Obituaries
Joseph H. Smith
Feb 4, 2015
Joseph H. Smith, 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2015. He was born, raised and a proud lifetime resident of Lakemore, OH. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years. Joseph retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 44 years of service. He was a councilman in Lakemore for 2 terms....
Willie B. Hensley
Feb 1, 2015
Willie B. HensleyWillie B. Hensley passed away at Hospice of Robinson Memorial on February 1, 2015. He was born on June 5, 1927 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Lee and Mae (Kennedy) Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Pauline (Waddell) in 2004; one grandson; and five brothers. He...
Connie Sue Ward
Feb 1, 2015
Connie Sue Ward went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2015. She was born on June 20, 1954 to Charles and Edith Prater. Connie loved the Lord with all of her heart. She was a founding member of River of Life Church. She served on the praise team, and also served as a "mother" to many of...
Michael A. Sowers
Feb 1, 2015
Michael A. Sowers "Tubby", 63, passed away on February 1, 2015. He was born in Akron on February 27, 1951 to the late James and Isola Sowers. Michael retired from Tramonte Distribution and was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Masons. He loved all kinds of music, especially the Blues. Michael loved being around people and making them...
Edward Steinbacher
Jan 30, 2015
Edward T. Steinbacher "Buz", 70, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015. In honoring Edward's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. A memorial dinner will be held in his honor on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm at Airport VFW Post #8975, 1649 Krumroy Rd, Akron, Ohio 44306. In lieu...
Juanita F. Walsh
Jan 30, 2015
Juanita F. Walsh Juanita F. Walsh, 77, of Akron, passed away on January 30, 2015. She was born in Akron on May 14, 1937 to the late Neville and Mayme Coleman. Juanita loved socializing and had many dear friends throughout her life. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting, knitting, and shopping. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded...
Helen E. Alloway
Jan 30, 2015
Helen E. Alloway went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2015. She was born on October 7, 1926 in Folsom, W.V. to parents Harvey and Bessie Hurst. She was a lifelong resident in the Akron area. Helen served as a Sunday School teacher for 35 years at Akron Baptist Temple and a current member of Millheim Baptist...
Alfred P. Ahart
Jan 29, 2015
Alfred P. "Al" Ahart Al Ahart, 89, passed away January 29, 2015. Al was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. A Navy veteran, Al served during World War II as a Petty Officer and a gunfire repairman. He graduated from Ohio University and became employed by Goodyear Aerospace/Loral/Lockheed Martin as a civil engineer, retiring after...
Linda E. Jones
Jan 29, 2015
Linda E. Jones, 76, of Akron, passed away January 29, 2015. Linda was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1939 to the late Fred and Margaret Elkins. Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Brian; daughter, Shannon (Christopher) Zehnal, and son, Aaron F Jones; grandsons, Ryan Hicks, and Nicholas Zehnal; sister, Nancy Bauman. In honoring Linda's wishes...
Cheryl L Quesenberry
Jan 29, 2015
Cheryl L. Quesenberry, 57, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2015. She was a 1976 graduate of Coventry High School. Cheryl followed her career in banking for over 20 years. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by father, Gerald Artymovich; and grandmother, Ollie McCracken....
Larry Heimberger
Jan 28, 2015
Larry Heimberger Larry Heimberger, 82, of Akron, passed away on January 28, 2015. He was born in Akron on August 9, 1932 to the late Henry and Clara Heimberger. After high school, Larry worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service, Larry worked in the rubber industry before working...
David M. Wallis
Jan 27, 2015
David M. Wallis, 83, passed away on January 27, 2015. He was born on May 26, 1931 to Carrie and Glenn Wallis. David was a trivia buff on all movies, especially John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe. He was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie; son, David; and brother, Robert. He leaves six children, Carrie, Patty, Michael, Becky, Dodie, and Shirley...
Kenneth White
Jan 26, 2015
Kenneth L White, 53, of Suffield, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. Kenny was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22, 1961. Kenny loved his family, home and animals. He was preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth and mother-in-law, Nancy Cathel. He is survived by wife, Vicky; daughter, Heather (Andy) Hopp; granddaughters, Iliana and Aurora; mother, Wilma White; brother,...
Carl E. Jenkins, Sr.
Jan 26, 2015
Carl E. Jenkins, Sr., 71, passed on January 26, 2015. He was born on October 1, 1943, the fourth of seven children, to the late Ormond and Mary Jenkins. He began cutting meat at Andy's Market as a teenager and retired as a respected executive in the food service industry. Carl was past governor of the Moose Lodge 1082. He...
Tracey Lynn Sundbury
Jan 25, 2015
Tracey Lynn Sundbury Tracey, 42, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born in Massillon, OH on October 29, 1972 and graduated from GlenOak High School in 1991 in Canton. While at GlenOak, Tracey was involved in drama and the band. She played the saxophone and performed at Carnegie...
Danny Davis
Jan 24, 2015
Danny Davis went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2015. He was born on October 31, 1947. He was a member of AA with 24 years of sobriety where he touched so many lives. He cherished spending time with his family and friends. Danny was lucky to be the recipient of a liver transplant. His lifelong wish...
Walter R. Kaufman
Jan 24, 2015
Walter R. Kaufman Retired Brimfield Fire Chief Walter R. Kaufman, 91, died Saturday, January 24, 2015. Walt was born in Brimfield, where he lived his entire life. He served as a Brimfield Volunteer Firefighter for 42 years, the last 12 as the Brimfield Fire Chief. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Walt was preceded in...
Jeffrey Jones
Jan 23, 2015
Jeffrey Lee Jones,53, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 23, 2015 . Jeffrey was born in Akron, Ohio on October 30, 1961. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey and grandparents. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Donna Jones; sisters, Janet (Tim) Summers, Sharon...
Charles Estep Sr.
Jan 23, 2015
Charles Estep (Papa) 98 went to sleep in death January 23, 2015. Charles was a long time servant of his God, Jehovah and looked forward to the bibles promise of a paradise earth. Being a hard worker all his life, he will awake from death and again "build houses and use his hands to the full" (Isaiah 65: 21, 22)...
Doris H. Royce
Jan 23, 2015
Doris H Royce,94, of Akron, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. Doris was born in Akron, Ohio on June 29, 1920, to the late Till Daniel and Bertha Estrada. Doris volunteered for many years for Good Neighbors of North Hill receiving a commendation from the Mayor of Akron. She was a member of Eastern Star and North Hill Methodist Church...
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