Obituaries

Janice L. Mckeown

Janice L. Mckeown

Apr 8, 2015

Janice L McKeown, 82, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Janice was born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1932 to the late Arch and Mary Shriner. Janice retired from Steere Enterprise. In addition to parents, Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl; sons, Dennis and Richard; granddaughter, Kasey Harrigal; brothers, Don and Jack Shriner....

Pauline Heiselman

Pauline Heiselman

Apr 8, 2015

Pauline HeiselmanPauline Heiselman, 81, passed away April 8, 2015. She was born on August 21, 1933 in Akron to the late Anthony and Barbara Heiselman. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, John Heiselman, Joanne Schmidt, and Fred Heiselman. Pauline will be deeply missed by her sister, Margie Heiselman and many nieces and nephews. Private services were held...

Virginia Ruth Garland

Virginia Ruth Garland

Apr 8, 2015

Virginia R. Garland, 79, passed away on April 8, 2015. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Ruth and Almond Jones. She was a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and knitting. She worked for JC Penny for over 10 years. Virginia also worked for the Board of Elections...

Phyllis R. Joel

Phyllis R. Joel

Apr 7, 2015

Phyllis R Joel, 85, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Phyllis was born in, Somerset, PA on September 23, 1929 to the late Grant and Annie Manges. Phyllis retired from Parassons. She enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, George; three brothers and two sisters. She...

Lowell Lee Mcclellan

Lowell Lee Mcclellan

Apr 7, 2015

Lowell Lee McClellan Lowell Lee McClellan, 81, of Uniontown, passed away April 7, 2015. He was born on August 7, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Blanche McClellan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For over 50 years, he owned House of Fine Cars in Akron. Lowell will be deeply missed by...

Dottie Algea

Dottie Algea

Apr 6, 2015

Dottie Algea Jessie Eleanor Algea, 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Akron on July 16, 1921, to the late Perry and Jessie Addleman. Dottie played her last game of Mahjong on March 24th, and her mind was brilliant until the end. She was planning with Virginia how...

Eugene Donald Lee

Eugene Donald Lee

Apr 5, 2015

Eugene Donald Lee III "Don" Eugene Donald Lee III "Don", passed away on April 5, 2015. He retired from Conrail where he was employed as a signalman. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the US Marines. He enjoyed beaches, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Donald Lee Jr. and Wanda...

Thomas Kerr

Thomas Kerr

Apr 5, 2015

Thomas C. Kerr, 57, of Kent, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. Thomas was born in Akron, Ohio on June 30, 1957 to the late Richard and Jean Kerr. Thomas retired from City of Akron Fire Department after 30 years of service and was also employed at Akron General Hospital as a Paramedic in the ER. In his free time,...

Curtis Nixon

Curtis Nixon

Apr 2, 2015

Curtis Nixon, 55, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015. He was born in Akron on February 9, 1960 to the late Malachi and Fannie. Curtis was a loving, kind, considerate person. He never had an enemy. Curtis loved to give hugs and kisses and he would help anyone in need. He had a...

Dorothy Ann Wilson

Dorothy Ann Wilson

Apr 2, 2015

Dorothy Ann "Dot" WilsonDorothy Ann "Dot" Wilson, 73, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015. She retired from Daimler Chrysler Corporation in 2003. She loved to gamble, play cards and was known for her special 7up cake. She was preceded in death by husband, Chipper Wilson; brother, John Jr., and parents, John and Prince Ella Taylor....

John M Lampe

John M Lampe

Apr 2, 2015

John M Lampe, 68 , of Akron, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. John was born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1946 to the late William and Mary Lampe. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. John is survived by son, John W. Lampe (Husband John E. Pennecke); daughters, Tina (Companion Greg May) Braswell...

Virginia Zimmerman

Virginia Zimmerman

Apr 2, 2015

Virginia Riddle Zimmerman "Ginger"Virginia Riddle Zimmerman "Ginger", 79, passed away on April 2, 2015. She was born on March 18, 1936 to the late Charles and Virginia Starr. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1958 with a degree in Education. She is survived by loving husband of 57 years, Louis "Buzz" Zimmerman; daughter, Judith Ann (Bruce) Chipman; grandson, Charles...

Herbert J. Gallo

Herbert J. Gallo

Mar 31, 2015

Herbert J. Gallo, 82, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Herbert was born in Granite City, ILL. on September 29, 1932. Herbert retired from Roadway Trucking after many years of service. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn J Gallo and daughter, Melanie Young. He is survived by daughter, Deborah (Russ) Lute; granddaughter, Kaleigh Lute and...

Ronald Peake

Ronald Peake

Mar 29, 2015

Ronald L. Peake, 61, of Akron, passed away March 29, 2015 after a short illness. Ronald was born in Bluefield , West Virginia on February 27, 1954. Ronald was employed with CSX Railroad for 39 years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing and quilt designing. Ronald is survived by parents, Sonny and Betty Peake; sisters, Jenny...

Carrie Lynn Dobbins

Carrie Lynn Dobbins

Mar 28, 2015

Carrie Lynn DobbinsCarrie Lynn Dobbins, 23, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2015. She was born in Akron, OH to Martin and Julie Dobbins. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, listening to music, and spending time with her nieces and family. Carrie is survived by grandparents, Nan and Pap, Grandma Betty and Grandpa Harland; siblings, Brian (Angie), Amanda, and Jesse;...

Kathlene M. Narney (Hughes)

Kathlene M. Narney (Hughes)

Mar 28, 2015

Kathlene Marie Narney (Hughes) "Kitty" passed away March 28th at home in her sleep after a long illness.She was born July 9, 1969 to Robert and Darlene Hughes in Akron, OH who loved her very much. Kitty grew up in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School in 1987 where she met her high school sweetheart and husband of 27...

Everett Friel Nail

Everett Friel Nail

Mar 27, 2015

Everett F. Nail As this story came to an end, Everett Friel Nail began his next great adventure with the Lord Jesus on March 27, 2015. We celebrate the beginning of this life journey in Piper's Gap, Virginia on April 25, 1924, or 1923 if you ask the U.S. Army. Everett enjoyed his time serving this nation; from Europe to...

Janice Y. Mathers

Janice Y. Mathers

Mar 27, 2015

Janice Y. Mathers Janice Y. Mathers, 77, passed away after bravely battling breast cancer on March 27, 2015. She was born in Akron on October 27, 1937 to the late Robert and Kathleen Hine. Janice will always be remembered for her outgoing personality. She was the life of the party and loved family gatherings. She was especially fond of Christmas...

Doris Stewart

Doris Stewart

Mar 26, 2015

Doris J Stewart, 80, of, Brimfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. Doris was born in Tallmadge , Ohio on September 13, 1934 to the late Oliver and Ethel Keys. Doris retired from Permco Inc. in Streetsboro, Ohio after 21 years of service. She was a member of the Brimfield Faith United Methodist Church, Red Hats, Brimfield Athletic Association...

Ellen Seiler

Ellen Seiler

Mar 25, 2015

Ellen M. Seiler, 66, of Akron passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born July 1, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. Ellen is preceded in death by her father, Avie Combs; sister, Pamela Matwiju and step-father, Claire Minier. She is survived by her husband, Dave Seiler; mother, Marjorie Minier; children, Jodi (Jason) Bry, Cindy George, Ryan (Lori) Martin and...

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