Obituaries
Willda Jean Maskovich
Feb 22, 2015
Willda Jean Maskovich, 59, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born in Berea on May 8, 1955 to the late Edward and Clara Brandt. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, David; children, Sarah and Rachel (Aaron Arnett); grandchildren, Mason and Addison; siblings, Grace (Pasquale) Spremulli and James...
John F. Romine
Feb 21, 2015
John F. Romine "Johnny", 83, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2015. Johnny was born in Ripley, WV and moved to Akron as a young boy. He was a 1950 graduate of East High School and served with the US Navy after high school. After returning from the Navy, he went on to work at Goodyear Tire...
Kimberly Flynt
Feb 20, 2015
Kimberly Lynn Flynt, 53, went to Heaven on February 20, 2015.She was born to the late Charles O. and Cora M. Gibson on December 23, 1961. She is survived by her two sons, Stephen and Andrew; brother, Charles J. Gibson; and sister, Roxanne Gorham.She graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 1980 and from the Akron School of Practical Nursing...
Joseph J. Pelle, Sr.
Feb 20, 2015
Joseph J. Pelle, Sr., 92, passed away on February 20, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 8, 1922 to the late Peter and Carmela Pelle. Joe retired from Seiberling Rubber Co. in 1979. He loved tinkering in his big garage with all of his tools. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Jerry W. Cook
Feb 20, 2015
Jerry W. Cook, 70, passed away on February 20, 2015. He was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and served with the National Guard for four years. Jerry retired from East Ohio Gas after 30 years of service. He loved fishing, the Cleveland Browns, and all sports. Preceded in death by his father, Willard "Guy". Survivors include his mother,...
Willa Blackwell
Feb 19, 2015
Willa D. Blackwell, 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2015. She was born on May 18, 1926 in Avery Co., N.C to the late Dillard and Vertie Cook. She was a member of the Lord's House of Prayer. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Willa is preceded in death by husband of...
Eric Carl Contrascier
Feb 19, 2015
Eric Carl Contrascier Eric Carl Contrascier, 57, of Hinckley, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on February 19, 2015. He was born on January 23, 1958 to Carl C. and Betty J. Contrascier. He graduated from Springfield High School where he was a four sport athlete. Eric had a lifelong love of flying...
Gertrude L. Humbert
Feb 19, 2015
Gertrude L. Humbert (nee Starkey) Gertrude L. Humbert "Gertie", 87, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2015. She was born on May 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Homer and Frankie Starkey. She lived her entire life in Akron, graduating from East High School in 1945. Gertie was married 51 years to her husband, Carl "Corky", whom she...
Thelma F. White
Feb 18, 2015
Thelma Faye White, 94, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2015. She was born on April 26, 1920 in Martin, T.N. to Edgar and Elizabeth King. On July 20, 1946, she married Thomas Glynn White. They celebrated 68 years together. She lived in Akron, OH for most of her life and was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. Thelma will...
Jack Price
Feb 18, 2015
Jack Price peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18 at the age of 91. Jack was a lifelong resident of Akron and worked for over 45 years at Goodyear Aerospace then Lockheed-Martin. Jack served in the Navy during WWII seeing action during the D-Day invasion at Utah Beach as crew on landing craft. He participated in the Allied Landing in...
John T. Beal
Feb 18, 2015
John Beal, 71, of Tallmadge, OH went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Heaven recieved a truly amazing man on that day. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Merry. He is survived by sister in-law, Debra Hills of Tallmadge; brothers in-law, Andrew T. (Linda) Haydu of Northport, AL; Gary (Ellen)...
Calvin A. Bennett, Sr.
Feb 17, 2015
Calvin A. Bennett, 86, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2015. He was born to the late Grant and Bessie Bennett. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, one of 10 children. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman. Calvin was a retired Teamster. He was preceded in death by his twin brother,...
Carol L. Bedford
Feb 16, 2015
Carol L. Bedford (Shepherd)Carol L. Bedford, 76, passed suddenly in her sleep on February 16, 2015. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. She finally got her wings and is with the Lord. She loved God and Jesus and her family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Shepherd; daughter, Debra Miller; sons, Tim Shepherd...
Margaret J. Bever
Feb 16, 2015
Margaret J. Bever, 88, of Akron, enter into eternal rest on Monday, February 16, 2015. Margaret was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 16, 1926 to the late Ralph and Sarah Snyder. Margaret retired from Tallmadge K-mart. She loved to cook and watch the food network and spend time with family and friends and will be greatly missed by...
Susan Heller (Vaccaro)
Feb 16, 2015
Susan Marie Heller (Vaccaro) passed away on February 16, 2015. She was born on September 15, 1955 to the late Dominic and Violet Vaccaro. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her granddaughter, Savannah. She was preceded in death by sisters, Linda Vaccaro and Annette Kerr. She is survived by husband,...
Casimir J. Bengier
Feb 16, 2015
Casimir J. BengierCasimir J. Bengier, 85, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2015 in Stow, Ohio. He was born on December 28, 1929 in Hopedale, Ohio to the late Peter and Constance Bengier. Cas was a long time resident of Richmond, OH and was a member of the St. John Fisher Catholic Church. He served his country in the US...
Mary Windle
Feb 16, 2015
Mary A. Windle, 54, of Akron, passed away February 16, 2015. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on December 12, 1960. She graduated from Ellet High School class of 1979. Graduated from Tampa Medical Institute with a degree in Surgical Technology and worked in the surgical field for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, fishing, camping and...
Thelma Yarger
Feb 15, 2015
Thelma G. Yarger, 81, of Akron, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Thelma was born in Nicut, West Virginia on September 4, 1933 to the late William and Losie Metz. She was a wonderful care giver for her family and a positive influence on her granddaughter and great granddaughter. Thelma loved...
Phyllis Leonard
Feb 14, 2015
Phyllis L. Leonard went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2015. She was born in Parsons, WV to the late Earl and Edith Loughry. She was an active member of The Chapel where she served as a Sunday School teacher for 20 years, and also served in other areas of ministry. Phyllis was famous for her peanut...
Brian K. Golec
Feb 13, 2015
Brian K. GolecBrian K. Golec, 22, of Akron, went to be with our Creator on February 13, 2015. He was born in Alliance on May 1, 1992 and graduated from Ohio Virtual Academy. Brian was a drummer in the band Murphy's Children. He was a deeply spiritual and artistic person. His interests included painting, jewelry making, meditation, martial arts, video...
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