Obituaries
Norma J. Lawlis
May 18, 2016
Norma J. Lawlis (Starr), 87, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Norma was born on May 17, 1929 in, Akron, OH to Carl and Gladys Starr. She loved working in her yard, loved her dog Bella and many cats. Norma was an avid doll collector.She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, William...
Robert C. Banks
May 18, 2016
Robert Calvin Banks Sr., age 70 departed from us on May 18, 2016. He was born August 20, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH. Calvin worked at the Babcocks and Wilcox Company in Barberton, OH for 30 years.Robert is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Sr. and Lillie Banks, his son Robert C. Banks Jr., and his sister Charlotta 'Dutch' Banks.He...
Sandra Joy Bereider
May 17, 2016
Saundra Joy Bereider, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Sommerset, PA on August 31, 1936, the daughter of the late John G. and Nancy Holiday Reese. Saundra worked for a short time at Infocision in Akron. She was a homemaker who enjoyed doing crafts. She was a...
Minnie Milliken
May 17, 2016
Minnie "Mickie" Milliken, 97, of Akron, fell asleep May 17, 2016 waiting for the return of Jesus. Mickie was born in Kingston, West Virginia on April 6, 1919 to the late William and Lula (Armstrong) Hyden. Mickie enjoyed genealogy, gardening and had a special love of all animals.In addition to her parents, Mickie was preceded in death by her first...
Marcia Jensen
May 16, 2016
Marcia V. Jensen, 92 fulfilled her greatest wish to be reunited with her dearly loved husband, Skip on May 16, 2016. She was born October 26, 1923 in Beaverdam, OH. Throughout her life, she resided in Elyria, Lakewood, Akron, and a few other communities in northern Ohio, and briefly, in Deming NM and Happy TX. Along with Skip, she traveled...
Cynthia A. Riddell
May 16, 2016
Cynthia A. RiddellMOGADORE- Cynthia A. Riddell, 75, passed away at home on May 16, 2016. She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Byron and Mary Riddell. Cindy worked as a nurse at Barberton and University Hospitals, and retired from Metro RTA in 1996. She enjoyed photography, traveling and recently arts and crafts. Cindy also enjoyed fishing. She was...
Nancy James
May 16, 2016
Nancy James, 81, of Akron, passed away on May 16, 2016. She was born on February 21, 1935 and grew up in Medina. Nancy was a "go-getter", a hard worker, loved gardening, bowling, and was devoted to her family. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Heiss and Gertrude Martin, and Aunt Bertha Peters. She is survived by...
Beatrice "Bea"A. Rae
May 15, 2016
Beatrice "Bea" A. Rae, 74, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was born on May 12, 1942 in Fairmont, WV to her late parents Wilbert Amos and Lucille (Wilson) Croston. Bea loved to play bingo, go shopping, going out to eat, was well-outspoken, had a great sense of humor and loved her family. Beatrice is preceded in...
Elsie J. Smith
May 15, 2016
Elsie Jean Smith, 85, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1930, grew up in Birmingham, AL, and then resided in Uniontown, OH for 39 years. Elsie worked many years for Goodyear Tire in the tax department and was president of Goodyear's Blue and Gold Club for retirees....
Linda M. Lambert (Bostick)
May 15, 2016
Linda M. Lambert (Bostick)Linda M. Lambert (Bostick) 69, reunited with her husband, Frank, on May 15, 2016. She was born in Bakersmill, WV. Linda retired from Penske Trucking after many years in the transportation industry. She enjoyed gardening, home remodeling, and spending time with her family. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lambert Jr; father, Marshall Bostick;...
Carole A. Moye
May 14, 2016
Carole A. Moye, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving children. Carole was born on October 1, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Harold and Minnie Sewell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bud Sewell.Carole is survived by her children, Mike, Debra (Jim), Shelly (Mike), Susan; grandchildren and great grandchildren and...
William Ray Lambert
May 14, 2016
William Ray Lambert, "Bill", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 6:20 PM at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron on November 13, 1941, the son of the late L. L. and Mildred M. Groves Lambert.Bill was a graduate of North High School.Survivors include his brother, Richard D. (Mary Ann) Lambert, and his...
Patricia Warren
May 12, 2016
Patricia A. Warren, age 85 of Akron, died on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:57 AM at Heather Knoll Nursing Home. Patricia was born on December 23, 1930 in Akron the daughter of the late Theodore and Charlotte Brantley Dailey. Mrs. Warren worked and retired from BF Goodrich. She enjoyed cooking and she was an animal lover. Her greatest joy...
Ada Cumberledge
May 11, 2016
Ada G. Cumberledge, 100, of Akron, passed away May 11, 2016. Ada was born in Sedilla, West Virginia on July 11, 1915 to the late Charles and Martha Robinson. Her greatest joy came from loving and devoting her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. In her spare time she loved gardening, reading and quilting. In addition to her parents,...
Bonnie Schaffer
May 10, 2016
Bonnie M. SchafferBonnie M. Schaffer, 63, passed away on May 10, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Elizabeth Schutte. Bonnie was a caring person who loved her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She loved birds, being outdoors and making others happy. She was married to Donald...
Patty L. Lemaster
May 10, 2016
Patty L. LeMaster, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born on November 18, 1930 in Clay County, West Virginia to Martin and Nora Arnold. Patty was a long time resident of Mogadore and leaves many friends and neighbors. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Clyde LeMaster; children,...
Mary Ann Congrove
May 9, 2016
Mary Ann Congrove, 71, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly May 9, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1945 to Joseph and Mary Fekete. Mary Ann retired from Sterling Jewelers in 2011 after 29 years of service. She loved to garden and on multiple occasions she received the honor of the Most Beautiful Yard award by the City of Akron....
Scott D. Bartow
May 9, 2016
Scott D. BartowScott D. Bartow, 53, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bartow. Scott is survived by sons, Corey (Lara) and Daniel; mother, Gerrie Dawson; brother, Mark; sisters, Bridget and Tracie; 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexis and Griffin; best friend and roommate, Robert Cary; wife, Chris Bartow (LaPorte); and...
Eugene L. Reed, Sr.
May 8, 2016
Gene L. Reed "Guff," 83, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Gene served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. A Research and Development and Quality Assurance Engineer for many years in the tire manufacturing industry, Gene retired from BF Goodrich/Michelin in 1991 (Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant). Gene's...
Patricia Ann Menefee Tomko
May 7, 2016
Patricia Ann (Menefee) TomkoJesus says: Unless a man is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). Jesus also says...I go to prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also (John 14:2&3). Pat Tomko 84, has come to the end of her earthly journey. She fought a long courageous battle with diabetes...
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