Obituaries
Sherry Rosier
Jul 21, 2017
Sherry Rosier, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 1:18 PM at her home. She was born in Logan, Ohio, on July 26, 1954, the daughter of the late James Blankenship and Frieda Mae Brown Blankenship Thompson. Sherry was a 1972 graduate of Logan High School in Hocking and was a retired beautician. Sherry enjoyed...
Grace M. Comstock
Jul 21, 2017
Grace M. Comstock, 92, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2017. She enjoyed crocheting, soduko, wrestling, completing crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Orin "Bill"; parents, Claude and Clara Mace; son, Jack...
Norma J. Williams
Jul 20, 2017
Norma J. Williams, 74, of New Franklin, Ohio passed away on July 20, 2017.Norma was born in Lost Creek, WV to Clarence and Leona Sandy Messenger on September 25, 1942. She graduated from Bristol High School and St. Mary's nursing school in WV. She worked as a Nurse in the Akron area for 52 years, retiring from Universal Nursing Services...
Edgar Clay Knotts
Jul 20, 2017
Edgar Clay Knotts, 89, passed away Thursday, July 20. He was born September 18, 1927 in Minnora, West Virginia but lived most of his life in Akron. Edgar came to Akron at the age of 15 to continue his education. After graduation from East High School, he entered the Air Force for 3 years in Roswell, New Mexico. Following that,...
Lucille Rich Mcneill Foradas
Jul 19, 2017
Lucille Stella Rich McNeill Foradas will be remembered for her beauty, compassion, and generosity. She passed away peacefully on July 19 at the age of 93. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1924 to parents Newton and Mary Nuosce Rich. She graduated from Akron Garfield High School where she was President of the senior class and then she attended...
Joseph L. Gillespie
Jul 19, 2017
Joseph L. Gillespie, 83 of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017. He was born in Aurora, IN and grew up in Jamestown, OH graduating from Silvercreek High School in 1952. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years serving as a church deacon and Sunday School teacher. By trade,...
Marjorie Evelyn Reed
Jul 19, 2017
Marjorie Evelyn (nee Claus) Reed, passed away on July 19, 2017. She was born on August 10, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, and lived all her life in Akron. After graduating from East High School she married Charles Edward Reed, the love of her life. Evelyn worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber company for 10 years as a secretary. Evelyn and...
Hannah L. "Midge" Arthur
Jul 19, 2017
Hannah L. "Midge" Arthur, 84, was reunited with family and friends on July 19, 2017. A long-time Cuyahoga Falls resident, she was born May 26, 1933 in Calhoun County, WV. Midge loved to cook and was an excellent baker, renowned for her hard tack candy. She enjoyed camping, shopping and playing cards with family and friends. Hannah loved spending time...
Douglas C. Goldinger
Jul 19, 2017
Douglas C. Goldinger, born May 27, 1933 in Butler, PA and passed away on July 19, 2017. He was a longtime resident of the Akron area. He retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. Starting in 1956, Doug ran his own tax and bookkeeping service until retiring in 2013 at the age of 80. He was a proud Army...
Kenneth E. Ridenour, Jr.
Jul 18, 2017
Kenneth E. Ridenour, Jr., age 67, went to his eternal home July 18th, at his residence in Mogadore, with family by his side.Born November 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Ridenour Sr. and Dorothy Fae (nee Daugherty) Ridenour. A 1967 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, he went on to Hiram College, where he...
Pamela Jean Rardon
Jul 17, 2017
Pamela Jean Rardon, 61, of Akron, passed away of natural health complications on July 17, 2017. Pam, also affectionately known as "Pam-Pam" and "Biscuit" was a mother and grandmother with open arms to everyone. She was born on October 23, 1955, the daughter of Louella and Hubert Rardon. As a lifelong resident of Akron, Pam was well-loved and had many...
Timothy Crowe
Jul 14, 2017
Timothy "Timmy Joe" Crowe, 61, suddenly passed away surrounded by family on July 14, 2017. A lifelong resident of Akron, Tim was an EMT with Hospital Ambulance Service (HAS) for six years before being employed for 27 years by Akron Children's Hospital in the engineering department. He was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan who will be watching the home opener...
Catherine Denise Kurtz
Jul 14, 2017
Catherine Denise Kurtz, 59, passed away on July 14, 2017. She was born in Akron on April 11, 1958. Cathy was employed as the Food Services Manager at Kent State University for 29 years. She was a member of both the Mogadore Moose and the Mogadore VFW. She had a wonderful personality and loved being with her family and friends....
Terry R. Eller
Jul 13, 2017
Terry R. Eller, 60, lost his battle with cancer on July 13, 2017. He was born in Akron on July 12, 1957. Terry was a good family man, loved his kids, grandkids and his dogs. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and his collection of guitars. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Lora "Sue" Eller, and grandparents, James and...
Tyler Michael Vaughan
Jul 13, 2017
Tyler Michael Vaughan, 22, of Akron, passed away July 13, 2017. Tyler was born in Akron, Ohio on June 22, 1995. He attended Ellet High School and was loved by everyone he met. His smile and laughter were contagious and lightened every room, unfortunately his struggle with addiction finally took its toll. Tyler loved music and his band t-shirts; Tyler...
Nancy Louise Kovach
Jul 12, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Louise Kovach passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday night, July 12, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born on April 13, 1939 in Fairmont, WV and was the daughter of Marie and Edward Phares, as well as the sister of William Phares. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Paul D. Kovach. He...
Brandon Kyle Tew
Jul 12, 2017
Brandon Kyle Tew, age 35 of Mountville, SC, passed on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 2:27 AM at Akron City Hospital of Crohn's Disease.He was born in Barberton, Ohio, on June 17, 1982, the son David E. Tew of Akron and Retha Conrad Tew Mills of Mountville, SC. Brandon was a bowling mechanic at Tri City Lanes in Easley, SC....
William Floyd Young, Jr.
Jul 11, 2017
William F. Young, Jr., "Bill", sunrise, September 27, 1953, sunset, July 11, 2017. Bill went to be with the Lord at 5:50 AM on July 11, 2017 after a long illness. A Christian, son, brother, and friend, he will be sorely missed. Bill was a graduate of McKinley High School, class of 1973, and a devoted booster for a number...
Betty M. Brown
Jul 10, 2017
Betty M. Brown, 67, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Brown; birth parents, Blanche and Charles Starcher; and adopted father, Guy Casto. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Teresa Starcher; grandchildren, Angela Bohoff, Nicholas Carter, Tyler Starcher and Atreyu Starcher; loving adopted mother, Katherine...
Betty L. Nixon (Griffith)
Jul 10, 2017
Betty L. Nixon (Griffith), 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1926 in Clarksburg, WV. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital after many years of dedicated service. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George; parents, Alvy and Louise Griffith;...
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