Obituaries

Ellen M. Hahn

Ellen M. Hahn

Mar 9, 2018

Ellen M. Hahn, 91, of Akron, passed away on March 9, 2018 after a short illness surrounded by family and friends in person and spirit. She was born in Bedford, PA, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Margaret Price. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hahn; daughter, Donna Leo; and brothers, Earl Price, Freddie Price, Kenneth...

Amelia Regec

Amelia Regec

Mar 8, 2018

Amelia "Dolly" Regec, 91, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2018. She was born in Akron on June 5, 1926 to late parents John and Elizabeth Regec. Dolly retired after 47 years of service at Gray Drugs. Family was very important in her life and she will be missed by many. In addition to her parents,...

Rena M. Baker

Rena M. Baker

Mar 7, 2018

Rena M. Baker passed away peacefully into the Arms of Jesus, surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.Rena was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio on October 7, 1924 to the late Mary P. Carpenter. Rena retired from First National Bank in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1990 and she spent much of her time reading, camping with family every...

Noah Dee Westfall

Noah Dee Westfall

Mar 7, 2018

Noah Dee Westfall, age 83, died March 7, 2018. Born in Belington, WV on August 30, 1934 to Bessie Kittle and George Westfall. He worked for Akron Chair and retired from Morse Controls with 27 years of service. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Denver, Earl, Web, Darl and Keith Kittle; sisters, Opal Poling, Pearl...

Raymond E. Jackson

Raymond E. Jackson

Mar 6, 2018

Raymond E. Jackson, "Ray", age 92 of Brimfield, Ohio, died on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7:56 PM at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on March 1, 1926 in Akron, the son of the late Phillip M. and Gladys (nee Eads) Jackson. Mr. Jackson was an honorably discharged US Marine veteran of WWII, he was also...

Cody Collins Jr.

Cody Collins Jr.

Mar 6, 2018

Cody L. Collins Jr., 73, of Akron, passed away on March 6, 2018. Cody was a proud US Army Veteran. He was a friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. for almost 30 years. Cody worked for himself as a commercial painter for over 30 years. He coached baseball and basketball for his sons. Cody was a hell of a...

Charles G. Clark, Sr.

Charles G. Clark, Sr.

Mar 5, 2018

Charles "Jer" G. Clark, Sr. 89, of Akron, passed away March 5, 2018. Chuck was born in Buffalo, New York on September 25, 1928 to the late Francis and Monica Clark. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having honorably served his country during WW II and was a lifetime member and past National Commander of the Army...

Helen Edythe Miscavage

Helen Edythe Miscavage

Mar 4, 2018

Helen Miscavage (Clites), 95, of Akron, passed away on March 4, 2018. Helen was born in Nanticoke, PA on September 3, 1922 to the late Antoni and Aniela Miazgiewicz. She grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA and relocated to New Jersey briefly before going into the service. Helen was a proud Army and Navy veteran, serving as a WAAC and WAV...

Lorene H. Jones

Lorene H. Jones

Mar 3, 2018

Lorene Jones, age 87, passed from this earth and went to be with Our Lord at 3:32 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Lorene was a mother of three daughters, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Lorene never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. She lived her life with true charity and her happiness...

Shirley J. Poling

Shirley J. Poling

Mar 3, 2018

Shirley J. Poling, 80, was reunited with her husband Carel Poling and two children Carol and Tony in Heaven on March 3, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family as she slipped away peacefully at her home in Springfield, Ohio. She was survived by her daughter, Debbie (Mike); sons, David (Gwen), Clint Roberta), Brian, Tracy (Missi), Carel Jr.(Debbie); several...

Brian L. Esker

Brian L. Esker

Mar 3, 2018

Our kind, gentle, caring son and friend has left this earth too soon. Brian was born in Akron, OH in 1971. He attended Ellet High School and graduated from the University of Akron. Brian was a gifted graphic artist and entrepreneur. Brian will be deeply missed by his mother and step-father, Lynn and David Butz; grandmother, Mable Bennett; aunts, uncles...

Harold J. Stewart

Harold J. Stewart

Mar 1, 2018

"One Hell of a Man!"Harold James "Bo" Stewart, 89, passed away on March 1, 2018, at home after a battle with cancer. He was a veteran in the US Army and the US Navy. Bo retired from General Tire as the general manager of the Brittain Warehouse in Akron. Bo was well known as one of the top bowlers in...

Durbin J. Ellison

Durbin J. Ellison

Feb 28, 2018

Durbin J. Ellison, age 62 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late John and Imogene (nee Durbin) Ellison. Durbin was a 1974 High School graduate of Brebeuf High School in Indianapolis. He was a carpenter by trade and worked...

Allan D. Hart

Allan D. Hart

Feb 27, 2018

Allan D. Hart, "Al", age 75 of Uniontown, Ohio, was called home to work in the Lord's garage, on all of his tri-five Chevys, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Akron, the son of the late Wesley Martin and Beulah Lavina (nee...

Barbara Phillips

Barbara Phillips

Feb 26, 2018

Barbara "Jean" Phillips, 84, of Akron, passed away February 26, 2018. Jean was born in Sabraton, West Virginia on December 3, 1933 to the late Floyd and Mildred Bucklew. Jean worked for many years at Chapel Hill Mall at the Popcorn Wagon and various other positions. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she was always willing...

Robert Wayne Frick

Robert Wayne Frick

Feb 26, 2018

Robert Wayne Frick, "Bob", age 82, of Uniontown, Ohio, died on February 26, 2018 at the Summa Green ER. He was born in Kent, Ohio, on June 15, 1935, the son of the late Charles Chester and Helen Elizabeth (nee Graff) Frick.Bob was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in 1953. Mr. Frick was an honorably discharged US Air...

Aaron Matthew Schrock

Aaron Matthew Schrock

Feb 25, 2018

Aaron Matthew Schrock, 29, passed away on February 25, 2018. Aaron was born in Akron on March 14, 1988. He was the greatest gift to his parents and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Norman R. Perry and Jerry Schrock; aunt and uncle, Teri and Ronnie Sweet. He is...

Nancy Lee Bickett

Nancy Lee Bickett

Feb 25, 2018

Nancy Lee Bickett (Cox) passed away on Sunday February 25, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was a retired licensed practical nurse. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family, which were her life. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Cox and Zeletta Walker and sister, Dorothy Brillhart.Nancy is survived by her loving...

Anton Joseph Nickolich

Anton Joseph Nickolich

Feb 25, 2018

Anton J. "Joe" Nickolich, 75, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2018. Anton was born in Akron, OH to the late Anton and Dolores Nickolich. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was a proud member of the Army-Navy Club and the American Veterans Club. Anton was an outdoorsman who loved...

Russell E. Holmes, Sr.

Russell E. Holmes, Sr.

Feb 24, 2018

Russell E. Holmes, Sr., "Rusty", age 60, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:10 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron on December 11, 1957, the son of the late Richard Clyde and Carol (nee Towsley) Holmes. Rusty was a 1976 Springfield High School graduate. He was a meat cutter at Pressler's Meats...

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