Obituaries
Samuel W. Oaks Jr.
Jan 10, 2016
Samuel W. Oaks Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Samuel was born on August 13,1931 in Akron, Ohio to Samuel W. Sr. and Cordia Oaks. Sam was a lifelong resident of Edinburg and a longtime member of the Edinburg United Church. He was involved with many public service organizations. He was an electrician for over 50 years,...
Mark E. Wyatt
Jan 9, 2016
Mark E. Wyatt, 67, of Barberton, passed away January 9, 2016. Mark was born in Akron, Ohio on July 6, 1948 to the late William and Arlene Wyatt. Mark retired from the University of Akron; he love fishing and he was an avid sports fan, enjoying football and baseball and playing golf. He was also an excellent cook and bartender....
Donald Smith
Jan 9, 2016
Donald Henry Smith, 71, of Uniontown, passed away January 9, 2016. Donald was born in Aurora, West Virginia on April 4, 1944 to the late Donald and Ruth Smith. An Army veteran, Donald retired from NFM as a welding supervisor. He played and coached softball for over 40 years and was an avid golfer.In addition to his parents, Donald was...
Bonnie Chapman
Jan 8, 2016
Bonnie L. Chapman, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 8, 2016. Bonnie was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 25, 1940 to the late Lonnie and Violet Chapman. Bonnie retired from Summit County Children Services with over 30 years of service. She was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene for many years, and she enjoyed crocheting.She...
Forrest Ryan
Jan 8, 2016
Forrest Ryan, 43, of North Canton, passed away January 8, 2016. Forrest was born in Akron, Ohio on September 28, 1972 to the late Forrest D. and Betty Ryan. He was a truck driver for many years, and he most recently worked as a chef. He was involved with various community events. As well as coaching and attending sporting events...
Stanley Keith Ivey
Jan 8, 2016
Stanley Keith Ivey Stanley Keith Ivey, 62, of Louisville, OH, passed away on January 8, 2016. He was born in Macon, Georgia on August 7, 1953. Stanley retired after 20 years in the U.S. Navy. He loved music and was a talented songwriter and performer. Stanley was a loving father. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Ivey...
Lee W. Sullivan
Jan 7, 2016
Lee W. SullivanLee W. Sullivan was born on June 22, 1939 in Redstone Twp., PA. He passed away on January 7, 2016. He was honorably discharged from the US Army as Specialist 4th Class. He retired from Chrysler in 1995. Lee was an avid golfer, sports fan, and a wood worker. He was a faithful member of The Church on...
Paul Mothersbaugh
Jan 6, 2016
Paul L. Mothersbaugh, 68, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2016. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on June 5, 1947 to the late Paul and Julia Mothersbaugh. Paul retired from Karman Rubber with over 30 years of service. He received his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army, having served as a tracked vehicle mechanic in Germany with the 8th...
Marlene A. Wolfe
Jan 6, 2016
Marlene A. WolfeMarlene A. Wolfe, 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2016. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA and moved to Ohio when she was 3 months old. She was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Church for the past five years and was a lifetime member of the Apostolic Faith. Marlene loved playing...
George W. Laird Jr.
Jan 5, 2016
George W. Laird Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. George was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to George and Luella Laird. He served in the U.S Marine Corp.,CEO of Portage County Sheriffs Assc., several Military Assc. and other organizations. George is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Laird; parents; two siblings, Ralph and Dale Laird.He is survived...
Rhonda K. Mcburney
Jan 5, 2016
Rhonda K. McBurney, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born on December 1,1958. Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents Russell and Esther.She is survived by husband, Barry McBurney;children, Amber (Stephen Shiltz) and James Haag(Kristina Hollosy) ;brothers, Russell, Randy,Rick, Jimmy, Ronald; sisters, Debbie, Linda, Robin, Renee; grandchildren, David, Savannah, Brooklynn...
Steven R. Kuhn
Jan 5, 2016
Steven R. Kuhn Steven R. Kuhn, 63, of Akron, passed away on January 5, 2016. Steve was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 28, 1952 to the late Richard and Lorraine Kuhn. He achieved 15 years of sobriety and was a valued AA member, having started new chapters in both Akron and Florida. In his free time, Steve was an...
Nancy Smith-Walker
Jan 4, 2016
Nancy Smith-Walker, 62, went to heaven on Monday, January 4, 2016 to be reunited with her husband,Ronnie Walker. Nancy was born on July 31, 1953. Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Walker; parents, James( JoAnn) Smith;brother, Mike/Motor; sisters, Candy and Helen Smith.She is survived by her children, Angel and Mike Wilson; brother, Jamie; sister, JoDee Smith; 4...
Deborah L. Backus
Jan 4, 2016
Deborah L. Backus (Mihiylov), passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016.Deborah is preceded in death by her step-son, Ralph W.Backus III.She is survived by husband, Ralph W. Backus Jr.; step-son,Rory Backus; sons, Paul, Jason (Ashlee) and Sean (Ashley-Nicole) Backus; 6 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews,friends and her dog Dutches who will miss Debbie dearly. Per Debbie's wishes there will not...
Richard Cottrell
Jan 3, 2016
Richard J. Cottrell, 48, of Akron, passed away January 3, 2016. Richard was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 13, 1967 to the late Richard J. Cottrell, Sr. and Jennie Thompson (Nash). Richard was employed by JRayl Transport and he worked with Broken Chains Prison Ministry. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and actively participated...
Paul D. Clark, Jr.
Jan 3, 2016
Paul D. Clark Jr. "Brother Dave" "Honey"Paul D. Clark Jr. went to his home in Heaven on Sunday January 3, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 35 years, Kimberly; son, John; mother, Frances; and other family members. Paul served his country in the Army. He loved riding his motorcycle on the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoyed the...
Carol Ann Curtis
Jan 2, 2016
Carol Ann Curtis (Salsgiver) Carol Ann Curtis, 62, of Akron, passed away on January 2, 2016. She was born in Akron on January 21, 1953 to the late Neal and Ruby Salsgiver. Carol loved people and made friends everywhere she went. She had a spontaneous personality and loved making crafts with her grandchildren. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest...
Ludvik J. Miklausich
Jan 1, 2016
Ludvik J. Miklausich Ludvik J. Miklausich, 99, formerly of Euclid, OH, was born in 1916 in Biwabik, Minnesota, and died on January 1, 2016 in Munroe Falls, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignac and Johanna (Starin) Miklausich; his wife of 68 years, Lillian (Jadrich); eighteen month old son, Dale; brothers, Edward, Anthony, Ignace, Frank, Valentine; and...
David L. Mitchell Sr.
Jan 1, 2016
David L. Mitchell Sr. David L. Mitchell, Sr. 77, of Tallmadge, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2016. He was a security guard for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing with his sons. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois; children, Sharon (Mike) Philips, Terrie Haggerty, David (Robin) Mitchell Jr., Kathy Mitchell, and Jeffrey (Kelly) Mitchell; brother, John...
James Robert Bennett Sr.
Dec 31, 2015
James Robert Bennett Sr. James Robert Bennett Sr., 80, of Suffield, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2015. He was born in Wirt County, West Virginia on June 1, 1935 to the late Samuel and Amma Bennett. James served in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 42 years of service. He is survived by...
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