Obituaries
Paul C. Reeder
Apr 1, 2017
Paul C. Reeder, 78, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2017. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on May 22, 1938 to the late Talford and Bessie Reeder. Paul was a devoted husband and father; he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Paul was a member of Young's Corners Fellowship Baptist Church...
Alvin James Deprato, Iii
Apr 1, 2017
Alvin James DePrato, III, age 31 of Hartville, Ohio, died on April 1, 2017 at his home. He was born in Akron on December 10, 1985, the son of Alvin J. and Laurie Werner DePrato, Jr. of Hartville. Alvin was a 2004 graduate of Springfield High School and was a machine operator for LMT in Hartville. He enjoyed his family...
Thomas L. Fairfax
Mar 31, 2017
Thomas L. Fairfax, 81, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017. He is survived by his children, Randy (Courtney) Fairfax, Kevin (Nanci) Fairfax, Terry Fairfax (Mary Flint), and Melissa (Jamie) Davies. Tom loved his 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandkids. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 8, 2017 from 3-4pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N....
Linsy Ronelle Biege
Mar 29, 2017
Linsy Ronelle Biege, 39, passed away on March 29, 2017 following a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Ronald Biege, Linsy is survived by mother Linda Hoffman, sisters Lesli (Steve) Ryder and Laura Giaimo; brother Hugh (Julie) Biege. She will be remembered as loving and cool aunt to her 7 nieces and nephews; Ava, Emma, Anthony, Andrea,...
Beverly J. Propst
Mar 28, 2017
Beverly J. Propst, "Bev", age 76, of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Farrell and Frances Coleman Brooks; her loving husband, Alfred Propst, Sr.; her son, Alfred Propst,...
Cheryl Lynn Wrobel (Barnes)
Mar 27, 2017
Cheryl (Sherry) Lynn Wrobel (Barnes)Sherry, also known as Aunt to her family, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on February 11, 1949 to the late Calvin (Barney) Henderson Barnes and Louise Shaw. She graduated from Green High Class of 1967. She was employed with...
Phillip C. Triplett
Mar 27, 2017
Phillip C. Triplett, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Clay, West Virginia; the son of the late William and Ada (Boggs) Triplett. Phillip was a Vietnam veteran having retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service to his country. He also retired from the Coventry...
George Ross
Mar 27, 2017
George Ross, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, passed away in the loving arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on May 5, 1937 in Akron, the son of the late James and Hilda Ross. George was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran serving during the...
Kathleen Norman
Mar 27, 2017
Kathleen Norman, "Katbug", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, March 27, 2017 at her son's home. She was born on October 29, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of Helen Doney Lesniak. Katbug loved her "boys", and her grandchildren. She enjoyed gambling, especially bingo, watching movies, shopping, and jewelry. Kathy was a fun loving individual that embraced life with...
William Patrick Brown
Mar 27, 2017
William P. Brown, "Bill", age 60 of Doylestown, Ohio, died on March 27, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Charles and Regina McNichols Brown.Bill was a loving and devoted father to his girls, wonderful grandfather, and a best friend and husband. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1974. He...
Dr. John Starheim
Mar 26, 2017
Dr. Fred John Starheim, 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2017. He was born on July 12, 1952 in Junction City, KS to the late Olaf and Pauline Starheim. Originally from Long Island, NY, Fred lived briefly in Florida before moving to the Akron/Canton area where he was employed with FirstEnergy for over 35 years. He attended SUNY Cobleskill...
Anita Marie Zirkle
Mar 25, 2017
Anita Marie Zirkle (Hammer), 59, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25th 2017. She is survived by her loving family - husband of 40 years, Donald R. Zirkle II; sons, Jason (Jenniffer) Zirkle and Joshua (Kimberly) Zirkle; mother, JoAnn Hammer; sister, Michele D. Hammer; grandchildren, Jason Zirkle II, Joshua Zirkle II, RoseAnna...
Jeffrey L. Helmick, Jr.
Mar 25, 2017
Jeffrey L. Helmick, Jr. 39, of Akron, joined his uncle Mark in Heaven on March 25, 2017. He was a beloved son, grandson, father, brother, uncle, and nephew. Jeff loved to collect sporting and movie memorabilia. He was an avid CAVS, Indians and Browns fan. He also loved Mustang 5.0. There was never a day that went by that he...
Robert G. Miller
Mar 25, 2017
Robert G. Miller, 65, of Akron, passed away on March 25, 2017. He was born in Barberton on September 29, 1951 to the late Floyd and Alice Miller. Bob was employed at Cima Plastics. He loved the outdoors and could often be found gathering around a bonfire and playing horseshoes with family and friends. In addition to his parents, Bob...
Karen Grace Gorham
Mar 24, 2017
In great sadness, we mourn the passing of Karen Grace (Xanten) Gorham. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to everyone. Karen was born August 29th, 1963 to Helga and David Xanten in Shirley, Mass. She joined her sister Kathren, with whom she was very close, in a military family, seeing many areas of the world. After settling in Pennsylvania,...
Mary Emma Nelson "G'G"
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Emma Nelson "G'G," 83, passed away on March 22, 2017. She was born in Akron on October 23, 1933 to late parents Yale and Ruth Sloan. Mary retired from Ohio Edison as an Executive Secretary after many years of service. She was a happy person with a beautiful smile. Mary was preceded in death by sisters, Helen and Janice....
Paula Mae Allen
Mar 22, 2017
Paula Mae Allen, 54 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2017. Paula was born to Mary Allen on November 6, 1962. She devoted her life around her dog Precious Nicole, her 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Paula had such a big heart, she would help anyone in need. She loved the times cheering on her grandkids sports teams, making...
Opal Roser
Mar 22, 2017
Opal Roser, 92, of Akron, passed away on March 22, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1925 in Canton, NC to the late Newton and Berta Drake. She retired from Nickles Bakery. Opal loved gardening, crafts, and scenic rides in the country. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph; and siblings,...
George L. Filhour
Mar 21, 2017
George L. Filhour, 79, passed away on March 21, 2017. He was born in Greentown, Ohio on June 29, 1937 to the late Leonard and Louise Filhour. George proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from North American Molded Parts. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, and bird watching. George will be deeply missed by his...
Ralph Anthony Maione
Mar 20, 2017
Ralph Anthony Maione, age 65 of Kent, Ohio, died on March 20, 2017 at 4:20 PM at his home. He was born on July 23, 1951 in Akron, the son of Dorothy Ellen Hembree Maione of Tallmadge and the late Tony Maione. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Mr. Maione was a real estate agent for several...
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