Obituaries
Lora Anne Beskitt
Feb 28, 2019
Lora Anne Beskitt, age 54, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on February 28, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1964 in Akron, the daughter of Joseph David Kalmar, Sr. of Ravenna and Anna (nee Hendrickson) Kalmar of Tallmadge. Lora worked at ACME in Tallmadge as a price coordinator for the past 5 years. She loved gardening,...
Carrie M. Mingo
Feb 28, 2019
Carrie M. Mingo-Gaines, born April 9, 1959 in Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully at home on February 28, 2019, at the age of 59. Carrie recently received an Associates of Business Degree. Carrie enjoyed helping others and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, William Mingo and Geraldine Springfield, her brother Willie...
Wilma S. Buckland
Feb 28, 2019
Wilma S. Buckland, 94, of Akron and Tallmadge, passed away on February 28, 2019. She was born in Covington, VA on January 27, 1925 to Ada and Jacob Rayhill Stone. Wilma enjoyed teaching Sunday School, planting flowers, and canning green beans. She had a gift for hospitality and was a wonderful cook. Hosting holiday family meals was one of her...
Stanley E. Gibson
Feb 27, 2019
Stanley E. Gibson, 74, of West Lafayette, passed away February 27, 2019 following his hard-fought battle with cancer. Stanley was born in Ravenna, Ohio on September 19, 1944 to the late Harley and Lela Gibson. He retired from Simonds Tools in Newcomerstown. Stanley proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. In his free time,...
Kevin James Porter
Feb 27, 2019
Kevin James Porter, 40 years old, was called to his heavenly home on February 27, 2019; he was born on October 19, 1978.Kevin loved his family, was a hard worker, athlete, and had a great soul. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Porter, Jr., and his grandfather, Richard L. Wyscarver.Kevin is survived by his daughters, Lataisha and...
John Wendell Meyer
Feb 27, 2019
John Wendell Meyer, age 71, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 27, 2019 at Brookdale Bath. He was born on December 6, 1947 in Akron, the son of the late Wendell and Betty Jane (nee Davis) Meyer. Mr. Meyer was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. John was a distribution manager at Trelleborg Wheel Systems in...
Faye E. Miller
Feb 27, 2019
Faye E. Miller, age 91, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 27, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1927 in Akron the daughter of the late Newton N. and Mary L. (nee Nuosce) Rich. Faye graduated from Garfield High School in 1945. Following high school Faye worked at Gereral Tire and Amber Restaurant. Her greatest...
Larry Joseph Cutlip
Feb 26, 2019
Larry Joseph Cutlip, age 51 of Newton Falls, Ohio, died on February 26, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1967 in Akron, Ohio.Larry graduated from Southeast High School in 1987. Following high school Larry served his country in the US Marine Corps, serving in the Gulf War. He was honorably discharged. Larry owned and operated United Truck Repair and...
Joanna M. Cicora
Feb 26, 2019
Joanna Cicora, age 92 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on February 26, 2019 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on May 16, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Valetino and Margaret (nee Gaglione) Cupaiole.Joanna enjoyed playing cards, dancing, and enjoying life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family. Other than her parents,...
Judy Lee Caughron
Feb 26, 2019
Judy Lee Caughron (nee Wasson), 75, of Akron, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Nettie Wasson; and daughter, Theresa.Judy is survived by her children, James (Deborah), Tod, Michael, and Angela (Orlo); grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia, Tod James, Sarah, Caroline, Magdelene, Rose, Cassandra, Sam, and Josef; great-grandchildren,...
Christine D. Gullion
Feb 25, 2019
Christine D. Gullion, 53, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda. Christine is survived by her daughter, Megan; father, Gary; sisters, Kathy (Jim), Evelyn; brother, Ken; several nieces and a nephew. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Saturday, March 2 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N....
Edith Miranda Hazelett
Feb 25, 2019
Edith Miranda Hazelett, age 91, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on February 25th, 2019 at her home.She was born on August 17, 1927 in Akron, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Dorothy (nee Douglas) Wells.Edith was a hard working wife and mother of five. She lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Dallas Connor Janney
Feb 25, 2019
Dallas Connor Janney, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 25, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1956 in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of the late George and Alma (nee Johnston) Janney. Dallas was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed gambling, metal detecting, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his nieces,...
Harold L. Sizemore
Feb 25, 2019
Harold L. Sizemore, 60, of Mogadore, passed away on February 24, 2019. He was born on June 14, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in the Ellet community. He belonged to St. Matthew Parish for many years.Harold was a hard working man who worked as a construction foreman for 34 years. He worked for Kenmore Construction for 24 years...
Frances E. Compton
Feb 24, 2019
Frances E. Compton, 90, passed away on February 24, 2019. She enjoyed gardening, making and collecting ceramics, crafting, writing poetry, and babysitting her grandchildren. Her favorite past time was completing wordfind puzzles.Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Marvin; parents, Jesse and Ida Bryant; sister, Arbutus (Elmer) Perry; brothers, Herbert (Patricia) Bryant, Jennings Bryant, Virgil Bryant,...
Barbara Jo Worden
Feb 24, 2019
Barbara Jo Worden, 75, of Homerville, passed away on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Barb was born on December 1, 1943 in Baxter, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Lillian Huddleston. While raising her family, Barb drove a bus for Coventry Local School District, retiring after 25 years. She had many interests, including reading, gardening, and was...
Thomas Benjamin Sowers Jr.
Feb 24, 2019
Thomas Benjamin Sowers Jr., 95, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 24, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1923 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Thomas and Ruth Sowers. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He was a member of the Freemasons and the Shriners. His favorite...
Barbara Marie "Barb" Heabler
Feb 24, 2019
Barbara Marie "Barb" Heabler, 69, of Munroe Falls, passed away at her home on February 24, 2019. She was born in Steubenville, OH on July 16, 1949 to the late Thomas and Evelyn Barnes. Barb was devoted to her family, particularly her grandchildren. She helped raised all of them into the amazing adults that they are today. In her free...
Helen L. Mathia
Feb 24, 2019
Helen L. Mathia, 97, of Suffield, passed away on February 24, 2019. Helen was born on December 12, 1921 in Haniska, Czechoslovakia to the late Jan and Anna Lenhardt. Helen came to the United States at the age of 17 and began work as a housekeeper. She spent five years in night school learning English and gained her U.S. citizenship...
Geneva Hill
Feb 24, 2019
Geneva Hill, 86, got her wings on February 24, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, she was born on October 23, 1932 in Dublin, GA to late parents Hutcherson and Georgia Smith. Geneva enjoyed traveling, collecting bells, playing cards and feeding animals. She was the former owner of the House of Soulsville record store and also worked as a crossing guard...
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