Obituaries
Shawna R. Seifert
Dec 29, 2017
Shawna R. Seifert, 52, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017.She was born in Salem, OH on January 18, 1965. She enjoyed travel including to her favorite place, Kauai; she loved camping, boating and anything to do with antiques including quilts. Her favorite pastime was playing in the backyard with her many cherished rescue...
Harry J. Bender, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
Harry J. Bender, Jr., "Sonny", age 83, of Tallmadge, Ohio, formerly of Akron, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Harry J. and Clara (nee Stadelman) Bender, Sr.Harry was a retired machinist from GoodYear Aerospace after 30 plus years of...
Phyllis M. Neitz
Dec 27, 2017
Phyllis M. Neitz, age 75 of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1942 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Richard and Emma (nee Schuster) Artinger. She is survived by her daughter Krista (Dave) McCartt of Barberton; sisters, Gloria Goga and Nancy Murray, along with 5 nieces...
Lindy J. Vesa
Dec 25, 2017
Lindy J. Vesa, age 65 of Coventry, passed away on Christmas Day 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 10, 1952 in Akron, the son of Colleen L. Freeman with whom he lived and the late Joseph D. Vesa. Lindy was a 1970 graduate of Coventry High School and was self-employed. He enjoyed playing his...
Cynthia M. Cutler
Dec 25, 2017
Cynthia M. Cutler, "Cindy", age 57 of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day 2017.She was born on January 18, 1960 in Akron, the daughter of Robert and Joan (nee Halchak) Perkins of Green. In addition to her parents, other survivors include her son, Daniel "Dan" Stair; her two grandchildren, Daniel and Brianna Stair; her...
James M. Edmiston
Dec 25, 2017
James M. Edmiston, 82, of Akron, passed away on December 25, 2017. He was born in Akron on January 19, 1935 to the late James and Bertha Edmiston. Jim served in the U.S. Navy. He began working at Portage Service and Beverage in 1971, bought the business in 1984, and retired in 2000. He was a member of the B.P.O.E....
Garda Mae Smith
Dec 24, 2017
Garda Mae Smith (nee Erickson)Heaven received the most beautiful Angel on December 24, 2017. Garda Mae Smith, 77, of Green passed away peacefully after a short illness. She will be remembered for her love for family, bingo, playing cards, board game nights and delighting children as "Mrs. Claus" with her husband "Santa" for 32 years. She had a big heart...
Judy A. Wiant
Dec 24, 2017
Judy A. Wiant, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017 surrounded by her sons, daughters and grand-children. She was born August 4,1942 in Akron, OH to late parents, Charles and Mary Wise. Judy was active in volunteering for the Tallmadge Alliance Church. She enjoyed crosswords, cross-stitching and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....
Donna Sumner
Dec 23, 2017
Donna J. Sumner, 87, of Akron, passed away on December 23, 2017 of natural causes. She was born in Akron on December 25, 1929 to the late Otto and Oda Puckett. Donna was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Jerry for 66 years until his passing in 2012. She was preceded in death by her only grandson, Dale...
William Taswell Butcher
Dec 22, 2017
William Taswell Butcher passed away December 22, 2017. He was born in Barbour County, West Virginia, a son of the late T.S. and Grace (Johnson) Butcher of Kirt, West Virginia.Bill retired from Yellow Freight as a mechanic. He loved his family, gardening, the mountains, and "tinkering" in the garage. Bill attended Home Missionary Baptist Church.Bill was preceded in death by...
William Edward Lucas
Dec 22, 2017
William Edward Lucas, "Bill", age 92, of Green, Ohio, died peacefully on December 22, 2017 at Allay Senior Care in Canton, Ohio. He was born on June 19, 1925 in St. Matthews, KY, the son of the late Clyde and Bessie Lucas. Bill was a graduate of South High School and also a graduate of Akron University in 1953 attaining...
Chandler Curtis Vanhorn
Dec 21, 2017
Chandler C. VanHorn born on Monday, August 11, 2003 took his last breath surrounded by his mommy and daddy after other family left for some rest on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He survived Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer though still in treatment. His cancer returned in the form of Leptomeningeal Disease. He got his Wish Trip which was a Trip to FL with...
Mary Maxine Sigler
Dec 21, 2017
Mary Maxine Sigler, 82, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home with family on December 21, 2017. Max was born on December 26, 1934, the daughter of the late William R. and Inez Flick. Max had a very lively and spunky soul and she enjoyed working with people. She treasured her time working at Mcardles and Skyland Pines, and loved...
Rosemary Miller
Dec 21, 2017
Rosemary Miller, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, died at 5:20pm on Thursday December 21, 2017 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.Rosemary was born on July 1, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by husband Samuel Miller and her pet rabbit, Bun Bun, who she dearly loved.Rosemary is survived by a large and growing family who were...
David Ray Wagner
Dec 21, 2017
David Ray Wagner, 68, passed away on December 21, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his family. He graduated from Springfield High School and served in the US Navy for 4 years. He retired from Akron Burial Vault. David also coached baseball and was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was a lifelong member of East Market Street United Church...
Eugene O. Hedrick
Dec 20, 2017
Eugene O. Hedrick, Sr. "Gene-O" 76, of Akron, passed away peacefully with his daughters at his side on December 20, 2017. Gene was born on December 9, 1941 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Riley Hedrick and Airrie Dell Hedrick-Bugay. Gene retired from ACME as a meat cutter with 30 years of service. He was a fun loving...
William Joseph Carver
Dec 19, 2017
William Joseph Carver, "Bill", age 50 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was born on October 19, 1967 in Akron, the son of Mitchell W. and Joan M. (nee Weiand) Carver of Akron. Bill was a graduate of Ellet High School and enjoyed playing the guitar and violin. Other than his parents, additional survivors include his...
Norma Jean Yohe
Dec 19, 2017
Norma Jean Yohe, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 19, 2017. She was born in Akron, OH on December 17, 1934. She graduated from Stow High School in 1953. Norma was a devoted mother and grandmother, who loved Neil Diamond and animals.Norma was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Chambless; husband, Melvin Yohe; brothers, Bill...
Darryl L. Walker
Dec 18, 2017
Darryl L. Walker, "Big D", age 51 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, December 18, 2017.He was born on October 15, 1966 in Akron, the son of the late Woody and Willa Mae (nee McCalister) Walker.Big D was a drug counselor at RAMAR for 3 years and also an assistant teacher at Phoenix School for 2 years. He was the...
David C. Clouser
Dec 16, 2017
David C. Clouser, 80, of Akron, passed away at his home on December 16, 2017. He was born on February16, 1937 in Webster Township, West Virginia to the late Lester and Thelma Clouser. David proudly served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lottie; daughter, Angela Scott; sister, Martha...
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