Obituaries
Carl A. Myers
Jan 14, 2016
Carl Alfred MyersCarl Alfred Myers, 57, of Cuyahoga Falls, recently passed away. He retired from the University of Akron and was a licensed plumber. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Survivors include his mother, Frances Myers (Cuyahoga Falls); his sisters, Sandra Chamberlain (Dublin, Ohio) and Carol Wohlwend (Paul /Tallmadge) along with 2 nieces and 1...
Betty J. Hershberger
Jan 12, 2016
Betty J. Hershberger, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Betty was born on March 6, 1926 in Canton, Ohio. She enjoyed lending a helping hand while in the Sarah Adult Day Care Center for many years. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Eli and her son, William.She is survived by her children, John ; Harold ,...
Margaret E. Steele
Jan 12, 2016
Margaret E. SteeleMargaret E. Steele, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2016. She was an artist and a musician. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Steele; parents, James and Clara Chalmers; sisters, Urline Price and Carol Chalmers; and brother, Kenneth Chalmers. She is survived by daughters, Diane (Jack) Forshey,...
Donna Phillips
Jan 11, 2016
Donna M. Phillips went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2016. She was born on December 17, 1947 in Erie, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Bowser and husband William D. Phillips Sr. She is survived by her children Tracy Phillips (Willie), Mary (Jonathan) Cargill, Edward (Stephanie) Phillips, William D. Phillips Jr. (Michelle),...
George S. Lancaster
Jan 11, 2016
George Stanley LancasterGeorge Lancaster, age 88, of Akron, Ohio passed away, peacefully in his home on January 11, 2015.George is survived by his loving wife of 68 years; Nagene, brother; Jack (Joyce) Lancaster, son; Jerry (Linda) Lancaster, daughter; Brenda (Jeff) Texter, grandchildren; Dawn (Mac) Settipani, Kristy (Jim) Ward, Jason (Renee) Lancaster and great grandchildren; Naomi Lancaster, Wyatt Lancaster, Bethany Ward,...
Cheryl Starcher
Jan 11, 2016
Cheryl Lynn Starcher, 65, of Akron, passed away January 11, 2016. Cheryl was born in Barberton on April 8, 1950 to the late Carl and Goldie Starcher. She devoted her life to her grandchildren and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and baking. She loved her beloved dogs, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to...
Jennifer Poling
Jan 10, 2016
Jennifer Elizabeth Poling, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 10, 2016. Jennifer was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1981. She was an active and faithful member of First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge, having impacted generations of youth as a counselor at Ohio Youth Camps. Jennifer graduated from Marietta High School and went on to Washington State Community...
Geraldine L. Moore
Jan 10, 2016
Geraldine L. Moore , 65, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016.Geraldine was born on October 5, 1950 in Orwell, Ohio to Norman and Geraldine Dent. She graduated from Grand Valley High School in Orwell, Ohio and Kent State University. Geraldine had a deep love for her horses, especially Sunset, and loved to compete and also took pride in watching...
Roger Caplinger
Jan 10, 2016
Roger Caplinger, 70, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio on April 27, 1945 to Marvin and Margaret (Cobb) Caplinger. He served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Akron U. His favorite job was working for J. Parker and Sons as a truck driver. He devoted his life to sharing the...
Samuel W. Oaks Jr.
Jan 10, 2016
Samuel W. Oaks Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Samuel was born on August 13,1931 in Akron, Ohio to Samuel W. Sr. and Cordia Oaks. Sam was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a longtime member of the Edinburg United Church. He was involved with many public service organizations. He was an electrician for over 50 years,...
Mark E. Wyatt
Jan 9, 2016
Mark E. Wyatt, 67, of Barberton, passed away January 9, 2016. Mark was born in Akron, Ohio on July 6, 1948 to the late William and Arlene Wyatt. Mark retired from the University of Akron; he love fishing and he was an avid sports fan, enjoying football and baseball and playing golf. He was also an excellent cook and bartender....
Donald Smith
Jan 9, 2016
Donald Henry Smith, 71, of Uniontown, passed away January 9, 2016. Donald was born in Aurora, West Virginia on April 4, 1944 to the late Donald and Ruth Smith. An Army veteran, Donald retired from NFM as a welding supervisor. He played and coached softball for over 40 years and was an avid golfer.In addition to his parents, Donald was...
Bonnie Chapman
Jan 8, 2016
Bonnie L. Chapman, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 8, 2016. Bonnie was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 25, 1940 to the late Lonnie and Violet Chapman. Bonnie retired from Summit County Children Services with over 30 years of service. She was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene for many years, and she enjoyed crocheting.She...
Forrest Ryan
Jan 8, 2016
Forrest Ryan, 43, of North Canton, passed away January 8, 2016. Forrest was born in Akron, Ohio on September 28, 1972 to the late Forrest D. and Betty Ryan. He was a truck driver for many years, and he most recently worked as a chef. He was involved with various community events. As well as coaching and attending sporting events...
Stanley Keith Ivey
Jan 8, 2016
Stanley Keith Ivey Stanley Keith Ivey, 62, of Louisville, OH, passed away on January 8, 2016. He was born in Macon, Georgia on August 7, 1953. Stanley retired after 20 years in the U.S. Navy. He loved music and was a talented songwriter and performer. Stanley was a loving father. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Ivey...
Lee W. Sullivan
Jan 7, 2016
Lee W. SullivanLee W. Sullivan was born on June 22, 1939 in Redstone Twp., PA. He passed away on January 7, 2016. He was honorably discharged from the US Army as Specialist 4th Class. He retired from Chrysler in 1995. Lee was an avid golfer, sports fan, and a wood worker. He was a faithful member of The Church on...
Paul Mothersbaugh
Jan 6, 2016
Paul L. Mothersbaugh, 68, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2016. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on June 5, 1947 to the late Paul and Julia Mothersbaugh. Paul retired from Karman Rubber with over 30 years of service. He received his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army, having served as a tracked vehicle mechanic in Germany with the 8th...
Marlene A. Wolfe
Jan 6, 2016
Marlene A. WolfeMarlene A. Wolfe, 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2016. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA and moved to Ohio when she was 3 months old. She was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Church for the past five years and was a lifetime member of the Apostolic Faith. Marlene loved playing...
George W. Laird Jr.
Jan 5, 2016
George W. Laird Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. George was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to George and Luella Laird. He served in the U.S Marine Corp.,CEO of Portage County Sheriffs Assc., several Military Assc. and other organizations. George is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Laird; parents; two siblings, Ralph and Dale Laird.He is survived...
Rhonda K. Mcburney
Jan 5, 2016
Rhonda K. McBurney, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born on December 1,1958. Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents Russell and Esther.She is survived by husband, Barry McBurney;children, Amber (Stephen Shiltz) and James Haag(Kristina Hollosy) ;brothers, Russell, Randy,Rick, Jimmy, Ronald; sisters, Debbie, Linda, Robin, Renee; grandchildren, David, Savannah, Brooklynn...
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