Obituaries
Robert L. Liggett
Dec 10, 2014
Robert L. Liggett, 75, passed away on December 10, 2014. Bob was born February 24, 1939 in Akron Ohio to the late Thelma Kazlowsky (nee Mishler). Bob was a graduate of the Michigan School of Business and retired from First Merit Bank as a Senior Vice President. Bob was a United States Veteran of the United States Navy and served...
Ronald R. Lamb
Dec 10, 2014
Ronald R. Lamb, 96, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. Ron served with the Naval Air Corps in WWII. He was a member of the Joppa Lodge for over 70 years and a member of The Chapel. Ron retired from Goodyear after 41 years of service. He was also a member of their 25 Year Club....
Kenneth J. Bergdorf
Dec 10, 2014
Kenneth J. Bergdorf "Butch" 61, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. Born in Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School. Ken retired from the City of Akron Water Department with 31 years of service. He was also employed at Avis/Budget Car Rental for 17 years until the failing of his health. Ken loved NASCAR, was...
Gregory Genemilton Stoker
Dec 9, 2014
Gregory Gene Milton Stoker, 22, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 9, 2014. Gregory loved baseball and being outdoors. He was an avid St. Louis Rams fan. Greg loved being around people and making them laugh. Gregory was preceded in death by grandmother; Marsha. He is survived by his newborn daughter; Ryliee Carmella Stoker, loving mother; Brenda Holcomb, brother;...
Donald Rinehart
Dec 9, 2014
Donald Edward Rinehart went home to be with his Lord on December 9, 2014. He was born July 15, 1924 to the Lewis and Reah Lenore (Parker) Rinehart, in Canfield, Ohio and raised in Camelsport and Mantua, Ohio. The family moved to East Akron in his teen years and he attended East High School, until he left school to join...
Joseph Gallo
Dec 9, 2014
Joseph Gallo, 83, of, of Akron Ohio went to rest in the arms of Jesus December 9, 2014. Joseph was born in Akron, Ohio on January 8, 1931. Joseph retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service. He volunteered at the Haven of Rest. In his free time, he enjoyed motor cycles and camping with his family. He is survived...
Frieda M. Hefflefinger
Dec 9, 2014
Frieda M. Hefflefinger, 82, passed away on December 9, 2014. She is survived by her children, Linda Laterza, Jack Hefflefinger, Joy Hefflefinger-Rhines, Larry Hefflefinger, and June (John) Rochek; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; and daughter, Karen Dauson. Cremation will take place and there will be no services.
Dee Ann Riffle (Nee Allen)
Dec 9, 2014
Dee Ann Riffle, 68, died on December 9, 2014. She was born in Akron and spent her entire life here. She worked for Roadway Express and retired from Acme Foods. She enjoyed reading, entertaining her family and friends, and trips to the ocean. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She leaves her husband of 48 years, Kermit...
Kenneth Loudermilk
Dec 7, 2014
Kenneth D. Loudermilk passed away on December 7, 2014. He was born on May 12, 1947 to parents James and Meta Loudermilk. He was preceded in death by father; James Loudermilk, and son; Kenneth II. He is survived by mother; Meta Loudermilk, daughter; Kelley Stillman, one sister; Gloria Sadler; three grandchildren, Krysti, Robert, and Kathryn; one great-grandchild, Kenny; nephews; Bob...
Anna Kellar Roberts
Dec 7, 2014
Anna Lois Kellar Roberts, 77, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2014. Anna was born in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee on October 3, 1937 to the late Hubert and Lucy Green. Anna retired from multiple careers . She was a member of Community Gospel Tabernacle. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and...
Sherry J. Porreco
Dec 6, 2014
Sherry J. Porreco Sherry J. Porreco, 82, passed away December 6, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 8, 1932 to the late Clifton and Eva Kennedy. She retired from Akron City Hospital after over 25 years of service. While living in Akron, she was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church and was committed to the Pro...
Shelley E. Reiter
Dec 6, 2014
Shelley E. Reiter (nee East) Shelley E. Reiter, 59, of Akron, passed away on December 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Akron on September 2, 1955. Shelley was a member of the Mogadore Moose and loved traveling to casinos and spending time with family and friends. Shelley grew up showing horses and was...
Richard Butcher
Dec 6, 2014
Richard Wilson Butcher went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2014. He was born on June 16, 1930 in Clarksburg, W.V. to William and Willa Butcher. He was survived by his sister, Betty (Robert) Hinton. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Frank Bunn, Sr.
Dec 6, 2014
Frank Ray Bunn, Sr. slipped away Saturday morning to go to have Christmas with Jesus and our daughter Dawn Marie. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris; sons; Frank Jr. (Pat) Bunn and John ( Colleen) Bunn; sister, Marjorie Rickenbacker; 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. At the request of the...
Viola Frederick
Dec 4, 2014
Viola Pitz Frederick, 1922-2014On December 4, 2014, Viola Pitz Frederick passed peacefully at the age of 92 years young. She is reunited with her daughter Karen Locke, mother Myrtle Renfand, father, Joseph Hewitt, brother, Bud Hewitt, and sister, Mary Rife. Viola was born in Texarkana, Arkansas where she lived for six long weeks until she moved to southern Ohio. She...
David Seeley
Dec 3, 2014
David M. Seeley Jr., 42, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2014. David was born in, Medina, Ohio on January 20, 1972. David was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, gambling and video games. David was preceded in death by his, mother and step-father, Sara and Michael Frock. He...
Ted L. Swain
Dec 3, 2014
Ted L. Swain, 69, passed on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He will be missed greatly by his wife, Cheryl; son, Scott; stepsons, Lee (Jamie) and Mike Clapper; grandsons, Anthony, Cort, Ian, and Dominic; sisters, June Conway and Doris Swain; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Charles Miller, Peggie Swain, Michael and Kim Burrall, Laura Smith, and Jean Doherty; mother-in-law Jean Stafford. Preceded in...
John Larry Kerr
Dec 2, 2014
John "Larry" Kerr was born on May 22, 1943 in Ravenna, OH and passed away on December 2, 2014. John is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughter, Joanna; son, John; stepchildren, Tami, Terrie, Danny, and Shelley; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Clela; brother, Dale; and daughter, Bonnie. John retired from...
George Kays
Dec 2, 2014
George M. Kays passed away December 2, 2014. He was born on September 12,1927 to Datus and Beatrice Kays. He retired from Chief Freight Lines and was a member of the Teamsters. He also worked at Mac Oil Field Service in Millersburg, OH. He was preceded in death by parents; two sons; Charles and Robert; one daughter Susan. He is...
Leona A. Ryan
Dec 2, 2014
Mary Leona Amelia Experience Ryan Leona Ryan, 95, passed away December 2, 2014. She was born in Dayton, Tennessee on February 25, 1919 to the late John and Anna Ryan. She was the last living of twelve children. Onie had a good life filled with pleasures. One of her greatest memories was working in Washington D.C. She recalled watching John...
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