Obituaries

Robert Wayne Frick

Robert Wayne Frick

Feb 26, 2018

Robert Wayne Frick, "Bob", age 82, of Uniontown, Ohio, died on February 26, 2018 at the Summa Green ER. He was born in Kent, Ohio, on June 15, 1935, the son of the late Charles Chester and Helen Elizabeth (nee Graff) Frick.Bob was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in 1953. Mr. Frick was an honorably discharged US Air...

Aaron Matthew Schrock

Aaron Matthew Schrock

Feb 25, 2018

Aaron Matthew Schrock, 29, passed away on February 25, 2018. Aaron was born in Akron on March 14, 1988. He was the greatest gift to his parents and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Norman R. Perry and Jerry Schrock; aunt and uncle, Teri and Ronnie Sweet. He is...

Nancy Lee Bickett

Nancy Lee Bickett

Feb 25, 2018

Nancy Lee Bickett (Cox) passed away on Sunday February 25, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was a retired licensed practical nurse. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family, which were her life. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Cox and Zeletta Walker and sister, Dorothy Brillhart.Nancy is survived by her loving...

Anton Joseph Nickolich

Anton Joseph Nickolich

Feb 25, 2018

Anton J. "Joe" Nickolich, 75, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2018. Anton was born in Akron, OH to the late Anton and Dolores Nickolich. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was a proud member of the Army-Navy Club and the American Veterans Club. Anton was an outdoorsman who loved...

Russell E. Holmes, Sr.

Russell E. Holmes, Sr.

Feb 24, 2018

Russell E. Holmes, Sr., "Rusty", age 60, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:10 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron on December 11, 1957, the son of the late Richard Clyde and Carol (nee Towsley) Holmes. Rusty was a 1976 Springfield High School graduate. He was a meat cutter at Pressler's Meats...

Hugh C. "Huey" Smith

Hugh C. "Huey" Smith

Feb 24, 2018

Hugh C. "Huey" Smith, 75, died suddenly surrounded by family on February 24, 2018. He retired after 28 years of service at Summit County Environmental. Hugh was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He loved golfing, bowling, NASCAR, Ohio State football, and providing for his family. Hugh is survived by his wife of 32 years, Anita; children, Jason...

Roger K. Bauer

Roger K. Bauer

Feb 24, 2018

Roger K. Bauer, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3:55 PM at Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Louis Edward and Kathy (nee Holcomb) Bauer. Roger owned and operated CWs Tavern in Akron. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and fixing up hot-rods. He...

Victor P. King, Sr.

Victor P. King, Sr.

Feb 24, 2018

Victor P. King, Sr. 80, of Akron, passed away February 24, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Vic was born in Akron, Ohio on October 4, 1937 to the late James and Hazel King. He worked in the trucking industry all of his life and he retired from C.F. Trucking. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet L. King; children,...

Edward Thomas Shanley

Edward Thomas Shanley

Feb 23, 2018

Edward Thomas Shanley, "Ed", age 72 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Akron City Hospital. Ed was born in New York City, NY, on March 15, 1945, the son of the late Albert and Katherine Shanley. Ed was an over the road truck driver and was self-employed, he enjoyed driving all over the USA; he also...

Thomas Herhold

Thomas Herhold

Feb 23, 2018

Thomas Herhold, 78 years old, passed away February 23, 2018. He was a very talented man, an upholsterer, loved fishing and hunting, and used to empty Mogadore Lake every time he went to there to fish. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Helen Herhold; sister-in-law, Linda Senn; and many aunts an uncles. He is survived by...

Marjorie L. Tomko

Marjorie L. Tomko

Feb 23, 2018

Marjorie L. Tomko, 87, of Brimfield, passed away on February 23, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1931 in Stow, Ohio to the late Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. Marjorie was also preceded in death by her infant son, Timothy Tomko; and siblings, Bartholomew Schossler, Angeline Clapp, Frances Krizycki, Mary Settle, Michael Schossler, Martha Kirkland, and John Schossler. She...

Robert Lee Gilmore

Robert Lee Gilmore

Feb 22, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee Gilmore Sr., 76, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2018. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Moundsville, West Virgina to the late William and Alta Gilmore. Bob worked at RCA Rubber for many years, and eventually retired from there. Bob enjoyed working on cars, watching NASCAR and wrestling on TV, and...

Rita Garvin

Rita Garvin

Feb 22, 2018

Rita "Cookie" Garvin, 64, passed away due to a short battle with lymphoma on February 22, 2018. She was born February 22, 1954 in Elyria to late parents Henry and Lois Metera. Cookie is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Garvin; daughter, Jan (Christopher Opliger) Garvin; grandchildren, Ryan (Brianna), Caitlin (James); great-grandchildren, Kyler, Lylah; brother, Tom (Tammy) Metera;...

Thomas E. Good Sr.

Thomas E. Good Sr.

Feb 22, 2018

Thomas E. Good Sr.,87, of Green, passed away on February 22, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 15, 1930 to the late William and Lucille Good. Thomas spent almost his entire life in the Akron area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Good; and sons, Thomas E. Good Jr....

Lyn (Weaver) Csonka

Lyn (Weaver) Csonka

Feb 21, 2018

Lyn went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by mother Ann McKinley, father Robert Weaver, step-father Gordon McKinley, sister Becky Factor, and son David Shuman. She is survived by daughter Andrea Csonka, son Steven Csonka, daughter-in-law Mariah Csonka, five grandchildren, and siblings Sherry Tafoya, Bob Weaver, Patty...

Carolyn Elizabeth Compton

Carolyn Elizabeth Compton

Feb 21, 2018

Today, and always, we celebrate the life of Carolyn "Betty" Elizabeth Compton (Eisenhut nee Mollica) Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend joined her family in Heaven on Wednesday February 21st, 2018.The simple things in life were Carolyn's greatest pleasures. Hearing the birds sing, cuddling with her dog Lizzie, watching the seasons transform her favorite tree, and reading a good...

Patricia A. White

Patricia A. White

Feb 20, 2018

Patricia A. White, 68, of Uniontown, passed surrounded by her family on February 20, 2018. She was born in Akron, OH on September 9, 1949 to the late Berman and Helen Webb. She spent many years working for the Copley Medical Group. Pat loved sewing, quilting, and above all, her family and spending time with her grandsons.In addition to her...

Louis P. "Lou" Gower

Louis P. "Lou" Gower

Feb 19, 2018

Louis P. "Lou" Gower, 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. A longtime resident of Springfield Township, he was born December 15, 1956. Lou was a good-hearted man who loved his "boys." He owned and operated RPM Construction since 2005. Lou was a Marine Corp veteran. Lou was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Gower; siblings, Eddie, Randy,...

Diane M. Bixler

Diane M. Bixler

Feb 19, 2018

Diane M. Bixler, 80, of Mogadore, passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2018. She was born August 23, 1937 in Akron to late parents Joseph and Edith Willingham. Diane worked as a bank secretary for First Merit and retired after 20+ years of service. She was a longtime member and one time president of the ABWA, the Mogadore...

Clarence Nelson Huddleston

Clarence Nelson Huddleston

Feb 19, 2018

Clarence Nelson Huddleston, age 86, of Stow, Ohio, passed on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.He was born on January 6, 1932 in Stow, the son of the late Elias and Gertrude (nee Murphy) Huddleston. Clarence was an a local truck driver for Thomas Asphalt and Shrewsberry Trucking and his CB Handle was "Butterball", and at work he was...

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