Obituaries
Kevin R. Meighen
Feb 9, 2017
Kevin R. Meighen, age 63 of Green, Ohio, died on Thursday February 9, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.He was born on May 26, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Forrest William and Marylin J. Sisler Meighen. Kevin was a graduate of Garfield High School and attended KSU. He was a machinist/fabricator. Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, watching MMA...
Waletta Falkenstein
Feb 8, 2017
Waletta "Dot" Falkenstein, 81, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2017. Dot was born in Inez, KY on September 26, 1935 to the late Walter and Dulcie Boyd. She retired from Mobay Chemical with over 30 years of service. Dot was a generous and selfless woman who was a ray of light to everyone she met.In addition to her parents,...
Janice Lynn Shriber
Feb 7, 2017
Janice Lynn Shriber Born to Neil & Pat Proudfoot on 10/21/1955 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Tallmadge with 3 siblings, graduating from Tallmadge H.S.in 1974. She was active in 4H, band and her church. After receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron she taught at Tallmadge H.S. for 5 years. On 6/28/1980 she married her husband...
Barbara F. Morrision
Feb 7, 2017
Barbara F. Morrison passed away on February 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, William. She leaves to cherish her children, David (Tisha), Diane (John), Donald, Douglas and Debra (Scott); 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 on the way. Family will receive friends on Friday February 10, 2017 from 11-12 with the funeral immediately following at Newcomer Funeral...
Bruce A. Thomas
Feb 6, 2017
Bruce A. Thomas, 66, of Akron, passed away February 6, 2017. Bruce was born in Akron, Ohio on March 14, 1950 to the late John and Mary Thomas. Bruce retired from R.C.A. Rubber Co.He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Beverly Thomas; daughter, Michelle (Ronald Jr.) Cheney, Jason Thomas and Chad Thomas; brothers, John (Marie) Thomas Jr., Lyndsay...
Otto Sziva
Feb 6, 2017
Otto Sziva, 82, passed away on February 6, 2017. He was born in Hungary and raised in Germany, and came to the US in 1951. Otto was a member of the German Family Society. He retired from Reuther Mold and Manufacturing in 2000 and continued working part-time. He loved fishing in Canada, gambling, history, and went to Burger King with...
Lettie I. Whitaker
Feb 5, 2017
Lettie I. Whitaker, 95, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1921 in Akron, Ohio to Ray and Frances Klink. Lettie retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years of service. She was an active member of Lakemore Methodist Church for many years. She was a devoted...
Blanche I. Henry
Feb 5, 2017
Blanche "Bea" I. Henry, 91, of Uniontown, went home to be with Jesus on February 5, 2017. She was born in Sinnamahoning, PA on October 28, 1925 to the late Layton and Esther Bennett. Bea retired from the Grace Cathedral mail room after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; brothers, Harold,...
Andrew John Tibus Sr.
Feb 4, 2017
Andrew John Tibus Sr. Andrew John Tibus Sr, 83, of Akron OH passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on September 18, 1933 to Andrew & Mary Tibus. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Clifton, NJ. Andy was employed by Curtiss...
Joseph Sutter
Feb 4, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Sutter, 79, passed away February 4,2017. He was born June 27, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Carl and Ann Sutter. Joe retired from the UDS workshop and Constant Companions in North Canton. He enjoyed watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right and Cops. Joe also liked eating out, shopping, listening to oldies music, looking...
Jeffrey K. Bittner
Feb 4, 2017
Jeffrey K. Bittner, 63, rode home to be with the Lord, and his father, Clifton "Buzz" Bittner and sister, Janie Bittner Pack, on February 4, 2017, due to complications of multiple sclerosis. Born October 20, 1953 in Akron, he was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1971, then enlisted into the US Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he...
Dorothy Mihalic
Feb 4, 2017
Dorothy R. Mihalic, age 88 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Essex Health Care Center in Tallmadge, Ohio.She was born in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Albina Habyan Mihalic. Dorothy liked to travel with her sister and her family. Survivors include her niece, Barbara (Steven) Melton; and several great-nieces and great-nephews and their...
Leesa Kay Mitchell
Feb 4, 2017
Leesa Kay Mitchell, age 59, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1957, in Akron, the daughter of the late William D. and Jean Carroll Klein. Leesa was a 1975 Ellet High School graduate. She was a caretaker, cook, loved her animals-especially her dogs, and she loved flowers. But...
Wayne E. Neilsen
Feb 4, 2017
Wayne E. Neilsen, 77, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Eugene and Ruth Neilsen. He served in the US Air Force as a Military Police in England, where he met his lovely wife, Gillian. Wayne retired from Macy's after many years of dedicated service. He...
Jeffery Ronald Gahres
Feb 2, 2017
Jeffery Ronald Gahres, "Jeff", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home after a short illness, battling cancer. He was born on May 20, 1949 in Lebanon, PA, the son of Mildred Hardenstine Gahres of Akron and the late Robert S. Gahres. Jeff was a 1968 graduate of Buchtel High School and was a...
Stacil Lillian Goodman
Feb 2, 2017
Stacil Goodman, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 after a brief illness. Born on January 24, 1927 in Pink, West Virginia, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lillian Sutherland, and her husband of fifty two years, George Goodman.Stacil is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Susan Goodman of Akron, and her...
Ronald L. Brock Sr.
Feb 1, 2017
Ronald L. Brock 72Ron entered into eternal slumber February 1st 2017.A 40 year resident of Atwater Ohio; a resident of Portage County for nearly his whole life. He was born on August 18th 1944 to Corwin and Ruth Brock. Ron was a local truck driver in Akron and the surrounding area for 40 years. He was a beloved father, grandfather...
Robert J. Dehart
Feb 1, 2017
Robert J. DeHart, 63 of Barberton, passed away February 1, 2017. He leaves behind wife, Linda; daughter, Kim Edwards (Rich); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ashley, and Kacie; brother, Bill (Lois); sister, Margaret "Peg"; best friend, Calvin; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Ohio...
Leona M. (Beach) Hershberger
Jan 30, 2017
Leona M. (Beach) Hershberger, 92, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2017. Leona was born July 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Emil and Mary (Morganstern) Beach. She was a longtime member of the Ellet Church of the Nazarene … her father (Emil) a carpenter built the church … where she...
Deorene M. Allen (Berger)
Jan 29, 2017
Deorene M. Allen (Berger), 78, of Akron, passed away January 29, 2017. Deorene was born in Sutton, West Virginia on July 9, 1938 to the late Elvin and Mabel Williams. In addition to her parents, Deorene was preceded in death by her loving husband James Allen; daughters, Deloris Woods and Marlene Berger; sister, Deloris Berger and brother, Bill Williams.She will...
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