Obituaries
John Emil Ellenberger, Sr.
Oct 27, 2016
John Emil Ellenberger, Sr., 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1941 to the late Ernest and Mary Ellenberger. John graduated from Marlington High School, Class of 1959 and then served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He held many positions over the years, working...
James A Smith
Oct 27, 2016
James Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. James was born on June 27, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to Mary Jane (Shaver) Reed and James Leroy Smith.He is survived by wife, Heidi Smith; children Jimmy (Nikki) Smith, Donny Smith, Kenny Smith, Mandy (Brian) Moledor, Kim (Andy) Grimes; 3 grandchildren and many friends and family who...
James Ray Jackson
Oct 26, 2016
James "Jay" Ray Jackson, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 8:00 PM at Akron General Medical Center. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Donna Kay Shay Jackson and Carroll Betts.He was currently working as a grinder at Ken-Tool in Akron. He loved fishing and playing pool...
Frances E. Wharton
Oct 25, 2016
Frances E. Wharton, 70, went home to be with Jehovah on October 24, 2016. She was born in Barberton, OH on March 25, 1946 to the late Jack and Odell Wharton. Frances enjoyed working with children as an "Adopted Grandma," and the elderly as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed her friends, family and laughter.Frances was preceded in death by her...
Patrick C. Leymon
Oct 24, 2016
Patrick C. Leymon, "Pat", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2016. He was born on July 2, 1958 in Akron, the son of the late Jackson and Wavelene Dancy Leymon. Survivors include his brothers, Michael C. (Terri) Leymon and Martin C. (Linda) Leymon; his nieces and nephews, Kelli (Sean) Roth, Angela...
Patricia L. Doolin
Oct 23, 2016
Patricia L. "Patty" Doolin, 94, of Akron, passed away October 23, 2016. Patty was born on September 19, 1922 in Willard, Ohio; daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Heffley. She was a graduate of People's Hospital in 1944 and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at Akron General Hospital and Akron Children's Hospital ER. Patty was a...
Rita M. Bronstrup
Oct 23, 2016
Rita M. Bronstrup, 84, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on May 20, 1932. Rita loved children, animals, art, dancing and swimming. She has an extensive doll collection and performed magic on stage, many years with her husband as "Dr. B and Rita." Rita was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Bronstrup;...
Philip E. Jenkins
Oct 21, 2016
Philip E. Jenkins, 69, of Copley, OH passed away on October 21, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Faye and Marylu Jenkins. Phil was a passionate man who enjoyed traveling, hiking, reading history, and staying busy with projects. Above all, his greatest joys were his family and spending time at the family farm. He was the...
Patricia M. Hammelman
Oct 21, 2016
Patricia M. Hammelman, 83, of Hartville, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2016 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22, 1933; daughter of the late John and Edna Null. She was employed by Ohio Ceramics in Kent for over ten years. She was involved with oil paintings, ceramics, sewing, porcelain lace dolls...
Segal Jeffers
Oct 20, 2016
Segal "Jeff" Jeffers, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the age of 51. He was born on February 5, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to Glenn and Betty Jeffers. Segal is survived by his children, Terry and Gary Rager; father, Glenn; siblings, Glenn (Christina) Jeffers, Teresa Kosik, Gail (Curtis) Robinson; nephew Aaron; nieces, Brittnay, Brandi, Courtney; great-nephew, Gabriel; great-niece,...
Raleigh L. Vaughn
Oct 20, 2016
Raleigh L. Vaughn, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Livingston, Tennessee to Walter and Eula Vaughn. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a faithful member of the Tallmadge Church of Christ. He worked at and retired from Ohio Machine...
Janice (Fridley) Anderson
Oct 19, 2016
Janice L. (Fridley) Anderson, 86, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2016. She was born in Rock Lick, a small town in West Virginia, on May 21, 1930 to the late William C. and Margaret G. Fridley. She moved to Ohio where she met her late husband, Graham Anderson. They were married on January 13,...
Eugenia Mcgovern
Oct 17, 2016
Eugenia McGovern, 95, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Wilburt and Olga Burgy. She worked for Mattel Toys in Hawthorne, CA for 16 years. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Eugenia was preceded in death by her...
Valerie A. (Tholt) Young Donahue
Oct 15, 2016
Valerie A. Donahue, 77, of Uniontown, passed away October 15, 2016. Valerie was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 2, 1939 to the late Walter and Julia Tholt. She lived the early part of her life in Barberton, graduating from Barberton High School in 1957, and later resided in Uniontown. Val worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Barberton School...
Jason Greenwald
Oct 15, 2016
Jason Greenwald, 32, of Rootstown, passed away October 15, 2016. Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul E. Greenwald. He is survived by his mother, Connie (Rick) Burrell; father, Jack E. (Alice) Greenwald; sons, Austin Greenwald and Andrew Napier; maternal grandparents, Don and Waneta Ridenour; paternal grandmother, Velma Greenwald; sister, Sara Mick; niece, Sadie and nephew, Keegan, and...
Arthur Lee Infante
Oct 15, 2016
Arthur Lee Infante, "Art", age 63 of North Canton, Ohio, died on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born on December 7, 1952 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Violet McDonough Infante. Art was currently employed at Advanced Poly Packaging as a machinist in Akron for 17 years. Art enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Jerry B. Ruester
Oct 14, 2016
SPECIAL REQUEST: SEE BELOWJerry B. Ruester, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, retired from County of Summit Engineer Office on January 1, 2000, after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ruester; and sister, Margie Riley.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Ruester; his son, Michael Garlow (Jenelle); three grandchildren, Noah, Macy, and Emma; his brother,...
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