Obituaries
Kristine M. (Simmons) Grady
Oct 4, 2016
Kristine M. (Tina) Grady, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She will be remembered as kind and loving by those who survived her, including Kevin Grady and their children, Kerrie (Daniel) Como , Kelly, Kate (Bill) and Eric; their grandchildren,Bernadette (Matt), Kevin,Darryl, Dorwinna and Jack; and her loving partner John. Tina is reunited...
Doris V. Self
Oct 3, 2016
Doris Virginia Self, age 86, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away October 3, 2016, at her home. Doris was born in Alabama City, Alabama on February 21, 1930 to the late Dan and Martha Stanfield Ballinger. Mrs. Self was a longtime member of the Millheim Baptist Church. She liked wintering, with her husband, in Camp Inn Resort in Frostproof, FL...
Larry D. Nangle
Oct 3, 2016
Larry D. Nangle, 65, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Larry was born on March 17, 1951. Larry was the owner of King Ind. for over 40 years in the machine trade. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Nangle; brothers, Bill and Jerry; children, Tammie and Larry.Larry is survived by his son, Scott Nangle and other...
Jacqueline R. (Foster) Patris
Oct 1, 2016
Jacqueline R. (Foster) Baird Patris, 76 prayed her last novena and rosary on October 1, 2016. Jackie was born on June 20, 1940. She lived her life as a devout Catholic, was strong in her faith and prayed for everyone. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for many years and for 25 years, she thoroughly enjoyed teaching...
Charles E. Demchock
Oct 1, 2016
Charles Edward Demchock "Charlie", 73, of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2016. Charlie was born on February 10, 1943 in Akron, Ohio; son of the late Andy and Cora Demchock. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 37 years of service and most recently he drove a school bus for 17 years for North Canton City...
Rick E. Speck
Sep 30, 2016
Rick E. Speck, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2016. Rick was born in Akron, Ohio on April 20, 1970. While living in California, he worked as a Fireman for the California Department of Fire, and upon returning to Ohio, Rick worked as a bouncer at Club Energy and was a dedicated employee for the last 15...
Leonard "Lenny"M. Dempsey
Sep 29, 2016
Leonard "Lenny" M. Dempsey, 69, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Lenny proudly served his country as a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He is survived by his children, Amy, Mike, Meg, and Andy; grandchildren, Haley, Drew, and Logan; great-grandson, Hayden; mother of his children, Kathy; 3 step-grandchildren; and extended family members, Todd and Chris Uhl,...
Robert L. Clark
Sep 28, 2016
Robert Lee Clark, Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on September 28, 2016.Bob lived most of his life in Tallmadge and was a graduate of Tallmadge High School, class of 1963, and the University of Akron, 1978. He was a proud U.S Navy veteran, serving aboard the U.S.S. Albany, and was also a member of the U.S.S. Albany Association. Bob retired from...
Deforest Phifer
Sep 27, 2016
DeForest Phifer "Scooby"DeForest Phifer, "Scooby" 43, passed away after a brief illness on September 27, 2016. DeForest was born December 22, 1972 in Akron, OH to Margaret Phifer. He attended Akron Public Schools where he excelled academically and in sports. In fact, he was a true Dallas Cowboys fan. He furthered his career in the medical field, graduating September 24,...
Zander Frank Hormell
Sep 27, 2016
Zander Frank Hormell "Ruggy," age 2, gone too soon, was greeted in Heaven by his brothers, Takoma and Eithan, and Papa Dave on September 27, 2016. Zander was an energetic, young boy; he loved to wrestle with his brothers and play with his trucks and tractors. Much like his father, he enjoyed truck and tractor pulls and being outside. Of...
James Edward Bennett
Sep 27, 2016
James "Jim" Edward Bennett, 65, of Akron, passed away September 27, 2016. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Central High and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was Honorably Discharged in 1973 after serving in the Vietnam War. He worked as a mechanic for over 30 years, with the majority of his employment spent at Zim's Carburetor and...
Richard R. Freeman
Sep 27, 2016
Richard R. FreemanRichard R. Freeman, 71, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2016. He was born in Bryson City, NC. Richard was a tow truck driver for 20 years. He loved fishing, working on cars and playing bingo. He attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church for a short amount of time. Richard was preceded in death by...
Adam J. Stull
Sep 26, 2016
Adam J. Stull, 25, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2016. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 2009. Adam fulfilled his dream of becoming an electrician. He completed his apprenticeship in 2015 and became a Journeyman with J.W. Didado Electricians. He will be dearly missed by his mom, Kathleen Stull (Handley Meadows); dad, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Stull; sister,...
Carolyn Ann Munn (Swaino)
Sep 26, 2016
Carolyn Ann Munn (Swaino) , 79, of Barberton, was called Home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2016. Carolyn was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 2, 1937. She was very passionate about bingo, loved her TV shows, and made friends with everyone she encountered. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Scott; her mother,...
Homer I. Starkey Jr.
Sep 26, 2016
Homer I. Starkey Jr., 95, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Jr. was born on December 26,1920 in Akron, Ohio to Homer Sr. and Frankie Starkey. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Parker Hannifin after 24 years. Jr. enjoyed playing games, cards and working puzzles with his family. He is preceded in...
Anne Logan (Romocean)
Sep 25, 2016
Anne Logan (Romocean) of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2016. She was born in Romania on June 4, 1919 and emigrated to the United States in 1921 with her parents, Frank and Anna Romocean, and her sister, Victoria. Anne was raised in Manchester, Ohio and after her marriage to William J. Doyle moved to Akron. She worked for...
Jane Anne West
Sep 24, 2016
Jane Anne West, 57, of Hudson, passed away on September 24, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 25, 1958. Jane earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Kent State University. She spent many years as a research assistant at Case Western University, and as a Direct Service Professional at Siffrin Inc. Jane was preceded in death...
Helen Mitchner (Blankenship)
Sep 23, 2016
Helen Mitchner, 75, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2016. She was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Harry and Vivian Heim. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Blankenship and sister, Nancy Lou Heim. She will be deeply missed by her husband, James Mitchner; daughter, Nancy Contrael; grandson, Zachary Contrael; son, David Blankenship; son,...
Doris E. Hartenstein
Sep 22, 2016
Doris E. Hartenstein, 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016. A longtime Akron resident, Doris relocated to Hobe Sound, FL in 1979 and recently returned to stay with family. Doris enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, watching game shows, and snacking. She was very outspoken, confident, caring, opinionated, ornery, and enjoyed joking around. Doris was preceded in death by her husband...
Thomas O. Moneypenny
Sep 22, 2016
On September 22, 2016, Thomas O. Moneypenny, 84, while snuggled up and asleep and surrounded by family, passed away with peace, grace and dignity. On his way to a grand reception, he will surely not be alone. At the reception he was first greeted by the Heavenly Father who he so cherished. Then he was greeted by his father and...
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