Obituaries
Robert Harbert
Jan 30, 2019
Robert "Bob" Harbert passed away on January 30, 2019.He was born October 7, 1937 in Clarksburg WV. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Rosetta, and second wife Sandra. Robert enjoyed walking and taking care of his home and pets.He is survived by his children, Ralph Harbert, Phillip (Kimberly) Harbert and Michelle (Tim) Huber; brother, William "Bill" Harbert...
Nancy Kay (Oster) Beken
Jan 29, 2019
Our angel, Nancy Kay (Oster) Beken, 76, of Rootstown, Ohio, was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Rosalie Oster. She was a 1960 graduate of Akron Garfield High School. Nancy married Ronald Beken on...
Robert G. Davis
Jan 28, 2019
Robert G. Davis, 88, of Akron, passed peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on January 28, 2019. Bob was born on December 2, 1930 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Maud Davis. He attended Altoona High School prior to joining the US Army. He proudly served his country in the Korean War and in...
Kimberly L. Ajamie
Jan 26, 2019
Kimberly L. Ajamie, "Kim", age 51 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 15, 1968 in Akron, the daughter of Juanita Lucielle (nee Hall) Field with whom she lived and the late Michael Leo Field. Kim was a driver for Southeast Transportation in Akron. She enjoyed baking-making cookies with her...
Gordon L. Tomko
Jan 26, 2019
Gordon L. Tomko, 89, of Brimfield, passed away on January 26, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1929 in Macedonia, Ohio to the late Michael and Anna Tomko. Gordon spent his career as a railroad car repairman, working for Erie, Erie-Lackawanna, and Conrail. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Gordon was also preceded in death...
Carol L. Leffler
Jan 26, 2019
Carol L. Leffler, 87, passed away January 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron on July 31, 1931 to Joseph and Daisy Kelly. She attended St. Vincent High School before meeting her partner in crime and husband Tom. She was the heart of her family and raised five children. An Akron resident for nearly all...
Alice Romesburg
Jan 26, 2019
M. Alice Romesburg, age 77, of Marlboro Twp., Ohio, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:25 AM at Aultman Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Flora Edna (nee Qualls) Higdon. Alice was a homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, painting, sewing, cooking, and shopping, however, her greatest...
Ted J. Lorkowski
Jan 25, 2019
Ted J. Lorkowski, 66, of Akron, went to home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Max and Sophie Lorkowski. He worked at Roadway as a dock worker for many years. Ted was a hard worker. He always made his family his top priority, and...
Gary G. Ulm
Jan 25, 2019
Born February 14, 1938 at Akron City Hospital to Donald V. Ulm and Marie Brooker Ulm and went home peacefully on January 25, 2019. He grew up in the Suffield-Mogadore area. Gary graduated from Mogadore High School and spent 41 years employed at Ferriot Inc. He loved being outdoors and going for long walks enjoying nature. Anyone who met Gary...
Yvonne West
Jan 24, 2019
Minister Yvonne West Yvonne will be remembered first for her Love of God and of family. She touched the lives of many. You could find her in church on Sunday and working in her garden on any hot Summer day. Yvonne, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019 suddenly at Cleveland Clinic Akron General....
Donald J. Pettit
Jan 24, 2019
Donald J. Pettit, "Don", age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 24, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Yager, West Virginia, the son of the late Asa Pettit and Hazel (nee Longhorn) Pettit Ripplinger.Don retired from General Tire as a tire builder. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and visiting with his older...
James Junior Rothwell
Jan 24, 2019
James Junior Rothwell, "Jim", age 90 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 24, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1928 in Hempfield Twp., PA, the son of the late James and Rose (nee Knecht) Rothwell.Jim was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran during the Korean War. He was a Master Mason affiliated with the Wayfarer Masonic...
Ross E. Adams
Jan 23, 2019
Ross Edward Adams, 75, of Stow, Ohio, was called to his heavenly home on January 23, 2019. He was born November 4, 1943, in Akron, Ohio to Donald Ross Adams and Mary Eloise Adams (Noffsinger). He was a 1961 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School.On September 21, 1968, Ross was wedded to the love of his life, Twila Grace Adams...
David P. Mandrone
Jan 22, 2019
David P. Mandrone, 67, left us too soon surrounded by his loving wife and family on January 22, 2019. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, flea markets and loved to cook. David was an excellent caregiver and was a friend to all. With his quick-wit and great sense of humor, he could make anyone laugh. He was loved and...
Gary A. Myers
Jan 22, 2019
Gary A. Myers, age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Akron, the son of the late Carl and Helen (nee Bacheller) Myers. Gary was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran during the Korean War. Mr. Myers retired as a salesman for Wells Fargo Alarm Services after...
James R. Fogle
Jan 22, 2019
James R. Fogle, 71, went to be with our Lord on January 22, 2019. He enjoyed going on cruises with his wife, Terri, spending time in the casinos, and was an avid fan of Ohio State, the Browns and Indians. James also enjoyed gardening and spending time with Dottie and Lily, his fur babies. He worked for 50+ years as...
Wanda Rose Brown
Jan 22, 2019
If we had one word to describe Wanda Brown , it would be "adored".Adored: Loved and respected deeply!Born, June 30, 1931 to Lovell and Zella Cook, she was adored. She was adored by her surviving sister, Norma Sheffler. Wanda was adored by her surviving husband, James Brown. She was adored by her surviving children, Karen, Greg, and Jeff, and their...
James J. Thomas Jr.
Jan 22, 2019
James J. Thomas Jr., 76, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 22, 2019. He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on October 2, 1942 to the late James J. Thomas Sr. and Anna Ruth Shaw. He and his twin brother John were raised by their grandmother, Pauline Marcon. Jim spent over 40 years working in the tire mold industry. He loved...
Ronald G. Sandy
Jan 20, 2019
Ronald G. Sandy, 73, of Akron went home to be with his wife on January 20, 2019. Ronald was born on March 24, 1945 in the mountains of West Virginia to the late William and Mary Sandy. He worked as a foreman at Holy Cross Cemetery for over 40 years. He was a hard worker and a great provider who...
Thelma May Dupert
Jan 20, 2019
Thelma May Dupert, 96, of Lakemore, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019. She was born in Port Clinton, OH on May 16, 1922 to the late George and Goldie Witter. Thelma was also preceded in death by her husband, Clive "Mick" Dupert; daughter, Winona Wilkerson; son, Sherrill "Bud" Shaw; one sister and five brothers. She...
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