Obituaries
Fred Martin
Mar 19, 2016
Fred Martin, 74, was comfortably united in heaven with his loving wife Roberta of 53 years on March 19, 2016. He was born in Blacksville, WV on March 21, 1941. He worked in the plastics industry for several years. His interests included gardening, cooking, bingo, computer games, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He had a giving heart...
Tyrone Lamar
Mar 17, 2016
Tyrone Lamar Rushin, age 7 weeks, of Akron, Ohio, died on March 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 24, 2016 in Akron, the son of Tyrone D. Rushin and Sharie M. Thornton. Other than his parents, Tyrone leaves behind his siblings, his twin brother, Tyree Rushin, Takarra Rushin, Taylor Campbell, Syeir Thornton, Serenity Zaniewski, Carlea Harbin,...
Robert B. Meffert, Jr.
Mar 17, 2016
Robert B. Meffert, Jr., age 65 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 2:15 PM at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Robert B. and Shirley Moran Meffert, Sr.Robert was a 1968 East High School graduate. Robert was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. He...
Donna M. Gunnoe
Mar 17, 2016
Donna M. GunnoeDonna M. Gunnoe, 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elaine Dietrich. Donna was a member of Victory Chapel for 16 years. She enjoyed collecting antiques, carousels and lighthouses. She also enjoyed painting ceramics. Donna was a strong Christian woman who shared...
Minnie R. Coomes
Mar 16, 2016
Minnie R. Coomes, 96, of Akron, passed away March 16, 2016. Minnie was born in Greensboro, Alabama on April 26, 1919 to the late John W. and Ida L. Griffin. She was a long-time member of St. Sebastian Parish.As the most special birthday gift a wife could give her husband, Minnie reunited with her loving sweetheart Richard Coomes in Heaven....
Martin J. Burke Jr.
Mar 14, 2016
Martin J. "Marty" Burke Jr., age 79, passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, Martin worked many years for and retired from the Parma Water Department. Martin loved spending time with his family and his dog and best friend Jake. He...
Phyllis J. Shafer
Mar 14, 2016
Phyllis J. ShaferPhyllis J. Shafer, 76, went home to be with her husband, Lewis D. Shafer on March 14, 2016. She was born in Westover, PA to the late William and Violet Reed. She loved playing bingo, long car rides and spending time with her family. Phyllis also enjoyed cooking and was known for her cornbread casserole. She was preceded...
Michael Knox
Mar 14, 2016
Michael Lee Knox, 32, of Suffield Twp., passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2016 of natural causes. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and hiking. He was also an avid music lover, and those who would travel with him would hear anything from Garth Brooks to MushroomHead. Michael was a graduate of Field High School, and he was a...
Raymond Baker
Mar 12, 2016
Raymond Baker, born May 21, 1927, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2016, at 88 years of age. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Ray was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Irene; his twins, Charlie Baker and Charlene Snyder; and grandson-in-law, Johnny Setser. Survivors include his...
Glenn Lane Iii
Mar 10, 2016
Glenn R. Lane III, 18, of Lakemore, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2016. He will forever be remembered for his happy-go-lucky personality, and for always trying to make others laugh and smile. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn Lane, Carl Mollohan, and Ellsworth and Janet Rhoades.Glenn will be deeply missed by his mother, Jennifer Lane (Mollohan);...
Brandon Borak
Mar 9, 2016
Brandon Michael Borak passed away suddenly on March 9, 2016 at the age of 38. His love for cars started early in life, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Grandpa Caton. He was a gifted auto body detailer and painter and,in addition, was a talented tile mechanic, a trade he learned from his father. Brandon made friends easily. He...
Kelvin A. Fincham
Mar 9, 2016
Kelvin A. Fincham, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2016. He was born in Cassity, West Virginia on February 27, 1924 to the late Clarence and Mary Fincham. Kelvin was a U.S. Army veteran. During World War II he served with the 78th Division, Third Battalion, Company M and saw action at the Battle of the...
Wilmer Lafferty
Mar 8, 2016
Wilmer "Dean" Lafferty, 92, passed away on March 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eliza Lafferty; in-laws, Paul and Ethel York; infant son, Michael; sister, Clesta Ventress; brother, Lee Lafferty; and daughter-in-law, Marsha Lafferty. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth; children, Anita Lynn, Daniel (Cheryl Anderson), and Steven Lafferty (partner...
Nellie Mildred Drake
Mar 8, 2016
Nellie Mildred DrakeNellie Mildred Drake, 89, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Charles and Edith Stewart. Mildred managed the Corral Restaurant for the last 45 years. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Russell, Roscoe, Bob, Chuck and Bill. Mildred is survived by daughter, Beverly (Ray) Pilgram; son, Chuck (Jodi)...
Josephine Fultz
Mar 7, 2016
Josephine "Jo" Fultz, 90, of Akron, passed away on March 7, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on July 17, 1925. Jo was an avid reader, a great cook, and a very friendly, outgoing person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronce Fultz; parents, Alfred and Corrine Krell; and brother Alfred. Josephine is survived by her daughter,...
Millard Delong
Mar 7, 2016
Millard C. DeLong, 97, went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved dearly, on March 7, 2016. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy, he is survived by sister, Jean Fisher; nephews, Tim (Nenita) Holzer, Denny (Edie) Holzer, Larry (Sally) Holzer; niece, Elaine (Jim) Henderson; great-nephew, Paul (Stephanie) Henderson;...
Tennie Louise Woodroof
Mar 6, 2016
Tennie Louise Woodroof, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Hospice Care Center. She was born in Carthage, TN on July 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry Jeff and Nellie Mae Overstreet Woodard. Louise was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Woodroof retired after 40 years as a cook at...
Wanda E. Stancin
Mar 6, 2016
Wanda E. (Nussbaumer) Stancin, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Wanda was born on May 3,1926 in Smithfield, Pennsylvania to John and Celia Nussbaumer. She was a proud and dedicated nurse, who loved caring for patients during her 40 year career. A devout Catholic, she was actively involved at St. Matthew's Parish for most of...
Richard Mcduffie
Mar 4, 2016
Richard L. McDuffie "Pete"Richard L. McDuffie "Pete", 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2016. He was born in Lakemore, OH to the late Ralph and Dorothy McDuffie. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran in the Marine Corps for 4 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing. He loved life. Richard is survived by his loving wife,...
Wilma Jean Layman
Mar 4, 2016
Jean (Wilma) Layman 73, of Coventry Twp., passed away at home on March 4, 2016. She retired from Russell Products in May 2006.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Pittinger. Survived by her husband of 51 1/2 years, Frank; daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and Jeff Sharp, of Springboro, OH; daughter, Cathy Doerman, of Akron, OH; grandchildren, Michael, Heather,...
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