ohio Federations of...
David Allen Underwood
Dec 31, 2017
David Allen Underwood, 63, of Akron, passed away on December 31, 2017. He was born in Akron on November 10, 1954. David was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda Underwood; brother, William "Craig" Underwood; his love, Mitzi "Claire"; and brother-in-law, Bernie. He leaves behind his brother, James (Michelle); sister, Lisa Barnhart; sister-in-law; Julie Underwood; children, Jill, Tara,...
Thomas J. Burns
Dec 31, 2017
Thomas J. Burns, 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 31, 2017. He was born on December 21, 1947 in Osceola Mills, PA to the late Raymond and Margaret Burns. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired with over 30 years of service with Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Viox....
John G. Dovala
Dec 30, 2017
John G. Dovala, 61, of Tallmadge, died unexpectedly on December 30, 2017. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 26, 1956 to the late Pauline and George Dovala. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1962, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1974. He resided in Cuyahoga Falls until he married the love of his life, Debra L....
Bonnie J. Johnson
Dec 30, 2017
Bonnie J. Johnson, 64 passed away suddenly on December 30, 2017. She was loved and will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her mother, Donna J. (Robert Burns) Cooper; brother, Robert (Roxanne) Smyth; sister, Arlene (Howard) Cunard; daughters, Amy Kadar of Akron, Donna Lorkowski of Venice, CA, Cindy Lorkowski of Kenmore, WA, Kim (Patrick) Eckman of N. Canton, Eric Johnson...
Mary Margaret Faris
Dec 30, 2017
Mary Margaret Faris, 87, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2017. She was born in Covington, KY on February 23, 1930 to the late Ambrose and Helen Becker. Mary spent her career in retail, working for Halle's and Higbee's Department Stores, and retiring from Dillard's after 27 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Frances Marie Mitchell
Dec 30, 2017
Frances Marie Mitchell, 92, passed away on December 30, 2017 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to late parents, Charles and Frances Karl. Fran retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30+ years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family. In addition to her parents, she...
Shelly L. Montgomery
Dec 30, 2017
Shelly Montgomery, age 45, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday December 28, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, the 1990 graduate from Tallmadge High School had recently returned and resided in Tallmadge. Shelly loved spending time with family and attending large family get-togethers, travelling, technology, her pets and music. Shelly is survived by: her husband of 10 years, Ken Montgomery;...
Grover G. Dobbins
Dec 29, 2017
Lake Cable - Grover Glenn Dobbins, 93, passed December 29, 2017. Loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Glenn was born in Akron and served in the Army in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. Retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1986, after 36 years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by father, Phillip; mother, Neitie; siblings, Edna, Clyde, Phillip, Jeanette, Lillian...
Helen (Shircliff) Scherer
Dec 29, 2017
In loving memory of Helen (Shircliff) Scherer 1926 - 2017Services and Gatherings:St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church3487 Old Forge RoadRootstown, Ohio 44272Visitation: Friday, January 5, 2018 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral Mass: Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. Helen Scherer, 91, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family and...
Shawna R. Seifert
Dec 29, 2017
Shawna R. Seifert, 52, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017.She was born in Salem, OH on January 18, 1965. She enjoyed travel including to her favorite place, Kauai; she loved camping, boating and anything to do with antiques including quilts. Her favorite pastime was playing in the backyard with her many cherished rescue...
Harry J. Bender, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
Harry J. Bender, Jr., "Sonny", age 83, of Tallmadge, Ohio, formerly of Akron, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Harry J. and Clara (nee Stadelman) Bender, Sr.Harry was a retired machinist from GoodYear Aerospace after 30 plus years of...
Phyllis M. Neitz
Dec 27, 2017
Phyllis M. Neitz, age 75 of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1942 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Richard and Emma (nee Schuster) Artinger. She is survived by her daughter Krista (Dave) McCartt of Barberton; sisters, Gloria Goga and Nancy Murray, along with 5 nieces...
Lindy J. Vesa
Dec 25, 2017
Lindy J. Vesa, age 65 of Coventry, passed away on Christmas Day 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 10, 1952 in Akron, the son of Colleen L. Freeman with whom he lived and the late Joseph D. Vesa. Lindy was a 1970 graduate of Coventry High School and was self-employed. He enjoyed playing his...
Cynthia M. Cutler
Dec 25, 2017
Cynthia M. Cutler, "Cindy", age 57 of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day 2017.She was born on January 18, 1960 in Akron, the daughter of Robert and Joan (nee Halchak) Perkins of Green. In addition to her parents, other survivors include her son, Daniel "Dan" Stair; her two grandchildren, Daniel and Brianna Stair; her...
James M. Edmiston
Dec 25, 2017
James M. Edmiston, 82, of Akron, passed away on December 25, 2017. He was born in Akron on January 19, 1935 to the late James and Bertha Edmiston. Jim served in the U.S. Navy. He began working at Portage Service and Beverage in 1971, bought the business in 1984, and retired in 2000. He was a member of the B.P.O.E....
Garda Mae Smith
Dec 24, 2017
Garda Mae Smith (nee Erickson)Heaven received the most beautiful Angel on December 24, 2017. Garda Mae Smith, 77, of Green passed away peacefully after a short illness. She will be remembered for her love for family, bingo, playing cards, board game nights and delighting children as "Mrs. Claus" with her husband "Santa" for 32 years. She had a big heart...
Judy A. Wiant
Dec 24, 2017
Judy A. Wiant, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017 surrounded by her sons, daughters and grand-children. She was born August 4,1942 in Akron, OH to late parents, Charles and Mary Wise. Judy was active in volunteering for the Tallmadge Alliance Church. She enjoyed crosswords, cross-stitching and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....
Donna Sumner
Dec 23, 2017
Donna J. Sumner, 87, of Akron, passed away on December 23, 2017 of natural causes. She was born in Akron on December 25, 1929 to the late Otto and Oda Puckett. Donna was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Jerry for 66 years until his passing in 2012. She was preceded in death by her only grandson, Dale...
William Taswell Butcher
Dec 22, 2017
William Taswell Butcher passed away December 22, 2017. He was born in Barbour County, West Virginia, a son of the late T.S. and Grace (Johnson) Butcher of Kirt, West Virginia.Bill retired from Yellow Freight as a mechanic. He loved his family, gardening, the mountains, and "tinkering" in the garage. Bill attended Home Missionary Baptist Church.Bill was preceded in death by...
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