Obituaries

Kelvin A. Fincham

Kelvin A. Fincham

Mar 9, 2016

Kelvin A. Fincham, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2016. He was born in Cassity, West Virginia on February 27, 1924 to the late Clarence and Mary Fincham. Kelvin was a U.S. Army veteran. During World War II he served with the 78th Division, Third Battalion, Company M and saw action at the Battle of the...

Wilmer Lafferty

Wilmer Lafferty

Mar 8, 2016

Wilmer "Dean" Lafferty, 92, passed away on March 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eliza Lafferty; in-laws, Paul and Ethel York; infant son, Michael; sister, Clesta Ventress; brother, Lee Lafferty; and daughter-in-law, Marsha Lafferty. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth; children, Anita Lynn, Daniel (Cheryl Anderson), and Steven Lafferty (partner...

Nellie Mildred Drake

Nellie Mildred Drake

Mar 8, 2016

Nellie Mildred DrakeNellie Mildred Drake, 89, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Charles and Edith Stewart. Mildred managed the Corral Restaurant for the last 45 years. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Russell, Roscoe, Bob, Chuck and Bill. Mildred is survived by daughter, Beverly (Ray) Pilgram; son, Chuck (Jodi)...

Josephine Fultz

Josephine Fultz

Mar 7, 2016

Josephine "Jo" Fultz, 90, of Akron, passed away on March 7, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on July 17, 1925. Jo was an avid reader, a great cook, and a very friendly, outgoing person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronce Fultz; parents, Alfred and Corrine Krell; and brother Alfred. Josephine is survived by her daughter,...

Millard Delong

Millard Delong

Mar 7, 2016

Millard C. DeLong, 97, went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved dearly, on March 7, 2016. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy, he is survived by sister, Jean Fisher; nephews, Tim (Nenita) Holzer, Denny (Edie) Holzer, Larry (Sally) Holzer; niece, Elaine (Jim) Henderson; great-nephew, Paul (Stephanie) Henderson;...

Tennie Louise Woodroof

Tennie Louise Woodroof

Mar 6, 2016

Tennie Louise Woodroof, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Hospice Care Center. She was born in Carthage, TN on July 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry Jeff and Nellie Mae Overstreet Woodard. Louise was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Woodroof retired after 40 years as a cook at...

Wanda E. Stancin

Wanda E. Stancin

Mar 6, 2016

Wanda E. (Nussbaumer) Stancin, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Wanda was born on May 3,1926 in Smithfield, Pennsylvania to John and Celia Nussbaumer. She was a proud and dedicated nurse, who loved caring for patients during her 40 year career. A devout Catholic, she was actively involved at St. Matthew's Parish for most of...

Richard Mcduffie

Richard Mcduffie

Mar 4, 2016

Richard L. McDuffie "Pete"Richard L. McDuffie "Pete", 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2016. He was born in Lakemore, OH to the late Ralph and Dorothy McDuffie. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran in the Marine Corps for 4 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing. He loved life. Richard is survived by his loving wife,...

Wilma Jean Layman

Wilma Jean Layman

Mar 4, 2016

Jean (Wilma) Layman 73, of Coventry Twp., passed away at home on March 4, 2016. She retired from Russell Products in May 2006.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Pittinger. Survived by her husband of 51 1/2 years, Frank; daughter and son-in-law, Suzan and Jeff Sharp, of Springboro, OH; daughter, Cathy Doerman, of Akron, OH; grandchildren, Michael, Heather,...

James Mosley

James Mosley

Mar 4, 2016

A quiet man who lived his life with dignity and old school rules has passed away at 60. He was a mechanic by trade and could fix anything put before him. A new grandfather of two that he didn't get a chance to spoil. He was the father of three children, who are the greatest gifts anyone could ask for....

Charles Rife, Jr.

Charles Rife, Jr.

Mar 4, 2016

Charles Rife Jr.After 90 blessed years, the man we all adored has been called to his heavenly home. Charles "Jupe" Rife, Jr. passed away March 4, 2016 surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. At the age of 17, Jupe proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Navy where he received many ribbons, stars, and unofficial title...

Neal Abbey

Neal Abbey

Mar 3, 2016

Neal "Boo" Abbey, 55, of Cuyahoga Falls, walked into the next life on March 3, 2016. He was born on December 31, 1960, the son of Gail (Ehrnsberger) Abbey of Tallmadge, OH and the late David Allen Abbey. Neal grew up in Elyria, OH, was an avid reader, a baseball fan, a military history enthusiast, especially Civil War, and a...

Tony W. Croghan

Tony W. Croghan

Mar 3, 2016

Tony W. Croghan, 50, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016. A long time resident of the Akron area, he was born on August 7, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Millie Croghan.Tony was a long time employee of Giant Eagle in Canton. He loved his parents and his dogs. During his life, Tony...

Opal C. Lenington

Opal C. Lenington

Mar 1, 2016

Opal C. LeningtonOpal C. Lenington, 82, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2016 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by son, Gerald. She is survived by her husband, Ed; six children, Sheila, Judy, Howard, Clara and Karen; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on...

Judy A. Sebastian

Judy A. Sebastian

Feb 29, 2016

Judy A Sebastian (Angel) September 25, 1944 passed away February 29, 2016. She is survived by husband, Rob Sebastian, Akron, Ohio; her son, Emanuel Ecker VI, Akron, Ohio; her sister, Lynn (Tom) Bardon, Port Orange, Florida; her stepsister Cheri Wolfram (Ken), Somerset, KY; and her stepbrother Tim Semelsberger, Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents James L....

Alice G. Averitt

Alice G. Averitt

Feb 28, 2016

Alice G. Averitt, 45, of Akron, passed away on February 28, 2016. Alice displayed courage and strength throughout her battle with cancer and is now at peace. She was born in Bellefonte, PA on August 12, 1970. Alice was an amazing mother who loved to plant flowers, was a great cook, and loved being surrounded by family and friends.She is...

Michael P. Sturm

Michael P. Sturm

Feb 28, 2016

Michael Sturm, age 63, passed peacefully at home on February 28, 2016, after a long illness. Predeceased by parents, Paul and Ann; brother, Ron. Survived by spouse, Debbie (42 years); sister, Jackie Youkers, brothers, Gary (Kathy), Cary (Patti) Sturm, and sister-in-law, Nancy Sturm. Mike also leaves behind nieces, Jill (Mike) Bradisse, Jeri (Mark) Overholt, Julie Sutter, Nicole (Cory) Flachbart; Sara...

Finley Borkowski

Finley Borkowski

Feb 27, 2016

On February 27, 2016, Finley Borkowski left behind in this world his parents, Nancy and Ben Borkowski and brother, Jase. He will be deeply missed by all."Imagine a love so strong it made saying hello and goodbye in the same day worth all the pain..."

Dwain A. Hull

Dwain A. Hull

Feb 27, 2016

Dwain A. Hull, 67, of Akron, passed away on February 27, 2016. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on September 21, 1948 to the late Alvon and Maxine Hull. Following in his father's footsteps, Dwain was a truck driver for his entire career. He loved fishing and could often be found playing poker with his friends at the VFW. In...

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