Obituaries

Alice Keller

Alice Keller

Jul 14, 2015

Alice J. Keller passed peacefully July 14,2015. Preceded in death by her husband Frank, sisters Julia and Lois, brother John . She is survived by her son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Holly (Martin) and Matthew (Julie), great - grandchildren Sophie and Isabel, brother Lowell,(Edna Mae), sisters-in- law Marge and Geraldine , nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by family...

Linda J. Ellison

Linda J. Ellison

Jul 14, 2015

Linda J. Ellison Linda J. Ellison, 72, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Linda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars Delta 539. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Irene Forney; and infant brother, John Forney. She...

Napoleon C. Myers

Napoleon C. Myers

Jul 14, 2015

Napoleon Carter Myers (Curly)Napoleon Carter Myers (Curly) 96, of Akron passed away peacefully July 14, 2015. He was born in Granville, TN on March 19, 1919. Curly was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 39 years. He also delivered oil for Freese Oil and Bolin Oil Co. He was a number 1 fan for Green sports, having served many...

Joseph B. Blair

Joseph B. Blair

Jul 14, 2015

Joseph B. BlairJoseph B. Blair 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. He served in the US Navy for 5 years during the Korean War. Joseph retired from Ford Motor Company in 1983. He was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and loved his church family....

Earl T. Curtis

Earl T. Curtis

Jul 12, 2015

Earl T. CurtisEarl T. Curtis, 70, of Akron, passed away on July 12, 2015. He was born in Akron on May 17, 1945. Earl proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1969. He served on the USS Waccamaw and had two tours of duty in Danang, Vietnam. He returned home and worked for the City of Akron Highway Maintenance Department,...

Frank C. Kiltau, Sr.

Frank C. Kiltau, Sr.

Jul 12, 2015

Frank C Kiltau Sr., 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center with his wife by his side. Frank was born on October 27, 1946, Akron, Ohio to Steve and Mary (Young) Kiltau, and had an older brother Steve Kiltau. On January 26, 1968, he married Hazel (Kathy) Kiltau, Hazel and Frank were...

Harold R. Shaw

Harold R. Shaw

Jul 11, 2015

Harold R. Shaw Harold R. Shaw, 61, of Rootstown, passed away on July 11, 2015. Harold was born in Meadeville, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1953 to the late Harold and Irene Shaw. He was employed at Fallsway Equipment Company and owned Shaw's Automotive in downtown Akron. In his free time, Harold could often be found at the track where he...

Buford White, Sr.

Buford White, Sr.

Jul 10, 2015

Buford White Sr.Buford White Sr. 74, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015. He was a resident of Niles, OH for 25 years. He retired from General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Buford was preceded in death by his parents, Edward White and Bertha Horton; and six brothers and...

Angela Perella

Angela Perella

Jul 9, 2015

Angela Diane Perella was born July 1st 1969 and passed away July 9th 2015, eight days after celebrating her 46th birthday. On that day she joined family members that predeceased her who are with their Heavenly Father. Angela was made new by God, who welcomed her along with her father Ronald Perella, paternal grandparents Albert & Mary Perella, paternal Uncle...

Randi Bailey-Starcher

Randi Bailey-Starcher

Jul 9, 2015

Randi Bailey-StarcherRandi Bailey-Starcher 33, went into the Lord's arms on July 9, 2015. She was born in Barberton, OH to parents Bruce and Kathy Bailey. Randi was a 2000 Springfield High School graduate and despite her disability she participated in the marching band with her service dog Dakota. She was a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and earned the Bronze,...

Michael Joseph Melesky

Michael Joseph Melesky

Jul 9, 2015

Michael Joseph Melesky Michael Joseph Melesky, 61, of Uniontown, passed away at home on July 9, 2015. He was born in Akron on October 9, 1953. Michael served in the U.S. Army and spent his career in the heating and cooling industry. In his free time, he loved to be outdoors. Some of his favorite times were spent hunting, fishing,...

Janet Lloyd

Janet Lloyd

Jul 9, 2015

Janet Lloyd transitioned into her Heavenly home on July 9th 2015 at 11:26am. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, four children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one sister. There will be no service and cremation has taken place. We will always love and be with you!

Oleta I. Cook

Oleta I. Cook

Jul 8, 2015

Oleta I. (Leta) Cook Oleta Cook, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her home. She was born on September 22, 1919 in Model, Tennessee to parents Roy and Audie Vinson. Leta was preceded in death by parents; four sisters; son, Jerry; and husband, Willard "Guy". She is survived by brother,...

Wayne T. Crisp

Wayne T. Crisp

Jul 8, 2015

Wayne T. CrispWayne T. Crisp 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late William and Bessie Crisp. He graduated from West High School in 1948. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Wayne enjoyed golfing, wood working and fishing. He also enjoyed coaching baseball and had...

James P. Lewis Jr.

James P. Lewis Jr.

Jul 7, 2015

James P. Lewis Jr.James P. Lewis Jr. 59, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on July 7, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late James and Beverly Lewis. Jimmy was a custodian for Springfield Local Schools for over 22 years. He was a coach for many different sports and known as Coach Lewis to many...

Cletus Wellington Barnhart

Cletus Wellington Barnhart

Jul 7, 2015

Cletus Wellington Barnhart Cletus Wellington Barnhart, 87, of Clinton, passed away on July 7, 2015. Cletus was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 16, 1928 to the late Henry and Edith Barnhart. He was raised by the late Carl and Goldie Wright. Cletus served in the U.S. Army and retired from BF Goodrich after over 38 years of service. In...

Donna Jean Tobias

Donna Jean Tobias

Jul 6, 2015

Donna Jean Tobias, 79, transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2015, following a short illness.Donna was born in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1953. She, John and the boys moved to the Uniontown area in 1969. Donna worked as an insurance agent for many years, retiring from Don Crum Agency in...

Barry Lewis Creekmore

Barry Lewis Creekmore

Jul 5, 2015

Pastor Barry Lewis Creekmore Pastor Barry Lewis Creekmore, 58, of Atwater, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2015. Barry was born in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1956. A devoted follower of the Lord, Barry pastored Living Water Ministries in Akron. He was also the Director of Security and Maintenance for InfoCision Management Corp. Barry was...

Mary Ann Ryan

Mary Ann Ryan

Jul 4, 2015

Mary Ann RyanMary Ann Ryan age 43, moved on to be with her Lord Jesus whom she loved on July 4th, 2015. She was born on March 31, 1972 in Salem, to Francis (Bill) and Roberta (Bobby) Rohaley. Mary Ann was a stay at home mom and always took wonderful care of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Ruby Lewis

Ruby Lewis

Jul 4, 2015

Ruby Ellen Lewis, 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2015. Ruby was born in Jackson, Kentucky and lived in Akron all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lewis ; and grand child Leah Schottenheimer. Ruby is survived by her loving Daughters, Robin Mollohan, Linda Schottenheimer ; and Darlene...

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