Obituaries
Mary B. Funk
May 25, 2018
Mary B. Funk, 89, of Uniontown, passed away May 25, 2018. She retired from Woolworth's with 42 years of service.Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Ted G. Funk; 5 brothers and 1 sister. She will be missed by her son, John (Eleanor) Funk; daughter, Joyce (Rodney) Leifheit; brother, Francis (Madene) Bolyard; sister-in-law, Lyda (Roger) Gardner; 9 grandchildren,...
Iva Lee Wilderman
May 25, 2018
Iva Lee Wilderman, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, May 25, 2018 peacefully at her home.She was born in Job, West Virginia on September 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Percy and Mabel (nee Cunningham) Kerns. Iva was a manager at Sparkle Market on South Main Street here in Akron. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, and traveling...
Delores J. Ruble
May 24, 2018
Delores J. Ruble, "Dorey" or "Dee", age 87, of McConnelsville, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 23, 1931 in Norwalk, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter and Viola (nee Thompson) Chapman. Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed doing many things. A few of her hobbies was...
Marjorie F. Bostick
May 24, 2018
Marjorie F. Bostick, age 100, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1918, in Alderson, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Floyd J. and Katherine (nee Smith) Newberry. Marjorie was a retired manager in the automotive department for the KMart on Arlington Street. She enjoyed gardening, canning,...
Patricia L. Eaton
May 22, 2018
Patricia "Pat" L. Eaton, 64, of Norton, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, on May 22, 2018. Pat was born in West Virginia, but spent her adult years in Akron and Norton Ohio. Pat will be forever remembered for her sarcastic sense of humor and her sassy and spunky personality. She was a wicked Facebook game player. Pat was an...
Peggy R. Marks
May 22, 2018
Peggy R. (Ferguson) Marks surrounded by family went home to be with the Heavenly Father on May 22, 2018. Peggy retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital after 42 years of service. She was an active member of New Horizon's Christian Church. Peggy is survived by her sister, Penny (Ferguson) Smith; daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Jones; sons, Michael (Odell) and Matthew (Kim) Marks;...
Christine A. (Yauger) Bobo
May 22, 2018
Christine A. (Yauger) Bobo, 82, of Akron, passed away May 22, 2018. Christine was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on March 12, 1936 to the late Guy and Lula Galloway. She enjoyed Gilcrest Senior Center and attending Mogodore Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Bobo; children, Jackie Ruggles and...
Margie Klansek
May 22, 2018
Margie Klansek, 83, passed on suddenly on May 22, 2018. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Sutton , WV to the late Otha and Ruth Davis. She enjoyed bowling, collecting antique Milk glass, visiting family in California, and was an active member of the Falls Cancer Club. Margie is preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Bolyard, and...
Kyle Joseph Taylor
May 21, 2018
Our beloved son, brother, and grandson Kyle Joseph Taylor passed away May 21, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Karen Taylor, father, Purvies Taylor Jr., and sister, Kayla Taylor. Kyle was born in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio on July 16th, 1998. Kyle loved going to school and being with all of his friends until finally, graduating from Tallmadge High School...
Larry E. Burgy, Jr.
May 20, 2018
Surrounded by family and friends, Larry Burgy, 48, of Akron, went home in the arms of our Lord on May 20, 2018. Born February 19, 1970, Larry graduated from Ellet High School in 1988, and proudly served in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. Preceded in death by sister, Lisa; father Larry Sr.; stepdad, Stanley "Mac" McCloud; and step-son,...
Carolyn Elaine Schneider
May 20, 2018
Carolyn Elaine Schneider (nee. Herman) was born on November 16, 1944 and placed her soul in the hands of the Lord on May 20th, 2018 surrounded by love- a remarkable journey of 73 years. Carolyn was the daughter of Lawrence Herman and Abagail Hartupee. She was a life-long Akron resident. She married Don Schneider- her husband of 33 years in...
Goldie M. Hedrick
May 20, 2018
Goldie "Penny" Hedrick, 73, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2018. Penny was born on December 6, 1944 in St. George, WV to the late Jackson and Lucile Miner. Penny had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. She attended Cornerstone FMC and loved spending time with children, especially babies. She spent many...
Daniel Wayne Hostler
May 19, 2018
Daniel Wayne Hostler, 61, of Akron, passed peacefully with his children holding his hands, and his sister Denise by his side on May 18, 2018. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Dan was a US Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked as a commercial electrician for many years, and was always available to share...
Georgena "Georgie" Lyn Guthrie
May 18, 2018
Georgena "Georgie" Lyn Guthrie, 62, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018. She was born September 21, 1955 in Akron, Ohio. Georgie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. She will be missed by many. Georgena is preceded in death by her father, George E. Geitgey, and sister, Rhonda Ball Wynne. She is survived by her husband,...
Norma Lee Smith
May 17, 2018
Norma Lee Smith, 85, of Akron went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by the father of her three sons, her late husband James Dwight Murphy Sr.; brothers, Lindsay, Jesse and Robert Slayers; and sisters, Joyce and Sue. Norma is survived by her husband, Paul Kenneth Smith; brothers, Russell,...
Thomas Bernard Andonian
May 16, 2018
Thomas Bernard Andonian, "Tom", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Archag and Stella (nee Moreno) Andonian. Tom worked for 42 years at Goodyear as a rubber worker, he retired in 1996. He was a very hard worker...
Violet P. Herr
May 15, 2018
Violet P. Herr passed away on May 15, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born January 10, 1926 to Roman and Mary Perusich. She graduated from Akron Garfield High School in 1944. During WWII, Violet worked for the Navy Department at Goodyear Aircraft. Subsequent employment included Yeager's Department Store and Bankers Guarantee Title and Trust Company until she...
William F. Duty Jr.
May 15, 2018
William F. Duty Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2018. He was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late William and Eunice Duty Sr. William was employed at American Spring and Wire for 40 years.He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, boating, and gardening. He and his wife Sherry enjoyed traveling, particularly on cruises....
Nellie M. Mckibben
May 15, 2018
Nellie M. McKibben, 67, of Akron, passed away May 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with Huntington's disease. Nellie was born in Akron, Ohio on August 16, 1950 to the late Harry and Gladys Awalt. In her free time, Nellie loved her porch swing with her sweet tea and her dog Murphy.She will be dearly missed by the love of...
Glenn P. Rogers
May 14, 2018
Glenn P. Rogers, 71, of Akron, passed away May 14, 2018. Glenn was born in Vermilion, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1946 to the late Charles and Teresia Rogers. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Rogers, Jr., and daughter, Candace Rogers.He is survived by long-time companion, Julie Hogue; daughters, Barb Rogers and Dawn...
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