Obituaries

Jack S. Starr

Jack S. Starr

Nov 27, 2016

Jack S. Starr, 78, of Akron, passed away on November 27, 2016. He was born in Yolyn, West Virginia on August 22, 1938. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from ODOT after 21 years of service. Jack loved country music and performed with bands all over the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Carol A. Sanderfer

Carol A. Sanderfer

Nov 27, 2016

Carol A. Sanderfer, 69, of Edinburg, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 21, 1947 to the late Ernest and Evelyn Raybould. She loved playing Bingo, traveling, going to Mountaineer, drag races, and being with her family. Carol was a faithful, loving wife for 51 years to Gary....

Jennifer (Paul ) Marks

Jennifer (Paul ) Marks

Nov 26, 2016

Jennifer Paul MarksMay 30, 1952-November 26, 2106Jennifer Paul Marks, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2016. Jenniferwas a life-long resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She is best known for her uncanny way oftelling stories.Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, William Paul Jr.; daughter, Dawn Opal Dietrich; and husbands Wilhelm Dietrich and Robert 'Jack' Marks. She...

David S. Smith

David S. Smith

Nov 26, 2016

David S. Smith, 88, entered into his final rest on Nov. 26th, 2016. Born in Aurora WV, to the late David T. & Iva Inez Smith. After serving in the US Army 25th Infantry Recon Co in 1950 during the Korean War he made Springfield Twp his home until moving to Indian Land SC in 2013. David loved the outdoors,...

Lois Jean Furner

Lois Jean Furner

Nov 26, 2016

Lois Jean Furner, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. She was born in Marshville, WV on November 6, 1945. She retired from Summa Health Care in 2004. Lois enjoyed playing golf, gambling, nature, and traveling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, her favorite holiday being Thanksgiving. Lois is preceded...

Duane Lee Schramm Sr.

Duane Lee Schramm Sr.

Nov 26, 2016

Duane L. Schramm Sr. (Babe), 66, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1950 in, Akron, OH to Roy and Mildred Schramm. He had attended Ellet High School. Duane served his country in the Vietnam War during 1968-1974. He battled with Parkinson Disease and Cancer related to Agent Orange. Duane was a life member...

Thomas R. Leffler

Thomas R. Leffler

Nov 26, 2016

Thomas R. Leffler, 86, passed away November 26, 2016. He was born in Akron on April 18, 1930 to William P. and Katherine R. Leffler. He attended St. Vincent High School before entering the US Marine Corps in 1948, serving until October 1952. He was a master plumber and the owner of W. P. Leffler Plumbing and Heating until his...

Lillian Mary Johnston

Lillian Mary Johnston

Nov 25, 2016

Lillian Mary Johnston, 80, of Norton, passed away November 25, 2016. Lillian was born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1936 to the late John and Anne Horak. Lillian worked at Sears for 14 years. She was a devoted wife and mother. Lillian enjoyed playing cards at the Green Senior and Community Center, was an avid gardener and college football...

Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb

Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb

Nov 25, 2016

Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb, 91, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved and served, on November 25, 2016.She was born on May 13, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Cordia Oaks. She was named after her grandmothers, Ida Brumbaugh Oaks and Belle Matthews Franks.She is...

Idabelle Kathryn Markley

Idabelle Kathryn Markley

Nov 25, 2016

Idabelle Kathryn Markley, 91, formerly of Akron, passed away on Nov. 25, 2016. Funeral arrangements to be scheduled at a later date.

Keith F. Mcmenamy

Keith F. Mcmenamy

Nov 25, 2016

Keith F. McMenamy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Devoted husband of 61 years to Joyce E. McMenamy; beloved father of Sherrie (Larry) Winkler, Shellie (Fred) Frakes, Mindy McMenamy, and Steve (Dawn) McMenamy; loving grandfather of Wendy (David) Naugle and Keith McMenamy; cherished great-grandfather of Alexa and Khloe Naugle; and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends....

Gerald E. Gerlach

Gerald E. Gerlach

Nov 25, 2016

Gerald E. Gerlach, 74, of Lakemore, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born in Letart, WV to the late Clyde and Vella Gerlach. He retired from Sonoco Paper Products after 37 years of service. Gerald was involved in drag racing for many years, as a racer and then as crew chief for his son, Keith. He also enjoyed...

Candice N. Morrison

Candice N. Morrison

Nov 24, 2016

Candice N. Morrison, age 30 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1986 in Akron, the daughter of the Catherine Baker Morrison, with whom she lived. Candice was a graduate of Springfield High School and was a production worker for Weaver Industries. She loved the color purple...

Michael Joseph Perfect

Michael Joseph Perfect

Nov 23, 2016

Michael Joseph Perfect, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 8:35 AM at his home. He was born on December 29, 1950, in Akron the son of the late Hal and Mary Agnes Heffernan Perfect. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends, and had special affection for his dog, Gidget. Some of his...

Donald R. Kunselman

Donald R. Kunselman

Nov 23, 2016

Donald R. Kunselman, 84, went home to Heaven on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH in 1932 to the late John and Leola (Burr) Kunselman. Donald was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran serving in the Korean War, earning a purple heart and was recommended for the silver and bronze stars. He retired from Ohio Edison after 36...

Richard Joseph Sherwood

Richard Joseph Sherwood

Nov 23, 2016

Richard Joseph "Dick" Sherwood, 81, of Akron, passed away on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron on May 9, 1935 to the late Charles and Pauline Sherwood. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from BF Goodrich after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Dick was active with...

Larry Mccracken

Larry Mccracken

Nov 22, 2016

Larry "Butch" McCracken, 71, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2016. Butch was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1945 to the late Ham and Olive McCracken. He retired from Waste Management after 30+ years of service, where he was a dedicated and hard worker. Butch was a quiet and simple man, but selfless when it came to helping...

Tara Marie Kaglic

Tara Marie Kaglic

Nov 21, 2016

Tara Marie Kaglic (Day), 32, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016, while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 13, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, and lived in the Akron-Canton area all her life. Tara answered God's call to ministry and went to Malone University, where she graduated in 2006. She enjoyed showing many...

Edmond Lee Johnson, Sr.

Edmond Lee Johnson, Sr.

Nov 21, 2016

Edmond Lee Johnson Sr. (a.k.a N8HJY) was born May 1, 1934 in Selmer, Tennessee. He was a U.S Army veteran stationed in France during the Korean War. He settled in Akron and worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber. After 34 years of service, he retired and moved to Deltona, Florida. On November 21, 2016 at the age of 82, he...

Bonnie Y. Mangus

Bonnie Y. Mangus

Nov 21, 2016

Bonnie Y. Mangus, 74, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016. She retired from Summa Health Care after 30 years of service, and 20 years at AVI Vending Co. at Walsh Jesuit High School. She really loved the teachers and students while working there. Bonnie was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dorothy...

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