Obituaries
Richard Miller
Feb 15, 2016
Richard A. MillerRichard A. Miller, "Rick" 67 of Akron, passed away on February 15, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH to Richard and Gloria Miller on August 24, 1948. Rick was a past US Marine. He was a very successful carpenter, who was a great family man and father. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie May...
Eva Isabella Geiger
Feb 14, 2016
Our beloved mother, Eva Isabella Geiger, 96, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Aultman Hospice Center in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Sept. 13, 1919, daughter of Anthime and Rosalie LaPlante. Eva was raised by her father and stepmother Anna. She was married to Adam Anthony Geiger (deceased) for 43...
Edith R. Gordon
Feb 14, 2016
Edith R. Gordon, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 with her family by her side. Edith was born on June 29, 1931 in Bay du Vin New Brunswick, Canada to James and Gladys Gulliver. Edith and her family relocated to the Akron area in 1962, where she devoted herself to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an...
Carl Selman
Feb 13, 2016
Carl Selman of Green, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2016 at the age of 80. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Verna Selman; his daughters, Barbara (Arlie) Bradford, Brenda Selman; his grandchildren, Amanda (Jerry), Tara (Dan), A.J. and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Leviana, Kourtney, Karley, Kenzie, and Rylee. Carl was an Army Veteran, Mason, and loved playing Bluegrass Music,...
Leonard Boden
Feb 13, 2016
Leonard Eugene Boden was born on October 21, 1933 in Akron to the late Carl Edwin Boden and Thelma (Hampton) Boden. He died on February 13, 2016 and is now resting in peace with his Marjories: Marjorie J. (Pfeifle) Boden, his wife of 43 years, and Marjorie Regina Boden, his daughter. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law...
Tracie L. Neely
Feb 13, 2016
Tracie L. Neely, 52, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 13, 2016. Tracie was born on March 23,1963 in Akron, Ohio to John Neely and Betty Glass. She loved her beloved dog Sadie and spending time with her circle of friends playing cards and having fun.Tracie is preceded in death by her dad, Thomas Glass ; grandma...
Wayne K. Jordan
Feb 12, 2016
Wayne K. Jordan, 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 12, 2016. Wayne was born in Akron, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and later resided in Green, Ohio. He worked at JRB, Inc. for over 20 years. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Kim (Bo) Hedgepeth; son, Jeff (Stephanie) Jordan; and stepsons, Brian Stanley...
Ryan Phelps
Feb 11, 2016
Ryan Patrick Phelps, 30 years young, departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 due to a heroin overdose. The light of an intelligent and inquisitive spirit was extinguished from us by a senseless drug. Ryan was born in Akron, Ohio on July 26, 1985 to parents Donald and Kathryn Phelps. He was a graduate of East High school and...
Jason James Seffern
Feb 11, 2016
Jason James Seffern, 45, passed away suddenly on February 11, 2016. He was born in San Gabriel, California on August 31, 1970. Jason was a 1988 graduate of Green High School and worked as an IT Administrator. He was a gifted musician and played the drums for several local bands. He also enjoyed softball, golf, four wheeling, and dirt bikes....
Charles K. Pope
Feb 10, 2016
Charles K. PopeCharles Pope, 74, of North Canton passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, OH he was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Springfield High School. After graduation he proudly served in the Marine Corps Reserves. After retiring from Merrill Lynch in 2006 he enjoyed...
Kenneth Diceglio
Feb 10, 2016
Kenneth J. DiCeglio, 66, of Newton Falls, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2016. He was the owner/operator of Ken's TV and Electronics in Tallmadge, Ohio, and a Vietnam veteran, having served in the Army.He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laurie DiCeglio; parents, Orlando and Delores DiCeglio; brother, Thomas (Angel) DiCeglio; mother-in-law,...
Azel Jordan
Feb 10, 2016
Azel "Caroline" JordanAzel "Caroline" Jordan 78, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2016. She was born in Fairmont, WV on July 25, 1937 to the late Dewey and Juanita Satterfield. Caroline graduated from Fairmont East High School, class of 1955. Later in life she went through the Barberton School of Commerce. She worked for General Tire...
Wilbur Hardy
Feb 9, 2016
Wilbur L. "Bud" Hardy, 85, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2016. He was born in Dunbar, PA to the late Amzi and Henrietta Hardy. Bud was an avid hunter and loved to spend time with his family. Bud proudly served his country in the Korean conflict as a Navy man. Bud was preceded in death by...
Lavinna Tingler
Feb 8, 2016
Lavinna L. Tingler, 79, a resident of Suffolk, VA, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016. A private graveside service is to be held for family in Akron, OH on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Margaret Devaul
Feb 8, 2016
Margaret L. DeVaul, 86, joined her husband Homer and daughter Patti on February 8, 2016. She was born in McKinleyville, WV on January 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Stella Marcinek. She is survived by her children Randy (Sandy) DeVaul, Joy (Chuck) Mick, and Janet (Richard) Buntain; grandchildren, Christopher DeVaul, Brandon and Alexi Mick, Justin, Jordan and Ryan Buntain;...
Margene Decsi
Feb 8, 2016
Margene A. Decsi , 74, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Margene was born on January 27, 1942 and graduated from Garfield High School in Akron. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, especially during the holidays. A devoted wife of 51 years, mother, and grandmother, she will...
Dorothy Laughlin
Feb 8, 2016
Dorothy Laughlin, 97, passed away February 8, 2016. Born in Sharon Center, Ohio, she was an Akron resident most of her life. One of 11 children, she grew up on the family farm before moving to Akron in 1939. Dorothy attended Akron Beauty School and worked as a hair stylist at Polsky's and Pioneer Beauty Shop. She was employed at...
Nicole Tackett
Feb 6, 2016
Nicole Renee Tackett (Batchelder) 41, of Akron, Ohio passed away in the comfort of her home on February 6, 2016. She was born February 23, 1974 in Portsmouth, VA. She married on July 22, 2001 to Keith Tackett, the love of her life and soulmate. She was the backbone of her family, the rock, the glue that held it all...
Mary Louise Gerhart
Feb 6, 2016
Mary L. Gerhart, 76, of Akron, passed away February 6, 2016. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on April 30, 1939 to the late Robert and Dorothy Evans. Mary had previously worked at Pip Printing for many years.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry; and children, Robert Boyle, Kenneth Boyle, Donald Boyle,...
David Anthony Demastus
Feb 5, 2016
David Anthony DemastusDavid Anthony Demastus, 65, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH. He leaves behind his children, Brian and Janelle; sisters, Marianne (Michael) Reder and Nancy (Fred) Kavulla; niece, Amy (John); nephews, Jon (Jena) and Rick (Linda); great-nephew, Justin; many friends from his church, The Chapel; and his good...
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