Obituaries
Alisha M. Schlagenhauser
Jul 8, 2016
Alisha Marie Schlagenhauser ,32 was suddenly taken from us on July 8, 2016 in Las Angeles, Calfornia. She was born on August 21,1983 to Rosie (Jack) Toomey and Garrett Schlagenhauser. She was the proud mother of Johnathan and Nathaniel Etheridge, Alisha was a free spirit and lived life her way. She enjoyed her motorcycles and the excitement of living in...
Diane Ella Gaugler
Jul 8, 2016
Diane Ella Gaugler (Arner) of Akron, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born December 29, 1958 in Allentown, PA to the late Carl and June Arner. Diane filled her life to the fullest with being with her family. She enjoyed the holidays...
Carolyn M. Klinger
Jul 7, 2016
Carolyn Klinger (Wilke), 47 years old. She was born on September 28, 1968 and passed away on July 7, 2016.Beloved wife and mother, she went home to be with the Lord; she leaves behind, husband, Robert Klinger; daughter, Samantha Klinger; 9 siblings; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Almeda M. Lambert
Jul 7, 2016
Almeda M. Lambert, 94, passed away with Linda and Angelique by her side on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born on October 17, 1921 in, Parksville, KY to Fred and Nora Montgomery. She moved to Akron in 1927. She was employed at the Board of Education for 21 years. Almeda loved poetry, fishing in Canada with Treston, which she...
Karl F. Hirsch
Jul 2, 2016
Karl F. Hirsch, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Karl was born on April 1, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Helen (Kral) Hirsch. He was a 1954 graduate of Garfield High School, and proudly served 10 years in the United States Army Reserves. Karl retired from B.F. Goodrich, after a hardworking career of...
Jimmie "Jim" Jarvis
Jul 1, 2016
Jimmie "Jim" Jarvis, 76, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2016. He was born December 31, 1939 in Oka, WV. Jim had a heart of gold with an outgoing personality, was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed taking care of the wildlife on his farm, flying his airplanes, watching NASCAR races and sports, and spending time with his family. He...
Janey L. Motz
Jul 1, 2016
Janey L. Motz ( Chapman ), 63, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. Janey was born on October 19, 1952 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Harold and Rose Marie Chapman. Janey always had a warm smile on her face to greet you, who will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She could be found in her...
Mary Catherine Harbison
Jun 29, 2016
Mary Catherine HarbisonMary Catherine Harbison, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2016. She was born in Spencer, WV to the late Denver and Roxie Craddock on November 18, 1933. She loved bowling, listening to music, her pets, chocolate, and the Cleveland Indians. Mary was a graduate of West High School. She was a member of...
Mary D. Hayes
Jun 29, 2016
Mary Hayes, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born on October 13, 1932 to Madaline Odom and Elvin Snyder. Mary loved spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoyed cooking, decorating, golfing and bowling. Mary was an inspiration for all who met her. Mary is preceded in death by...
Michael D. Collett
Jun 28, 2016
Michael D. Collett, 64, passed away on June 28, 2016. He was employed by GOJO Industries for 33 years. Michael is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Michael (Raquel); and daughter, Kimberly Collett; grandchildren, Tara (Moses) and Mylanah; sister, Karen McDowell; and many extended family and close friends. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at 6pm...
James Lewis Wilfred
Jun 28, 2016
James Lewis Wilfred, age 79, passed away at his home in Chandler, Arizona, June 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, James Mark Wilfred, his parents, Edmund and Mary Sue Wilfred, and his granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Wilfred. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia "Pat" Wilfred and his grandchildren, Karrie Wilfred of Akron; Jon...
John Bechter
Jun 28, 2016
John Wayne Bechter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.John was a skilled chess player who competed in many tournaments. He enjoyed a good game of euchre, or any card game, and was interested in numismatics (coin collecting) and respected the detail and artwork on the coins. John also loved genealogy. He is...
Woody Nelson
Jun 26, 2016
Woody "Elwood" Nelson, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 8:55 AM at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his family.He was born on December 21, 1936 in Whitmer, WV, the son of the late Forrest and Hallie Nelson.Woody was a member and usher of the Akron Baptist Temple and...
Martha E. Woodard
Jun 26, 2016
Martha E. Woodard, 72, transitioned into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was born on July 24, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. Her parents were Charles and Violet Burns. She was a realtor for over 45 years. Martha had a big heart who put others needs before hers. She was well known for her cooking. Martha was devoted...
Janet Mongold
Jun 25, 2016
Janet Mongold, 85, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. Janet was a long-time active member of Millheim Baptist Church where she led the ladies Bible study for many years. She retired from Akron General Medical Center in 1995 after 17 years of service. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, and loved spending time...
Elizabeth "Liz" Angerstein
Jun 21, 2016
Elizabeth "Liz" Angerstein, 86, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2016. Liz was a very congenial woman, loved her family and was a mother to many more outside her family. She was an avid reader, had a phenomenal memory, and loved to work crossword puzzles. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Steven...
Dennis Dewalt
Jun 21, 2016
Dennis A. DeWalt is free from the grip of Lewy Body and Heaven Bound. A loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather and Papa. To cherish the good times and memories are Vivian; Heather and Charles; Nathan and Jessica, Marsha and Tom; Jacquelin; Sam and Gail, Dawn; Bob and Mitzi; Kevin and Dawn, Devin, Kylee; Arlene and Lambert, Carl; loving family and...
Margaret Schweigert
Jun 21, 2016
Margaret A. Schweigert, 93, of Akron, born May 4, 1923, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016. Margaret enjoyed being actively involved with the Red Hat Society, spending time with members of the former Y Club, and she was a member of First Church of God in Tallmadge. She loved to play bingo and she was an amazing artist.In addition...
Nancy F. Mclaughlin
Jun 21, 2016
Nancy F. McLaughlin, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was born on February 1, 1933 to Lester and Nellie Hohenadel. Nancy loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking, decorating and writing inspirational poetry. Holidays were a special time for Nancy because she was a giver with a generous heart....
Carolyn P. Richards
Jun 20, 2016
Richards, Carolyn P. (Fruth) - AtwaterCarolyn P. (Fruth) Richards, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1934 to the late Harold and Ruth (Myers) Fruth. After her marriage, the couple settled in Atwater to raise their children. Forced to retire due to health reasons from the Waterloo Local School District...
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