Obituaries
Wayne Jones
Sep 6, 2017
Wayne Jones (Mr. NAPA), 86, of Barberton, OH, passed away peacefully September 6th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Wayne retired in the late 90's from Creative Screen Print after many years of devoted service. Shortly after retirement, Wayne went to work for NAPA as a driver giving them 17 years of devoted service before being forced to retire due to...
John D. Stock Sr.
Sep 6, 2017
John D. Stock Sr., born December 17, 1939, passed away at home on September 6, 2017. He retired from the Post Office in 2000 due to his health. John was a very modest, unpretentious, and complex man. He worked hard his entire life, always concerned about helping others. He loved life and could often be found going out to eat...
Ida M. Phillips
Sep 6, 2017
Ida M. Phillips, 80, passed away on September 6, 2017. She was born on February 4, 1937 to the late Nelson and Mary Hall. Ida lived in Texas for over 20 years, where she worked for Pollock Paper Company. More recently, she worked for Ritzman Pharmacy. Ida was a longtime member of AA. She had many interests, including reading, going...
Barbara Infante
Sep 6, 2017
Barbara Infante, 69, passed away surrounded by family on September 06, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 13, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to late parents Clifford and Jeanette Persing. Barb was a very caring, sweet and loving woman. Her family, especially her grandchildren, meant the world to her. She was a very strong-willed...
Patsy Louise Janes
Sep 5, 2017
Patsy Louise Janes, 82, of Tallmadge, passed away with her family by her side on September 5, 2017. Pat was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Samuel and Maymie Kelley on April 10, 1935. She worked for the Akron Public School Board for over 30 years. Pat took comfort in her deep faith in Christ during her final days....
Norma L. Thompson
Sep 5, 2017
Norma Lee Thompson age 90, of Tallmadge Ohio, shed her earthlybonds on September 5, 2017. Born in Belington WV on October 28, 1926, she was the daughter of William R. and Adeline Board. Norma married her late husband William in WV in 1947 and moved with him to Akron Ohio. In 1976 she and William began building a beautiful vacation...
Nicole Lynn-Raye Czerpak
Sep 4, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Nicole ("Nikki") Lynn-Raye Czerpak announces her passing on September 4, 2017. She was born in Ellwood City, PA on June 27, 1976, the daughter of Anthony Czerpak of Mogadore and Deborah (Varner) Czerpak of Akron. Nikki was a decorator, she loved all of the holidays especially Halloween and Christmas. Anyone who...
William G. Walker
Sep 3, 2017
William "Bill" G. Walker, born on October 30, 1951, answered the call to heaven on September 3, 2017.Bill grew up in Green, and was partial owner at Ken-Ed Cabinetry in Tallmadge, OH and was currently Operations Manager for Mitchell Plastics & Case Goods in Norton, OH. He dedicated himself to the Lord and his family. He was the type of...
Edna L Smith
Sep 1, 2017
Edna L. Smith, 92, of Akron, passed peacefully at home on September 1, 2017. Edna enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, painting, and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and walking with her friend Ruth McCourt. She was a hardworking woman who served as a homemaker and caregiver throughout her life. She was an active member at Grace...
Carl L. Ruttig
Aug 29, 2017
Carl Lewis Ruttig, 85, of Randolph, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. He was born in the city but a true country boy at heart. A graduate of East High School (1951), he served his country in the Korean War (1951-53) and retired from General Tire,...
John William Brown
Aug 28, 2017
John William Brown, "JB", age 76 of Akron, Ohio, died on August 28, 2017 at Akron City Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1941 in Akron, the son of the late Jack Barney and Bertha Frances Theresa Peternel Brown. JB was a machine repairman for Chrysler-Twinsburg Stamping Plant and retired with 24 years...
Elizabeth Contrascier
Aug 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Contrascier, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017. She was born January 12, 1930 in Toledo, OH to late parents Everett and Mary Thompson. A devoted mother and grandmother, Betty never met a stranger in her life. She had a green thumb, loved plants and animals, and was generous to a...
Eric J. Schnetz
Aug 27, 2017
Eric J. Schnetz, 39, of Akron, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was born on January 3, 1978 to Roger Schnetz and Christine Sears. Eric loved car models, hot rod car shows, football, Nascar, and mountain biking. He was a talented handy man who spent many years working as a plumber. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and The...
James O. Perrine
Aug 27, 2017
James Perrine, 70, passed away August 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. James was born August 20, 1947 in Akron, OH to Bernadette and Robert Perrine. Jim grew up in Tallmadge where he earned his Eagle Scout award. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1965 then attended Kent State University until he joined the Navy. Jim served...
Nancy Karus (Calich)
Aug 27, 2017
Nancy Karus, 79, of Akron, passed away August 27, 2017. Nancy was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 3, 1938 to the late Stanley and Mary Karus. Nancy retired from the Akron Board of Education. She enjoyed playing golf, going to garage sales and cooking.In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son Mark Calich.She...
Joanne K. Piercy (Nee Mcgough)
Aug 27, 2017
Joanne Kathleen Piercy "Peggy" (nee McGough), born on July 18, 1932 to Vernon and Kathryn McGough, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27, 2017.She was raised in Firestone Park and as a little girl, won the Little Miss Firestone Pageant. Joanne went to Firestone Park grade school, Garfield High School and Business College. She married Richard "Dick" on...
Bessie Rankin
Aug 27, 2017
Bessie M. Rankin, 90, passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2017. A longtime resident of Akron, she was born May 31, 1927. Bessie enjoyed camping, bowling, accompanying C.D. on hunting trips, cooking, crocheting, going to bingo and casinos. She made many friends during her camping and bingo days. Bessie had a great love for her family, especially...
Richard A. Karm
Aug 26, 2017
Richard A. Karm, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 26, 2017. He was born in Michigan City, IN on September 14, 1927 to the late Abram and Lena Karm. He served in the Army and worked in the retail market for most of his life. He loved to garden and hike with family in the park...
Margaret L. Mullins
Aug 25, 2017
Margaret L. (Bird) MullinsMargaret L. "PeeWee" Mullins, 96, died August 25, 2017. Margaret was born July 24, 1921, in Gauley Mills, West Virginia to Frank and Hattie Bird. She was raised in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia. She graduated from Cowan, West Virginia High School in 1939.During World War II she and her sisters Edna and Virginia migrated to Akron, Ohio. Margaret...
William Duane Price
Aug 24, 2017
William Duane Price, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 24, 2017. Bill was born in Hooppole, Illinois on October 30, 1930 to the late Chris and Abbie Price. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and spent his career as a CFO. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, poker games, and gardening. He...
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