Obituaries
Eleanor I. Harris
Aug 29, 2016
Eleanor I. Harris, age 83 of Stow, Ohio, died on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:50 AM at Bath Manor Nursing Facility in Akron. She was born on October 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Allen and Thelma Hout Mills. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker, and she loved dancing, and taking care of people-a true caregiver. Everyone came first....
Carolyn M. Woolf
Aug 28, 2016
Carolyn M. Woolf (nee Miller), 78, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Carolyn was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.
Robert Krukow
Aug 28, 2016
Robert "Bob" Krukow, 59, passed away August 28, 2016 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Illinois and ended up settling with his family in Akron, OH. He lived for deer and turkey season, chasing walleye on Lake Erie, and was a die-hard Cleveland sports fan. Bob was the "go-to" member of the family, helping those...
Evelyn Rose Lay
Aug 28, 2016
Evelyn Rose Lay, 85, of Akron, passed away on August 28, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 20, 1930 to the late Gabriel and Rose File. Evelyn was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She was a talented pianist, a wonderful cook, and she loved to travel. Above all, Evelyn was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren,...
Karen D. Miller
Aug 27, 2016
Karen Doddy Miller, 66, of North Canton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 after a brave but short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Syracuse, New York on November 2, 1949 to the late Lawrence Francis and Keitha Lucy Doddy. She was married for 42 years to Tony Miller, who passed away last April.Karen is survived by her son...
Robert J. Martin
Aug 27, 2016
Robert J. Martin, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 27, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1939 to the late Alvin and Mary Martin. Robert had a wonderful personality. He was a devoted Santa Claus at Chapel Hill Mall for many years. He enjoyed flea marketing. He was an avid fan of Elvis and the...
Richard E. Lehman
Aug 26, 2016
Richard E. Lehman, 91, of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. The son of Jacob and Veronna (Haas) Lehman was born on August 11, 1925 in Shelby Ohio. He served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during WWII. He also served as a Medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After an Honorable discharge in...
Janet L. Cooley
Aug 26, 2016
Janet L. CooleyJanet L. Cooley, 57 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016. She enjoyed yard work, being in her garden, and spending time with her grandsons and family. Janet was employed by Taylor Telecommunications for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Staubs; twin brother, James Staubs; and...
Susan Wright
Aug 24, 2016
Susan Wright, 75, of Akron, passed away on August 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed going to stock car races, attending auctions, collecting antiques, dining out, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and dog, Lucy.Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Wright Sr.. She is survived by daughter and...
Carole E. Wirth
Aug 24, 2016
Carole E. Wirth, age 68 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:36 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Rose Knight Chisler.Carole worked in collections for 15 plus years at Sterling Jewelers in Fairlawn until she retired in 1999. She...
Gary W. Chenney
Aug 24, 2016
Gary W. Chenney, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Gary was born on September 6, 1947 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Albert Guy and Lena J. (Hamilton) Chenney. He graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart Judith (Stevens) Chenney on August 20,1966 and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had 2 children,...
Steven Jay Soltas, Sr.
Aug 23, 2016
Steven Jay Soltas, Sr., age 73 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Alex and Ann Soltas. Steve was a graduate of Garfield High School in 1962. Mr. Soltas then entered the US Navy and was...
Geneva J. Fubara
Aug 22, 2016
The Gerring, Rouhlac and Gillespie families announce with deep regret the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and cousin Mrs.Geneva Jilliane Fubara, affectionately known as Mama, GranMa, Mama G., Mama Geneva, Sister Geneva, Aunty G, Fubara. She went home peacefully to be with her Lord on August 22, 2016 at 11:35 AM at the home of her loving children, Glenn...
Bessie Belknap
Aug 22, 2016
Bessie L. Belknap., 81, passed away August 22, 2016.Born in Gassaway WV. She was a member of the Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James A. Belknap of Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her seven children, Linda (JD) Holland of Clinton, Indiana, Elizabeth McDaniel of Cuyahoga Falls, Tammy Lou Belknap of Lynchburg, VA., Helen (Jerry)...
Joseph Petrekovich
Aug 22, 2016
Joseph PetrekovichJoseph Petrekovich, 81 of Atwater, passed away on August 22, 2016. Joseph was a United States Army Airborne SP4 (E-4). He served active duty from 28 July 1958-27 July 1960 S72 ENCO of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY. He was certified as a construction machine operator receiving the Good Conduct Medal, along with many other certifications. Joseph...
Gloria J. Corbett
Aug 22, 2016
Gloria J. CorbettGloria J. Corbett, 70, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2016. She was born in West Virginia and was a resident of Tallmadge for 25 years. She attended Faith Bible Fellowship for several years. She loved reading the Bible and celebrated her faith everyday. Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 23 years,...
Jean Shaffer
Aug 21, 2016
Jean Marie "Jeannie" Shaffer (Kean), 76, went home to be with the Lord and her Parents on August 21, 2016. She was born in Titusville, PA and spent most of her life in Akron. Jean was born to Steward Robinson and Mabel Georgia Iverson Kean. She was a member of Scroggsville United Presbyterian Church in Carrolton, OH and also attended...
Snow E.J. White
Aug 21, 2016
Snow Elizabeth Jean White, 22, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Snow was born on April 14, 1994 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Douglas White and Darla Ice. She had a beautiful spirit and smile that would brighten up a room. Snow was a hard worker who respected others while always lending a helping hand if she had time...
Michael Calgos
Aug 20, 2016
Michael "Mike" Calgos, 63, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2016. He was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School '71. Mike worked in the flooring business. His nickname was "Seam Master Mike". He was a very loving and caring person. Life is the greatest gift you will ever receive and Mike lived his to the fullest. He...
Henry Diamond
Aug 20, 2016
Henry Diamond on August 20, 2016 at the age of 91 heeded God's call to be reunited with his loving wife Jackie and to finally hold his infant son John. Though his family will miss him terribly, we know this is truly a blessed day and Dad is at peace. Today marks the close of a very full and, at...
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