Obituaries
Jeanne Mayo
Jan 26, 2016
Our loving mother and wife Jeanne Mayo went to be with our Lord on January 26, 2016. She was born January 12, 1930. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Ambrose Teets; and sister, Blanche Justice.She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Mayo; children, Harold Hope, Debbie (Keith) Brannon, Marie Franze, and Lisa (Bobby)...
Betty Ann Mcleod
Jan 26, 2016
Betty Ann McLeod, 76, went home to be with her Lord on January 26, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Eileen Erbse. Betty Ann came from a family of three children and she grew up in Wadsworth. She was raised as a Baptist, going to Akron Baptist Temple, where she obtained salvation at a...
Theresa Janero
Jan 26, 2016
Theresa Janero, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2016. She was born July 5th,1922 in Nashua, New Hampshire to Pierre and Antoinette (Morin) Provencher. Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, William Janero; sisters, Anita Cabana, Jeanette Bordeleau.She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Janero; grandson, Brian Bergeron; his fiancé, Shandra and her son,...
Harry Richard Surgen
Jan 25, 2016
Harry Richard Surgen, 70, of Akron, passed away on January 25, 2016. He was born in Akron on August 11, 1945 to the late James and Agnes Surgen. Harry retired after 33 years with Louisiana Pacific. After retiring, he was a school bus driver for charter students with Petermann Transportation. He was an avid collector and loved Elvis and sports...
Virginia Geraldine Long
Jan 24, 2016
Virginia Geraldine (Poland) Long, 90, transitioned into her heavenly home Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was born June 12, 1925 in Byesville, Ohio to Carl and Ava Poland. Virginia was an avid reader who enjoyed reading The Bible, historical novels. She also enjoyed taking long walks and doing word search puzzles. Virginia's greatest joy in life was that her children...
Geraldine Thomas
Jan 24, 2016
Geraldine Thomas, 87, of Springfield Twp., went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2016 at 2:45pm at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 15, 1928; daughter of the late Charles Roy and Florence Mae (Adams) Cooper. Geraldine worked for Jennings Heating, and she did independent sales for many years. She devoted her life...
Edward Scott
Jan 23, 2016
Edward Scott, 76, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1939 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Roy and Mollie Scott. Ed retired from Ford Motor Company with over 40 years of service and was a member of the UAW. He attended both Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and...
Thomas E. Cathel
Jan 21, 2016
Thomas E. CathelThomas E. Cathel, 83, of Suffield, passed away on January 21, 2016. He was raised in Belington, WV to the late Ressie and Mitchel Cathell. He was a retired Teamster Truck Driver. Tom loved playing and watching sports and also had a great love for animals. There was not a sport that he could not excel in. He...
Graham G. Anderson
Jan 21, 2016
Graham G. "Andy" Anderson, 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2016. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 14, 1934 to the late Burhl and Margaret (Sankey) Anderson and resided in the Akron area most of his life. Andy was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a General Foreman from McNeil Akron, Inc....
Dorothy Gerlach
Jan 20, 2016
Today, January 20, 2016, our mother Dorothy H. Gerlach gained her wings, and got her wish to join her husband of 50 years, Roy R. Gerlach Sr. and her grandsons James R. Miller II, and Jeffrey S. Nissly. Mom was born in Mountville, PA on December 20, 1920 to Mary Helen (Fetrow) and John J. Farmer.She leaves behind to cherish...
Philip M. Wilson
Jan 20, 2016
Philip M. Wilson, 66, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Philip was born on May 29, 1949 in Harlan, KY. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Philip enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. Philip is preceded in death by his dad, C.D. Wilson. He is survived by wife, Ellen Wilson; mother,...
Emogene Rundel
Jan 20, 2016
Emogene Rundel (Villers), 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2016. She was born in Weston, West Virginia on December 26, 1924 to the late John and Mattie Villers. Emogene was a wonderful woman and a master domino player. In addition to her parents, Emogene was preceded in death by her husband, William; son-in-law, John Csoltko;...
Bonnie Fisher
Jan 19, 2016
Bonnie FisherBonnie Fisher 87 went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2016. Bonnie was preceded in death by mother and father, Anna and Harold Cartwright; husband, William Fisher; son, Robert Fisher; and granddaughter, Mary Florenece. Bonnie is survived by son, Bill (Linda) Fisher; daughter, Debbie (Art) Kight; grandchildren, Samantha (Tristen) Sterchi; Tabitha (Jeff) McDaniel, Michelle Rothacher, and...
William T. Stanley
Jan 19, 2016
William T. Stanley, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. William was born on September 30, 1960 to John and Delores Stanley. He worked for Akron Public School System for over 30 years. Bill graduated from Akron East High School in 1980. William is preceded in death by his parents, John and Delores Stanley; brother, Jim Stanley; aunt, Claire...
Charles E. Childress
Jan 18, 2016
Charles E. Childress Charles E. Childress, AKA "Hard Charging Charming Charlie Childress" passed away on January 18, 2016. He was born July 7, 1938 in Richlands, VA to the late William W. Childress and Lillian Mosley Childress. Charlie attended Buchtel High School in Akron. He served in the US Marine Corps and was the owner of Castle Auto Sales. He...
Christopher M. Bentz
Jan 17, 2016
Christopher M. Bentz, age 53, passed away Sunday, January 17th, 2016 at his home. He was born October 1, 1962 in Akron. Chris was a lifelong resident of Akron.He is survived by his sister, Mary (Paul), brother, Robert, sister, Karen (Mike) and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has already taken place.To leave a special message for Chris' Family please visit...
Wilbur Wade
Jan 17, 2016
Wilbur W. Wade, 83, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away on January 17th, 2016 peacefully in his sleep. Wilbur was born in Akron, Ohio on October 26, 1932. He was married for 43 years to the late Beverly M. (Wagner) (Peep) Wade, he will now be joining her in Heaven.Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Art Wade and Pearl...
Joann Neill
Jan 17, 2016
JoAnn Neill (Williams, Foto), passed away January 17, 2016 at home surrounded by her family and friends, following a long courageous battle with COPD. She was a member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, where she served on the board and was a Sunday school teacher, and she was lovingly known as the "Card Lady." She will be reunited...
James Lee Davidson, Sr.
Jan 16, 2016
James Lee Davidson Sr.Born December 19, 1937 in Hacker Valley, WV. He was a graduate of Garfield High School class of "55". James was a welder and a boiler maker, retiring from PPG Industries and having also worked at B&W both in Barberton, Ohio. Has He was an avid hunter, fisherman, card player and bowler. James was a loving father,...
Kenneth Logan
Jan 16, 2016
Kenneth R. Logan, Jr., 53, of Akron, passed away January 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served in the US Army. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Logan, Sr.He is survived by mother, Verna L. Logan, of Norfolk, VA; sisters, Tina M. Daughtrey, Chesapeake, VA and Elizabeth M. Graham, of Akron; nephew,...
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