Obituaries
Maxine C. Lewis
Feb 23, 2016
Maxine C. Lewis, 96, passed February 23, 2016. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Herb, sons Joel and Steve. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Lewis (Gary C. Noland); granddaughter, Jenifer Statler; and three great-grandchildren.As a longstanding Deacon of her church, Maxine coordinated many wedding receptions, quilted, and gave countless hours to other programs. Maxine worked with...
Overt Cole
Feb 23, 2016
Overt "Vane" Cole Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Vane was born on January 16,1958 to Overt and Dorothy Cole. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Vane was a gentle giant with a big heart and was loved by all who knew him. Vane retired from Jo-Ann Fabrics Warehouse after 15 years of employment....
Terry Wayne Johnson
Feb 22, 2016
Terry Wayne Johnson, 75, of Akron, passed away on February 22, 2016. He was born in Barberton, OH on March 7, 1940 to the late Jesse and Marion Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Johnson; sister, Wanda Mashburn; and beloved daughter, Beth. He is survived by his Wife, Shirley; children, Karen (Eric) Prayner,Sherri Fleming, Jack...
Ronald Keen
Feb 21, 2016
Ronald Jay Keen, 60, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2016. He was born in Bedford, OH on June 14, 1955 to the late Jack and Betty Keen. Ron loved all animals and had many beloved dogs and cats over his lifetime. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, David Keen. He will...
David Campano
Feb 19, 2016
My brother, David Michael Campano, was born on September 29, 1952 to our parents Daniel and Rosemary Campano. He was a typical lively child who loved to run and play. In the early 1960s, he participated in little league baseball and, while in high school, he ran track and played football.David graduated from Field High School in 1971. Thereafter, he...
Vonzell Mcdonald
Feb 18, 2016
Vonzell (Williams) McDonald (Vonnie) 64, of Akron, Oh, passed away Thursday Feb. 18 after long illness. She was born July 14, 1951 in Toledo Ohio. Vonzell is survived by Husband, Clyde McDonald; Brother, Brian Keith Williams; Daughter, Carla McDonald; Sons, Robert Newman (Chris), Kevin Taylor (Kimmy), Richard McDonald (Ebony), and stepson Daniel McDonald (Faye). She was preceded in death by...
Gary David Hawk
Feb 18, 2016
Gary David Hawk, 66, of Akron, passed away on February 18, 2016. He was born in Canton, OH on January 19, 1950 to the late Dale and Gwendolyn Hawk. Gary was a 1968 graduate of Ellet High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry, earning both a Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart during his service...
Lena A. Lewis
Feb 17, 2016
Lena A. Lewis, 87, of Norton, passed away on February 17, 2016. She was born in Butler, TN on September 21, 1928 to the late Donald and Ida Finney. Lena had several jobs over her lifetime including working for Goodwill, Babcock & Wilcox, and United Disability Services. Her favorite job was taking care of her home and raising her family....
Richard Miller
Feb 15, 2016
Richard A. MillerRichard A. Miller, "Rick" 67 of Akron, passed away on February 15, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH to Richard and Gloria Miller on August 24, 1948. Rick was a past US Marine. He was a very successful carpenter, who was a great family man and father. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie May...
Eva Isabella Geiger
Feb 14, 2016
Our beloved mother, Eva Isabella Geiger, 96, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Aultman Hospice Center in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Sept. 13, 1919, daughter of Anthime and Rosalie LaPlante. Eva was raised by her father and stepmother Anna. She was married to Adam Anthony Geiger (deceased) for 43...
Edith R. Gordon
Feb 14, 2016
Edith R. Gordon, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 with her family by her side. Edith was born on June 29, 1931 in Bay du Vin New Brunswick, Canada to James and Gladys Gulliver. Edith and her family relocated to the Akron area in 1962, where she devoted herself to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an...
Carl Selman
Feb 13, 2016
Carl Selman of Green, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2016 at the age of 80. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Verna Selman; his daughters, Barbara (Arlie) Bradford, Brenda Selman; his grandchildren, Amanda (Jerry), Tara (Dan), A.J. and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Leviana, Kourtney, Karley, Kenzie, and Rylee. Carl was an Army Veteran, Mason, and loved playing Bluegrass Music,...
Leonard Boden
Feb 13, 2016
Leonard Eugene Boden was born on October 21, 1933 in Akron to the late Carl Edwin Boden and Thelma (Hampton) Boden. He died on February 13, 2016 and is now resting in peace with his Marjories: Marjorie J. (Pfeifle) Boden, his wife of 43 years, and Marjorie Regina Boden, his daughter. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law...
Tracie L. Neely
Feb 13, 2016
Tracie L. Neely, 52, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 13, 2016. Tracie was born on March 23,1963 in Akron, Ohio to John Neely and Betty Glass. She loved her beloved dog Sadie and spending time with her circle of friends playing cards and having fun.Tracie is preceded in death by her dad, Thomas Glass ; grandma...
Wayne K. Jordan
Feb 12, 2016
Wayne K. Jordan, 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 12, 2016. Wayne was born in Akron, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and later resided in Green, Ohio. He worked at JRB, Inc. for over 20 years. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Kim (Bo) Hedgepeth; son, Jeff (Stephanie) Jordan; and stepsons, Brian Stanley...
Ryan Phelps
Feb 11, 2016
Ryan Patrick Phelps, 30 years young, departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 due to a heroin overdose. The light of an intelligent and inquisitive spirit was extinguished from us by a senseless drug. Ryan was born in Akron, Ohio on July 26, 1985 to parents Donald and Kathryn Phelps. He was a graduate of East High school and...
Jason James Seffern
Feb 11, 2016
Jason James Seffern, 45, passed away suddenly on February 11, 2016. He was born in San Gabriel, California on August 31, 1970. Jason was a 1988 graduate of Green High School and worked as an IT Administrator. He was a gifted musician and played the drums for several local bands. He also enjoyed softball, golf, four wheeling, and dirt bikes....
Charles K. Pope
Feb 10, 2016
Charles K. PopeCharles Pope, 74, of North Canton passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, OH he was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Springfield High School. After graduation he proudly served in the Marine Corps Reserves. After retiring from Merrill Lynch in 2006 he enjoyed...
Kenneth Diceglio
Feb 10, 2016
Kenneth J. DiCeglio, 66, of Newton Falls, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2016. He was the owner/operator of Ken's TV and Electronics in Tallmadge, Ohio, and a Vietnam veteran, having served in the Army.He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laurie DiCeglio; parents, Orlando and Delores DiCeglio; brother, Thomas (Angel) DiCeglio; mother-in-law,...
Azel Jordan
Feb 10, 2016
Azel "Caroline" JordanAzel "Caroline" Jordan 78, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2016. She was born in Fairmont, WV on July 25, 1937 to the late Dewey and Juanita Satterfield. Caroline graduated from Fairmont East High School, class of 1955. Later in life she went through the Barberton School of Commerce. She worked for General Tire...
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