Obituaries
Frances C. Riffle
Jan 16, 2017
Frances C. Riffle, 96, received her healing from Alzheimer's on January 16, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1920 in Butler, TN to the late Charles and Minnie Eggers. Frances came to Akron, OH at age 17. She worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Isley's Deli, and Gaylord's Department Store. Frances was a very devoted mother and grandmother,...
Rex A. Mcvicker, Jr.
Jan 16, 2017
Rex A. McVicker, Jr. 74, of Akron, passed away January 16, 2017. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on February 15, 1942 to the late Rex McVicker, Sr. and Dessie (William) Eubank. Rex was a graduate of Ellet High School class of 1960, attended the University of Akron and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also...
Donald J. Morton, Jr.
Jan 16, 2017
Donald J. Morton, Jr., "Donny", age 48 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 8:04 PM at his home. He was born on December 28, 1968 the son of Joseph A. and Susanna Stepic Morton Martin, Sr. of Newburgh Hts., Ohio. Donny was a 1987 graduate of Mentor High School and attended KSU and Herzing University. He...
Thomas C. Grove
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas C. Grove "Tom" of Lake Milton, passed away January 16, 2017, at Akron General Hospital surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Los Angeles California on January 2, 1955 and was employed by Stow-Munroe Falls Schools Transportation Department. Tom was an avid dirt track racing fan and spent many of his early years at Wayne County Speedway assisting...
Janet E. Mcguinness
Jan 16, 2017
Janet E. McGuinness, (nee Smith), age 60 of New Philadelphia, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed on to her heavenly home on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 1:15 AM at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Akron on March 16, 1956, the daughter of Sally Carey Smith-Wood of Cuyahoga Falls and the late Phillip Smith. Janet was...
Joan R. Cox
Jan 16, 2017
Joan R. Cox, 85, of Akron, passed away January 16, 2017. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Hazel Kohler, wife of Howard "Bud" Cox, and mother of Kathy Blair (Somerset, KY), Bruce Allen who she lost at birth, Gary Cox of Canton, OH, and Leanne Sprouse, Tallmadge OH. Included in her family were son in-laws, Bob and Paul. She...
Delores J. Otto
Jan 15, 2017
Delores Jane Otto nee Garloch was gifted to the world on February 23, 1932. She grew up in Bellaire, Ohio. There she met and married her late husband Jimmie D. Otto on Valentine's Day 1953. After his tour of duty in Korea, they headed north toward Cleveland settling in Bedford where they lived for the majority of their 54 years...
Jarred A. Claassen
Jan 13, 2017
Jarred A. Claassen, 24, of Akron, passed away January 13, 2017. Jarred was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 5, 1992 and attended Ellet High School. He worked for Ohio Paint and Power Wash and he enjoyed fixing and customizing bikes and cars. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his daughter. He worked hard to make others happy...
David P. Cline
Jan 13, 2017
On January 13, 2017, Heaven received a new angel. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and nephew. He loved the outdoors and hunting. He had a love of motor sports and four wheelers. He loved animals. David graduated from Springfield High School in 1981. He was a Journeyman Machinist. He worked for B-W XT in Barberton, Ohio. He...
William D. Allshouse
Jan 12, 2017
William D. Allshouse, 79, passed away on January 12, 2017 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 4, 1937 to the late William L. and Gladys Allshouse (nee Fulmer). Bill was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, avid bowler and Army Veteran. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Diane L. Allshouse (nee...
Edward P. Taylor
Jan 12, 2017
Edward P. Taylor, 93, passed away January 12, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH, the son of Manning Z. and Mae I. Lockwood Taylor. He graduated in June 1941 from East High School and spent 3 years as an M.P.E.G. in the US Army during WWII. After the war, he returned to work at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co....
Vince Shoaff
Jan 12, 2017
Vince Shoaff, 30, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2017 from complications caused by a blood clot. Vince was a lifelong Akron resident beloved by many. He attended The University of Akron where he was nearly complete with his pursuit of a degree in accounting. He worked tirelessly at Marc's for over a decade, holding and excelling at nearly every...
Chad J. Gravesmill
Jan 12, 2017
Chad J. Gravesmill, 22, of Akron, Ohio was taken from this world on January 12th 2017, while surrounded by friends and family, after an amazingly fought battle with an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder. So it goes. Chad was born on the 22nd of January 1994 in Akron, Ohio. In his younger years Chad enjoyed playing baseball and football and this became...
Grace Ann Hower
Jan 12, 2017
Grace Ann Hower, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:37 PM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian Sayers Folk. Grace enjoyed riding motorcycles; she ran the "Dry Peoples Club" in Akron; and she loved attending church and...
Raymond J. Nichols
Jan 12, 2017
Raymond J. "RJ" Nichols, 81, of Youngstown and formerly of Akron, passed away January 12, 2017. Raymond was born in Akron, Ohio on January 7, 1936 to the late Earl and Sophia Nichols. Raymond retired from Pearl Coffee and Grocery Company with over 25 years of service and prior to that, he served in the U.S Air Force and was...
Krystle Irene Johnston
Jan 11, 2017
Krystle Irene Johnston, 27, passed away unexpectedly January 11, 2017. She is survived by her loving Mother, Beverly and Father, Larry (Amy); Grandparents, Larry and Donna Johnston and Pam Inch; Very Special Aunt, Becky Newsome (Michelle); Uncles, Jerry Inch, Scott (Darcy) Johnston, Dustin Johnston, and Brian Newsome. She also leaves her "Sisters", Jennifer (Cody) Wolfe and Kaitlyn Johnston, as well...
Cheryl Adelman
Jan 10, 2017
Cheryl Adelman, age 57, died suddenly at home on January 10, 2017. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Her memory is forever in our hearts.
Ida L. Sycks
Jan 9, 2017
Ida L. Sycks, 69 of Uniontown, passed away on January 9, 2017. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Donald and Bernice Straight. She retired as a Certified Pharmacy Technician after 25 years of service. Ida was a loving and devoted wife who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, family gatherings,...
Helen Eloise Scott
Jan 9, 2017
Helen Eloise Scott, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the AGMC Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her family. Helen was born May 30, 1926 in Bon Air, TN to William T. and Nodia (Stout) Lambert. Helen was employed by Ohio Bell, Montgomery Ward, Skorman's Miracle Mart, and retired as accounts payable clerk at Dairy...
Paul F. Long
Jan 9, 2017
Paul F. Long, "Fred", passed away on January 9, 2017 at the age of 80. Fred was a lifelong resident of Stow.He was born in Akron on September 14, 1936 to Robert Avery Long and Anna Louise Williams. He graduated from Stow High School in 1954 and spent all his working years in Stow. As a youth, Fred worked for...
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