Obituaries
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...
William G. Stevens
Jan 29, 2017
William G. Stevens, "Bill", 60 years old of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly from complications due to multiple sclerosis on January 29, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 26, 1956 to Wilma and Maurice E. Stevens. Preceded in death by father, Maurice E. Stevens; daughter, Michelle Stevens; brother, Daniel Stevens. Survivors include his wonderful wife, Teresa "Terri"...
Michael D. Santy
Jan 28, 2017
Michael D. Santy, 66, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Dorsel and Evelyn Santy. He was a proud and highly decorated Vietnam Veteran. Michael enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was a hard worker, retiring from factory work after 30 years. Michael was in the Righteous Rider...
Robert Bishop
Jan 28, 2017
Robert "Bob" Bishop, 65, passed away at home on January 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1951 in Akron. Bob was a loving and caring father and husband. He was a very kind man. Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sharon; children, Eric (Kennya) B. Bishop, Angela D. Bishop, Brian Stair and Cory Stair; 3 grandchildren;...
Jean R. Scott Ii
Jan 28, 2017
"Randy", Jean R. Scott II, 59, of Akron, Ohio passed away of natural causes Saturday, January 28, 2017. Randy was born in Copley, Ohio to Jean and Vaughan Scott on June 7, 1957. He graduated from Copley High School and served in the United States Air Force where he was Crew Cheif for Kilo Flight. He worked for the Goodyear...
Kenneth Swiger
Jan 26, 2017
Kenneth Swiger "Weasel" 68 of Kent, passed away at home Thursday January 26, 2017 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Kenny was born November 4, 1948 in Akron, OH. He attended Field High School and was a Vietnam Veteran. In his younger years he was known as a great mechanic. He loved to watch old TV shows...
Merlin R. Magrell
Jan 26, 2017
Merlin R. Magrell, 75, was reunited again with his loving wife of 38 years, Charlotte, on January 26, 2017. He was born October 7, 1941 in Uniontown, OH and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Merlin was a Marine Corp veteran and retired after 30 years of dedicated service in the trucking industry and a proud Teamster member....
Mary Elizabeth Schafer
Jan 25, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Schafer, "Liz", age 31 of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM at her home.She was born on July 29, 1985 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Keith Schafer of Alliance and Teresa Ford of Akron. Other than her parents, Miss Schafer was a...
Warren R. Lee
Jan 24, 2017
Warren R. LeeWarren Ray Lee, 66, passed away on January 24, 2017.He was born in Charleston, West Virginia and retired in 2013 from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) after 34 years of service as an Auditor. Warren loved to fish, going to the shooting range, collecting baseball cards, playing with his model trains and watching football.Warren was preceded in...
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