Obituaries
William D. Haught
Dec 10, 2018
In Loving Memory of William D. Haught 1931-2018William "Bill" David Haught, 87, of Akron, Ohio passed peacefully on December 10, 2018 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born at Akron City Hospital on October 10, 1931 to the late Mildred and Warren Haught. Bill joined the United States Army on October 13, 1948, just after turning 17 years old. On...
Judith A. Beeman
Dec 9, 2018
Judith A. Beeman, 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2018. Judy lived for loving her family and cooking especially during the holidays. She retired from Sears after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Catherine Gallagher; son, Mark Beeman; sister, Fran Henkel; and brother, James Gallagher. Judy leaves...
Edward Peter Rose, Jr.
Dec 8, 2018
Edward Peter Rose, Jr., "Ed", age 85, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 25, 1933 in Binghamton, New York, the son of the late Edward Peter and Elizabeth (nee Darrow) Rose, Sr.Ed owned and operated Rose Upholstering in Akron. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He was extremely service...
Emanuel Victor Ecker, V
Dec 8, 2018
Emanuel Victor Ecker, V, "Mannie", age 78, was born and raised in Akron on March 4, 1940, the son of the late Emanuel V. and Donna (nee (Helmkee) Ecker, IV; Mannie passed away on December 8, 2018 at his home. He graduated from Central High School and the University of Akron. He was a friend of Bill W. and Dr....
Janet K. Walsh
Dec 7, 2018
Janet K. Walsh, age 76, of Akron, Ohio, "Flew Away To Glory" on December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 28, 1942 in Akron, the daughter of the late John Donald and Agnes (nee Held) Showalter. Janet was a graduate of Ellet High School and she also attended the University of Akron. She was a homemaker...
Thomas R. Mcclellan
Dec 7, 2018
Lifelong Mogadore resident Thomas Ray McClellan died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Tom was known for his love of Mogadore Wildcat football, music, cars and motorcycles, but he loved his family most of all.He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rae (Eddy) McClellan of Mogadore; their son, Brandon McClellan of Nashville, Tenn.; his father, Richard McClellan of Mogadore; brother...
Robert L. Whitacre
Dec 5, 2018
Robert "Bob" Whitacre, 80, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018 from complications due to Alzheimer's.Robert was born in Kitzmiller, Maryland on June 27, 1938 to the late Thomas and Edna (nee Harvey) Whitacre. He was one of twelve siblings.He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara; mother-in-law, Isabella Elliott; children, Anita (Bob) Baughman, Robert...
Donna June Lakins
Dec 4, 2018
Donna June Lakins, 69, of Mogadore, passed away on December 4, 2018 and is now reunited with her husband, Jerry. She was born in Akron on March 11, 1949 and graduated from Springfield High School. Donna took great pride in serving as a manager at Wally Waffle in Tallmadge for over 25 years, where she made many friends. She was...
Mary Marie Green
Dec 4, 2018
Mary Marie Green, 79, of Akron, passed away on December 4, 2018. Mary was born on December 21, 1938 in Akron, Ohio.Mary worked at Kodak, Little Tikes, and The Waterloo over the years. She enjoyed gambling, playing the slot machines, and watching horse races at Mountaineer. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Green.She will be deeply missed...
Velmer A. Adkins
Dec 3, 2018
Velmer A. Adkins of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Norton, Ohio, aged 92 years went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2018. A veteran of the U.S. Army, drafted shortly after his 18th birthday into World War II. He was a long established member of the Arlington Church of the Nazarene. Employed by Ford Motor Company for 43 years...
Andrew J. Friscic
Dec 3, 2018
Andrew J. Friscic, 91, of Wadsworth, passed away December 3, 2018. Andrew was born in Akron on August 19, 1927. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Japan. He spent most of his career as a machinist. Andy loved working on cars. He was particularly proud of his '72 Buick Centurion convertible,...
Martha A. Drejovich
Dec 3, 2018
Martha A. Drejovich (nee May), 90, of Akron passed away December 3, 2018. Martha was born on August 19, 1928 to the late Paul and Eva May and she resided in Akron her entire life. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Marvin May.Martha is survived by her caregiver, David L. Treash; a few...
Patrick M. Fey
Dec 3, 2018
Patrick M. Fey, 56, of Akron, passed away December 3, 2018 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Patrick was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 24, 1962 to the late Louis and Betty Fey. He was employed by the City of Akron, where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Patrick enjoyed restoring tractors and gardening. He never met a...
Malissa A. Hutchison
Dec 2, 2018
Malissa Ann Hutchison (Tate), 46, passed away on December 2, 2018 at home surrounded by her family after a five year battle with breast cancer. Malissa was born on November 2, 1972 in Akron, Ohio, where she lived for most of her life. A graduate of East High School, she worked 11 years as a personnel and training coordinator for...
Jean E. Ott Eshbach
Dec 2, 2018
Jean E. Ott Eshbach, 98, passed away peacefully at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living in Munroe Falls, OH on December 2, 2018, where she was a resident for six years. She was born September 2, 1920 in Allentown, PA, the daughter of John and Florence Miller. Jean was a homemaker for most of her life, however she enjoyed working with her...
Earl Gene Curley
Dec 1, 2018
Earl Gene Curley, age 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls on December 1, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1950 in Steinman, Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Bessie T. (nee Harrison) Curley, Sr. Earl graduated from North High School in 1969 and was retired from General Tire as a laborer. He...
Robert "Bob" Glenn Hall
Dec 1, 2018
Robert "Bob" Glenn Hall, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2018. He was born February 28, 1957, to parents Carl and Virginia Hall. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, who adored him. He treated his friends as family and loved sharing a laugh with all he knew. For many years Bob...
Pearl Lee Lantz
Nov 30, 2018
On November 30, 2018, Pearl Lantz, 40, of Akron, finished her journey in life at Akron City Hospital. Pearl was born in Akron, Ohio on August 17, 1978. She was raised in Akron and attended East High School.Pearl leaves behind her loving sons, Dennis, Zachery, Elijah, Jackson, and Jason; her loving mother, Connie; sister, Margrett; and nephew, Shawn and the...
Pamela L. Dain
Nov 30, 2018
On November 30, 2018, the Angels took Pamela Lee Dain (Fatheree) "Estes" home at the age of 58. She was preceded in death by father, Donald L. Fatheree; mother, Annabelle L. Fatheree; brother, Mark Fatheree. Pamela is survived by children, Mindy L. (Justin) Cromer, John E. Dain Jr., Tiffany A. Dain; brothers, Donald L. (Kandi) Fatheree Jr., David S. (Christine)...
Mark Joseph Beeman
Nov 30, 2018
Mark Joseph Beeman left this world unexpectedly November 30, 2018. Born August 17, 1961, a lifelong painter, he was a friend to everyone he encountered. Mark had a welcoming personality with a heart of gold. He loved to joke around and deeply loved his family. Mark is survived by parents Judith and Wilbert Beeman, siblings Mary Colella (Gary), Tracy Kennedy...
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