Obituaries

Beatrice Mae Upson

Beatrice Mae Upson

Oct 23, 2017

Beatrice Mae Upson (Morton), 92 of Suffield, joined her husband in glory on October 23, 2017. She was a 1942 graduate of Kent State High School and an active member of Brimfield Faith United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Kelso Historical Society and Portage County and Suffield Garden Clubs, serving on the Election Board of Portage County....

Barbara Jean Ilg

Barbara Jean Ilg

Oct 23, 2017

Barbara Jean Ilg, "Barb", age 78, passed away on October 23, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 19, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late George and Julia (nee Horvath) Stierl. Other than her parents, Barb was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Gruel Ilg; one grandson, Dakota Moore; and her brother,...

Toby Allen Starcher

Toby Allen Starcher

Oct 22, 2017

Toby Allen Starcher, 54, was reunited with his beloved wife Helga Elizabeth in Heaven on October 22, 2017. He was a very proud and devoted father and loved spending time with his family. Toby was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and nature. In addition to his wife, Toby was preceded in death by his daughter, Katrina Lynn Starcher;...

Kenneth Lee Frisbee, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Frisbee, Sr.

Oct 21, 2017

Pastor Kenneth Lee Frisbee Sr., faithfully served the Lord Jesus Christ from age 19 until his passing at 88 on October 21, 2017. He was born in Marion, NC on December 25, 1928 to parents, Roy and Mae (Maney) Frisbee. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Betty; sons, Kenneth Lee Frisbee Jr. (Nancy) of Marion, NC and Dennis...

William C. Harrison

William C. Harrison

Oct 21, 2017

William Charles Harrison "Chuck", 77, of Akron, passed away on October 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Meadville, PA on June 6, 1940 to the late William and Catherine Harrison. After graduating from Bowling Green State University, Chuck worked for Goodyear Aerospace. He continued his career at Prime Computers and Ball Corporation, and then...

James Daniel Johnson

James Daniel Johnson

Oct 19, 2017

Our beloved Jimmy, 46, lost his battle with cancer on October 19, 2017. Jimmy was born on July 6, 1971 in Akron. He was a very family oriented person. He enjoyed working on cars, selling tires, fishing, sports, making people laugh, and drinking his cold beer. Jimmy was a man of many talents. Preceded in death by his father, Jim;...

Delores Vaughn (Winningham)

Delores Vaughn (Winningham)

Oct 19, 2017

Delores was born in Akron, Ohio on August 21, 1930 to Bertha and Perry Winningham. She lived most of her life in Akron, but moved to Tennessee for a short period of time, where she met and was married to the love of her life, Raleigh Vaughn for 70 years. She passed away in her home on October 19, 2017,...

Roger Lincoln Landon

Roger Lincoln Landon

Oct 19, 2017

Roger Lincoln Landon, 80, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 in Kent, OH. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Prospect, OH, working his way through college on the railroad and graduated from Kent State University. Roger was a science/math teacher, guidance counselor, principal and coach at several school districts in Ohio. He served as the mayor of...

Richard H. Hull

Richard H. Hull

Oct 19, 2017

Richard H. Hull, 75, of Akron, passed peacefully by his beloved wife's side on October 19, 2017. Dick was born on May 24, 1942 in Buchannon, WV to the late Creed and Eunice Hull. He spent four years serving in the Navy as a boilerman second class. He retired from Ravenna Arsenal after 28 years, and later retired from Omnova...

Isaac F. Clute, Jr.

Isaac F. Clute, Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Isaac F. Clute, Jr., age 82 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Kent Health Care. He was born on December 14, 1934 in Spencer, WV, the son of Ruby (nee Palmer) Darlas. Survivors include his son, Jason Clute of Akron; his siblings, Nick Darlas of Mogadore, Connie Waycaster of Akron, and Helen Papolas of Florida; several...

Floyd Williams

Floyd Williams

Oct 19, 2017

Floyd "Gene" Williams, 86, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2017. He was born in Akron on May 16, 1931. Gene retired in 1997 after 47 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a devoted family man, a great provider and a friend to many. Gene had a tremendous work ethic, enjoyed making people laugh and playing...

Donald W. White, Sr.

Donald W. White, Sr.

Oct 18, 2017

Donald Wesley White, Sr., went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Callie Mitchell and John White on February 23, 1940.He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Madeline White; his children, Cheryl Washington (Michael), Donald White Jr., Angela White, John White (Christine),...

Rick Mullins

Rick Mullins

Oct 17, 2017

Rick J. Mullins "Goob", 62, began riding with the angels on October 17, 2017. Rick was the kindest man and had the biggest heart. He enjoyed time with his family, riding his Harley, playing his harmonica, singing a country tune, and hanging with his buddies. He left his mark in our hearts and will be missed dearly. We were blessed...

Betty J. Dunford Porter

Betty J. Dunford Porter

Oct 15, 2017

Betty J. Dunford Porter, 91, of Kent, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2017 after a short illness. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio on February 27, 1926 to the late Clark and Nellie Diehl. She lived in Florida for 26 years, and was an avid golfer. She enjoyed being on FaceBook and always kept the family informed of what...

Kathie Lynn Grimm

Kathie Lynn Grimm

Oct 15, 2017

Kathie Grimm (nee Shaeffer) 65, passed away on October 15, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Burns (nee Grimm), Marilyn Jarvis; siblings, Beth (Todd), David (Kathi); daughters, Jenny (Jason), Diana, her beloved Vicki and Bob; a long with several grandchildren. Please join us in celebrating Kathie's life on Saturday October 21, 2017 from 4-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home...

Joan Halcyon Burdeshaw

Joan Halcyon Burdeshaw

Oct 14, 2017

Joan Halcyon Beidle Burdeshaw, 85, died October 14, 2017. Those who preceded her in death were husband, George Burdeshaw; son, John Burdeshaw; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beidle; brother, Paul Beidle Jr.; and granddaughter, Jessica Burdeshaw.She is survived by daughters, Jean Burdeshaw, Jayne Burdeshaw; granddaughters, Jennifer, Victoria, Isabel; and great-granddaughters, Jaaziah and Amiah.She retired from Summit County Title Bureau in...

Patricia H. Goodall

Patricia H. Goodall

Oct 14, 2017

Patricia Helen Goodall (nee Daugherty), devoted daughter, loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, musician and artist, passed away on October 14, 2017 from natural causes at The Village of St. Edward.Patty was born in Akron, August 6, 1924; the first-born of four children to Thomas H. and Edith G. Daugherty. She was schooled at Seiberling Elementary, Sacred Heart Academy...

Antoinette M. "Toni" Green

Antoinette M. "Toni" Green

Oct 14, 2017

Antoinette M. "Toni" Green, 80, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2017. She was born in Revloc, PA on December 10, 1936 to late parents Herman and Josephine Myers. A longtime resident of Ohio, Toni spent many years as a property manager and a homemaker keeping a tidy home. She enjoyed cooking and baking, crafting,...

Francois Jm Parcheminer

Francois Jm Parcheminer

Oct 14, 2017

Francois Parcheminer, 69, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2017. He worked as a chef for 38 years at LaReserve Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He loved to garden and work around the house doing wood working projects, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his wife and son.Francois was preceded in...

Ludlow A. Osmar

Ludlow A. Osmar

Oct 13, 2017

Ludlow A. Osmar died unexpectedly in his home on October 13, 2017 in Uniontown, Ohio at the age of 60. He is preceded in death by parents Leo & Theresa Osmar, of Akron, Ohio. Ludlow was born on May 10, 1957 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He graduated from North High School in 1975. He married Leisa, in 1983. Ludlow...

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