Obituaries
Michael N. Burdohan
Oct 13, 2017
Michael N. Burdohan, 59, of Akron, passed peacefully on October 13, 2017. He was a dedicated son, father, brother, and grandfather. Doc was a hard-worker at Acuren for 8 years. He also owned Fat Sound and enjoyed running sound for local bands for 40 years. He loved music, dancing, motorcycle riding and boating. Doc had a larger than life personality...
Carl L. Roppolo
Oct 12, 2017
Carl L. Roppolo, 91, of Akron, passed away on October 12, 2017. He was born in Palermo, Italy on September 1, 1926. Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; children, Robert (Carol) Roppolo, Joseph Roppolo, Carla Roppolo, and Debbie (Jim) Geesey; brother, Tony Roppolo; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Carl will be laid to rest on Monday,...
Betty D. Carder
Oct 12, 2017
Betty D. Carder, 84, passed away on October 12, 2017. She was born in Jal, New Mexico on May 29, 1933 to the late Jonny and Violet Cooper. Betty was a longtime member of East Market Street Church of God, where she served as past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was very artistic and made beautiful ceramic dolls, Faberge...
Flieda M. Towns
Oct 11, 2017
Flieda Towns 88, passed away on October 11th 2017. She was reunited with her husband Buck and loving daughter Charlotte. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. "They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies." A memorial service will be held for family and close friends.
Donald E. Krites
Oct 11, 2017
Donald E. Krites, 88, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 11, 2017. He served in the Army and retired from General Tires after 25 years of service. Donald was a member of FOPA Lodge A06 and the Eagles. He loved his polka and country music, playing horseshoes, and spending time with his friends and family. Donald was...
James Kutscher
Oct 10, 2017
James Edward Kutscher, "Jim" passed away at age 58 on Tuesday Oct 10th 2017 at his home in Akron Ohio. He was born in Akron on November 17, 1958 to Dalene Carson.James was a family man and often spoke of how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. He and his wife, who he joined in heaven, built a...
Stephen G. Anderson
Oct 10, 2017
Stephen G. Anderson worked his entire life to achieve and give his family the American dream. Born in England, he traveled to and from the U.S. several times. He eventually brought his bride to the states where they created a home and family. He joined ranks with B.F. Goodrich, became a renowned firefighter/paramedic and worked with Goodyear within the U.S.,...
Fred P. Simon
Oct 10, 2017
Fred P. Simon 90, a resident of Goodyear Heights, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 10, 2017. He was born in the Philippines in 1927, son of Melecio and Lucrecia (nee Palattao) Simon. He earned a degree in Civil Engineering at the Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila and worked for Reynolds Aluminum for several years. He immigrated...
Kenneth R. Harmel
Oct 10, 2017
Kenneth R. Harmel, "Ken", age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 10, 2017 at 1:30 AM at Akron City Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on August 21, 1946, the son of the late Fred and Lillian Miller Harmel. Ken was a retired chopper at Lancers Dispersions after 10 years of service. Ken had...
John Anthony Lanese, Sr.
Oct 9, 2017
John Anthony Lanese, Sr., age 69 of Bedford, Ohio, died on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.He was born on September 17, 1948 in Bedford the son of the late John Thomas and Edith Masciarelli Lanese. John was a landscaper, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife,...
Carolyn S. Wyatt
Oct 9, 2017
Carolyn S. Wyatt, 74, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away October 9, 2017 peacefully at home.She was born September 13, 1943 in Dorchester, Virginia. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Judge and Ruby Fields, Sr.; her late husband, Emery Murley Wyatt; son, Jeff Hamilton; daughter, Pamela Wyatt; sister, Peggy Boston; grandchildren, Chaz Kortz and Michael Thrash; and great-granddaughter, Payton...
Elmer C. Wolfe Jr.
Oct 8, 2017
Elmer C. Wolfe Jr., "Sonny" "Fat Daddy" 83, of Akron, passed away October 8, 2017. Elmer was born in Akron, Ohio on November 22, 1933 to the late Elmer and Ruth Wolfe. He retired from Ruhlin Construction as a Laborer/Finisher with over 40 years and he Honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during Peace Time in Korea as a...
Terrence Arnold
Oct 7, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Terrence L. Arnold, 56, better known as "TA" on October 7, 2017. Terrence was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 22, 1961 to the late Rufus Arnold and Margaret Pride. TA began his 33 year career with JOANN, most recently he supported the DC Shipping Team as a...
Alberta H. Mealy
Oct 7, 2017
Alberta H. "Bertie" Mealy, 97, passed peacefully at her home with family October 7, 2017. Born in Pottstown, PA, a resident of Uniontown, OH for 63 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ernest; son, Vince; and granddaughter, Alanna. Bertie is survived by her sons, Fred (Cindy) and David; grandchildren, Jeff (Jill), Stephen (Colleen), Rachel,...
Betty L. Hoselton
Oct 7, 2017
Betty L. Hoselton, 83, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017 at home surrounded by family after a long illness. Betty was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Hoyt Boggess; husband, Richard O. Hoselton; daughter, Judy Seabolt; brother, Cecil Boggess; and sisters, Thelma Kathleen...
Donald L. Anderson
Oct 7, 2017
Donald L. Anderson, 68, died Saturday October 7, 2017 comfortably at his sister's home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He leaves his parents, Tom and Helen Anderson; brothers and sisters, Tommy (Kitty), Patty and Rose; children, Brian and Christine; their mother, Sue Popa; grandchildren, Dustin, Austin, Bethany and Isabella; companion of 16 years, Cindy; and...
J. Gregory Sager
Oct 6, 2017
J. Gregory Sager, 71, passed away on October 6, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 6, 1946 to the late Rex and Evelyn Sager. He graduated from Copley High School and Barrington College, and earned a Masters in Theater Arts from Kent State University. Greg was a puppeteer, writer, playwright, producer of videos for local organizations, and...
Russell D. Ferguson
Oct 6, 2017
Russell D. Ferguson, 65, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He will be missed by his sons, Ralph and Richard Ferguson; sisters, Penny (Harold) Smith and Peggy Marks; 3 grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where funeral services...
Sonja Debolt
Oct 4, 2017
Sonja DeBolt, 74, of Wadsworth, passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1943. Sonja will always be remembered for her big heart. She loved reading, bike riding, and spending time with family. Sonja was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Chresos; mother, Shirley Fleming; son, Kevin DeBolt; and brother, Tony Chresos....
Talma Jean Keener
Oct 4, 2017
Talma Jean Keener, age 53 of Akron, Ohio, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home. Talma was the life of the party, as she loved to joke and dance. She was always willing to help others. Talma was a hairdresser for 30 plus years at Style Hut Beauty Salon. Survivors include her two children,...
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