Obituaries
Ethel Brown (Portis)
Jun 6, 2016
Ethel Brown (Portis)Ethel Brown (Portis) of Akron, OH departed this life June 6, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Yantley, Alabama on August 22, 1926. She was the baby and the last of 13 children. She was born to Monk and Rosetta Portis. Ethel was a caring and kind wife, mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother. She helped raise...
William V. Hargrove
Jun 5, 2016
William V. HargroveWilliam V. Hargrove, 53, went home to be with Jesus in the ultimate garage in the sky on June 5, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Green High School. William enjoyed restoring automobiles, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by father in-law, Charles Brown;...
Eleanore M. Grandon
Jun 3, 2016
ELEANORE MAY TROWBRIDGE GRANDON, 1922 -2016, grew up in Barberton Ohio and later moved to Floral City Florida, died Friday, June 3, 2016, at Stow-Glenn Retirement Center, Stow, Ohio. She went quietly and was greeted with loving arms by her husband, Robert Ervin Grandon and daughter Carolyn Clare Moore.In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death...
Gerald "Jerry" Bennett
Jun 3, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Bennett passed away June 3, 2016 surrounded by love and care. Jerry was born February 3, 1935. He graduated from Springfield High School (class of 1953) and the University of Akron. Retired from Ohio Edison, Jerry offered a helping hand to all, enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, square dancing, plays and concerts. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, Ada...
Eileen B. Copen
Jun 2, 2016
Eileen B. Copen, 77, of Willow Park, Texas, went home to be with Jesus her Savior on June 2, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Akron on January 23, 1939. Before moving to Texas to be with family in 2014, Eileen had been a life-long resident of the Akron and Brimfield areas.Eileen was co-salutatorian of the 1956...
Daniel W. Mclaughlin
Jun 2, 2016
Daniel W. McLaughlin, 56, of Mantua, passed away on June 2, 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a backyard mechanic and loved being a "grumpa." Daniel was the best dad a girl could ask for. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Danielle; man's best friend, Kurmit; step-children, Doug...
June J. Hurst
Jun 1, 2016
June J. Hurst, 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016. June was born on February 4, 1938 in Vinemont, Alabama; daughter of the late John and Georgia Robison. She retired from Akron General Hospital in 2000 and then worked part time at Springfield Senior Center from 2000-2009. She met and married her husband Robert M. Hurst in...
Jean Martin
Jun 1, 2016
Jean Martin, 92, of Akron, passed away on June 1, 2016. She was born in Akron on December 23, 1923 to the late John and Alma Cunningham. Jean was a teller at several local banks, worked alongside her husband at Martini's Restaurant on Copley Road, and later retired from the University of Akron Health Service after sixteen years of service....
Sandra J. Sanner
Jun 1, 2016
Sandra J. SannerSandra J. Sanner, 77, passed away at her home on June 1, 2016. She was born in Barberton, OH and graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1957. Sandy retired from Goodyear after 13 years of service. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and crafts. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Sanner; daughter, Connie L....
Glenn Morgan
May 30, 2016
Glenn L. Morgan passed away June 30, 2016 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Naomi; brothers, Duane, Charles, and James.He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandy Morgan; children, Lisa (Edward), John, and Wendy; grandchildren, Leah and Eddie; brother, Robert, and many other family and friends. He is...
William Fox
May 29, 2016
William A. Fox, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 29, 2016 at his home.He was born on February 24, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late William F. and Bertha Johnson Fox. Mr. Fox served honorably in the US Navy during the Japanese invasion. When William was discharged from the Navy he met and married, on...
Janet F. Phillips
May 29, 2016
Janet F. Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2016 in Barberton OH after a long battle with cancer. A beloved wife, mother and friend. Married for 28 years to her husband and sole mate Frank M. Phillips Sr. Janet retired from First Merit Bank. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in addition to walking her...
Edwin Steininger
May 28, 2016
Edwin Steininger, "Johnny", passed away on May 28, 2016 in Massillon, Ohio. Johnny was born on March 23, 1923 in Middleburg, PA. One of three children of the late Joseph and Margaret Steffan Steininger. On November 16, 1944 he married Fay Herman, they were married 70 years at her passing on January 10, 2015. Other than his parents, Johnny was...
Marie Moseley
May 28, 2016
Marie E. Moseley, 91, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 with her family at her side. Marie was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1924 to the late Charles and Marie Kluth. She was raised in Leetsdale, PA where she met her husband of 66 years who preceded her in death in 2008. Together with her...
Richard Dove
May 28, 2016
Richard W. Dove, "Dick", age 88 , went to his eternal home, May 28, 2016, knowing because of his faith in Christ Jesus he is "Absent from the body, present with the Lord."He was born on December 3, 1927, in Akron, the son of the late Alonzo and Myrtle Rasp Dove. Dick graduated from Springfield High School in 1946 and...
Adalene Jones
May 27, 2016
Adalene Rose Jones, age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:31 PM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Isaac and Ella Foster Booth in Belington, WV. Adalene was a baker for Hershvelt Bakery in Akron for many years. She loved to crochet, sew, and garden....
Agnes P. Moore
May 27, 2016
Agnes P. MooreAgnes P. Moore, 86, went home to be with her Savior which she served faithfully. Born and raised in WV until moving to OH at age 16. She loved God's creatures and especially her companion cat "Topper" which she adored. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Moore and grandson, Ronald E. Thomas Jr, among...
Lucy Nadine King
May 25, 2016
Lucy Nadine King, 86, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1930 in Rocky Mount, VA and lived her adult life in Akron. Lucy was an avid gardener, a die hard Indians fan, was a very down to earth person, had a strong faith, loved flowers and was devoted to her family. Lucy...
Janice L. Sands
May 24, 2016
Janice L. Sands, of Green, passed away on May 24, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Cora Johnston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. She will be deeply missed by her children, Stephanie Sands-Bolinger, Mark and Angel Sands, Stacy and Jim Kitchen, and Lori Hardy; brother, Gene and Lillian Johnston;...
Glenn Weston
May 24, 2016
Glenn E. Weston, age 65 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on May 24, 2016 in Akron. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jeanie Weston; five sons, Mick (Robin) Boso, Feets (Rachel) Boso, Matthew (Beverly) Fry, Rod (Diana) Boso, and Nicholas Frederick; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Arhur (Sandy) Weston, Tom (Beverly) Weston, Bonnie (Jerry) Harris, and Dennie (Mike) Coe; and...
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