Obituaries
Starley Smith
Feb 13, 2015
Starley R. Smith 78, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2015 after a brief illness. He was a veteran of the US Air National Guard and the Ohio National Guard. He retired from Norfolk Southern RR with over 40 years service. He was Past Monarch and was currently secretary of Yusef Khan Grotto. He was an avid Historical Re-enactor of...
George S. Schalamon
Feb 13, 2015
George S. Schalamon George S. Schalamon, 83, of Stow, passed away February 13, 2015. He was born in Austria on August 25, 1931 to the late John and Elizabeth Schalamon. His family came to the United States and he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He married the love of his life, Elaine Buzaki in 1955 and they...
Audree James
Feb 13, 2015
Audree A. James, nee Graham, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2015. She was born on November 15, 1930 to the late William and Alene Lawson. She was a resident of the Akron area, graduating from Central High School in 1949. Her laughter was contagious to all that met and knew her. She was preceded in...
Martha C. Beaty
Feb 13, 2015
Martha C. "Etta" Beaty, 86, passed away on February 13, 2015. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Akron and was a past chief daughter of the Daughters of Scotia. Preceded in death by her husband, Cecil. Survivors include daughter, Deborah (John) Yankura; sons, Ron and Dennis (Lupe) Deremer; grandchildren, Katlyn (Ray) Regnier, Ron, Jr. (Rachael) Deremer,...
Thompson Montgomery Jr
Feb 12, 2015
Thompson Hart Montgomery Jr.Thompson (Tom) H. Montgomery Jr., 58, of New Franklin, passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2015 and was reunited with his loving wife. Tom was born in Akron , Ohio on June 22, 1956 to the late Thompson Sr. and Mary Reed. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 5th SFG (A) from 1974 to...
Edward O. Smith
Feb 12, 2015
Edward O. Smith, 81, passed away on February 12, 2015. He was born in New Waterford, OH on October 22, 1933 to the late Leo and Mabel Smith. He was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle. Edward was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and singing. Preceded in death by his son, Francis Paul Smith; a grandson, Keven Smith,...
Frederick Neal
Feb 11, 2015
Frederick D. Neal, 80, of Ravenna, born October 13, 1934 and passed away February 11, 2015 while on vacation in Mexico. He leaves behind sons, Rodney (Carmen) Neal, Russell Neal, and Brian (Dawn) Neal; daughter, Becky Neal; grandchildren, Adam (Christen), Tyler, Rodney Jr. (Cassandra), Daniel Neal, Eric Coplin, and Erin Rose (Joe) Hunter; great grandson, Jaxsen Neal; sisters, Beverly Pierce,...
Brenda Rife
Feb 11, 2015
Brenda L. Rife, 74, of Uniontown, passed away February 11, 2015. Brenda was born in Akron, Ohio on November 4, 1940 to the late Henry and Lucille Wallace. Brenda graduated from Ellet High School in 1958. She retired from Ferriot Inc. in 1987. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, camping and making cookies. She is survived by long time...
Dennis Ward
Feb 11, 2015
Dennis D. Ward passed away on February 11, 2015. He was born on September 11, 1953 to parents Raymond and Veda Ward. He is retired from Akron Public Schools. Dennis graduated from Kenmore High School in 1972. He was preceded in death by parents; and sister, Ellen Liehr. He is survived by sisters, Lillian (Richard) Jolly, and Debra A. (Michael)...
Deborah Ann Allen
Feb 11, 2015
Deborah Ann Allen, 59, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2015. She was born on June 28, 1955 to the late James and Margarett Speaks. She worked at Famous Supply for over 30 years. She loved gardening, walking her dog Taz, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by husband of 36...
Jerry Keith Cockerham
Feb 11, 2015
Jerry Keith Cockerham Jerry Keith Cockerham, 83, of Akron, passed away February 11, 2015. He was born in Friars Hill, West Virginia on November 24, 1931 to the late Alonzo and Dorothy Cockerham. Jerry proudly served as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War. He retired from Akron Packing Company and later worked for Barberton Auto Wrecking. He devoted his...
Ralph Branca Sr.
Feb 8, 2015
Ralph Branca Sr Ralph Branca Sr. went to be with God on Sunday, February 8th, 2015. He was born on June 27, 1925 in Brier Hill, PA to the late Dominic and Angeline Branca. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran, and later retired from Kenmore Construction after over 25 years of service. He coached a CYO baseball team for...
Merry Leigh Gregory
Feb 8, 2015
Merry Leigh Gregory (Ferrebee) Merry Leigh Gregory, 54, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2015. She was born in Barberton on October 7, 1960. Merry devoted her time to caring for her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Gregory; children, Joey (Toni) Gregory, Jeremy Gregory Sr., Angela...
Louise Morris
Feb 8, 2015
Coral Louise MorrisOur wife, mother, and best friend, Louise Morris, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2015. She was born on July 28, 1943 in Weston, WV to Gladys (Hartley) Warner and James Warner, but has lived most of her life in Mogadore, OH. She was a member of Calvary Temple in Akron and...
Phyllis Stolnicki
Feb 7, 2015
Phyllis Jean StolnickiPhyllis Jean Stolnicki, nee McLaughlin Yensen, 76, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015. She retired from Ron Marhofer Chevrolet in 2006. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was also an avid bingo player. She led a fairly simple life and would do anything for anybody at any given time....
George A. Biecker
Feb 6, 2015
George A. Biecker, 83, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2015. He was born in Ottawa, IL on September 14, 1931 to the late Frank and Marion Biecker. After graduating from Marquette University and serving two years in the Army, he moved to Akron with his wife, Kathleen. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin for 30 years....
Sue Ann Hulgin
Feb 6, 2015
Sue Ann Hulgin, 67, of Barberton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. Sue was born in Spencer, West Virginia on October 13, 1947 to the late Oral and Maxine Meadows. She was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church and led many people to the Lord. She served as director of the children ministry...
Michael Hugg
Feb 5, 2015
Michael "Mickey" Hugg, 64, of Akron, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Michael was born in Akron, Ohio on June 1, 1950. Michael retired from Wolff Brothers Supply in May of 2014. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the park fishing. Michael was preceded in death by his, father, Richard and Pauline...
Joyce Ann Johnson
Feb 4, 2015
On Feb. 4, 2015, Joyce Johnson drifted peacefully into the arms of our heavenly father after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Florence Reese; infant son Martin. She is survived by daughters, Judi, Lora (Neil), and Erin (Greg); grandchildren; Marvin, Leeann, Drue, Megan, Neil, Taylor, and numerous family and friends. Joyce...
Debra A.(Longfellow) Jackson
Feb 4, 2015
Debra A. Jackson (Longfellow) Debra A. Jackson (Longfellow), 45, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2015. She was born in San Fernando, California on November 16, 1969. Debra will always be remembered for her caring and generous nature. She was secure in her faith and loved reading the Bible. She loved flower gardening and writing music. She was...
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