Obituaries
Violet M. Colbert
Nov 23, 2011
Violet M. ColbertViolet M. Colbert, 72, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2011, at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Meda Gibson; brother, Waid. Survivors include her husband, Jerry, of 55 years; daughters, Jerri (David) Fitch, Angela (Joel) Everitt, Susie (Graham) Hallett, Carla (Paul) Grayson; sons, Juan and Hugo Coello; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie...
Bernard E. Connell
Nov 23, 2011
Bernard E. "Gig" ConnellBernard E. "Gig" Connell, 79, passed away from this life gracefully on November 23, 2011. Bernard was born on April 24, 1932 in Benwood, WV, to the late John and Gladys Connell. He retired from Goodyear after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by his sons, Darrell and Dale. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dorothy, of...
Joann Mcclaskey
Nov 23, 2011
JoAnn McClaskeyJoAnn McClaskey, 58, of Akron, passed away November 23, 2011. JoAnn was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 1952. JoAnn graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton and earned her degree from Grace College. She was an executive secretary at Wayne Homes. In her free time, JoAnn volunteered for numerous charitable organizations. She was preceded in death by...
Priscilla Koutlas
Nov 21, 2011
Priscilla (Eulla) KoutlasPriscilla (Eulla) Koutlas, born November 4, 1945, passed away on November 21, 2011. Eulla was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary (Trocheck) Koutlas; siblings, James, Thomas, Sophia, and Helen. She will be deeply missed by her sister and best friend, Esther Mullins, as well as sister, Patricia and brother, Theodore. She was the loving aunt...
Darrell Townsend
Nov 20, 2011
Darrell Clifford Townsend, Jr. "Cliff"Darrell Clifford Townsend Jr., 72, of Akron, passed away November 20, 2011. Cliff was born in Akron on December 7, 1938 to the late Darrell and Cleo Townsend. As a teenager, Cliff enjoyed boxing and was a Golden Gloves Champion for three years. Throughout his career he worked in the steel and rubber industries. He also...
Emma I. Esch
Nov 19, 2011
Emma I. Carpenter Esch (nee Hudspath)Emma I. Carpenter Esch (nee Hudspath), 93, passed away on November 19, 2011. Emma graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Actual Business School and worked for Traveler's Insurance until marriage to Wilbur Carpenter. Emma and Wilbur resided in Massachusetts and New York during his time in the US Coast Guard, later returning to Ohio....
Theodore Lampers
Nov 19, 2011
Theodore Lampers, 80, (known as Thee to all his family and close friends), passed away peacefully on November 19, 2011. Beloved and devoted son of Nick and Antonia Lampers, is survived by brothers Mike (Beverly), Andy (Norma); cousin Paul (Megan)Tourlis; many nephews, nieces and cousins. A lifelong resident of Akron, Thee graduated from South High School, served in the Army...
Wiley Smith, Jr.
Nov 18, 2011
Wiley Smith, Jr.Wiley Smith, Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 18, 2011. Wiley was born in Akron on September 29, 1927 to the late Wiley Smith and Emma Phillips Smith. In 1936 Wiley moved to Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Wiley joined the U.S. Army and finished his enlistment in 1946. He then attended The University...
Suzanne L. Metz
Nov 18, 2011
Suzanne L. MetzSuzanne L. Metz, 65, of Akron, passed away November 18, 2011. Suzanne was born on November 5, 1946 to the late Carl Woodrow and Eupha May Metz. Suzanne retired from Pebble Creek Nursing Home after 16 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her entire family but had a special bond with her only granddaughter. She will...
Clarence Dobbs
Nov 16, 2011
Clarence E. Dobbs, 59, passed away on November, 16, 2011. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1952. He served in the US Army, retired from the City of Akron after serving over 30 years and was an avid sports collector. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; daughter, Stephanie. Clarence is survived by his loving...
Ruth Yoder
Nov 15, 2011
Ruth I. Yoder, 80, passed away on November 15, 2011 at Altercare of Hartville, born in Akron, Ohio. Ruth was member of TOPS, the Red Hats, and a lifelong member of what is now New Horizon Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rena Stricklen.Ruth is survived by her loving husband of thirty-three years, Ernest; daughters,...
Lucille Pastva (Way)
Nov 15, 2011
Lucy, 62, passed away on Nov. 15, 2011. She recently retired from Giant Eagle after 18 years; she was a member of the Mogadore Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd & Bessie Way; brother, Boyd.Lucy is survived by her fiancé, Robert Foster; step-mother, Tootie Way; sons, Thomas (Tim), James, Kevin, Jason (Renee), Todd; daughters, Kelly...
Geraldine Fuchs
Nov 13, 2011
Geraldine FuchsGeraldine Fuchs (Noffsinger), 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 13, 2011, after a long illness. She was born on December 6, 1935, in Akron, to the late William and Gertrude Noffsinger. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where she was a bingo volunteer. Geri enjoyed family gatherings, picnics,...
Juanette Gilligan
Nov 13, 2011
Juanette "Mom" GilliganJuanette "Mom" Gilligan, 80, passed away November 13, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth Gilligan. Juanette is survived by daughter, Brenda (Gary) Saffles; grandson, Tyler Gilligan; brothers, Charlie (June) Estes, and Frank (Almeda) Estes; and many loving family and friends. Calling hours will...
Patricia Maule
Nov 12, 2011
Patricia Margaret MaulePatricia Margaret Maule, 79, passed away November 12, 2011. She was born on February 10, 1932. Patricia will always be remembered as a free spirit. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Glen, Dora (Jeff) Keller, and Pat (Rich) Harris; and grandchildren,...
James Ray Davis
Nov 10, 2011
James R. DavisJames R. Davis, 81, went to be with his Lord on November 9, 2011. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox, and then worked for Ron Chaffman Construction Co. James was very active at the Community Gospel Tabernacle, and later at Lakeview Lighthouse. Jim recently resided at Falls Village Retirement Center where he kept busy with the Activities department...
Kenneth W. Yensen
Nov 10, 2011
Kenneth W. YensenKenneth W. Yensen, 75, passed away November 10, 2011 following a brief battle with cancer. He was a faithful member of the New Apostolic Church. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Chester and Edna Yensen; brother, Wesley Yensen; and sister, Mary Deisz. He is survived by his sons, William and Michael Yensen; daughters, Debra...
Clyde D. Wilson
Nov 10, 2011
Clyde D. WilsonClyde D. Wilson, 91, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2011. Clyde was born January 24, 1920 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Harry and Eva Wilson. Clyde graduated from the Ohio State School for the Deaf in Columbus, Ohio in 1941 where he played softball, basketball, and baseball. In 1940, Clyde founded the Tri-State Deaf Softball...
Tammy Brooks
Nov 10, 2011
Tammy L. Brooks, 47, passed away on November 10, 2011. She was born on January 7, 1964 to Alfred and Carol Goodspeed in Akron, OH.In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, William; brother, Michael. Tammy is survived by her daughter, Machell; fiancé, Walter Lawrence; brothers, David and Allen; sisters, Tracy and Teresa; many nieces...
Theodore Scherer
Nov 10, 2011
Theodore R. Scherer "Ted"Ted Scherer, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away November 10, 2011. Ted was a talented carpenter and enjoyed building birdfeeders. He also enjoyed photography. Above all, he was a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. Ted was preceded in death by his father, Robert B. Scherer, Sr.; and grandparents, Theodore and Lavinia Webster and Ben and Ina Scherer....
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