Obituaries
Lillian Mary Johnston
Nov 25, 2016
Lillian Mary Johnston, 80, of Norton, passed away November 25, 2016. Lillian was born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1936 to the late John and Anne Horak. Lillian worked at Sears for 14 years. She was a devoted wife and mother. Lillian enjoyed playing cards at the Green Senior and Community Center, was an avid gardener and college football...
Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb
Nov 25, 2016
Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb, 91, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved and served, on November 25, 2016.She was born on May 13, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Cordia Oaks. She was named after her grandmothers, Ida Brumbaugh Oaks and Belle Matthews Franks.She is...
Idabelle Kathryn Markley
Nov 25, 2016
Idabelle Kathryn Markley, 91, formerly of Akron, passed away on Nov. 25, 2016. Funeral arrangements to be scheduled at a later date.
Keith F. Mcmenamy
Nov 25, 2016
Keith F. McMenamy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Devoted husband of 61 years to Joyce E. McMenamy; beloved father of Sherrie (Larry) Winkler, Shellie (Fred) Frakes, Mindy McMenamy, and Steve (Dawn) McMenamy; loving grandfather of Wendy (David) Naugle and Keith McMenamy; cherished great-grandfather of Alexa and Khloe Naugle; and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends....
Gerald E. Gerlach
Nov 25, 2016
Gerald E. Gerlach, 74, of Lakemore, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born in Letart, WV to the late Clyde and Vella Gerlach. He retired from Sonoco Paper Products after 37 years of service. Gerald was involved in drag racing for many years, as a racer and then as crew chief for his son, Keith. He also enjoyed...
Candice N. Morrison
Nov 24, 2016
Candice N. Morrison, age 30 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1986 in Akron, the daughter of the Catherine Baker Morrison, with whom she lived. Candice was a graduate of Springfield High School and was a production worker for Weaver Industries. She loved the color purple...
Michael Joseph Perfect
Nov 23, 2016
Michael Joseph Perfect, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 8:35 AM at his home. He was born on December 29, 1950, in Akron the son of the late Hal and Mary Agnes Heffernan Perfect. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends, and had special affection for his dog, Gidget. Some of his...
Donald R. Kunselman
Nov 23, 2016
Donald R. Kunselman, 84, went home to Heaven on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH in 1932 to the late John and Leola (Burr) Kunselman. Donald was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran serving in the Korean War, earning a purple heart and was recommended for the silver and bronze stars. He retired from Ohio Edison after 36...
Richard Joseph Sherwood
Nov 23, 2016
Richard Joseph "Dick" Sherwood, 81, of Akron, passed away on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron on May 9, 1935 to the late Charles and Pauline Sherwood. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from BF Goodrich after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Dick was active with...
Larry Mccracken
Nov 22, 2016
Larry "Butch" McCracken, 71, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2016. Butch was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1945 to the late Ham and Olive McCracken. He retired from Waste Management after 30+ years of service, where he was a dedicated and hard worker. Butch was a quiet and simple man, but selfless when it came to helping...
Tara Marie Kaglic
Nov 21, 2016
Tara Marie Kaglic (Day), 32, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016, while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 13, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, and lived in the Akron-Canton area all her life. Tara answered God's call to ministry and went to Malone University, where she graduated in 2006. She enjoyed showing many...
Edmond Lee Johnson, Sr.
Nov 21, 2016
Edmond Lee Johnson Sr. (a.k.a N8HJY) was born May 1, 1934 in Selmer, Tennessee. He was a U.S Army veteran stationed in France during the Korean War. He settled in Akron and worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber. After 34 years of service, he retired and moved to Deltona, Florida. On November 21, 2016 at the age of 82, he...
Bonnie Y. Mangus
Nov 21, 2016
Bonnie Y. Mangus, 74, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016. She retired from Summa Health Care after 30 years of service, and 20 years at AVI Vending Co. at Walsh Jesuit High School. She really loved the teachers and students while working there. Bonnie was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dorothy...
Mary Kay Hamon
Nov 21, 2016
Mary Kay HamonAdored mother, grandmother, sister and friend Mary Kay Hamon passed away on November 21st, 2016 after an extended illness. Mary Kay was born on January 17th, 1945 to Mary & Romey Hamon of Tioga, West Virginia. She worked hard her whole life and was the life of the party. She worked at the Holiday Lounge and Last Quarter....
Mary Fekete
Nov 20, 2016
Mary Fekete, 94, of Akron, passed away on November 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; and daughter, Mary Ann Congrove. Mary is survived by daughter, Shirley (Vic) Caras; grandchildren, Cindy (Ken), David (Cyndi), Ray (Jen), Mike (Taffy) and Heather (Jeff); and nine great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her niece, Marilyn (Bill) Kupper. Graveside services will be...
Michael Lozowy
Nov 19, 2016
Michael Lozowy, 68, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016. Mike was a very dynamic individual who had many passions and interests, which he used to build a vast network of friends. He retired from Akron Fire Department after 31 years of service and from Tallmadge Fire Department after 26 years of service.He will...
William F. Davis
Nov 19, 2016
William "Bill" "Whitey" F. Davis, 85, of Akron, passed away November 19, 2016. Bill was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on May 12, 1931 to the late Jefferson and Mildred Davis. Bill retired from Lockheed Martin (Goodyear Aerospace) and he lived to fish. His favorite fishing hole was the Quiet Place in Boulter, Ontario, which was the family vacation spot for...
Steve C. Barna
Nov 19, 2016
Steve C. Barna, 66 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016. He was born in Akron to the late Robert and Vatchel Barna. He retired in 2009 from Roadway Express. Steve served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working on his RV, storytelling, and gardening. Steve was...
Dawn J. Illitch
Nov 18, 2016
Dawn J. Illitch, 77, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born on November 3, 1939 in Fairmount, West Virginia to Herbert and Vernia Wilson. She is one of fourteen children. Dawn worked for many years as a seamstress and after retirement family and friends always counted on her to mend or alter...
Felix Aliers Jr.
Nov 18, 2016
Felix Aliers (Jose) Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 from lung cancer. He was born on August 20, 1939 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Felix Sr. and Guadalupe. Felix came to the United States at the age of 15 with his uncle. He finished his education. As a youth he competed in Golden Glove Boxing tournaments. He...
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