Obituaries
Lois Jean Furner
Nov 26, 2016
Lois Jean Furner, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. She was born in Marshville, WV on November 6, 1945. She retired from Summa Health Care in 2004. Lois enjoyed playing golf, gambling, nature, and traveling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, her favorite holiday being Thanksgiving. Lois is preceded...
Duane Lee Schramm Sr.
Nov 26, 2016
Duane L. Schramm Sr. (Babe), 66, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1950 in, Akron, OH to Roy and Mildred Schramm. He had attended Ellet High School. Duane served his country in the Vietnam War during 1968-1974. He battled with Parkinson Disease and Cancer related to Agent Orange. Duane was a life member...
Thomas R. Leffler
Nov 26, 2016
Thomas R. Leffler, 86, passed away November 26, 2016. He was born in Akron on April 18, 1930 to William P. and Katherine R. Leffler. He attended St. Vincent High School before entering the US Marine Corps in 1948, serving until October 1952. He was a master plumber and the owner of W. P. Leffler Plumbing and Heating until his...
Lillian Mary Johnston
Nov 25, 2016
Lillian Mary Johnston, 80, of Norton, passed away November 25, 2016. Lillian was born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1936 to the late John and Anne Horak. Lillian worked at Sears for 14 years. She was a devoted wife and mother. Lillian enjoyed playing cards at the Green Senior and Community Center, was an avid gardener and college football...
Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb
Nov 25, 2016
Idabelle Kathryn Markley Grubb, 91, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved and served, on November 25, 2016.She was born on May 13, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Cordia Oaks. She was named after her grandmothers, Ida Brumbaugh Oaks and Belle Matthews Franks.She is...
Idabelle Kathryn Markley
Nov 25, 2016
Idabelle Kathryn Markley, 91, formerly of Akron, passed away on Nov. 25, 2016. Funeral arrangements to be scheduled at a later date.
Keith F. Mcmenamy
Nov 25, 2016
Keith F. McMenamy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Devoted husband of 61 years to Joyce E. McMenamy; beloved father of Sherrie (Larry) Winkler, Shellie (Fred) Frakes, Mindy McMenamy, and Steve (Dawn) McMenamy; loving grandfather of Wendy (David) Naugle and Keith McMenamy; cherished great-grandfather of Alexa and Khloe Naugle; and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends....
Gerald E. Gerlach
Nov 25, 2016
Gerald E. Gerlach, 74, of Lakemore, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born in Letart, WV to the late Clyde and Vella Gerlach. He retired from Sonoco Paper Products after 37 years of service. Gerald was involved in drag racing for many years, as a racer and then as crew chief for his son, Keith. He also enjoyed...
Candice N. Morrison
Nov 24, 2016
Candice N. Morrison, age 30 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1986 in Akron, the daughter of the Catherine Baker Morrison, with whom she lived. Candice was a graduate of Springfield High School and was a production worker for Weaver Industries. She loved the color purple...
Michael Joseph Perfect
Nov 23, 2016
Michael Joseph Perfect, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 8:35 AM at his home. He was born on December 29, 1950, in Akron the son of the late Hal and Mary Agnes Heffernan Perfect. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends, and had special affection for his dog, Gidget. Some of his...
Donald R. Kunselman
Nov 23, 2016
Donald R. Kunselman, 84, went home to Heaven on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH in 1932 to the late John and Leola (Burr) Kunselman. Donald was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran serving in the Korean War, earning a purple heart and was recommended for the silver and bronze stars. He retired from Ohio Edison after 36...
Richard Joseph Sherwood
Nov 23, 2016
Richard Joseph "Dick" Sherwood, 81, of Akron, passed away on November 23, 2016. He was born in Akron on May 9, 1935 to the late Charles and Pauline Sherwood. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from BF Goodrich after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Dick was active with...
Larry Mccracken
Nov 22, 2016
Larry "Butch" McCracken, 71, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2016. Butch was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1945 to the late Ham and Olive McCracken. He retired from Waste Management after 30+ years of service, where he was a dedicated and hard worker. Butch was a quiet and simple man, but selfless when it came to helping...
Tara Marie Kaglic
Nov 21, 2016
Tara Marie Kaglic (Day), 32, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016, while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 13, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, and lived in the Akron-Canton area all her life. Tara answered God's call to ministry and went to Malone University, where she graduated in 2006. She enjoyed showing many...
Edmond Lee Johnson, Sr.
Nov 21, 2016
Edmond Lee Johnson Sr. (a.k.a N8HJY) was born May 1, 1934 in Selmer, Tennessee. He was a U.S Army veteran stationed in France during the Korean War. He settled in Akron and worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber. After 34 years of service, he retired and moved to Deltona, Florida. On November 21, 2016 at the age of 82, he...
Bonnie Y. Mangus
Nov 21, 2016
Bonnie Y. Mangus, 74, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2016. She retired from Summa Health Care after 30 years of service, and 20 years at AVI Vending Co. at Walsh Jesuit High School. She really loved the teachers and students while working there. Bonnie was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dorothy...
Mary Kay Hamon
Nov 21, 2016
Mary Kay HamonAdored mother, grandmother, sister and friend Mary Kay Hamon passed away on November 21st, 2016 after an extended illness. Mary Kay was born on January 17th, 1945 to Mary & Romey Hamon of Tioga, West Virginia. She worked hard her whole life and was the life of the party. She worked at the Holiday Lounge and Last Quarter....
Mary Fekete
Nov 20, 2016
Mary Fekete, 94, of Akron, passed away on November 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; and daughter, Mary Ann Congrove. Mary is survived by daughter, Shirley (Vic) Caras; grandchildren, Cindy (Ken), David (Cyndi), Ray (Jen), Mike (Taffy) and Heather (Jeff); and nine great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her niece, Marilyn (Bill) Kupper. Graveside services will be...
Michael Lozowy
Nov 19, 2016
Michael Lozowy, 68, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016. Mike was a very dynamic individual who had many passions and interests, which he used to build a vast network of friends. He retired from Akron Fire Department after 31 years of service and from Tallmadge Fire Department after 26 years of service.He will...
William F. Davis
Nov 19, 2016
William "Bill" "Whitey" F. Davis, 85, of Akron, passed away November 19, 2016. Bill was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on May 12, 1931 to the late Jefferson and Mildred Davis. Bill retired from Lockheed Martin (Goodyear Aerospace) and he lived to fish. His favorite fishing hole was the Quiet Place in Boulter, Ontario, which was the family vacation spot for...
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