Obituaries
Patricia L. Kurtz
Jul 21, 2015
Patricia L. KurtzPatricia L. Kurtz went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2015. She was a sweet and loving person. She is survived by her loving husband, Elvin; daughters, Michelle (Joe) Young, Tammie Sills, and Kimberly Jordan; son, John (Michelle) Kurtz; brothers, Ed, Jim, Ron, Franklin; six grandchildren, Heather, Brittney, Emily, Megan, Grace and Jacob; two great-grandchildren,...
Jimmie G. Schroeder
Jul 20, 2015
Jimmie G. Schroeder Jimmie G. Schroeder, 74, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2015. He was born in Sedan, Kansas on July 21, 1940 to the late James and Doris Schroeder. Jimmie proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne, retiring in 1992. He then went on to another long successful career in the automobile industry. Jimmie...
James Morris
Jul 18, 2015
James V. Morris , 71 , passed away July 18,2015. He was born in Akron,Ohio . Jim had retired from the Summit County Sheriffs Office after 30 years and the Summit County Prosecutor's Office ( CSEA) after 3 years. Jim was a member of FOP lodge 139. He proudly served in the USAF form 1963-1967. Jim was preceded in death...
Laura Wensel
Jul 18, 2015
Laura Wensel, 65, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, after a brief battle of cancer. Laura was the wife of William Wensel for 18 happy years. She retired from Ohio desk company in June 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon (Lois) Baker; brother Leon Baker and nephew Darren Smith. Laura leaves behind her...
Kay Rhodes Gaug
Jul 18, 2015
Kay Rhodes Gaug passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18th surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1953 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Samuel R. And Vivian Rhodes. She spent most of her life in Akron and has been a resident of Uniontown for the past 18 years....
Wilma L. Riffle
Jul 17, 2015
Wilma L. Riffle Wilma L. Riffle, 83, passed away on July 17, 2015. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Taylor County, West Virginia to the late Andy and Nita Devart. Wilma retired from both Martin Wheel and DrugMart. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association. She belonged to Wedgewood United Methodist Church. Wilma loved attending...
Florence Harrah
Jul 17, 2015
Florence (Flo) Harrah Florence (Flo) Harrah was born on December 16, 1946 to the late Lee and Georgia Norman. A lifetime Akron and Springfield resident, Florence returned to God on July 17, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family while she slept into eternity. Flo is the beloved wife of James Harrah. James was truly the love of her...
Mary R. Messenger
Jul 16, 2015
Mary (Deluca) Messenger AKRON - Mary (Deluca) Messenger, 92, entered into her Lord's presence, Thursday, July 15, 2015. Born to immigrant parents Joseph and Jeanie Deluca, Mary was a life-long resident of the Akron area. She lived her life in service to Christ, her family, and anyone that she could possibly help along the way. Along with her husband, she...
Kevin A. Currey
Jul 15, 2015
Kevin A. Currey Kevin A. Currey, 50, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2015. He was born in Akron on June 10, 1965 and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Kevin proudly served in the U.S. Navy for seven years. He spent several years living in Spain after his military service. Kevin loved working with his hands and was always...
Kevin Tudor
Jul 15, 2015
Kevin Wayne Tudor, 32 a precious soul gone too soon, passed away July 15, 2015. He leaves behind to cherish his memory grandmother Bonnie Tomaiko; aunts Sally Walker and Sandra Hartung; uncles David Tudor and Timothy Tudor; and niece Courtney Tudor. Peace now is what you have found rest in Gods care and know you are in our hearts forever....
Alice Keller
Jul 14, 2015
Alice J. Keller passed peacefully July 14,2015. Preceded in death by her husband Frank, sisters Julia and Lois, brother John . She is survived by her son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Holly (Martin) and Matthew (Julie), great - grandchildren Sophie and Isabel, brother Lowell,(Edna Mae), sisters-in- law Marge and Geraldine , nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by family...
Linda J. Ellison
Jul 14, 2015
Linda J. Ellison Linda J. Ellison, 72, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Linda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars Delta 539. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Irene Forney; and infant brother, John Forney. She...
Napoleon C. Myers
Jul 14, 2015
Napoleon Carter Myers (Curly)Napoleon Carter Myers (Curly) 96, of Akron passed away peacefully July 14, 2015. He was born in Granville, TN on March 19, 1919. Curly was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 39 years. He also delivered oil for Freese Oil and Bolin Oil Co. He was a number 1 fan for Green sports, having served many...
Joseph B. Blair
Jul 14, 2015
Joseph B. BlairJoseph B. Blair 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. He served in the US Navy for 5 years during the Korean War. Joseph retired from Ford Motor Company in 1983. He was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and loved his church family....
Earl T. Curtis
Jul 12, 2015
Earl T. CurtisEarl T. Curtis, 70, of Akron, passed away on July 12, 2015. He was born in Akron on May 17, 1945. Earl proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1969. He served on the USS Waccamaw and had two tours of duty in Danang, Vietnam. He returned home and worked for the City of Akron Highway Maintenance Department,...
Frank C. Kiltau, Sr.
Jul 12, 2015
Frank C Kiltau Sr., 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center with his wife by his side. Frank was born on October 27, 1946, Akron, Ohio to Steve and Mary (Young) Kiltau, and had an older brother Steve Kiltau. On January 26, 1968, he married Hazel (Kathy) Kiltau, Hazel and Frank were...
Harold R. Shaw
Jul 11, 2015
Harold R. Shaw Harold R. Shaw, 61, of Rootstown, passed away on July 11, 2015. Harold was born in Meadeville, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1953 to the late Harold and Irene Shaw. He was employed at Fallsway Equipment Company and owned Shaw's Automotive in downtown Akron. In his free time, Harold could often be found at the track where he...
Buford White, Sr.
Jul 10, 2015
Buford White Sr.Buford White Sr. 74, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015. He was a resident of Niles, OH for 25 years. He retired from General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Buford was preceded in death by his parents, Edward White and Bertha Horton; and six brothers and...
Angela Perella
Jul 9, 2015
Angela Diane Perella was born July 1st 1969 and passed away July 9th 2015, eight days after celebrating her 46th birthday. On that day she joined family members that predeceased her who are with their Heavenly Father. Angela was made new by God, who welcomed her along with her father Ronald Perella, paternal grandparents Albert & Mary Perella, paternal Uncle...
Randi Bailey-Starcher
Jul 9, 2015
Randi Bailey-StarcherRandi Bailey-Starcher 33, went into the Lord's arms on July 9, 2015. She was born in Barberton, OH to parents Bruce and Kathy Bailey. Randi was a 2000 Springfield High School graduate and despite her disability she participated in the marching band with her service dog Dakota. She was a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and earned the Bronze,...
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