Obituaries

Jean F. Schmidt

Jean F. Schmidt

May 7, 2015

Jean F. SchmidtJean F. Schmidt, 85, a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, and great-grandma, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2015. Her joy was spoiling her grandchildren and being a loving wife. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Jean is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Pannipa (Nong) Schmidt; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Phil Eichhorn; daughter...

Forrest A. Scott Jr

Forrest A. Scott Jr

May 7, 2015

Forrest A. "Scotty" Scott Jr. Forrest A. Scott Jr., 88, of Akron, passed away May 7, 2015. He was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1926 to the late Forrest and Audrey Scott Sr. Forrest served in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he moved to Akron in 1946 and gained employment at Goodyear...

Genevieve V. Wilson

Genevieve V. Wilson

May 6, 2015

Genevieve V. WilsonGenevieve V. Wilson, 92, departed this world on May 6, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born October 28, 1922 in Clarksburg, W.V. to the late Joseph Mano and Theresa Mancino. She moved to Akron in 1951 and worked for the Lawson stores and former Hillhaven Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth...

John W. Taylor

John W. Taylor

May 5, 2015

John W. "Jack" Taylor John W. "Jack" Taylor, 68, of Akron, passed away May 5, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 13, 1946 to the late John and Frances Taylor. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from the City of Akron. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and...

David E. Reeves

David E. Reeves

May 5, 2015

David E. Reeves David E. Reeves, 73, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2015. He was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky on December 8, 1941 to the late Marvin and Gladys Reeves. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to everyone who met him. In his free time, David was an...

Cortney Renee Russell

Cortney Renee Russell

May 4, 2015

Cortney Renee RussellCortney Renee Russell, 28, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Ravenna on June 6, 1986. She will be deeply missed by her husband Michael King and their children, Jacob, Jenna, and Savannah; Mother and Father, Michelle and Roy Burkhead; stepfather and stepmother, Derick and Michele Kasburg siblings, Bryce, Nicholas, Jareth, Tiffani, and Josh. A...

Thomas W. Wisener, Jr.

Thomas W. Wisener, Jr.

May 4, 2015

Thomas Watson Wisener, Jr.Thomas Watson Wisener, Jr. 75, passed away on May, 4, 2015. He was a long distance truck driver for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Mauvline and Thomas Wisener Sr. Thomas is survived by sons, Thomas, Timothy, Terrance (Sandy), and Michael; grandsons, Timothy (Amanda) and Thomas (Rebecca); sister, LouAnn (Wisener) DeMali; six great-grandchildren;...

Ronald Zonker

Ronald Zonker

May 1, 2015

Ronald A. Zonker, 62, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2015 at his farm in southern, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1954 to the late Charles and Betty Zonker. Ron was employed with the U.S. Post Office in Seville and had many interest including music, sports and spending time on his farm.Ron...

Anna Mccourt-Fodse

Anna Mccourt-Fodse

May 1, 2015

Anna McCourt-Fodse Anna McCourt-Fodse, 75, passed away on May 1, 2015. She was born in Akron on December 27, 1939 and graduated from Springfield High School in 1957, where she was a majorette. After high school, Anna was a secretary at BF Goodrich and later worked as an office manager for several area doctors. She was a gifted gardener and...

Stanley H. Ward

Stanley H. Ward

May 1, 2015

Stanley H. WardStanley H. Ward went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2015. He was born in London, England on April 2, 1948 to the late Edith and Stanley R. Ward. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was VP Art Director for Whitemyer Advertising in Zoar, Ohio for over 20 years before leaving and...

Nancy C Liston

Nancy C Liston

May 1, 2015

Nancy C Liston, 78, of Akron, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1936 to the late John and Iris Brooks. Nancy retired from Bailey Meter. She enjoyed watching collage football, West Virginia and Notre Dame. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert;...

Michelle Park

Michelle Park

Apr 30, 2015

Michelle "Shelly" C. ParkMichelle Park died suddenly on April 30, 2015 from a heart attack. She was born on November 14, 1954 in Marshall, MN. She grew up in Wisconsin with her mother and father, James and Laurel Cody and brother Michael Cody. She has been a resident of New Franklin, Ohio for many years with her husband, Bernard Park...

Verna M. Koerber

Verna M. Koerber

Apr 30, 2015

Verna M. Koerber Verna M. Koerber, 76, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was born in Akron on May 14, 1938 and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1956. She lived her entire life in Akron, retiring from Sterling Jewelers. She enjoyed vacationing with extended family with the OBX and Mexico being a few of her favorite places....

Richard E Meyer

Richard E Meyer

Apr 30, 2015

Richard E. Meyer, age 92, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Richard was born in 1922 in Akron, Ohio where he had been a resident his entire life. Richard attended the University of Akron where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a 2 1/2 year veteran of WWII, where he served in the U.S. Army as a...

James A. Martin

James A. Martin

Apr 29, 2015

James A. MartinJames A. Martin, 36, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2015. He was born and raised in Akron, OH. He enjoyed spending time with his children, and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his children, Mya and Jesse Martin; mother, Jeannie; grandparents, Walter and Sandra White; brother, Jeff (Rachel); and a host of other relatives and friends. Calling...

Rosemary A. Elick

Rosemary A. Elick

Apr 29, 2015

Rosemary A. Elick (Gnau)Rosemary A. Elick (Gnau) died peacefully April 29, 2015 just four days after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was a graduate of St. Bernard's School and Sacred Heart Academy. She worked at Firestone Bank and St. Matthew's Credit Union. Providing a loving home for husband Paul and her six children, she delighted in being a grandmother and...

Ida M. Springston

Ida M. Springston

Apr 29, 2015

Ida M. SpringstonIda M. Springston, 82, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2015. She was born in Flemington, W.V. on October 21, 1932. She was a faithful member of Springfield Baptist Church. Ida enjoyed bowling, and was also active in her TOPS group. She loved spending time with her family. Ida was preceded in death by...

Patty Lou Feathers

Patty Lou Feathers

Apr 28, 2015

Patty Lou Feathers Patty Lou Feathers, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2015. She was born in Albright, West Virginia on November 23, 1932 to the late Gratt and Ida Sypolt. Patty was a nurse for several years before devoting her self to raising her family. She was a faithful member of...

Carolyn Taylor

Carolyn Taylor

Apr 28, 2015

Carolyn A. Taylor, 91, of Akron, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Carolyn was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on July 20, 1923 to the late Walter and Blanche Echard. She was a member of Springfield Community Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo and sister Roberta...

Dallas Jarvis

Dallas Jarvis

Apr 28, 2015

Dallas JarvisDallas Jarvis, 84, of Mogadore, originally from West Virginia, passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2015. Dallas struggled mightily the last few years of his life, never complaining about his situation yet always finding a way to be funny. He has found eternal life in Heaven and now the pain is gone and left behind are...

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