Obituaries
Bobby Glendon Woodard
Jan 16, 2019
Bobby Glendon Woodard, age 77, of North Canton, Ohio, died on January 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 7, 1941 in Carthage, TN, the son of the late Henry and Nellie (nee Overstreet) Woodard. Bobby was a welder until he retired at the age of 62. He enjoyed music, TV, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians...
Emma Jo Eplin
Jan 16, 2019
Emma Jo Eplin, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2019. Emma Jo was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 11, 1935 (or as she told everyone, 1936) to the late Clarence and Eula Jo Coleman. She worked at the State Capital building in Charleston prior to her marriage. She was a longtime...
Robert Mcintyre
Jan 15, 2019
Robert "Mac" McIntyre, 71, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2019 after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's. He retired from the Akron Public Schools maintenance department and was known as "Blossom Bob" at Blossom Music Center for maintaining all the beer lines. Mac enjoyed singing karaoke at Dusty's with all of his...
Sharon Lee Short
Jan 15, 2019
Sharon Lee Short, 74, of Atwater, passed away on January 15, 2019. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 4, 1944 to the late Delbert and Lucille Hagley. Sharon was fond of the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in...
Joseph Paul Seiler
Jan 14, 2019
Joseph Paul Seiler, age 90, of Akron , Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital.Joe was born February 12, 1928 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Hannah (McDonald) Seiler. He was employed by the General Tire and Rubber Company and retired after 45 years of service.Preceded in death are his beloved...
Lois J. Wolfe
Jan 14, 2019
Lois J. Wolfe, age 87, of Navarre, Ohio, formerly of Akron, died on January 14, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.She was born on January 17, 1931 in Harrodsburg, KY, the daughter of the late Leon and Clarise (nee Cozart) Stopher. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Kenmore High School in Akron and she also graduated from Akron University...
Annie Wigglesworth
Jan 14, 2019
Annie Wigglesworth, 91, passed on January 14, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, she was born in Wetumpka, AL on December 15, 1927 to late parents Reddy Bickley and Rudolph Damous. Annie enjoyed music and dancing, operated her own salon and was an avid Jehovah's Witness. She was adored by everybody who knew her. In addition to her parents, Annie is...
Ellen May Belofi
Jan 14, 2019
Ellen May Belofi, 69, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2019. Ellen was born in Akron, Ohio on May 11, 1949 to the late Clarence and Esta McDaniel. Over the years, Ellen enjoyed decorating cakes and doing ceramics. She loved to joke around (especially with Pastor Bob). Ellen's pride and joy in life were...
Linda L. Akers
Jan 14, 2019
Linda L. Akers, "Frog", age 77 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 20, 1941 in Akron, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane (nee Ott) Ward. Linda was a cook for White House Chicken and various other establishments. Frog enjoyed shopping on QVC, flowers, working puzzles, and...
Rickey Bennett
Jan 13, 2019
Rickey "R.J." Bennett, 64, passed away on January 13, 2019. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam. R.J. retired from Beltz's Lawn and Garden Equipment and then continued to repair tractors and small engines from his home. He loved his family and was the best PawPaw ever. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Sue Bennett; daughter,...
Carolyn N. Good
Jan 12, 2019
Carolyn N. Good, 72, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 12, 2019 after battling a serious illness. Carol was preceded in death by her grandmother, Flossie Thompson; mother, Audrey Brown; and grandson, Joe. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bob Good; 3 children, Bob (Kathy) Good, Sonya (Kevin) Swank, Kelly (Ken) Swank; sister, Karen...
Jeffrey Alan House
Jan 11, 2019
Jeffrey Alan House, age 61, of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away January 11th, 2019 after a long illness. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 12th, 1957 to the late Philip and Jean (Evans) House. Jeff worked at Portage Industries for 5 years, retiring in 2018. He loved Pizza, Pepsi, Bowling, "The Brady Bunch", Kings Island and spending time with...
William E. Cook
Jan 11, 2019
William E. Cook, 94, passed away surrounded by family on January 11, 2019. He was born May 23, 1924 to late parents Norman and Marie Cook. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with his family to Canada and spending time with his grandchildren. He retired from Firestone after 37 years. Bill proudly served as an electrician's mate in the US...
Juell D. Stinnett
Jan 11, 2019
Juell (J.D.) D. Stinnett, 74, of Suffield passed away on January 11, 2019. Born in Akron OH, he attended East High School and married his high school sweetheart, Irene (Horn) and they raised their two sons, Richard (Atlanta GA) and Danny (Hurley NM) in Suffield.He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Estelle; brother, Delbert; and sister, Charlene...
Charlotte W. Hergenroder
Jan 11, 2019
Charlotte (Warren) Hergenroder1934-2019Charlotte, better known as Aunt Pie, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019, in the presence of her family and caregivers at the Gables of Green. Charlotte resided in Kent, Ohio and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, George (Don) Hergenroder; her parents, Rebecca and Ora Warren; and her sister, Donna (June) Humes.Charlotte...
Leroy R. Smith Jr.
Jan 11, 2019
Leroy R. Smith Jr., 82, passed away January 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 28, 1936, the son of Leroy R. Smith Sr. and Flora (Douglas) Smith. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the Acme Grocery Company from 1955 to 1997. He began his career in the grocery stores before becoming...
Neva Dillon Ballenger
Jan 10, 2019
Neva Dillon Ballenger, 97, passed away, 1/10/2019.Born in Byrdstown TN, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Neva retired from General Tire. Preceded in death by husband Ralph Ballenger, and a grandson. She is survived by son Terry (Shirley) Ballenger, and daughters, Rene (Roger) Small, and Lois (David) Waldron, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and six grt....
Rosemary J. Wilkinson
Jan 9, 2019
Rosemary J. Wilkinson, 69, of Barberton, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019. Rosemary was born on June 7, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Carl and Edna Wilkinson. She attended Wadsworth High School, but lived the majority of her life in Barberton. She retired from the Barberton School System.Rosemary became a mother at young age, and she would...
Mary Lou Crowe
Jan 9, 2019
Mary Lou Crowe, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Center. She was born on February 24, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Olga (nee Jefferson) Hansen. Mary Lou was a line dance teacher at different rec centers in the area. She enjoyed dancing...
Dayna R. Powell
Jan 9, 2019
Dayna R. Powell, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 9, 2019 with her family by her side. Dayna was born on October 19, 1958 in Akron. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, William James and Helen (nee Harris) Powell, and her brother, Eddie Powell.She owned the One and Only Rainbow Grille in Akron and she...
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