Obituaries

Glenn Alan Henry

Glenn Alan Henry

Mar 24, 2015

Glenn Alan Henry, age 65, of Dover, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic. Alan was born August 6th, 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Helene (Bryson) and Forest Glenn Henry. He retired as a Shop Foreman with Merit Plastics. He loved music and played guitar. Alan taught motorcycle safety classes for over 20 years...

Jean L.(Nosel) Varvorines

Jean L.(Nosel) Varvorines

Mar 24, 2015

Jean Louise (Nosel) VarvorinesJean Louise (Nosel) Varvorines, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2015. Jean enjoyed her life in Pennsylvania where she was born and moved to Ohio in 1963 to be near her mother, father, and brother who moved here. She was preceded in death by husband, Thomas Varvorines; parents, John and Frances Nosel;...

Roger A. Jones

Roger A. Jones

Mar 23, 2015

Roger A. Jones, 61, took his final ride with the Lord on March 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barnes and Ruth Jones and brother-in-law, Loren Swensen.Roger is survived by his brother, Erwin Jones; sisters, Brenda (Doug) Taylor, Bev Swensen and Sue Blair; daughters, Tonya and Laura Jones; granddaughters, Lacy, Miranda, and Autumn and many nieces...

Dorothy L. Wolfe

Dorothy L. Wolfe

Mar 23, 2015

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Wolfe, nee LaVoie 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2015. She was born in Madison, Maine to the late John and Elizabeth LaVoie. She was a wonderful wife and mother, who always took care of others needs first. She enjoyed traveling and camping to Canada and throughout the US. Dot was preceded...

Albert Wilson Johnson

Albert Wilson Johnson

Mar 21, 2015

Albert Wilson Johnson, 74, joined the Lord on the 19th hole on March 21, 2015. He was born in Connellsville, PA on July 13, 1940. Albert retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. Preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Elizabeth. Survivors include his wife, Laurie, of 16 years; sons,...

James E. Strong

James E. Strong

Mar 21, 2015

James E. Strong, 63, passed away on March 21, 2015. James was born in McKeesport on February 12, 1952 to the late Theodore and Alta Strong. He had been previously employed at Burt Greenwald Chevrolet as a technician. He enjoyed working on cars, fixing up his house with his wife, and taking care of his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife,...

Reva Burchett

Reva Burchett

Mar 20, 2015

Reva Nell Burchett, 87, of Tallmadge, passed away March 20, 2015. Reva was born in Nitro, W.V. on February 18, 1928 to the late Lon and Ada Knight. She was a devout Christian all of her life. In addition to her parents, Reva was preceded in death by her sisters, Laura, Ruby, and Reeta; brother, Richard. She is survived by...

James L. Landis

James L. Landis

Mar 19, 2015

James L. LandisJames L. Landis, 73, of Suffield went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2015. He was born in Stow, OH on June 26, 1941 to the late Paul and Nellie Landis. He was a veteran in the US Navy proudly serving from 1960 to 1964. James retired from the Bricklayer's Union in 2005. He was...

James Wilson

James Wilson

Mar 19, 2015

James C. Wilson, 87, of Akron passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was born January 22, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde and I. Grace Wilson. On December 15, 1944 at the age of 16 James went to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and retired in 1990 after 45 years of service. In his...

Betty J. Wilmoth

Betty J. Wilmoth

Mar 17, 2015

Betty J. "Deanie" Wilmoth Betty J. "Deanie" Wilmoth, 83, of Akron, passed away March 17, 2015. She was born in Akron on June 5, 1931 to the late James and Alberta Hauser. Deanie was preceded in death by her husband,Marvin Wilmoth; and brothers, Paul and James Hauser. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Dennis (Norma), Richard (Barbara) and...

Jean Mcgraw

Jean Mcgraw

Mar 17, 2015

Jean M. McGraw went to be with the Lord on 3/17/2015. She was born in Delta, Ohio and lived most of her life in Portage Lakes, Ohio. She was a long time perishiner at St. Francis De Sales. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, James McGraw; father and mother Samuel and Agnes Onweller; brother...

Fred Heiselman

Fred Heiselman

Mar 17, 2015

Fred Heiselman, 83, passed away on March 17, 2015. Fred was born in Akron on December 19, 1931 to the late Anthony and Barbara Heiselman. Fred worked at RCA Rubber Company for many years. He enjoyed racing homing pigeons, was a member of the GAR Pigeon Club, The German-American Club, and also the Polish Legion of American Veterans #32 and...

Catherine E. Pash

Catherine E. Pash

Mar 16, 2015

Catherine E. Pash "Mickey", 91, passed peacefully on March 16, 2015. Catherine proudly graduated from St. Vincent High School and was an avid LeBron James fan. She enjoyed travelling with friends, knitting, crocheting, and quilting, and left behind many beautiful gifts for friends, family, and hospitalized children in need. Catherine retired from Sears after 30 years of service. Preceded in...

Marjorie M. Hughes

Marjorie M. Hughes

Mar 15, 2015

Marjorie M. Hughes Marjorie M. Hughes, 87, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015. She was born in Akron on September 28, 1927. Marjorie retired as a supervisor at Kmart after over 25 years of service. In her free time, she was an avid gardener and seamstress. She also loved shopping with family and friends. Marjorie was preceded...

James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Mar 15, 2015

James J. Jenkins, 71, of Tallmadge went to his eternal resting place in Heaven, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons, and Dimentia.James retired from the Akron Police Department after 27 years of service, after which he drove bus for Tallmadge City Schools for nine years. He received his master's degree in Christian Ministry from Malone...

Walter Fazenbaker

Walter Fazenbaker

Mar 14, 2015

Walter Floyd Fazenbaker, 1950 -2015. It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our brother Walter Floyd Fazenbaker.He is preceded in death by mother, Pearl Lee; father, Homer Fazenbaker and brother, Bruce Fazenbaker.Walter was a Vietnam Army Veteran, serving two tours. He came home a trouble young man.Hug a veteran, their sacrifices are immense.Walter is survived by brothers,...

David Henry Warren

David Henry Warren

Mar 13, 2015

David Henry Warren, 71, passed away on March 13, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Ashville, NC. David served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam with the US Navy. He was a good, honest, fair and honorable man. He was a champion for anyone who needed help. David loved to fish, to care for his yard, reading,...

Erin Patricia Geoghegan

Erin Patricia Geoghegan

Mar 13, 2015

Erin Patricia Geoghegan Erin Patricia Geoghegan, 34, of Tallmadge, passed away on March 13, 2015. She was born in Sydney, Australia on August 5, 1980. Erin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2013 with a B.S. in Food and Environmental Nutrition. In her free time, she was an avid reader and a gifted creative writer. She...

David Ware

David Ware

Mar 12, 2015

Sadly, David L. Ware (Dave) 56, passed away March 12, 2015. Dave was born on September 21, 1958. He grew up in Coventry, Ohio graduating from Coventry High School and the University of Akron with a degree in Fire Science Technology.He joined the Akron Fire Department at the age of 23 and retired after 33 years of service with the...

David L. Stevenor

David L. Stevenor

Mar 12, 2015

David L. Stevenor David L. Stevenor, 61, of Akron, passed away on March 12, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Akron on October 17, 1953 to the late Leon and Pauline Stevenor. He was a long distance truck driver for Whiteline Express. In his free time, David loved NASCAR and being with family and...

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