Obituaries
Jody Hutchison
Jody S. HutchisonJody S. Hutchison, 43, of Akron, died on March 31, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born December 14, 1961 in Akron, Ohio. Jody had a love of family and friends; she loved cooking, plants and her monkeys. She is survived by her husband, Junior G. Hutchison, II of Akron; daughter, Tricia L. Anderson of Florida; sons,...
Joan Morris
Joan L. Morris (nee Weyrick) Joan L. Morris, nee Weyrick, 74, passed away suddenly March 30, 2005. She was born September 30, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Hugh & Ida Weyrick. Joan lived in Akron her entire life. She was a member of The Chapel, Fir Hill where she enjoyed working with many of her friends on the various projects...
Eleanor Hackathorn
Eleanor K. HackathornEleanor K. Hackathorn, 79, of Akron, died on March 30, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born January 9, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Orel & Latish (Barr) Vanhook. Eleanor enjoyed her grandchildren, eating out, yard sales and reading. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Hackathorn;...
Edward Moyers
Edward L. MoyersEdward L. Moyers, 88, of Akron, died on March 30, 2005 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born June 20, 1917 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lonnie & Bell (Mains) Moyers. Edward retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 29 years of service; he was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing with friends. In addition to...
Bertha Messner
Bertha E. MessnerBertha E. Messner, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on her birthday, March 29, 2005. She was born in Cable County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Messner and her parents. Bertha is survived by her sisters, Clodeen Tennant of Akron and Juanita Sword of Huntington, West Virginia; brother,...
William Kelvington
William Ross KelvingtonWilliam Ross Kelvington, 48, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, passed away March 26, 2005. Ross was a graduate of Southeast High School in Edinburg Twp. He formerly worked for his father at Kelvington Auto Service, Inc., and most recently worked for Ohio Transport. He is survived by his parents, Earl and Lois Kelvington, Jr. of Springfield Twp.; brother and sister-in-law,...
Donald Dohse
Donald E. DohseDonald E. Dohse, 78, of Ravenna Township, passed away March 29, 2005 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1926 in Shalersville, Ohio to the late Ernest & Sina (Mooney) Dohse. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from the Chrysler Motor Company in 1991 after 32 years of service. Donald was...
Jeannette Witter
Jeannette Anne Witter (Bogdanovich)Jeannette Anne Witter, 85, passed away March 26, 2005. Anne was born in Akron on March 5, 1920. She lived and raised her family in Springfield Twp. for 53 years. For the past two years, she has resided at Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Witter, Sr.; parents,...
Olga Evans
Olga EvansOlga Evans, 75, of Uniontown, passed away on March 26, 2005. She was born on Aug. 25, 1929 in MingoJunction, OH to the late John and Anna (Fedorchak) Andrechak. Olga loved her family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters: Mary, Ann and Midge. Olga is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack Evans;...
Agnes Cantrell
Agnes CantrellAgnes Cantrell, born May 19, 1923, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2005. She is survived by her sisters, Christine Clark and Iva Teck; brother, David (Jean) Duncan; sons, David (Christina) Humble, Doug (Nancy) Cantrell, Dale Cantrell, and Dean (Pamela) Cantrell; grandchildren, Melissa (Diego) Henao, Aaron Humble, Bill Cantrell, Julie (David) Horner, Darin (Carrie) Kendall,...
Earl Wolfe, Sr.
Earl W. Wolfe, Sr.Earl W. Wolfe, Sr., 75, of Akron, passed away March 25, 2005. Earl was born May 17, 1929 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late William & Clara (Ellis) Wolfe. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his brother, James. He...
Thomas Deventure
Thomas L. DeVentureThomas L. DeVenture, 75, of Akron, passed away March 26, 2005. He was born January 8, 1930 in Akron to the late Louis & Mary DeVenture. Thomas was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and Eagles Lodge 555. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Thomas is survived...
Aileen Lay
Aileen M. Lay"There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow." Hamlet, William ShakespeareThe generous, kind, and compassionate heart of Aileen Mae Lay (nee Shaver) ceased beating on March 25, 2005 at age 93.The fields are quiet today; a lone plow standsin silhouette against a golden sunset,for my hands knew work.And my children shall gather together with their children,...
Jill Hribsek
Jillian Noelle HribsekJillian Noelle Hribsek, 19, of Springfield Township, died on March 24, 2005. She was born March 7, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jill was a graduate of Springfield High School and enjoyed drama at Kent Sate University where she was currently a student. She was a positive person whose smile and laughter were infectious. She had a gift with...
Jillian Jill
Jillian Noelle HribsekJillian Noelle Hribsek, 19, of Springfield Township, died on March 24, 2005. She was born March 7, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jill was a graduate of Springfield High School and enjoyed drama at Kent Sate University Main Campus where she was currently a student. She was a positive person whose smile and laughter were infectious. Jill also enjoyed...
George Sutherland
George "Joey" SutherlandJoey Sutherland, 48, of Tallmadge, passed away March 25, 2005. Joey will always be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He showered his family and friends with love and laughter and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Pearlie; brother, Jack; nephew, Terry Zehnder; and brothers-in-law,...
Tonyia Witchey
Tonyia (Rusty) L. WitcheyTonyia (Rusty) L. Witchey went home to the Lord on March 23, 2005 in her sleep with no pain, holding the hand of her husband of 53 years. She left this life filled with joy and anticipation, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Rusty was born in Elkins, WV to Pat and Claude Kesling, graduated...
Shelby Shue
Shelby J. Shue (Overly)Shelby J. Shue (Overly), 65, of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2005. She was born December 22, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Alonzo & Juanita (Abrams) Overly. Shelby was a devoted member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral where she taught Sunday School and served as a counselor. She devoted...
Helen Powell
Helen Jean PowellHelen Jean Powell, 74, of Akron, passed away March 21, 2005 after a long illness. Helen was preceded in death by her companion, James E. Morgan. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Patty Fisher of Charleston, WV; son, Jimmy Powell of Akron; sisters, Ruby Kanecke and Ruth Kovac, both of Akron; many nieces, nephews, and friends....
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