Obituaries
Bruce M. Schenk
Apr 13, 2016
Bruce M. Schenk, 50, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 13, 2016. He was born in Akron on August 8, 1965. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Mary (Ron) Norton and Bruce R. (Mary) Schenk; siblings, Ron (Elsie) Norton, Bradley Schenk, Tina Schenk (Yan He), Matt Schenk, and Christy (Josh) Zwisler; grandmother, Dorothy Schrieber; and several aunts,...
Richard H. Lenke
Apr 12, 2016
Richard H. Lenke, 91, went to heaven to be reunited with his wife, Alberta, on April 12, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Henry and Helene Lenke, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother.Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate Second Class on the LST 494 at Normandy...
Charlene Marie Heim
Apr 11, 2016
Charlene Marie HeimCharlene Marie Heim, 69, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2016. She was born in Sandusky, OH. She enjoyed karaoke, her dog Angel, and spending time with her family. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Heim; and father, Ralph Young. She leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Mary Jane Young;...
Julia Barker
Apr 11, 2016
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!" The bridge clubs of Tallmadge and Akron are down one member as Julia Ann Barker has played her last hand. She...
Betty Blackwell
Apr 11, 2016
Betty Ursula Blackwell, age 89, of Ravenna passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, in Hospice Care at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio. Born September 14, 1926 in Stanford Twp., Ill, a daughter of the late Floyd and Nellie Hockman. Betty was a member of the Randolph Christian Church. Betty spent her married life as a devoted wife, mother and...
Charles St. John, Jr.
Apr 11, 2016
Charles G. St. John, Jr., age 69 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 12:03 AM at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born on August 23, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Charles G. and Lula Mae Deering St. John, Sr.Chuck was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War....
Betty J. Scarborough
Apr 11, 2016
Betty J. Scarborough,68, of Akron, passed away on April 11, 2016. Betty was a three time cancer survivor. She was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 20, 1947 to the late Charlie and Gertrude Stokes. Betty loved life and had many interests. She enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping and collecting Hallmark Christmas ornaments. One of her favorite memories was spent at the...
Barbara Muth
Apr 10, 2016
Barbara L. Muth, age 81 of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:34 PM. She was born on April 1, 1935 in Spencer, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Oscar and Lena Richards Boone. Barbara was a grocery clerk for Acme Click for 30+...
Jo Ann Parks
Apr 9, 2016
Jo Ann Parks, age 55 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2016 at 8:15 PM at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born February 9, 1961, the daughter of Jeanette E. Platt Parks, with whom she lived, and the late B. F. Parks. Jo Ann was an avid reader, especially of Christian books,...
Carla Denise Miller
Apr 9, 2016
Carla Denise MillerCarla Denise Miller, 39, passed away on April 9, 2016. She was a loving mother, wife, and friend. Carla was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Parsons; father in-law, Dennis Miller; brothers, Joseph Elliott and Tony Brumbaugh; and uncle, Craig Shreve. She leaves her husband of 15 years, Mark Miller; daughters, Stephanie Sullivan, Elizabeth Parsons and Kaylynn...
Kay L. Hartman
Apr 8, 2016
Today another angel went home to be with the Lord. Kay L. Hartman, 66, passed away on April 8, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on July 23, 1949 to parents Ken William Huffman and the late Elizabeth Josephine Miller. Kay loved butterflies, Elvis, Funny Stop comedy club, dancing, country music, yard sales, her family and friends.Kay was preceded...
Judy S. Maida
Apr 8, 2016
Judy S. Maida, 64, of Akron, passed away on April 8, 2016. She was born in Akron on March 13, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Gloria Cobb. Judy loved to collect cows and hummingbirds. She was an avid football fan and kept detailed files on all her favorite teams. She also liked to play bingo. Above all, she enjoyed...
Eugene Gibson
Apr 7, 2016
Eugene Gibson, 83, transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Eugene was born on August 22,1932 in Bluefield , West Virginia to Cecil and Cassie Gibson. He was a caring family man who loved watching sports and spending time with his family. Eugene was a active member at Peoples Baptist Church where he served as a trustee...
Marla A. Ruark
Apr 7, 2016
Marla A. Ruark, (Miller-Roush-Gardner ) 69, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Marla was born on February 24,1947. She spent lots of time tending to her flower gardens, arts and crafts, cake decorating and spending time with her family and grand children. Marla retired from Akron Porcelain and Plastics after 30 years of service....
Margaret Sears
Apr 6, 2016
Margaret W. Sears, 87, of Tallmadge, went Home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2016. Margaret was born in Elmira, WV on November 28, 1928 to the late Letcher and Ida See. She settled in Cuyahoga Falls with her beloved husband Ernie Sears and family. Margaret was a restaurant manager in Stow for over 30 years before her...
Christopher Dowling
Apr 5, 2016
Christopher T. Dowling, age 55 of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 peacefully in his sleep. He was born on September 30, 1960 in Akron, the son of the late Brian and Mary Tucker Dowling. Chris was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Dowling.Survivors include his best friend and loving wife, the former Jill Leidel; his...
Elizabeth Westbrook
Apr 4, 2016
Elizabeth A. Runion Westbrook (nee Jones), age 85, was born September 28, 1930 and died April 4, 2016 at Heritage of Hudson Nursing facility in Hudson, Ohio following the extraordinary care of both the Heritage and Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service staffs.From 1985 to 2010, Elizabeth resided in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area after retiring from Go-Jo Industries where...
John O. Yerkey
Apr 3, 2016
John O. Yerkey, 81, passed away at home on April 3, 2016 from multiple myeloma. He was born in Akron on September 7, 1934 to the late Fred and Hallie Yerkey. John proudly served in the US Army and retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co. after 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Michael Anthony Schaad
Apr 1, 2016
Michael Anthony Schaad "Mick", 64 years old, passed away on April 1, 2016. Born on September 15, 1951 to Marie and Elmer Schaad in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by his parents; brother and best friend, Joe; brother, Dan; sisters, Therese and Jackie; in-laws, Frank and Mary Alice Murphy, Danny, Pat, and Mike Murphy. He is survived by the love...
Everett E. Younkin
Apr 1, 2016
Everett E. YounkinEverett E. Younkin, 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH to the late William and Anna Younkin. He retired from Ford Motor Co after 40 years of service. Everett was a sports fanatic, he would not miss a game. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, watching cowboy movies, and...
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