Obituaries
Charles Thalman
Jul 13, 2016
Charles F. Thalman "Chuck" Charles F. Thalman "Chuck", 62, passed away on July 13, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH on June 11, 1954. Chuck worked for National Machine Group for 36 years. He loved classic cars, NASCAR, Elvis, and playing the lottery. He was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick Thalman. Chuck is survived by his loving...
Eugene Lester Raybuck
Jul 12, 2016
Eugene Lester Raybuck, born November 5, 1923 in Apple Farm, West Virginia, passed away with his family by his side on July 12, 2016. He retired from BF Goodrich in 1989. Gene was a talented gardener and builder and always completed every job perfectly. He passed on his work ethic to so many others. He welcomed everyone into his home...
Charles R. Henthorn Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
Charles R. Henthorn Jr., 56, of Mogadore, left this world for a better place of no pain on July 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, uncle, father and mother-in-law, and other family members to a beautiful place we call Heaven. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Teresa; daughter, Melissa (Andrew) Nichols; son,...
Jeffrey E. Collins
Jul 11, 2016
Jeffrey E. Collins, 44, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. Jeffrey was born on January 3, 1972 in, Barberton, OH. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, the Cleveland Browns and his animal friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Collins; sister, Helen Wilson; brother, David Collins.Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Lorraina and step father Carlos Eldridge; sisters,...
Weyandt Dettis
Jul 10, 2016
Weyandt H. Dettis, 88, of Akron, passed away suddenly July 10, 2016. Weyandt was born on January 4, 1928 and came to Akron in 1975 after closing his own pharmacy in Trafford, PA. He was hired by the Acme grocery company and had worked at the East Avenue store (Acme 18) until he retired in September 2012. Over the years,...
Elizabeth "Liz" Lafferty
Jul 9, 2016
Elizabeth "Liz" Ellen Lafferty, 90, passed away on July 9, 2016. Born Jan. 17, 1926, she was the firstborn of Paul and Ethel (Walls) York. Elizabeth lived all but six years of her life in Akron.Married for 71 years, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilmer Dean Lafferty, who passed on March 8, 2016. Elizabeth graduated from Kenmore...
Lloyd Earl Phillips
Jul 9, 2016
Lloyd Earl Phillips, age 75 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on July 9, 2016 at his home at 4:20 PM after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer. He was born in Waynesburg, PA on July 7, 1941 the son of the late William Albert and Edna Mae Cook Phillips.Mr. Phillips was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran of the Vietnam...
Alisha M. Schlagenhauser
Jul 8, 2016
Alisha Marie Schlagenhauser ,32 was suddenly taken from us on July 8, 2016 in Las Angeles, Calfornia. She was born on August 21,1983 to Rosie (Jack) Toomey and Garrett Schlagenhauser. She was the proud mother of Johnathan and Nathaniel Etheridge, Alisha was a free spirit and lived life her way. She enjoyed her motorcycles and the excitement of living in...
Diane Ella Gaugler
Jul 8, 2016
Diane Ella Gaugler (Arner) of Akron, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born December 29, 1958 in Allentown, PA to the late Carl and June Arner. Diane filled her life to the fullest with being with her family. She enjoyed the holidays...
Carolyn M. Klinger
Jul 7, 2016
Carolyn Klinger (Wilke), 47 years old. She was born on September 28, 1968 and passed away on July 7, 2016.Beloved wife and mother, she went home to be with the Lord; she leaves behind, husband, Robert Klinger; daughter, Samantha Klinger; 9 siblings; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Almeda M. Lambert
Jul 7, 2016
Almeda M. Lambert, 94, passed away with Linda and Angelique by her side on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born on October 17, 1921 in, Parksville, KY to Fred and Nora Montgomery. She moved to Akron in 1927. She was employed at the Board of Education for 21 years. Almeda loved poetry, fishing in Canada with Treston, which she...
Karl F. Hirsch
Jul 2, 2016
Karl F. Hirsch, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Karl was born on April 1, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Helen (Kral) Hirsch. He was a 1954 graduate of Garfield High School, and proudly served 10 years in the United States Army Reserves. Karl retired from B.F. Goodrich, after a hardworking career of...
Jimmie "Jim" Jarvis
Jul 1, 2016
Jimmie "Jim" Jarvis, 76, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2016. He was born December 31, 1939 in Oka, WV. Jim had a heart of gold with an outgoing personality, was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed taking care of the wildlife on his farm, flying his airplanes, watching NASCAR races and sports, and spending time with his family. He...
Janey L. Motz
Jul 1, 2016
Janey L. Motz ( Chapman ), 63, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. Janey was born on October 19, 1952 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Harold and Rose Marie Chapman. Janey always had a warm smile on her face to greet you, who will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She could be found in her...
Mary Catherine Harbison
Jun 29, 2016
Mary Catherine HarbisonMary Catherine Harbison, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2016. She was born in Spencer, WV to the late Denver and Roxie Craddock on November 18, 1933. She loved bowling, listening to music, her pets, chocolate, and the Cleveland Indians. Mary was a graduate of West High School. She was a member of...
Mary D. Hayes
Jun 29, 2016
Mary Hayes, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born on October 13, 1932 to Madaline Odom and Elvin Snyder. Mary loved spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoyed cooking, decorating, golfing and bowling. Mary was an inspiration for all who met her. Mary is preceded in death by...
Michael D. Collett
Jun 28, 2016
Michael D. Collett, 64, passed away on June 28, 2016. He was employed by GOJO Industries for 33 years. Michael is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Michael (Raquel); and daughter, Kimberly Collett; grandchildren, Tara (Moses) and Mylanah; sister, Karen McDowell; and many extended family and close friends. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at 6pm...
James Lewis Wilfred
Jun 28, 2016
James Lewis Wilfred, age 79, passed away at his home in Chandler, Arizona, June 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, James Mark Wilfred, his parents, Edmund and Mary Sue Wilfred, and his granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Wilfred. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia "Pat" Wilfred and his grandchildren, Karrie Wilfred of Akron; Jon...
John Bechter
Jun 28, 2016
John Wayne Bechter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.John was a skilled chess player who competed in many tournaments. He enjoyed a good game of euchre, or any card game, and was interested in numismatics (coin collecting) and respected the detail and artwork on the coins. John also loved genealogy. He is...
Woody Nelson
Jun 26, 2016
Woody "Elwood" Nelson, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 8:55 AM at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his family.He was born on December 21, 1936 in Whitmer, WV, the son of the late Forrest and Hallie Nelson.Woody was a member and usher of the Akron Baptist Temple and...
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