Obituaries
Mike J. Jones
Feb 14, 2019
Mike J. Jones, 57, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2019. His family was his life and he loved spoiling his grandkids. He was a fanatical sports fan, especially the Browns. Mike enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Al Jones, and is survived by his daughters, Crystal (Joe) and Carly...
Georgia Lee Davis
Feb 13, 2019
Georgia Lee Davis, 88, of Akron, passed away on February 13, 2019. Georgia was born on December 13, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Curtis and Hazel Glaspell. Georgia devoted herself to her family. While raising her eight children, she still found time for professional housekeeping. She enjoyed bingo, yard sales, and word puzzles. She also attended Wedgewood United...
Ronald Willingham
Feb 13, 2019
Ronald "Ronnie" Willingham, 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2019. Ronnie was a hard working Dad, always wanting the best for his family. He was a go-getter and took great pride in his wife, children and their families, and his dog, Rosie. Ronnie was a self-taught jack-of-all-trades taking pride in his craftsmanship making him proud...
James E. Woodrum
Feb 13, 2019
James E. Woodrum, 84, of Wadsworth, passed away on February 13, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1934 in Montcoal, WV to the late Kenneth and Pink Woodrum. Jimmy worked at Ford Motor in Brook Park, OH for 35 years. He loved working on cars, fishing, and running mules. On January 10, 2019, he celebrated 60 years of marriage...
Monroe C. Baker
Feb 13, 2019
Monroe C. Baker, 84, of Akron, passed away on February 13, 2019. He was born in Caretta, WV on September 26, 1934 to the late Howard and Goldie Baker. Monroe retired from both NRM Corporation and B&W. In his free time, he enjoyed working in his garden. In addition to his parents, Monroe was preceded in death by four siblings....
Lora J. Hambel
Feb 13, 2019
Lora J. Hambel, age 49, of Mogadore, Ohio, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born on June 22, 1969 in Akron, the daughter of Robert and Clara (nee Panholzer) Taylor, Sr. of Akron.Lora was a homemaker that enjoyed cooking, bingo, and board games, but her greatest joy was spending time with...
Rhea J. Gordon
Feb 12, 2019
Rhea J. Gordon, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home.She was born in Akron on June 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Cecil D. Clark and the late Rhea (nee Trautman) Clark Brenner.Rhea owned and operated ARJAY'S Signs and Things in Akron for 12 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, especially...
Robin Paula Laughlin
Feb 10, 2019
Robin Paula Laughlin, 61, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 10, 2019. Robin was born in Akron on April 24, 1957. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and her home. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Jake Cunningham; stepfather, Dick Erickson; brother, Johnny...
Charles W. Kitzmiller Jr.
Feb 10, 2019
Charles "Chuck" W. Kitzmiller Jr., 75, of Garrettsville and most recently, Wadsworth, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 10, 2019. Chuck was born June 14, 1943 in Fairview, West Virginia to the late Kathryn and Charles W. Kitzmiller Sr. Chuck served in the US Army in the early '60's. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles Club...
Sally L. Weyrick
Feb 9, 2019
Sally L. Weyrick, 80, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on February 9, 2019. She was born in Suffield, OH on June 6, 1938 to the late George and Peggy Arnette. Sally loved spending time with her family, gardening and cooking.In addition to her parents, Sally is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years,...
Cheryl S. Rexrode (Atha)
Feb 8, 2019
Cheryl Rexrode (Atha) was born on February 9th,1948 and after a brave battle with cancer died on February 8th, 2019. Cheryl was a long time community member of Brimfield, Ohio. She attended Field High School and was a proud member of the class of 1966. Organizing reunions and socializing with "the kids" of '66 brought her tons of joy. Cheryl...
Charles Scott Edwards Jr.
Feb 8, 2019
Charles Scott Edwards Jr, 59, of Akron, passed away on February 8, 2019. He was born on October 6, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Roberta Edwina (nee Turner) and Charles S. Edwards Sr.Charles was fun to be around and had a great sense of humor. He had a strong mind, spirit and heart. He was an extremely hardworking man and...
Boyd Swinfield Thomas
Feb 8, 2019
Boyd Swinfield Thomas, 91, of Springfield Twp., went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019 at 4:04p.m. at his residence, surrounded by family. Born on September 23, 1927 son of the late George E. Thomas and Marietta Krantz. Boyd worked as a mechanic all of his life. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, was an avid outdoorsman, loved...
Frank Joseph Balint Jr.
Feb 8, 2019
Frank Joseph Balint Jr., 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born December 9, 1927 in Yonkers, New York to Frank and Helen Balint. He spent his childhood years in Yonkers, NY, Little Rock, AR, and Morgantown, WV. He enlisted in the service immediately after graduating from St. Francis High School in...
Terry Charles Weiland
Feb 8, 2019
Terry Charles Weiland, age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1943 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Gilbert Charles and Edith (nee Cole) Weiland.Terry was a supervisor for Cummins Diesel and also Reiter Dairy. He enjoyed trap shooting and working on his vehicles....
Lilly Ruth Wilson
Feb 6, 2019
Lilly Ruth Wilson was born on July 11, 1916 in Eufaula, Alabama to Ella and Silas Morton. She was the youngest of 4 children which included Julia, Lindy and Washington Morton. In 1935, she moved from Eufaula to Hartford, Connecticut where she met and wed Mr. Cleveland Hargrove (deceased) where they remained for many years. To this union was born...
Dorothy L. Alexander
Feb 6, 2019
Dorothy L. Alexander, 88, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019. She was born in Tallmadge, graduated from Tallmadge HS in 1948 and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Dorothy retired from Lawson Milk Company after many years of service. She enjoyed sewing, home improvement projects and jigsaw puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51...
Jesse James Williamson Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
Jesse James Williamson Jr., passed away on February 6, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was educated in the Akron Public School System, graduating from Hower Vocational High School. While attending Hower, he mastered the trade mechanical drafting, earned the Manhood Award, and graduated third in his class. He also received several awards in...
Vernon L. Leasure
Feb 6, 2019
Vernon L. Leasure, age 96 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, his skilled hands and compassionate heart are now at rest. He was born on September 28, 1922 in Caldwell, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph L. and Anna (nee McElfresh) Leasure. Vernon was an honorably discharged US Army combat veteran of...
Barbara J. Berkenstock
Feb 5, 2019
Akron native Barbara J Berkenstock, 71, went to be with the Lord February 5 2019. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jean Greene; her husband, Donald Berkenstock; and sister, Debbie Allen.Barb is survived by her son, Dave (Jeanie) Berkenstock; sister, Donna Kemp; brother, Raymond Greene; grandchildren, Alan, Abby and Dan; as well as many cousins, church...
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