Obituaries
Harold Smith
Jan 31, 2018
Harold "Smitty" Smith, 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on January 31, 2018. A longtime Akron resident born April 5, 1933 in Pennsylvania. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed woodworking, roller skating, and loved taking care of his family. Harold will be missed by many who knew him.He was preceded in death by daughter, Carolyn Kane. Harold is...
Mary Jane Young
Jan 31, 2018
Mary Jane Young, age 93, of Atwater, Ohio, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, died on January 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM at her home.She was born in Sandusky on August 12, 1924, the daughter of the late Laverne L. and Lucille (nee Ruff) Gordon. Mary Jane was a florist and loved flower arranging. She did many weddings and personal flower arrangements...
Carol Ann Allshouse
Jan 31, 2018
Carol Ann Allshouse, 74, of Barberton, passed away at home on January 31, 2018. She was born in Rochester, Indiana on July 1, 1943 to the late Dean and Ruth Zartman. Carol was "Grandma" to all the kids in the neighborhood. She loved bowling, reading, and watching NBA games. She enjoyed playing cards, especially canasta. In the spring, she could...
Janice T. Quinn
Jan 31, 2018
Janice Ruth Quinn, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 31, 2018 at Merriman Nursing Home.She was born on November 2, 1938 in Pennsboro, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Owen J. and Mildred M. (nee Dodd) Taylor. Janice was a secretary for several companies, Sear Rubber Company for many years, and Permanent Federal Savings and Loan Company....
Audrey Janet Haehner
Jan 29, 2018
Audrey Janet Haehner, 74, has gone home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018. She was born in Akron on July 14, 1943 to late parents, Andrew Miller Cain and Jessie Sarah Rickwood Cain. Audrey enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and foster mother. She loved cooking, sewing, collecting bells and angels, gardening and reminiscing about family...
Joan L. Isley
Jan 29, 2018
On January 29, 2018, God called one of his angel's home. Joan L. Isley, 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, was born on March 16, 1951. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and her dog Sie Sie. She also enjoyed crafting, and traveling with family and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Mary Baer; and brother,...
Bertha F. Oliphant
Jan 29, 2018
Bertha F. "Bert" Oliphant, 68, of Akron, passed away on January 29, 2018. She was born in Akron on March 29, 1949 to the late Pierce and Othello Knight. Bert retired from Little Tikes after fifteen years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, and reading. In addition to her parents, Bert was preceded in death...
Nagene Lancaster
Jan 29, 2018
Nagene Lancaster, age 90, of Akron, Ohio passed away, peacefully in her home on January 29, 2018.Nagene is survived by her son; Jerry (Linda) Lancaster, daughter; Brenda, grandchildren; Dawn (Mac) Settipani, Kristy (Jim) Ward, Jason (Renee) Lancaster, great grandchildren; Naomi Lancaster, Wyatt Lancaster, Bethany Ward, Mackenzie Ward, and great-great grandson Eli Nikic, and nephew and nieces; Danny Eade (Pat), Debbie...
James Fred Mccray Iii
Jan 28, 2018
James Fred McCray III, 64, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2018. He was a graduate of Central Hower High School (Class of 1972). James retired from A. Schulman Plastics after 30+ years of service. He was the proud owner of McCray's Painting for 16 years. James was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr....
Franklin Dwight Coble
Jan 28, 2018
Franklin Dwight Coble, 71, of Akron, passed away January 28, 2018. He was born April 11, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Congrove Coble; parents, William and Bertha Coble; brothers, Robert, Charles, and William Coble. He is survived by his children, Lynette (Marty) VanHorn, Scott (Lisa) Coble, Daneen Kungle (Norm), Nathan Coble, Carol...
Betty L. Greenwell
Jan 28, 2018
Betty L. Greenwell, 83, of Akron, passed away on January 28, 2018 from diabetes complications. Betty was born on December 16, 1934 in Salix, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Edna Basinger. Betty was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Glen Sellers; brothers, Harry, Carl, Donald,...
Virginia Greathouse
Jan 28, 2018
The Ellet Senior Center Euchre players lost one of their best today. Virginia "Boots" Greathouse passed away Sunday morning January 28, 2018. She just celebrated her 92nd birthday on January 1st.Virginia was born in Spencer, WV to Harry and Mable (Starcher) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and granddaughter, Wendy Goehler. She leaves to cherish her...
Sheridan L. Rinehart
Jan 27, 2018
Sheridan Leroy Rinehart, 90 of Bolivar, Ohio passed away Saturday 8:30 pm at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon under the care of Crossroads Hospice for dementia. He served at the end of WWII in the Navy, before graduating at Bliss College of Columbus in 1950 and Kent State University, Kent, Ohio in 1954. He founded Grandview Memorial Park of...
Kay A. Rittenour
Jan 27, 2018
Kay A. Rittenour, 82, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2018. Kay was born on March 26, 1935 in Dover, OH to the late Robert and Catherine Patton. Kay worked as an RN at Children's Hospital for over 40 years. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling all over the country, shopping, and collecting memories from all...
Norma Jean Huff
Jan 26, 2018
Our mother, Norma Jean Huff, passed on to the gates of Heaven to reunite with so many family and friends on Friday, January 26, 2018. Her pain and suffering are now gone. We will miss you terribly Mom. Norma Jean was born July 9, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Her parents were Rex and Jesse Conrad. Norma Jean attended South High...
Harley J. Roberts
Jan 26, 2018
Harley J. Roberts, went home to be with Jesus, while his wife, Joyce, patiently waited for him to join her. He passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 21, 1932, the son of the late Aldine and Helen (nee Postiach) Roberts. Dad served in the US Army during the...
Issac Roland Stover
Jan 25, 2018
Issac Roland Stover, "Ike", age 18 of Akron, Ohio, Coventry Twp., passed away, with his loving family beside him, on January 25, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Akron on June 24, 1999, the son of Jason Eric and Jessica (nee Homan) Stover, with whom he lived. Issac was a senior at Coventry High School where he...
Michael P. Manholt Sr.
Jan 25, 2018
Michael P. Manholt Sr., 59, of Akron, passed away on January 25, 2018. Michael served in the US Airforce and retired from Goodyear Tire after many years of dedicated service. He was a union steward for Local Union 2, a proud member of the NRA, and a member of William H. Hoover Masonic Lodge #770.Michael was survived by his two...
Rebecca F. Charnovich
Jan 25, 2018
Rebecca "Becky" F. Charnovich, 79, of Uniontown, passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2018. Becky spent her life as a homemaker, who loved to cook and take care of her family. She was a member of the St. Matthew Church and taught PSR school of religion. She volunteered many hours serving as a member of the women's guild...
Gary Dean Rowles
Jan 24, 2018
Gary Dean Rowles, age 64 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on January 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Donald F. and Naomi Rowles of Clearfield, PA.Mr. Rowles was a 1973 graduate of Copley High School and attended Akron University. He was also an honorably discharged US AirForce veteran...
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