Obituaries

Robert G. Harvey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lynne M. Ward

Lynne M. Ward

Aug 12, 2018

Lynne M. Ward, age 69 of Hartville, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 5:44 PM at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.She was born on July 14, 1949 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (nee Lindsey) Wilson. Lynne was a graduate of Springfield High School and was an LPN. She retired from Fortis College...

Charles. H Chidester

Charles. H Chidester

Aug 11, 2018

Charles "Charlie" H. Chidester, 75, of Ravenna, passed away in August 2018. Charlie was a hardworking man who was devoted to his late wife for many years. He worked as a roofer and in construction for most of his life, and most recently worked as a janitor, where he eventually retired from.Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry;...

Ronald M. Renwick

Ronald M. Renwick

Aug 10, 2018

Ronald M. Renwick, 68, passed away on August 10, 2018. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jackie; son, Mitch; parents, Richard and Virginia; brothers, Richard (Debbie), and Robert (Patti); sisters, Kathy (Jerry) Roepke, Kristine Gilroy and Karen Marietta; aunts, Joyce (Dan)Caldrewood and Ruth Bowers;...

David Paul Kovacs

David Paul Kovacs

Aug 10, 2018

David Paul Kovacs, 58, found his peace on August 10, 2018, surrounded in love by his daughters Brittany and Kristina, friend and his daughters' mother Cheryl Kovacs, and sister Elizabeth Wilson. He was preceded in death by parents Emery and Elizabeth Kovacs.Born September 8, 1959, he was a 1977 graduate of Norton High School. David had a robust laugh and...

Lois J. Carter

Lois J. Carter

Aug 10, 2018

The world lost an angel while Heaven gained another. Lois Jean (Bittinger) Carter, age 76 of Akron, Ohio, went home to our Lord and Savior on August 10th, 2018. During her time here on earth, Lois loved and cared for her family and friends. Lois was loving, caring and kind beyond all measures to everyone who were near and dear...

Joyce Ann Marshall

Joyce Ann Marshall

Aug 10, 2018

Joyce Ann Marshall, 76, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 10, 2018. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 21, 1942 to the late Fred and Maude Eichenlaub. Joyce was the oldest of thirteen children. She was a licensed respiratory therapist and worked for Affinity, Summa Akron City, and the Cleveland Clinic. She also taught classes at the University...

John Mcclaskey

John Mcclaskey

Aug 9, 2018

John McClaskey, 46, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2018. He loved spending time with his family, was a jack of all trades, and operated his own business as an electrician. John was preceded in death by his father, Terry Sr.; step-mother, Jo Ann; and sister-in-law, Jennifer. He is survived by his lifelong partner of 27 years, Penny; children, Johnathan...

Kimberly Ann Bailes

Kimberly Ann Bailes

Aug 9, 2018

Kimberly Ann Bailes age 61, Our sweet Kimmie passed away August 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A graduate of Springfield High School, Class of 1975 and Kent State University with a Master's Degree with Honors. She had a great love for music and education. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her greatest joy was...

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