Obituaries
Robert T. Schrock
May 9, 2015
Robert T. SchrockGREEN-Robert T. Schrock, age 84, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 30 years of service. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, to whom he was married for 65 years; and younger brother, Butch. Robert is survived by his children, Tom (Donna) Schrock, Gary (Laurie) Schrock,...
Michael E. Ramsey
May 8, 2015
Michael E. Ramsey, 63, of Akron passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was a life long resident of the Akron area, born October 12, 1951. Michael enjoyed writing and was employed by M&L Supplies. He was preceded in death by his father, Hurschel; sister, Patricia Miller and brother-in-law, Terry Miller and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael is...
Linda Rose Edwards
May 8, 2015
Linda Rose Edwards Linda Rose Edwards, 71, of Akron, passed away May 8, 2015. She was born in Akron on August 4, 1943 to the late Lewis and Betty Donahue. Linda was a talented seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint. In her free time, she loved to travel, take trips to the casinos, and bowl. Linda's grandchildren were her...
Edward F. James
May 8, 2015
Edward F. JamesEdward F. James, 78, passed away on May 8, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Floyd and Sophia James. He proudly served in the U.S Army for 3 years active duty. Edward retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years of service. He was very active in Little League Baseball and Pee Wee...
Christine Lynn Drushal
May 8, 2015
Christine Lynn DrushalChristine Lynn Drushal, 45, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Millard H. Drushal III; father, Millard H. Drushal Jr.; and step-father, Albert Sheets. She is survived by fiancé, Dave Butz; daughter, Ashley (Michael) Kilgore; mother, Susan Sheets; brother, Tim (Cindy) Drushal; sister, Laoma Drushal; step-brother,...
James E. Wells
May 7, 2015
James E. WellsJames E. Wells, 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2015. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 42 years of service. James was a member of Southeast Nazarene Church where he enjoyed serving as an usher. James loved his family and his retirement,...
Jean F. Schmidt
May 7, 2015
Jean F. SchmidtJean F. Schmidt, 85, a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, and great-grandma, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2015. Her joy was spoiling her grandchildren and being a loving wife. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Jean is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Pannipa (Nong) Schmidt; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Phil Eichhorn; daughter...
Forrest A. Scott Jr
May 7, 2015
Forrest A. "Scotty" Scott Jr. Forrest A. Scott Jr., 88, of Akron, passed away May 7, 2015. He was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1926 to the late Forrest and Audrey Scott Sr. Forrest served in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he moved to Akron in 1946 and gained employment at Goodyear...
Genevieve V. Wilson
May 6, 2015
Genevieve V. WilsonGenevieve V. Wilson, 92, departed this world on May 6, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born October 28, 1922 in Clarksburg, W.V. to the late Joseph Mano and Theresa Mancino. She moved to Akron in 1951 and worked for the Lawson stores and former Hillhaven Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth...
John W. Taylor
May 5, 2015
John W. "Jack" Taylor John W. "Jack" Taylor, 68, of Akron, passed away May 5, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 13, 1946 to the late John and Frances Taylor. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from the City of Akron. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and...
David E. Reeves
May 5, 2015
David E. Reeves David E. Reeves, 73, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2015. He was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky on December 8, 1941 to the late Marvin and Gladys Reeves. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a friend to everyone who met him. In his free time, David was an...
Cortney Renee Russell
May 4, 2015
Cortney Renee RussellCortney Renee Russell, 28, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Ravenna on June 6, 1986. She will be deeply missed by her husband Michael King and their children, Jacob, Jenna, and Savannah; Mother and Father, Michelle and Roy Burkhead; stepfather and stepmother, Derick and Michele Kasburg siblings, Bryce, Nicholas, Jareth, Tiffani, and Josh. A...
Thomas W. Wisener, Jr.
May 4, 2015
Thomas Watson Wisener, Jr.Thomas Watson Wisener, Jr. 75, passed away on May, 4, 2015. He was a long distance truck driver for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Mauvline and Thomas Wisener Sr. Thomas is survived by sons, Thomas, Timothy, Terrance (Sandy), and Michael; grandsons, Timothy (Amanda) and Thomas (Rebecca); sister, LouAnn (Wisener) DeMali; six great-grandchildren;...
Ronald Zonker
May 1, 2015
Ronald A. Zonker, 62, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2015 at his farm in southern, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1954 to the late Charles and Betty Zonker. Ron was employed with the U.S. Post Office in Seville and had many interest including music, sports and spending time on his farm.Ron...
Anna Mccourt-Fodse
May 1, 2015
Anna McCourt-Fodse Anna McCourt-Fodse, 75, passed away on May 1, 2015. She was born in Akron on December 27, 1939 and graduated from Springfield High School in 1957, where she was a majorette. After high school, Anna was a secretary at BF Goodrich and later worked as an office manager for several area doctors. She was a gifted gardener and...
Stanley H. Ward
May 1, 2015
Stanley H. WardStanley H. Ward went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2015. He was born in London, England on April 2, 1948 to the late Edith and Stanley R. Ward. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was VP Art Director for Whitemyer Advertising in Zoar, Ohio for over 20 years before leaving and...
Nancy C Liston
May 1, 2015
Nancy C Liston, 78, of Akron, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1936 to the late John and Iris Brooks. Nancy retired from Bailey Meter. She enjoyed watching collage football, West Virginia and Notre Dame. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert;...
Michelle Park
Apr 30, 2015
Michelle "Shelly" C. ParkMichelle Park died suddenly on April 30, 2015 from a heart attack. She was born on November 14, 1954 in Marshall, MN. She grew up in Wisconsin with her mother and father, James and Laurel Cody and brother Michael Cody. She has been a resident of New Franklin, Ohio for many years with her husband, Bernard Park...
Verna M. Koerber
Apr 30, 2015
Verna M. Koerber Verna M. Koerber, 76, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was born in Akron on May 14, 1938 and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1956. She lived her entire life in Akron, retiring from Sterling Jewelers. She enjoyed vacationing with extended family with the OBX and Mexico being a few of her favorite places....
Richard E Meyer
Apr 30, 2015
Richard E. Meyer, age 92, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Richard was born in 1922 in Akron, Ohio where he had been a resident his entire life. Richard attended the University of Akron where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a 2 1/2 year veteran of WWII, where he served in the U.S. Army as a...
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