Obituaries
Brian A. Faris
Sep 1, 2015
Brian A. Faris On September 1, 2015, Brian Faris peacefully left this world, transitioning to the next, where he will be waiting. Surely, he is currently searching for that well stocked fishing hole, and fully expecting to finally attain that perfect golf swing; both of which he will explicitly and in detail tell you about when you meet again. In...
Lawrence Meers Sr.
Sep 1, 2015
Lawrence O. Meers, Sr., 92, joined the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Mattie and son Jerry. He is survived by his sons William (Ruth), Lawrence Jr. (Tamara), and Daniel; grandchildren Angela,...
Ernest Wayne Coffy
Aug 31, 2015
Ernest Wayne Coffy Ernest Wayne Coffy, 84, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born in Carrollton, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Golda Coffy. He was a graduate of Ohio Northern School of Pharmacy in 1954 and served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1956. He practiced Pharmacy 40 years in the Akron area....
Jimmy R. Hershberger
Aug 31, 2015
Jimmy R. HershbergerJimmy Ray Hershberger 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2015. He was a longtime resident of the Akron area and served as a board member and usher at the River of Life Church in Greentown. Jimmy grew up on a farm with seven siblings. He enjoyed football, fishing, hunting, cooking and helping...
Alescia D. Massey
Aug 28, 2015
Alescia Darlene Massey, age 33, of Akron, passed away August 28, 2015. Alescia graduated from Ellet High School and went on to attend The University of Akron for two years with an interest in Criminal Justice. Alescia loved drag racing with her father. She enjoyed painting, watching scary movies, playing video games, and playing with her dog, Scotty Brat. Alescia...
Richard Nelson
Aug 26, 2015
RICHARD C. NELSON SR.(AKA Rick, Dick and Shorty)Richard C. Nelson Sr. age 73 of Uniontown passed away on August 26, 2015 at Summa Akron City Hospital, after a long battle with COPD. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, good neighbor and a very good friend to many. He never knew a stranger.He was born on...
Cheryl Nicholson
Aug 26, 2015
Cheryl A. Nicholson, 62, went safely into the arms of Jesus on August 26, 2015. Her greatest desire was to be a wife and mother. God graciously allowed her to be the very best wife and mother possible. She cared for her family tirelessly, volunteered numerous hours at her children's schools, and was an active member of Northampton Bible Church...
Ricky Greene
Aug 25, 2015
Ricky Lee Greene,56 ,went to his heavenly home Tuesday August 25,2015. He was met at Heaven's Gate's by his parents ; Justien Greene and Donna Waynick , sister; Brenda Greene.Rick's greatest joys in life was spending time with family and friends. He was a stubborn man full of life and did anything for anyone. He will be greatly missed and...
Diana Jean Garey
Aug 25, 2015
Diana Jean GareyDiana Jean Snooks Garey went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 25, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1952 to the late Max and Kathleen Snooks in Akron, OH. Diana graduated from Ellet High School and worked for the May Company for many years. She was very talented especially with arts and crafts. Her...
Iris N. Pyle
Aug 24, 2015
Iris N. Pyle Iris N. Pyle, 81, of Akron, passed away August 24, 2015. She was born on February 9, 1934 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Luther and Mary O'Shell. Iris took great care with her home and was a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who could always cheer her up with their...
John E. Carpenter
Aug 24, 2015
John E. Carpenter, 71, passed away on August 24, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherry M. Carpenter, mother, Marie M. Speicher, father, John D. Carpenter. He leaves behind children, Christopher & Cynthia Carpenter, John P. Carpenter, James Steward; grandsons, Tyler Steele, Jacob Steele, Douglas Mosley, Dean Mosley, Justin Sikora; granddaughters, Crystal Thompson, Hannah Wilson, Madison Zadra;...
Dolores Nickolich-Trocchio
Aug 22, 2015
Dolores "Dolly" TrocchioSunrise 7/8/63 Sunset 8/22/15Dolly was born in Akron, Ohio at akron general she graduated from Springfield high school in 1981. Dolly was a very loving and caring woman who volunteered thousands of hours to help with the elderly. Dolly's favorite hobbies were mountain climbing, singing, dancing and playing with her dog Shylo. Later in life Dolly and her...
Theo Sallie Rastok
Aug 22, 2015
Theo Sallie RastokTheo Sallie Rastok, 90, passed away on August 22, 2015. Theo enjoyed nurturing her gardens, painting and creating her artwork. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly. Theo was a loving devoted wife of 68 years to her husband, Theodore V. Rastok; mother of Ted, Phillip (Stacie) and Wade (Donna); grandmother of Adrienne, Brandon, Bryan, Allen,...
Tillie C. Roberts
Aug 21, 2015
Tillie C. Roberts, 91, of Akron, was reunited with her loving husband, Edwin Neal Roberts, and welcomed home by her heavenly father on August 21, 2015. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Buffalo, NY to John and Pauline Czarnecki. She worked at Curtis Wright as an aircraft riveter during WWII from 1943 to March 1945 when she joined...
Thomas C. Stokes, Jr.
Aug 20, 2015
Thomas C. Stokes Jr.Thomas C. Stokes Jr. 85, passed away on August 20, 2015. He lived in the Akron area and Port Clinton, OH. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; daughters, Darlene (Don) Nopper, Sandra (Charles) Fuller, and Laura (Kevin) Morrison; grandchildren, Candace Fuller and Jeffrey Morrison; and three great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Private service will be...
Eleanor Saylor
Aug 20, 2015
Eleanor Jean SaylorEleanor Jean Saylor, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 20, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on February 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Eleanor had a lifelong love of gardening, cooking, and canning. She retired from General Electric after 25 years of service. Eleanor will always be remembered for her strong will, her...
William Hinkle
Aug 19, 2015
William S. Hinkle, 65, of Akron, passed away on August 19, 2015 at Ridgewood Hospice of Visiting Nurse Center. He was born on December 12, 1949. William was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Ohio State football fan, as well as a member of the American Legion post 566 . He was preceded...
Camille Theresa Goodwin
Aug 19, 2015
Camille Theresa Goodwin (Papa)Camille Theresa Goodwin (Papa) 63, passed away on August 19, 2015 at 12:45am. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic (Migo) and Teresa Papa. Camille is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, James; daughters, Gina (David) Cesnak and Tina Goodwin; son, Brian Goodwin; grandchildren, Katelyn and Amanda; brother, Ronald Papa; and several other...
Robert Murphy
Aug 18, 2015
Robert R. Murphy transitioned into his heavenly home on August 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He retired from Goodyear Tire after 42 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family,especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also enjoyed wood turning, gardening and spending time in his yard. He is survived by his devoted wife JoAnn of 59 years;...
David Patrick Kern
Aug 17, 2015
David Patrick Kern, 69, was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, wife Diane, on August 17, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Dave retired from First Energy (UWUA Local 126) after 36 years of service. He was admired and loved by his family and friends and truly touched the lives of everyone around him....
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