Obituaries
Leora May Morton
Nov 29, 2016
Leora May Morton, age 96 of Copley, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home. She was born in Brunswick, Ohio, on May 26, 1920, the daughter of the late John E. and Elsie Schroeder Smith. She loved being a homemaker and liked gardening. Leora loved her church.Survivors include her two children, Richard (Kachina) Morton, and Donna (Andy) Sanyo;...
Carol L Kay
Nov 28, 2016
Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...
Carol L Kay
Nov 28, 2016
Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...
Ronald L. Leafgren
Nov 28, 2016
Ronald L. Leafgren, "Ron", age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:11 AM at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on August 27, 1932 in Akron, the son of the late Roy and Audrey Booth Leafgren. Ron graduated from East High School and went on to KSU and received his BS in Education and...
Jack S. Starr
Nov 27, 2016
Jack S. Starr, 78, of Akron, passed away on November 27, 2016. He was born in Yolyn, West Virginia on August 22, 1938. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from ODOT after 21 years of service. Jack loved country music and performed with bands all over the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...
Carol A. Sanderfer
Nov 27, 2016
Carol A. Sanderfer, 69, of Edinburg, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 21, 1947 to the late Ernest and Evelyn Raybould. She loved playing Bingo, traveling, going to Mountaineer, drag races, and being with her family. Carol was a faithful, loving wife for 51 years to Gary....
Jennifer (Paul ) Marks
Nov 26, 2016
Jennifer Paul MarksMay 30, 1952-November 26, 2106Jennifer Paul Marks, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2016. Jenniferwas a life-long resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She is best known for her uncanny way oftelling stories.Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, William Paul Jr.; daughter, Dawn Opal Dietrich; and husbands Wilhelm Dietrich and Robert 'Jack' Marks. She...
David S. Smith
Nov 26, 2016
David S. Smith, 88, entered into his final rest on Nov. 26th, 2016. Born in Aurora WV, to the late David T. & Iva Inez Smith. After serving in the US Army 25th Infantry Recon Co in 1950 during the Korean War he made Springfield Twp his home until moving to Indian Land SC in 2013. David loved the outdoors,...
Lois Jean Furner
Nov 26, 2016
Lois Jean Furner, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. She was born in Marshville, WV on November 6, 1945. She retired from Summa Health Care in 2004. Lois enjoyed playing golf, gambling, nature, and traveling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, her favorite holiday being Thanksgiving. Lois is preceded...
Duane Lee Schramm Sr.
Nov 26, 2016
Duane L. Schramm Sr. (Babe), 66, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1950 in, Akron, OH to Roy and Mildred Schramm. He had attended Ellet High School. Duane served his country in the Vietnam War during 1968-1974. He battled with Parkinson Disease and Cancer related to Agent Orange. Duane was a life member...
Thomas R. Leffler
Nov 26, 2016
Thomas R. Leffler, 86, passed away November 26, 2016. He was born in Akron on April 18, 1930 to William P. and Katherine R. Leffler. He attended St. Vincent High School before entering the US Marine Corps in 1948, serving until October 1952. He was a master plumber and the owner of W. P. Leffler Plumbing and Heating until his...
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...
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