Obituaries
Albert Wilson Johnson
Mar 21, 2015
Albert Wilson Johnson, 74, joined the Lord on the 19th hole on March 21, 2015. He was born in Connellsville, PA on July 13, 1940. Albert retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. Preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Elizabeth. Survivors include his wife, Laurie, of 16 years; sons,...
James E. Strong
Mar 21, 2015
James E. Strong, 63, passed away on March 21, 2015. James was born in McKeesport on February 12, 1952 to the late Theodore and Alta Strong. He had been previously employed at Burt Greenwald Chevrolet as a technician. He enjoyed working on cars, fixing up his house with his wife, and taking care of his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife,...
Reva Burchett
Mar 20, 2015
Reva Nell Burchett, 87, of Tallmadge, passed away March 20, 2015. Reva was born in Nitro, W.V. on February 18, 1928 to the late Lon and Ada Knight. She was a devout Christian all of her life. In addition to her parents, Reva was preceded in death by her sisters, Laura, Ruby, and Reeta; brother, Richard. She is survived by...
James L. Landis
Mar 19, 2015
James L. LandisJames L. Landis, 73, of Suffield went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2015. He was born in Stow, OH on June 26, 1941 to the late Paul and Nellie Landis. He was a veteran in the US Navy proudly serving from 1960 to 1964. James retired from the Bricklayer's Union in 2005. He was...
James Wilson
Mar 19, 2015
James C. Wilson, 87, of Akron passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was born January 22, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde and I. Grace Wilson. On December 15, 1944 at the age of 16 James went to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and retired in 1990 after 45 years of service. In his...
Betty J. Wilmoth
Mar 17, 2015
Betty J. "Deanie" Wilmoth Betty J. "Deanie" Wilmoth, 83, of Akron, passed away March 17, 2015. She was born in Akron on June 5, 1931 to the late James and Alberta Hauser. Deanie was preceded in death by her husband,Marvin Wilmoth; and brothers, Paul and James Hauser. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Dennis (Norma), Richard (Barbara) and...
Jean Mcgraw
Mar 17, 2015
Jean M. McGraw went to be with the Lord on 3/17/2015. She was born in Delta, Ohio and lived most of her life in Portage Lakes, Ohio. She was a long time perishiner at St. Francis De Sales. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, James McGraw; father and mother Samuel and Agnes Onweller; brother...
Fred Heiselman
Mar 17, 2015
Fred Heiselman, 83, passed away on March 17, 2015. Fred was born in Akron on December 19, 1931 to the late Anthony and Barbara Heiselman. Fred worked at RCA Rubber Company for many years. He enjoyed racing homing pigeons, was a member of the GAR Pigeon Club, The German-American Club, and also the Polish Legion of American Veterans #32 and...
Catherine E. Pash
Mar 16, 2015
Catherine E. Pash "Mickey", 91, passed peacefully on March 16, 2015. Catherine proudly graduated from St. Vincent High School and was an avid LeBron James fan. She enjoyed travelling with friends, knitting, crocheting, and quilting, and left behind many beautiful gifts for friends, family, and hospitalized children in need. Catherine retired from Sears after 30 years of service. Preceded in...
Marjorie M. Hughes
Mar 15, 2015
Marjorie M. Hughes Marjorie M. Hughes, 87, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015. She was born in Akron on September 28, 1927. Marjorie retired as a supervisor at Kmart after over 25 years of service. In her free time, she was an avid gardener and seamstress. She also loved shopping with family and friends. Marjorie was preceded...
James Jenkins
Mar 15, 2015
James J. Jenkins, 71, of Tallmadge went to his eternal resting place in Heaven, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons, and Dimentia.James retired from the Akron Police Department after 27 years of service, after which he drove bus for Tallmadge City Schools for nine years. He received his master's degree in Christian Ministry from Malone...
Walter Fazenbaker
Mar 14, 2015
Walter Floyd Fazenbaker, 1950 -2015. It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our brother Walter Floyd Fazenbaker.He is preceded in death by mother, Pearl Lee; father, Homer Fazenbaker and brother, Bruce Fazenbaker.Walter was a Vietnam Army Veteran, serving two tours. He came home a trouble young man.Hug a veteran, their sacrifices are immense.Walter is survived by brothers,...
David Henry Warren
Mar 13, 2015
David Henry Warren, 71, passed away on March 13, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Ashville, NC. David served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam with the US Navy. He was a good, honest, fair and honorable man. He was a champion for anyone who needed help. David loved to fish, to care for his yard, reading,...
Erin Patricia Geoghegan
Mar 13, 2015
Erin Patricia Geoghegan Erin Patricia Geoghegan, 34, of Tallmadge, passed away on March 13, 2015. She was born in Sydney, Australia on August 5, 1980. Erin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2013 with a B.S. in Food and Environmental Nutrition. In her free time, she was an avid reader and a gifted creative writer. She...
David Ware
Mar 12, 2015
Sadly, David L. Ware (Dave) 56, passed away March 12, 2015. Dave was born on September 21, 1958. He grew up in Coventry, Ohio graduating from Coventry High School and the University of Akron with a degree in Fire Science Technology.He joined the Akron Fire Department at the age of 23 and retired after 33 years of service with the...
David L. Stevenor
Mar 12, 2015
David L. Stevenor David L. Stevenor, 61, of Akron, passed away on March 12, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Akron on October 17, 1953 to the late Leon and Pauline Stevenor. He was a long distance truck driver for Whiteline Express. In his free time, David loved NASCAR and being with family and...
John D. Fergus
Mar 12, 2015
John (Jack) D. Fergus passed away on March 12, 2015 at home with his wife and family by his side. Jack's sense of humor was cherished by all who knew him. He lovingly gave unconditionally to his family. In his younger years, he played for the Burkhart Brewing Football Team associated with the Cleveland Browns. He was a veteran in...
Philip Shook
Mar 11, 2015
Philip E Shook, 66, of Akron, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Philip was born in Akron, Ohio on November 1, 1948 to the late George and Lorna Shook . He is survived by wife, Linda Shook of five years; brother, Daniel Shook; three children, Philip II (Shannon), Holly (Mark) Ross and Brian (Laura); five grandchildren. Family and...
Paul Jacoway
Mar 9, 2015
Paul R. Jacoway, age 55, of Akron passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born July 22, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Betty Jacoway. Paul graduated from Kenmore High School and went onto college at Kent State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degrees in Journalism and then his Master from the University of...
Aiden Michael Slaughter
Mar 8, 2015
Aiden Michael SlaughterAiden Michael Slaughter went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2015. He was the beloved son of Shawn Slaughter and Christina Knight. He is also survived by his grandparents, Teresa (Harold) Slaughter, and Linda and Rick Knight; great-grandparents; Don and Mary Burkett, Elsie Knight and Betty Cook; siblings, Marc and Michael Torok; aunts, Amanda Litton,...
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