Obituaries
Pearl E. Hayes
Feb 12, 2017
Pearl E. Hayes, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Lenoir, NC on June 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Euirl and Elizabeth Gragg. Pearl was a retiree from Goodyear, after retirement she moved to Clearwater, FL, where she enjoyed the weather and dear friends. Survivors include...
Mary J. Finch
Feb 12, 2017
Mary J. Finch, 82, passed away after a long illness on February 12, 2017. She was a very strong, hardworking woman who retired at age 75. She also enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved very much. Mary was preceded in death by father, J. Edmund Riddle; mother, Goldie V. Rush; and good friend, ex-husband, Ray Finch Sr....
Judith A. Gable
Feb 11, 2017
Judi Gable, 74, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on February 11, 2017. Born February 21, 1942 in Charleston, WV, Judi is predeceased by her parents, Doris (Wine) and Paul "Mac" W. McDaniel and brother, Johnny Boggess.Judi (known by her friends as "JAG") most loved her family, taking care of her yard, her flowers, and...
Patricia A. Shaver
Feb 11, 2017
Patricia A. Shaver, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Hillary and Mary Labbe. Patricia was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the best wife that any man could have.Patricia was preceded in death by her 6 siblings.She is survived by devoted husband of 47...
Marcia L. Swanson
Feb 10, 2017
Marcia L. Swanson woke up in glory and found it home on February 10, 2017. Her Lord and Savior Jesus greeted her with "Well done good and faithful servant."Marcia was born in Parma, Ohio on August 18, 1934 to Vincent and Laverne Mungillo. She graduated from Parma High School, attended Case Western University and graduated from St. Paul Bible College...
Kathy Lynn Covey
Feb 10, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Kathy Lynn Covey, age 61, of Akron, on Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born April 26, 1955 to Billie and Kathryn Young. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn, and sister, Billie. She is survived by her father, Billie Young; loving sons, Matthew and James;...
Hannah S. Strunk
Feb 10, 2017
Hannah Sue (Owens) Strunk, was born September 26, 1934 in Fleming, KY to Tom and Martha (Adams) Owens, and was welcomed into Heaven on February 10, 2017 by her LORD, her deceased husband George (Tom), daughter Leslie Jo, son Russell, great-granddaughter Winter Kate, her parents, sister Vanessa Owens Looney, and brother Tommy Joe Owens.Hannah had moved to Stow, OH with...
Jordan Isaiah Cheatham
Feb 9, 2017
Jordan Isaiah Arnold Cheatham, our precious gift from God, slipped away to eternal peace on February 9, 2017. He was born January 29, 2011 and leaves to mourn his passing, mother, Keyaira Cheatham; father Patrick Hill, sister, Trinity Cheatham and brother Ayden Cheatham, Grandmother, Birdena Cheatham and grandfather, Darren Johnson, Great-grandmother, Ola Mae Cheatham; aunt, Daytoya Cheatham, all of Akron,...
Kevin R. Meighen
Feb 9, 2017
Kevin R. Meighen, age 63 of Green, Ohio, died on Thursday February 9, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.He was born on May 26, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Forrest William and Marylin J. Sisler Meighen. Kevin was a graduate of Garfield High School and attended KSU. He was a machinist/fabricator. Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, watching MMA...
Waletta Falkenstein
Feb 8, 2017
Waletta "Dot" Falkenstein, 81, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2017. Dot was born in Inez, KY on September 26, 1935 to the late Walter and Dulcie Boyd. She retired from Mobay Chemical with over 30 years of service. Dot was a generous and selfless woman who was a ray of light to everyone she met.In addition to her parents,...
Janice Lynn Shriber
Feb 7, 2017
Janice Lynn Shriber Born to Neil & Pat Proudfoot on 10/21/1955 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Tallmadge with 3 siblings, graduating from Tallmadge H.S.in 1974. She was active in 4H, band and her church. After receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron she taught at Tallmadge H.S. for 5 years. On 6/28/1980 she married her husband...
Barbara F. Morrision
Feb 7, 2017
Barbara F. Morrison passed away on February 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, William. She leaves to cherish her children, David (Tisha), Diane (John), Donald, Douglas and Debra (Scott); 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 on the way. Family will receive friends on Friday February 10, 2017 from 11-12 with the funeral immediately following at Newcomer Funeral...
Bruce A. Thomas
Feb 6, 2017
Bruce A. Thomas, 66, of Akron, passed away February 6, 2017. Bruce was born in Akron, Ohio on March 14, 1950 to the late John and Mary Thomas. Bruce retired from R.C.A. Rubber Co.He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Beverly Thomas; daughter, Michelle (Ronald Jr.) Cheney, Jason Thomas and Chad Thomas; brothers, John (Marie) Thomas Jr., Lyndsay...
Otto Sziva
Feb 6, 2017
Otto Sziva, 82, passed away on February 6, 2017. He was born in Hungary and raised in Germany, and came to the US in 1951. Otto was a member of the German Family Society. He retired from Reuther Mold and Manufacturing in 2000 and continued working part-time. He loved fishing in Canada, gambling, history, and went to Burger King with...
Lettie I. Whitaker
Feb 5, 2017
Lettie I. Whitaker, 95, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1921 in Akron, Ohio to Ray and Frances Klink. Lettie retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years of service. She was an active member of Lakemore Methodist Church for many years. She was a devoted...
Blanche I. Henry
Feb 5, 2017
Blanche "Bea" I. Henry, 91, of Uniontown, went home to be with Jesus on February 5, 2017. She was born in Sinnamahoning, PA on October 28, 1925 to the late Layton and Esther Bennett. Bea retired from the Grace Cathedral mail room after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; brothers, Harold,...
Andrew John Tibus Sr.
Feb 4, 2017
Andrew John Tibus Sr. Andrew John Tibus Sr, 83, of Akron OH passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on September 18, 1933 to Andrew & Mary Tibus. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Clifton, NJ. Andy was employed by Curtiss...
Joseph Sutter
Feb 4, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Sutter, 79, passed away February 4,2017. He was born June 27, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Carl and Ann Sutter. Joe retired from the UDS workshop and Constant Companions in North Canton. He enjoyed watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right and Cops. Joe also liked eating out, shopping, listening to oldies music, looking...
Jeffrey K. Bittner
Feb 4, 2017
Jeffrey K. Bittner, 63, rode home to be with the Lord, and his father, Clifton "Buzz" Bittner and sister, Janie Bittner Pack, on February 4, 2017, due to complications of multiple sclerosis. Born October 20, 1953 in Akron, he was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1971, then enlisted into the US Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he...
Dorothy Mihalic
Feb 4, 2017
Dorothy R. Mihalic, age 88 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Essex Health Care Center in Tallmadge, Ohio.She was born in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Albina Habyan Mihalic. Dorothy liked to travel with her sister and her family. Survivors include her niece, Barbara (Steven) Melton; and several great-nieces and great-nephews and their...
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