Obituaries
Gaylord A. Meffert
Dec 16, 2019
Gaylord "Gayle" A. Meffert, 72, passed away December 16, 2019 in his home. He lived in the Akron area most of his life and graduated from East High School. Gayle then joined the U.S. Marines and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Upon returning home he became an electrical contractor and was the owner of G's Electric in Akron, Ohio....
Wilma Madeline Woods
Dec 16, 2019
Wilma Madeline Woods, "Madeline", March 28, 1925 - December 16, 2019.Madeline went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Dec. 16, 2019 at the YOUNG age of 94. She was preceded in death by her soul mate, James W Woods. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Woods, Karen Lockhart, Danny Woods and Linda Parrott, all of Ohio,...
John Harold Ferguson
Dec 15, 2019
John Harold Ferguson, 71, of Mogadore, passed away on December 15, 2019. He was born in Akron on November 29, 1948 to the late John and Vivian Ferguson. He proudly served three tours in the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. John worked several years as a tire and rubber worker for General Tire and Midwest Rubber, and then...
Bryan N. Griffin, Sr.
Dec 15, 2019
Bryan N. Griffin, Sr., 80, passed away December 15, 2019 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Alma (Hein) Griffin, he resided in Brooklyn, Ohio most of his life. He was previously employed at both Lau Industries and Skill Tool & Die, where he worked as a tool & die repairman. Bryan enjoyed playing cards, reading,...
Madeline J. Martin
Dec 14, 2019
Madeline J. Martin (nee Phalen), 93, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2019. She was born to parents Edward and Josephine Phalen on August 12, 1926 in Akron.Preceding her in death is her husband, Larry and her daughter, Alice Martin. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Skip (Sandy) Martin, Donnie (Kathy) Martin, Leonard (Sue)...
Johnnie Lynn Warner
Dec 14, 2019
Johnnie Lynn Warner, age 69 of Akron passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1950, the son of Frankie and Betty {Taylor} Warner, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Johnnie was his wife, Ruby and his brother Lonnie.Left to cherish Johnnie's memory are his girlfriend Debbie; children Julie (Tim) Delaney...
Tim Patterson
Dec 14, 2019
Tim Patterson, 70, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, he was born January 6, 1949 in Greensburg, PA. Tim enjoyed watching the Steelers, NASCAR, taking road trips, reading and spending time with family. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Jean Patterson, and sister, Patricia. Tim is survived by his wife of 50...
Donald Ray Taylor
Dec 14, 2019
Donald Ray "Don" Taylor, 71 of Uniontown passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 with his family beside him. He was born on March 20, 1948, the son of Albert and Thelma "June" {Kraft} Taylor. Don married his love of 21 years, Kim {Wagner} Taylor on August 15, 1998. She is left to cherish his memory, along with his children...
Karen Jones
Dec 12, 2019
Karen "Sue" Jones went home to our Lord on Thursday, December 12th, 2019. She is survived by her sister Debbie (Jim) Markey, nephews Josh, Jeff, and niece, Claire. She is preceded by her parents Anna and Delbert Jones and lifelong friends John and Carolyn Butler, parents of Johnny and Bobby Butler. A memorial service for Sue will be held at...
Harry Robert (Bob) Butcher
Dec 12, 2019
With his family by his side, Harry peacefully joined his Lord and Savior in his eternal home on December 12th in his 85th year.He was born on August 8th, 1934 in Weston, WV. In his early years, he was a Standardbred Horse Trainer and worked many years in construction. Later in life, he and his wife, Fran, cared for a...
Betty Lou Light
Dec 12, 2019
Betty Lou Light, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, died very peacefully at her home on December 12, 2019 after a short illness, with all of her family surrounding her, there was music, prayer and love in the room. She was born in Philippi, WV on November 5, 1927 , the daughter of the late Ray and Lois Devere (nee Jones)...
Linda Joyce Moran
Dec 12, 2019
Linda Joyce Moran, 69, of Akron, Ohio died at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born July 11, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Richard and Doris Moran. Linda is survived by her son, Gerald (Missy) Baker; daughter, Angela (Kerry) Morgan; four grandchildren, Faith Morgan, Roxanne Turner, Keridan Morgan, and...
Susan E. Hall
Dec 12, 2019
Susan E. Hall (nee Shaffer), 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born to parents Wilbur and Phoebe Shaffer on October 6, 1943 in East Liverpool.Preceding her in death are her parents and her beloved son Justin Hall. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Wilbur "Skip",...
Patricia Ann Lemasters
Dec 12, 2019
Patricia Ann LeMasters, "Pat", age 81 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on December 12, 2019 at Copley Health Center. She was born on July 18, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Ruth Mildred (nee Erb) Snyder. Pat was a 1956 graduate of Garfield High School. She worked as a clerk for Lawson's for many years. She enjoyed...
Linda Wolford
Dec 10, 2019
Linda Wolford, 70, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2019. She enjoyed her family, especially time with her grandchildren, playing cards, and watching game shows and cartoons. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by husband, Gene; daughters, Crissy (Jim) Sowers, Lisa (Dan) Reese; step-daughters, Ginny (Erick) Bognar, Cheryl...
Thomas Larry Long
Dec 9, 2019
Thomas Larry Long, 73, went home to be with the Lord on December, 9, 2019. Larry passionately loved playing guitar his whole life, and sharing his passion by teaching others to play. Over the years he formed many local bands in which he played, sang, and formed multiple friendships. For over 50 years he has played several types of southern...
Kelly Marie Lehman
Dec 9, 2019
Kelly Marie Lehman, age 58 of Akron, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron on February 11, 1961, the daughter of Bob and Mary {Ellet} Pratt.Kelly was preceded in death by her father, parents-in-law Bill and Winifred Lehman, and sister-in-law Kay O'Hare. She is survived by her husband of...
George (Curtis) Low
Dec 8, 2019
George (Curtis) Low, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 8, 2019. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland on May 23, 1928 to the late George and Mabel Low. Curt served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He retired as a truck driver from Northern Haserot and then spent twenty years working for Akron Auto Auction. Curt and...
Jeanne M. Brookins-Clegg
Dec 7, 2019
Jeanne M. Brookins-Clegg, age 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 7, 2019.She was born on August 16, 1927 in Paris, France, the daughter of the late Jean Antoine and Angele (nee Jauneau) Comiti. Jeanne was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, crocheting and baking, however, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...
Linda Lee Cornmesser
Dec 7, 2019
Linda Lee Cornmesser, 73 of Uniontown, passed away on December 7, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on January 29, 1946, the daughter of Lon H. and Oma {Holland} Goodwin.Linda was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Ashley Nicole Mollohan, and grandson Max Waggle.She will be dearly missed by her husband of 52 years, Robert; her...
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