Obituaries

James C. Campbell

James C. Campbell

Mar 24, 2016

EDINBURG - James Clifford Campbell went to The Hereafter on March 24, 2016. He transitioned following an extended health issue while at his home with his devoted wife, Kathy, by his side. Jim was born September 22, 1936 in Logan, Ohio to parents Donald Hugh and Margaret Elinor Campbell. He was a veteran of the US Air Force (A2C) and...

William Starn

William Starn

Mar 23, 2016

William F. Starn, 73, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Bill was a member of Tomorrow's World Church in Tallmadge. He was a veteran of the Air Force and a diehard Browns fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Starn. He will be missed by his twin brother,...

Donald K. Kellenberger

Donald K. Kellenberger

Mar 23, 2016

Donald K. KellenbergerDonald K. Kellenberger, 81, passed away on March 23, 2016. He was born in French Creek, WV to the late John and Opal Kellenberger. He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War Conflict as an Air Traffic Controller. Donald retired from King Machine in Akron. He was a hard worker who had many friends that...

Anthony Joseph Paolucci

Anthony Joseph Paolucci

Mar 21, 2016

Anthony Joseph Paolucci, 57, of Akron, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2016. He was born on May 5, 1958 to the late Vico and Inez Paolucci. Anthony attended Akron Springfield Assembly of God. In his free time, he loved fishing and being with his family. Anthony will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 36 years, Colleen; daughter,...

Phyllis M. Chinrock

Phyllis M. Chinrock

Mar 21, 2016

Phyllis M. Chinrock, 79, peacefully entered into heaven on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016. Phyllis was born on July 8, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Aster and Myrtle Davidson. She loved the Lord , her friends and, most of all, her family. Phyllis was a longtime member of The Chapel and had many good friends in Eloy Pacheco's Sunday School...

Shawn D.R. Blumer

Shawn D.R. Blumer

Mar 20, 2016

Shawn D. R. Blumer, age 24 of Akron, Ohio, died on March 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1992 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Barbara Blumer Chapman of Akron, and the late Michael Blumer. Shawn was employed with Empire Tire in Tallmadge as a laborer. He also did roofing as well as many construction...

Thomas H. Lewis

Thomas H. Lewis

Mar 20, 2016

Thomas H. "Thom" Lewis, 51, passed away March 20, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH on May 15, 1964 to Thomas C. (Kay) Lewis and Barbara S. (Jake) Marucci. On January 29, 1990 he married the love of his life, Lottie Gottschall. He was known by all to go out of his way to help anyone in need and...

Jane Ramskogler

Jane Ramskogler

Mar 19, 2016

Jane C. Ramskogler, age 90 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Friday, March 19, 2016 at 6:39 AM at her home. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Garnett Ollie and Minnie Bertha Riddlebaugh Lowry. Jane was a 1943 East High School graduate. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing a great deal...

John Mayer

John Mayer

Mar 19, 2016

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, John A. Mayer, 86, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. John was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School and retired from Goodyear after 35 years. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Freda; and grandson Matthew Mayer.He leaves...

Fred Martin

Fred Martin

Mar 19, 2016

Fred Martin, 74, was comfortably united in heaven with his loving wife Roberta of 53 years on March 19, 2016. He was born in Blacksville, WV on March 21, 1941. He worked in the plastics industry for several years. His interests included gardening, cooking, bingo, computer games, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He had a giving heart...

Tyrone Lamar

Tyrone Lamar

Mar 17, 2016

Tyrone Lamar Rushin, age 7 weeks, of Akron, Ohio, died on March 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 24, 2016 in Akron, the son of Tyrone D. Rushin and Sharie M. Thornton. Other than his parents, Tyrone leaves behind his siblings, his twin brother, Tyree Rushin, Takarra Rushin, Taylor Campbell, Syeir Thornton, Serenity Zaniewski, Carlea Harbin,...

Robert B. Meffert, Jr.

Robert B. Meffert, Jr.

Mar 17, 2016

Robert B. Meffert, Jr., age 65 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 2:15 PM at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Robert B. and Shirley Moran Meffert, Sr.Robert was a 1968 East High School graduate. Robert was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. He...

Donna M. Gunnoe

Donna M. Gunnoe

Mar 17, 2016

Donna M. GunnoeDonna M. Gunnoe, 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elaine Dietrich. Donna was a member of Victory Chapel for 16 years. She enjoyed collecting antiques, carousels and lighthouses. She also enjoyed painting ceramics. Donna was a strong Christian woman who shared...

Minnie R. Coomes

Minnie R. Coomes

Mar 16, 2016

Minnie R. Coomes, 96, of Akron, passed away March 16, 2016. Minnie was born in Greensboro, Alabama on April 26, 1919 to the late John W. and Ida L. Griffin. She was a long-time member of St. Sebastian Parish.As the most special birthday gift a wife could give her husband, Minnie reunited with her loving sweetheart Richard Coomes in Heaven....

Martin J. Burke Jr.

Martin J. Burke Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Martin J. "Marty" Burke Jr., age 79, passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, Martin worked many years for and retired from the Parma Water Department. Martin loved spending time with his family and his dog and best friend Jake. He...

Phyllis J. Shafer

Phyllis J. Shafer

Mar 14, 2016

Phyllis J. ShaferPhyllis J. Shafer, 76, went home to be with her husband, Lewis D. Shafer on March 14, 2016. She was born in Westover, PA to the late William and Violet Reed. She loved playing bingo, long car rides and spending time with her family. Phyllis also enjoyed cooking and was known for her cornbread casserole. She was preceded...

Michael Knox

Michael Knox

Mar 14, 2016

Michael Lee Knox, 32, of Suffield Twp., passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2016 of natural causes. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and hiking. He was also an avid music lover, and those who would travel with him would hear anything from Garth Brooks to MushroomHead. Michael was a graduate of Field High School, and he was a...

Raymond Baker

Raymond Baker

Mar 12, 2016

Raymond Baker, born May 21, 1927, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2016, at 88 years of age. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Ray was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Irene; his twins, Charlie Baker and Charlene Snyder; and grandson-in-law, Johnny Setser. Survivors include his...

Glenn Lane Iii

Glenn Lane Iii

Mar 10, 2016

Glenn R. Lane III, 18, of Lakemore, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2016. He will forever be remembered for his happy-go-lucky personality, and for always trying to make others laugh and smile. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn Lane, Carl Mollohan, and Ellsworth and Janet Rhoades.Glenn will be deeply missed by his mother, Jennifer Lane (Mollohan);...

Brandon Borak

Brandon Borak

Mar 9, 2016

Brandon Michael Borak passed away suddenly on March 9, 2016 at the age of 38. His love for cars started early in life, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Grandpa Caton. He was a gifted auto body detailer and painter and,in addition, was a talented tile mechanic, a trade he learned from his father. Brandon made friends easily. He...

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