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Milton L. Butler

Milton L. Butler

Dec 5, 2011

Milton L. ButlerMilton L. Butler, 85, of Munroe Falls, passed away after a short illness on December 5, 2011. Milton was born in Beech, West Virginia on June 30, 1926 to the late Thomas and Sally Butler. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by...

Robert Browning

Robert Browning

Dec 4, 2011

Robert C. "Bob" Browning, 89, passed away on December 4, 2011. Bob was born in Maryland on June 30, 1922. He served with the Army/Air Force for four years during WWII and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 43 years of service. Bob enjoyed yearly trips to Myrtle Beach with his wife, Elma. He loved taking long rides in...

Jeff Michael Arrington

Jeff Michael Arrington

Dec 4, 2011

Jeff Michael "Mike" Arrington, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, lost his battle with cancer on December 4, 2011. Mike was very passionate about cars and fishing and he never won the big lottery jackpot, which he played religiously. His grandchildren adored him, as he was a child at heart. Preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Arrington and Jeane Yester; grandparents,...

Rev. Leroy Cox

Rev. Leroy Cox

Dec 4, 2011

Rev. Leroy Cox, 94, passed away on December 4, 2011. He was born on March 2, 1917 in Covington, VA to James and Cornelia Cox. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lula; son, Leroy T. Cox; Family and friends may call on Friday, December 9 from 11 to 12 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 853 Copley Rd., Akron, with the...

Pete Allison

Pete Allison

Dec 3, 2011

Pete Allison, 87, passed away on December 3, 2011. He was born on May 5, 1924 in Glenmont, OH. He leaves behind his loving wife Anna of 58 years; sons, Jack and John (Catherine); daughters, Kimberly (Jeff) Hockenbrocht and Karen (Scott) Winn; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be on Thursday, December 8 at 10 AM at Greenlawn...

Gerald L. Allen

Gerald L. Allen

Dec 1, 2011

Gerald L. Allen "Jerry"Gerald L. Allen "Jerry", 81, of Mogadore, died December 1, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Born Nov. 23, 1930, he was the second child of Henry and Blanche Allen of Glens Falls, New York. Gerald graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1949. After graduation, he joined the USAF and received training at Lackland AFB...

Lorie Jean Kendall

Lorie Jean Kendall

Dec 1, 2011

Lorie Jean Kendall, 49, loving daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2011, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Lorie was born on June 1, 1962 to the late Albert Kendall and Nancy Kendall, and lived in the Akron area her entire life. She was a faithful member of The Chapel. She worked for Firestone...

Brenda L. Hauser

Brenda L. Hauser

Dec 1, 2011

Brenda Hauser, 79, passed away on December 1, 2011. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Perrysville, OH to Thomas and Maude Wilt. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; children, Sarah and Daniel. Brenda is survived by her children, Paul Robert (Linda) and Brenda (Donald) Hahn; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a...

Evelyn Bennett Westfall

Evelyn Bennett Westfall

Nov 29, 2011

Evelyn Bennett Westfall (Nana)Evelyn Bennett Westfall, 76, of Akron, passed away November 29, 2011. She was born March 9, 1935 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; son, Cecil Jr.; and sister, Jean Raines. She will be deeply missed by her children, Amanda (Craig) Cairns of Akron and Joe (Maria Fernanda) Westfall of...

Shelley L. Minter

Shelley L. Minter

Nov 29, 2011

Shelley L. MinterShelley L. Minter, 37, passed away November 29, 2011 surrounded by many loving family members and friends. She worked at Bob Evans for 12 years where she had many loyal customers. Shelley loved to spend time with her children, and attending many of their sporting events. She was currently a student at the University of Akron majoring in...

Dixie Persons

Dixie Persons

Nov 29, 2011

Dixie Persons, born September 8, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, passed away on November 29, 2011.Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Henthorn. Dixie is survived by her husband, Paul, of 49 years; daughter and son-in-law, Cristi and Russell McKee; granddaughters, Amanda and Audrey of Friendswood, Texas; cousin, John Roy Staats of Summersville, WV. Also surviving are brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law,...

Mildred Bird

Mildred Bird

Nov 29, 2011

Mildred D. Bird (Edwards), 87, passed away on November 29, 2011. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Palestine, WV to Ralph and Estelle Edwards. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by husband, Paul; son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Madonna Edwards; step-sons, Ted Crider and Harold Bird; brother, Cecil. Mildred is survived by her grand-daughter,...

Donna Speegle

Donna Speegle

Nov 29, 2011

Donna J. Speegle, 78, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Donna was born November 28, 1933 in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by her parents Alex and Frances Rhoades; husband, Wallace. She is survived by her children, Mark Mitchell, Sherry (Eric) Bodner, Racheal (Timothy) Koeneman, Nick (Marcia) Speegle and Barbara (BJ) Elliott; 3 grandchildren and...

Erick L. Deel

Erick L. Deel

Nov 28, 2011

Erick L. Deel, 49, passed away on November 28, 2011, after a long illness. Erick graduated from Garfield High School in 1980. He was the president of the Chippewa Valley Archaeological Society and commissioner of the Natural Football League. Preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Marie Deel and cousin, David Allen Deel. Survivors include his father, Leroy Deel; sister,...

Mary Elizabeth Falls

Mary Elizabeth Falls

Nov 28, 2011

Mary Elizabeth FallsMary Elizabeth Falls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was born on November 19, 1917, and died on November 28, 2011. Mary was born in a lumber camp on Bald Eagle Mountain near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Mary's father, Daniel Bertolet Miller, died as a result of a lumber accident when Mary was two years old after which her...

Gary "Frank" Aguirre, Jr.

Gary "Frank" Aguirre, Jr.

Nov 27, 2011

Gary "Frank" Aguirre, Jr., 51, went to heaven suddenly on November 27, 2011, to collect his just rewards. Frank was a veteran of the US Navy. He loved cooking, woodworking, and helping the needy. Preceded in death by his brother, Mark. Survivors include parents, Gary, Sr. and Lorraine; longtime companion, Stephen Wolfe; brothers, Gene, Michael, Mitch; sisters, Michele and Paula;...

Ernie G. Williams, Sr.

Ernie G. Williams, Sr.

Nov 26, 2011

Ernie G. Williams, Sr.Ernie G. Williams, Sr., 86, passed away November 26, 2011 after a short illness. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 38 years of service. Ernie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley; and brothers, Charles Williams, Okey Williams, Loman Williams, and Virgil Williams. He is survived by his children, Dorothy (Jack)...

Donald L. Kinney

Donald L. Kinney

Nov 26, 2011

Donald L. KinneyDonald L. Kinney, 54, of Springfield Twp., passed away from a short battle of cancer on November 26, 2011. He was born in Akron, OH on March 11, 1957. Donald enjoyed camping and spending time with his family and friends. Donald was also a longtime carpet installer for The Carpet Gallery, and enjoyed helping his many friends. He...

Jeffery J. Marcum

Jeffery J. Marcum

Nov 25, 2011

Jeffery Jay Marcum, 47, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away November 25, 2012. He was born in Dayton, OH on January 13, 1965.Jeff was preceded in death by his father, James A. Marcum; brother, Jessie A. Marcum. He is survived by his mother, Emma Bradley Marcum; brothers, James Jr., Anthony and John W. Marcum; sister, Cindy (Kenneth) Guthrie; many nieces...

Mary E. Horton

Mary E. Horton

Nov 25, 2011

Mary E. HortonMary E. Horton, 79, of Akron, passed away November 25, 2011. Mary was born in Akron on November 4, 1932 to the late Harold and Marjorie Grunder. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 and was a longtime member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph. Mary is survived...

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