Obituaries
Patricia Shawbell
Jan 16, 2016
Patricia A Shawbell, 90, of Akron, passed away at home on January 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio on March 11, 1925 to the late Robert and Marie Matz. She enjoyed having her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around, especially for birthday and holiday celebrations. She was a very loving and giving person, and she was...
Terry Ray Wright
Jan 15, 2016
Terry Ray WrightTerry Ray Wright (Aka: Spoon-man) was called home on January 15, 2016 at the age of 65. Born August 21, 1950 in Akron, Ohio he was mostly a factory worker throughout his life up until the time of his sickness. Devoted to his wife, family and friends, Terry had a very big and caring heart that poured out...
James E. Rentz
Jan 15, 2016
James E. Rentz, 58, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. James was born on March 18, 1957 , to Earl and Donna Rentz. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and taking long rides on his Harley Davidson. James is preceded in death by his life long partner,Cheryl Starcher; parents, Earl and Donna Rentz.He is survived...
Peter M. Westergaard
Jan 15, 2016
Peter M. Westergaard, 93, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2016. He was born in Denmark on May 11, 1922 to the late Aksel and Esther Westergaard. Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 36 years of service. He was a longtime member of Lakemore United Methodist Church....
Betty Jean Moses
Jan 15, 2016
Betty Jean MosesBetty Jean Moses, 85 went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hassie Clark. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Albert; daughters, Pamela (Dave) Bollinger and Nancy (Donald) Winstead; sons, Tod Moses and Jonathon Moses; grandchildren, Alison Romigh, Andrea Haren, Justin (Sarah)...
Jerry Burge
Jan 15, 2016
Jerry E. Burge, 76, of Akron, passed away January 15, 2016. Jerry was born in Shadyside, Ohio on May 2, 1939 to the late James and Irene Burge. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering with anything that would come along. He is survived by wife, Carol Burge; sons, Jerry G. (Carol), Timothy (Mary), Michael (Jodi), Jonathon; daughters, Wendy (Alan)...
Madalyn Cutright
Jan 14, 2016
Sebastian, Florida: Madalyn M. Cutright, 98, affectionately known as "Tootsie" to family and loved ones, passed away peacefully at Sebastian River Medical Center on January 14, 2016 after a short illness. Madalyn was born in Dogway, West Virginia on November 9, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Velma (Mullins) Chaffin. She was married to Darrell N. Cutright and with their...
Carl A. Myers
Jan 14, 2016
Carl Alfred MyersCarl Alfred Myers, 57, of Cuyahoga Falls, recently passed away. He retired from the University of Akron and was a licensed plumber. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Survivors include his mother, Frances Myers (Cuyahoga Falls); his sisters, Sandra Chamberlain (Dublin, Ohio) and Carol Wohlwend (Paul /Tallmadge) along with 2 nieces and 1...
Betty J. Hershberger
Jan 12, 2016
Betty J. Hershberger, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Betty was born on March 6, 1926 in Canton, Ohio. She enjoyed lending a helping hand while in the Sarah Adult Day Care Center for many years. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Eli and her son, William.She is survived by her children, John ; Harold ,...
Margaret E. Steele
Jan 12, 2016
Margaret E. SteeleMargaret E. Steele, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2016. She was an artist and a musician. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Steele; parents, James and Clara Chalmers; sisters, Urline Price and Carol Chalmers; and brother, Kenneth Chalmers. She is survived by daughters, Diane (Jack) Forshey,...
Donna Phillips
Jan 11, 2016
Donna M. Phillips went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2016. She was born on December 17, 1947 in Erie, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Bowser and husband William D. Phillips Sr. She is survived by her children Tracy Phillips (Willie), Mary (Jonathan) Cargill, Edward (Stephanie) Phillips, William D. Phillips Jr. (Michelle),...
George S. Lancaster
Jan 11, 2016
George Stanley LancasterGeorge Lancaster, age 88, of Akron, Ohio passed away, peacefully in his home on January 11, 2015.George is survived by his loving wife of 68 years; Nagene, brother; Jack (Joyce) Lancaster, son; Jerry (Linda) Lancaster, daughter; Brenda (Jeff) Texter, grandchildren; Dawn (Mac) Settipani, Kristy (Jim) Ward, Jason (Renee) Lancaster and great grandchildren; Naomi Lancaster, Wyatt Lancaster, Bethany Ward,...
Cheryl Starcher
Jan 11, 2016
Cheryl Lynn Starcher, 65, of Akron, passed away January 11, 2016. Cheryl was born in Barberton on April 8, 1950 to the late Carl and Goldie Starcher. She devoted her life to her grandchildren and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and baking. She loved her beloved dogs, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to...
Jennifer Poling
Jan 10, 2016
Jennifer Elizabeth Poling, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 10, 2016. Jennifer was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1981. She was an active and faithful member of First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge, having impacted generations of youth as a counselor at Ohio Youth Camps. Jennifer graduated from Marietta High School and went on to Washington State Community...
Geraldine L. Moore
Jan 10, 2016
Geraldine L. Moore , 65, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016.Geraldine was born on October 5, 1950 in Orwell, Ohio to Norman and Geraldine Dent. She graduated from Grand Valley High School in Orwell, Ohio and Kent State University. Geraldine had a deep love for her horses, especially Sunset, and loved to compete and also took pride in watching...
Roger Caplinger
Jan 10, 2016
Roger Caplinger, 70, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio on April 27, 1945 to Marvin and Margaret (Cobb) Caplinger. He served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Akron U. His favorite job was working for J. Parker and Sons as a truck driver. He devoted his life to sharing the...
Samuel W. Oaks Jr.
Jan 10, 2016
Samuel W. Oaks Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Samuel was born on August 13,1931 in Akron, Ohio to Samuel W. Sr. and Cordia Oaks. Sam was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a longtime member of the Edinburg United Church. He was involved with many public service organizations. He was an electrician for over 50 years,...
Mark E. Wyatt
Jan 9, 2016
Mark E. Wyatt, 67, of Barberton, passed away January 9, 2016. Mark was born in Akron, Ohio on July 6, 1948 to the late William and Arlene Wyatt. Mark retired from the University of Akron; he love fishing and he was an avid sports fan, enjoying football and baseball and playing golf. He was also an excellent cook and bartender....
Donald Smith
Jan 9, 2016
Donald Henry Smith, 71, of Uniontown, passed away January 9, 2016. Donald was born in Aurora, West Virginia on April 4, 1944 to the late Donald and Ruth Smith. An Army veteran, Donald retired from NFM as a welding supervisor. He played and coached softball for over 40 years and was an avid golfer.In addition to his parents, Donald was...
Bonnie Chapman
Jan 8, 2016
Bonnie L. Chapman, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 8, 2016. Bonnie was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 25, 1940 to the late Lonnie and Violet Chapman. Bonnie retired from Summit County Children Services with over 30 years of service. She was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene for many years, and she enjoyed crocheting.She...
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