Obituaries
Evelyn J. Gaskins
May 19, 2017
Evelyn J. Gaskins, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on May 19, 2017. She was born in Tallmadge on December 19, 1940 to the late Cletus and Lillian English. Evelyn was the foundation of her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...
Russell W. Tritt
May 18, 2017
Russell W. Tritt, 86, of Springfield Twp. passed away on May 18, 2017 after a long illness. Russ owned and operated The Glens Tavern on North Hill before retiring to Panama City Beach where he managed a motel on the beach for 15 years. Russ and his wife Ruth returned to the area in 2005 to be closer to family....
Gary A. Becker
May 18, 2017
Gary A. Becker, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Florida on May 18, 2017. He was born in Painesville, OH on February 17, 1949 and lived most of his life in Akron. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his sisters, Jeanne Carter, Bonnie Davies, Beverly Miraglia, and Becky Ralff; and...
George Angeloff
May 18, 2017
George Angeloff, 83, of Akron, passed away May 18, 2017. He is now in Heaven with the angels and his beloved wife, Frances. He was born on April 24, 1934 to the late Robert and Helen Angeloff. George proudly served in the U.S. Army and was the owner of George's Barbershop for over 40 years. He had many loyal customers...
Karen Sue Baker
May 17, 2017
Karen Sue Baker, age 57 of Lecanto, FL, formerly of Akron, died at her home on May 17, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dennis and Fostella Jones Elliot. Karen was a bus driver in Lecanto, Fl and also retired in the packing and shipping department from Franklin Printing in...
William T. Mccarthy
May 16, 2017
William "Bill" McCarthy, 71, lost his long hard-fought battle with cancer on May 16, 2017. All the world was Bill's stage - he never met a stranger. His greatest pleasure was boating on Portage Lakes with friends and family. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, Regina and Sam. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter,...
Norma Mae Drumm
May 15, 2017
Nora Mae Drumm, 88, of Akron, passed away May 15, 2017. Nora was born in Akron, Ohio on August 21, 1928 to the late William and Birdia Cathey. She will be dearly missed by family and friends at the Center Towers.In addition to her parents, Nora was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Matthews. She is survived by her...
Patrick L. Stout
May 15, 2017
Patrick L. Stout, 48, of Randolph, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2017. He was a Springfield High School graduate. Pat loved to hunt and fish and spend time at his cabin with family and friends. He enjoyed drag racing and restoring classic cars with his son. Pat was employed with Asplundh Tree Service. Pat leaves...
Mary L. Kehner
May 14, 2017
Mary L. Kehner, 87, of Louisville, passed away on May 14, 2017. She was born on June 15, 1929 to the late Harry and Mary Wise. Mary retired from General Tire after 22 years of service. She and her husband Fred were longtime members of the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club where they sponsored many children who attended the FFA...
Dale K. Dobbins
May 13, 2017
Dale K. Dobbins, 60, of Akron, passed away on May 13, 2017. He graduated from Ellet High School class of 1975 and The University of Akron in 1979 with a BA in Music Education. Dale was a music educator and a tutor for many years, and also was the music director at Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church. The last 17...
Darlene J. Miller Day
May 13, 2017
Darlene J. Miller Day, 66, passed away on May 13, 2017. She was born June 8, 1950 in Akron, OH. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To share a memory of Darlene, please sign the guest book below.
Thomas Edward Kelly
May 13, 2017
Thomas Edward Kelly, "Tom", age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 13, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. He was born August 15, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Louis J. and Marcella Lengerich Kelly. Tom was a 1956 graduate of St. Vincent dePaul High School and also a member of the church. He was an honorably...
Bernard L. Barnhart
May 13, 2017
Bernard L. Barnhart, 73, of North Benton, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2017. He retired from Acme Meat Department in 2011 after 36 years of service. Bernie loved to fish and looked forward to having his annual fish fry at his house on Berlin Lake. He also loved going to auctions with his brother, Floyd. He was preceded in...
Robert E. Cooke, Sr.
May 13, 2017
Robert E. Cooke, Sr., "Bob", age 63 of Akron, Ohio, went to be reunited with his wife on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1953 in Akron, the son of June Rice Cooke Mihal of Akron and the late Harry Eugene Cooke, Sr.Bob was a machinist for B&C for 12 years before retiring....
Helen L. Simon
May 12, 2017
Helen L. SimonMakin you happy was my duty, loving you was my life, caring for you was my job, Now missing you is my hobby.Helen was called to heaven on May 12, 2017 with the comfort of her family by her side. Born in Elkins, WV on June 12, 1949 to Guy and Mary Ware, Helen was full of life...
Alice M. Ellesin
May 12, 2017
Alice M. Ellesin, 92, of Stow, passed away May 12, 2017. Alice was born in Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1924 to the late Lawrence and Catherine Yommer. She attended Eastwood Church of the Brethren and enjoyed spending time with her brothers and sisters in Christ. Alice retired from Goodrich with over 35 years of service.In addition to her parents,...
John B. Wear, Jr.
May 12, 2017
John B. Wear, Jr., age 90, beloved patriarch of the Ohio Wear family, went home to be with the Lord, May 12, 2017. Born August 9, 1926 in Madisonville, TN, he resided in Akron for 63 years. A World War II veteran, received the Victory Ribbon and Occupational Medal in Germany; he retired from GM Terex.Preceded in death by his...
Terrance R. Locust
May 12, 2017
Terrance R. Locust, "Terry" 75, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017. Terry was born on August 5, 1941, son of the late Michael Locust and Mabel Neudorfer. Terry will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Locust; children, Keith Grafton, Tabitha Covey and Tammy Burge; sister, Ruthann Schall; grandchildren,...
Donald W. Witchey
May 11, 2017
Don was born April 19, 1922 in Akron, OH to Wm. Clarence Witchey and Lula Ann Berry. He was a 1939 graduate of Hower Vocational High. Don served three years in the U.S. Navy during WWII and nineteen months during the Korean Conflict with a rating of Machinist Mate first class. One week after leaving the service following WWII he...
Myrtle L. Fowler
May 11, 2017
Myrtle L. Fowler, age 97 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Essex of Tallmadge Heath Care Center. She was born on March 24, 1920, in Slocomb, Alabama, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rebecca Bass Smith. Myrtle was a retired laborer from General Tire in Akron. She loved animals and flowers. Survivors include her son...
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