Obituaries

Jason Greenwald

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

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

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,...

Charles Carter

Charles Carter

Oct 13, 2016

Charles "Bud" Carter, 79, of Brimfield passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 13th, 2016.Bud was born on January 3rd, 1937 to Charles and Bessie Carter in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He attended Kent State University where he met his college and lifelong sweetheart, and graduated in 1961. Bud worked for over 30 years in...

Warder E. Davisson

Warder E. Davisson

Oct 12, 2016

Warder E. Davisson, "Buck", age 76, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6:18 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1939 in Sardis, WV, the son of the late Denzil and Bernadine Benett Davisson. Buck worked and retired after 31 years of service from Ohio Operators Engineers Local Union #18 in 2001....

Gracia Ellen Eckert "Sam"

Gracia Ellen Eckert "Sam"

Oct 11, 2016

Gracia Ellen Eckert "Sam", 82, of Akron, passed away on October 11, 2016. She was born in Akron on September 8, 1934 to the late Ellis and Lura Miller. Sam lived a quiet life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Eckert; sons, Michael Kisha, Keith Kisha,...

Barbara A.(Urban) Tavenier

Barbara A.(Urban) Tavenier

Oct 10, 2016

Barbara was born on December 30, 1954 and passed away on October 10, 2016 after a long, tough battle with breast cancer. Her kind, sweet, gentle soul will be missed by her sons, Tim and Cory (Vicki); daughter, Jamie (Shawn Welch); grandchildren, who were the lights of her life, Zach, Madi, Lexi, Zoe, and Zuri; brothers, Wayne Bortner and Richard...

Jean I. Rhodes

Jean I. Rhodes

Oct 9, 2016

Jean I. Rhodes, 76, residing in Akron, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016. Jean was born in London, England; daughter of the late Alexander and Isabella Marshall. She spent her childhood in Haugh of Urr, Scotland before moving to the United States in 1956. She met her husband, Edward, where they resided in Randolph, Ohio. She was an avid...

Nancy Jane Freudeman

Nancy Jane Freudeman

Oct 8, 2016

Nancy Jane Freudeman, 61, of Barberton, passed away on October 8, 2016. She was born in Akron on April 6, 1955 to the late Don and Betty Achberger. Nancy devoted herself to her family and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, David Achberger. She...

Kevin J. Gray

Kevin J. Gray

Oct 8, 2016

Kevin J. Gray, 53, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born on September 10, 1963 in Washington,PA. He was a loving Father and Husband who loved technology. Kevin enjoyed jazz music, sports and family vacations. Kevin is survived by his wife, Polly Gray; daughter, Christina O'Dell; son, Christopher Gray; mother, Barbara Gray; brothers, Harry James (Deborah) Gray...

Roger Raymond Dodd

Roger Raymond Dodd

Oct 6, 2016

Roger Raymond Dodd, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 7:35 PM at Akron General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Akron, the son of the late Orlan B. and Frances Cornell Dodd. Roger graduated in 1960 from Central High School and in 1983 from the University...

Pat L. Ash

Pat L. Ash

Oct 4, 2016

Pat L. Ash, 93, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 4, 2016. He was born July 26, 1923 in Akron, OH to parents Arza and Fern Ash. Pat proudly served in WWII with the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific Theater. He went on to work 35 years for BF Goodrich Chemical as a plant guard. Pat...

Kristine M. (Simmons) Grady

Kristine M. (Simmons) Grady

Oct 4, 2016

Kristine M. (Tina) Grady, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She will be remembered as kind and loving by those who survived her, including Kevin Grady and their children, Kerrie (Daniel) Como , Kelly, Kate (Bill) and Eric; their grandchildren,Bernadette (Matt), Kevin,Darryl, Dorwinna and Jack; and her loving partner John. Tina is reunited...

Doris V. Self

Doris V. Self

Oct 3, 2016

Doris Virginia Self, age 86, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away October 3, 2016, at her home. Doris was born in Alabama City, Alabama on February 21, 1930 to the late Dan and Martha Stanfield Ballinger. Mrs. Self was a longtime member of the Millheim Baptist Church. She liked wintering, with her husband, in Camp Inn Resort in Frostproof, FL...

Larry D. Nangle

Larry D. Nangle

Oct 3, 2016

Larry D. Nangle, 65, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Larry was born on March 17, 1951. Larry was the owner of King Ind. for over 40 years in the machine trade. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Nangle; brothers, Bill and Jerry; children, Tammie and Larry.Larry is survived by his son, Scott Nangle and other...

Jacqueline R. (Foster) Patris

Jacqueline R. (Foster) Patris

Oct 1, 2016

Jacqueline R. (Foster) Baird Patris, 76 prayed her last novena and rosary on October 1, 2016. Jackie was born on June 20, 1940. She lived her life as a devout Catholic, was strong in her faith and prayed for everyone. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for many years and for 25 years, she thoroughly enjoyed teaching...

Charles E. Demchock

Charles E. Demchock

Oct 1, 2016

Charles Edward Demchock "Charlie", 73, of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2016. Charlie was born on February 10, 1943 in Akron, Ohio; son of the late Andy and Cora Demchock. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 37 years of service and most recently he drove a school bus for 17 years for North Canton City...

Rick E. Speck

Rick E. Speck

Sep 30, 2016

Rick E. Speck, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2016. Rick was born in Akron, Ohio on April 20, 1970. While living in California, he worked as a Fireman for the California Department of Fire, and upon returning to Ohio, Rick worked as a bouncer at Club Energy and was a dedicated employee for the last 15...

Leonard "Lenny"M. Dempsey

Leonard "Lenny"M. Dempsey

Sep 29, 2016

Leonard "Lenny" M. Dempsey, 69, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Lenny proudly served his country as a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He is survived by his children, Amy, Mike, Meg, and Andy; grandchildren, Haley, Drew, and Logan; great-grandson, Hayden; mother of his children, Kathy; 3 step-grandchildren; and extended family members, Todd and Chris Uhl,...

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