Obituaries
Christine A. Chase
Dec 24, 2015
Christine A. (May) Chase passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 24th, 2015. Christine was one of seven children born to the late Arthur J. and Ann (Troyer) May. She was born in Suffield, Ohio on June 27, 1943, and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1961. After many years as a stay-at-home mom caring for...
Sue Brownfield
Dec 24, 2015
Sue BrownfieldSue Brownfield, 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, her favorite day of the year, December 24, 2015. She was born in Guernsey County on August 9, 1934 to the late Lena Belle Warne. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she was a Sunday School teacher for over...
Rhonda Cundiff
Dec 24, 2015
Rhonda Gloria Cundiff, 58, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2015. She was born on April 23, 1957 to the late Raymond and Gloria (Tankey) Balanski. Rhonda was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and cared for everyone she knew. She loved all animals and had a special love for Scottish Terriers. Rhonda will be deeply missed by...
Thomas Appel
Dec 23, 2015
Thomas A. Appel passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on June 7, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Annie (Ruston) Appel. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and then R.C. Musson Rubber...
Leroy Somerville
Dec 23, 2015
Leroy "Joe" SomervilleLeroy "Joe" Somerville passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 92.Joe was born in Altoona, PA, but lived most of his life in Akron, OH. Joe was a WWII veteran and retired from the Ohio Carpenters Union Local 639. He spent most of his life working in construction,which is what he loved to do....
Diane Eagle
Dec 19, 2015
Diane S. EagleDiane S. Eagle, 60, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2015. She was survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael S. Eagle; children, Michele Horak, Eric Eagle, Jessyca Henderson, Michael Eagle, and Justin Eagle; 14 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Calling hours will...
Darrell Swisher
Dec 18, 2015
Darrell " Darb" Swisher, 60, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. Darrell was born on June 15, 1955 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania to Dewey (Donna) Swisher. He was an transformer consultant for S.D. Meyers for 14 years. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dawn Swisher; children,Donald (Melissa); Brandy,...
Cody Townsend
Dec 18, 2015
Cody TownsendCody Townsend, 22, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH, to parents Daniel and Melissa Townsend. Cody was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a kind, caring and compassionate soul who was always willing to help others. His smile could light up a room. He was a...
Jack Mihal
Dec 17, 2015
Jack Mihal, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 17, 2015. He was born in Akron on December 26, 1955. He began his career in construction and later drove as an independent long haul truck driver. He ended his career as a truck driver for Source One. Jack loved working on and driving muscle cars as well as motorcycles....
Charles Fred Chancey
Dec 16, 2015
Charles Fred Chancey Fred Chancey, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on December 16, 2015. He was a good and peaceful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Fred was born on December 28, 1924 in Stow, Ohio to the late Theodore and Ruth Chancey. A World War II veteran, he served...
Marilyn R. Bean
Dec 15, 2015
Marilyn R. BeanMarilyn R. Bean, 88, passed away December 15, 2015. She was born May 29, 1927 in Akron, OH. She was an excellent seamstress who loved to sew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Anna (Hinton) Bunn; and brother, Dean E. Bunn. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard; children, Susan (Dean)...
Evalee A. Vernon
Dec 15, 2015
Evalee A. Vernon Evalee A. Vernon, 90, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 after a brief, but courageous second battle with cancer. Evalee was born on March 8, 1925 in Parsons, WV, moving to Akron at a young age. She attended East High School and worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co in salary payroll and finished her 30...
Ann J. Zuelsdorf
Dec 15, 2015
Ann J. Zuelsdorf Ann J. Zuelsdorf, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away on December 15, 2015. She was born in Akron on March 27, 1929 to the late David and Anna Fleming. Ann and her husband Donald loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing together. She enjoyed countless hours reading and accumulated a large variety of novels. She was very...
Allie Marie Kinney
Dec 15, 2015
Allie Marie Kinney Allie Marie Kinney, 76, passed away December 15, 2015 with her loved ones at her side. Marie was born April 12, 1939 in Sweetwater, Texas to the late Allie and Ida Tyler. She loved fishing, gardening, crocheting beautiful afghans, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...
Goldie M. Douglas
Dec 14, 2015
Goldie Mae Douglas, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015. Goldie was born on November 7, 1927 in Meadowbrook, WV to Palmer Francis Nuzum and Alma Mae Lucas. She enjoyed being in the garden, reading all types of books and doing puzzles with her family. Goldie was an avid homemaker and loved her family...
Dorothy A. Burch Raff
Dec 14, 2015
Dorothy A. Burch RaffDorothy A. Burch Raff, 101, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 27, 1914 to the late John and Pearl Sanderfer. Dorothy was an avid outdoorswoman. She loved hunting and spent many years riding and training horses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Gladys M. Park
Dec 14, 2015
Gladys M. Park"Together Again"Gladys M. Park, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015. She was born in Spangler, PA to the late James and Irene Haffley. She loved to travel with her sister Dorothy. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Park;...
Cindy Marie Pitman
Dec 13, 2015
Cindy Marie PitmanCindy Marie Pitman, 24, passed away on December 13, 2015. Drugs are no secret to anyone. Everyone knows what happens. But no one thinks it will happen to them, or they don't care because they have reached that point of no return, and they know they will go out in a pain free way. They just don't accept...
Violet C. Vannatter
Dec 13, 2015
Violet C. Vannatter "V.V." Violet C. Vannatter, 90, passed away on December 13, 2015. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 14, 1925. V.V. retired from Akro Mills and was a member of the Eagles Club. She had a gift for gardening and loved being a grandmother. V.V. was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lexie...
Mary Ann Cook
Dec 12, 2015
Mary Ann CookMary Ann Cook, 69, passed away on December 12, 2015. She had a short battle with brain cancer and won in her own way. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was survived by her husband for over 50 years, Larry Cook; mother to Sharon and Philip; and grandmother to Kyle and Damian. She is now...
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