Obituaries
Nancy J. Williams
Aug 16, 2018
Nancy J. Williams (nee Orms), 82, of Akron, passed away August 16, 2018. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on August 20, 1935. She was a wonderful wife and great mom. She proudly worked at the downtown O'Neils department store as an elevator operator until leaving work to devote her life to raising her children. Nancy loved to cook, clean...
Autumn Renee Casselberry
Aug 16, 2018
Autumn Renee Casselberry, 28, passed away on August 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harold Green Jr; and sister, April Marie Green. She leaves to cherish her memory, parents Donald and Shirley (Joeseph Yambor) Casselberry; brothers, Anthony and Cody Casselberry; grandmother, Glenna Green; aunt, Ruth (Mike) Lane; sister, Abby Casselberry; grandparents, Peggy and Jim; and numerous...
Sheila F. Wilhelm
Aug 16, 2018
Sheila F. Wilhelm, 68, of Akron, was reunited with her late husband Don, on August 16, 2018. Sheila was born on December 9, 1949 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Joseph Jefferson and Thelma Wiles. Sheila was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed butterflies and listening to country music, but above all she cherished spending time...
William A. Chesrown
Aug 16, 2018
William "Bill" A. Chesrown, 68, of Akron, passed away on August 16, 2018. Bill was born in Akron on August 9, 1950 to the late William R. and Mary E. Chesrown. He worked as a tow truck driver at Johnny's Towing for over 30 years. He had a passion for motorcycles, estate sales, and minions. Bill had a huge heart...
Jennifer Grace Waechter
Aug 15, 2018
Jennifer Grace Waechter, "Jen", age 46, she was born on September 11, 1971 and died on August 15, 2018. Jenny was born in the Dayton area, but moved to Akron when she was two, living in Silver Lake through High School, where she graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1989, also performing in the marching band. She graduated from Miami...
Jonathon Mitchell
Aug 15, 2018
Jonathon F. Mitchell, 45, passed away on August 15, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late David and Dellene Simmons. He was employed by Advance Poly Packaging. He was a wonderful father, grandpa, son and husband and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Jonathon was preceded in death by his grandmother; brother, Rob;...
Penny Ralston
Aug 14, 2018
Penny Lee (Archer) Ralston, born August 26, died August 14, 2018Grew up and lived her entire life in the greater Akron area. She was a true member of the community because on her interests in the theater, arts, volunteer work and church activities. She had many interests such as gardening, floral arrangements, needlepoint, and seamstress work. Penny worked and retired...
Martha Jean Llewellyn
Aug 14, 2018
Martha "Jean" Llewellyn, 88, passed away August 14, 2018 at Stow Glen Retirement Village after years of "living her best" with Alzheimer's. She was born in Akron, Ohio, attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and grade school, until marrying and joining St. Matthew Catholic Church where she became an active parishioner. She lived a lifetime of service for others....
Robert G. Harvey
Aug 14, 2018
Robert G. Harvey, 83, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was born May 8, 1935 in Akron and was a graduate of East High School, class of 1953. Robert was a veteran of the US Army and retired from General Tire after 40 years of service. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Fred (Shirley). He...
Joseph F. Mongold
Aug 14, 2018
Joseph F. Mongold, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018. Joseph was a long-time active member of Millheim Baptist Church where he served on the Board for many years. He retired from Packaging Corporation of America. He enjoyed working in the yard, and loved spending time with his family and camping.Joseph was preceded...
Loretta A. Shaddix
Aug 14, 2018
Loretta A. Shaddix, 77, of Brimfield, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was devoted to her family and her faith. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and her church. During her employment, she enjoyed her coworkers at SGS Hand Tool Co. Loretta volunteered at several church events and Good Neighbors. She...
Patricia J. Neiger
Aug 13, 2018
Patricia J. Neiger (Nee Farmer)Pat passed away at age 85 in to the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 13th, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Bessie Farmer; three sons, Dennis, Gary and Richard Neiger; and sisters, Betty, Dottie and Sheila. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Kenneth; nieces, Bonnie (Keith) Alexander...
Larry M. Barlow
Aug 13, 2018
Larry M. Barlow, 64, passed away peacefully in his home in Uniontown, OH, surrounded by his family on August 13, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer's after a 9 year battle. Larry was born on February 25, 1954 in Bayonne, NJ. He attended Springfield High School, and worked as a machinist for his entire career. He enjoyed coaching the youth of...
James D. Davis
Aug 13, 2018
James D. Davis, "Jim", age 62 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:20 AM at Hospice Care Center in Copley, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1955 in Akron, the son of the late James J. and Helen (nee Petros) Davis. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Hoban High School and...
Terry A. Derr
Aug 13, 2018
Terry A. Derr, 58, of Akron, passed away on August 13, 2018. He was a paramedic for AMR for 15 years. Terry enjoyed the water, jet skiing, gardening and animals. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Victoria; sons, Christopher and Stephen; and daughter, Anna (Braylin); and granddaughter, Juliana. Family will receive friends on Friday August 17,...
Robert L. Boston
Aug 13, 2018
Robert L. Boston, born on October 8, 1933 in Wingett Run, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2018.Bob went into the Air Force in 1951, where he took classes in A&E Mechanics, and was a gunner on a B36 bomber. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in June 1955. Bob worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 31...
Judith L. Liggett
Aug 13, 2018
Judith L. Liggett, 78, passed away on August 13, 2018. Judith was born July 26, 1940 in Akron to the late Donald and Doris Thursby. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1958 and was a longtime manager at Ohio Bell, retiring after over 30 years of service. She was an active member of the Tallmadge Jaycees. In her free...
Norman G. Chulka
Aug 12, 2018
Norman "Norm" G. Chulka, 72, of Akron, passed unexpectedly on August 12, 2018. Norm was born in Cleveland, Ohio but lived most of his life in the Akron area. He served in the US Navy. Norm worked as a truck driver for Acme for many years where he eventually retired from. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, and playing lead...
Kenneth Ketterman
Aug 12, 2018
Kenneth Dale Ketterman "Kenny" passed away on August 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Ketterman. He is survived by his son, Kameron Ketterman; mother, Kathy Ketterman; brothers, Kris (Dee) Ketterman and Kelly Ketterman; nieces, Kayla, Paige, Sarah; nephews, Kris, Matt, and Kelly; great niece, Harmony; and many aunts and uncles; special aunt, Blanche; and many...
Melissa Briggs
Aug 12, 2018
Melissa Beth Briggs, "MiMi" or "Mickey", age 65 of Lakemore, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018.Mickey was born on September 30, 1952 in Akron, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Callahan.Melissa had a long standing career working in the Akron community, General Tire for 20 years and as a Bailiff for the City of Akron for 20...
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