Obituaries
Marsha Christy
Feb 28, 2015
Marsha (Bulgrin) Christy Marsha (Bulgrin) Christy passed away peacefully at her residence in Wesley Chapel, FL after a long illness with her family by her side on February 28, 2015. Marsha was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1943. Marsha's greatest joy was her great-grandchildren, grandchildren, and family. She was active in her church, Fort King Alliance in Wesley...
Donald Jay Miller
Feb 28, 2015
Donald Jay Miller, 63, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015, into the arms of God. Survivors include his wife and sweetheart of over 45 years, Barb; brother, Richard; sisters, Bev and Dee; son, Scott; grandkids, Josh and Savannah; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. Don worked at Akron Porcelain for over 40 years, attended Springfield Baptist Church...
Christina M. Watkins
Feb 28, 2015
Christina M. Watkins lost her courageous battle with cancer on February 28, 2015. She was born in Akron, OH to parents Harold and Mary Watkins on January 26, 1966. Christina graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State University. She loved animals, working as veterinary technician for many years. Most recently, she worked at the PT Center...
Benny Lee Barker
Feb 28, 2015
Benny Lee Barker1957-2015Benny Lee Barker, 57, of Akron, passed away February 28, 2015, in his home with family at his side. He was born in Alliance, Ohio, to John and Pearlie Barker. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol Lynn; his son Carl and daughter-in-law Susan; four grandsons, Joshua, Cody, Jacob and Austin; and one great-granddaughter Quorra....
Janet D. Aller
Feb 28, 2015
Janet D. Aller Janet D. Aller, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015, at home surrounded by family. Janet was born on March 3, 1937 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Thomas J. McClain Sr. and Bessie Anna (Anderson) McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Ann...
Arley Mclean
Feb 28, 2015
Arley A. McLean, 75, born in Philippi, W.V. went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015. He was born on November 30, 1939. Arley lived in Akron over 50 years and worked for Herbruck Trucking for over 30 years. He loved his family and fishing. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Arley was preceded in...
Gary L. Thomas
Feb 27, 2015
Gary L. ThomasGary L. Thomas passed away after a brief illness on February27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Thomas; parents, Robert and Edith Thomas; brothers, Robert and Martin Thomas. He is survived by daughter, Rebecca Sterling; daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Dave Remmy; grandchildren, Matt and Sarah Remmy; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Junnett and Gary Venus....
Dorothy M. Jupin
Feb 27, 2015
Dorothy Mae Hargett Jupin Dorothy Jupin went to be with the Lord and her loving husband on February 27, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born June 18, 1925 in New Bern, North Carolina to Jim and Bessie Hargett. In 1944, she met the love of her life of 65 years, Joe Jupin, and married him....
Gerald Gorday
Feb 26, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" Gorday, 74, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2015. Jerry retired from P.I.E. Trucking and Akron School District, where he worked as a bus driver. He enjoyed fishing, casinos, and spending time at his cabin at Piedmont Lake, where he was a member of the Akron Boat Club. Survivors include his wife, Judi, of 45 years; daughter, Michelle...
Jeremy Hahn
Feb 26, 2015
Jeremy Michael Hahn passed away on February 26, 2015. He was born on September 10, 1971 to proud parents Jill and Denny Hahn. He was a unique man with diverse talent and interests, who was very easy to like and laugh with. He loved being with friends, of which he had many. Jeremy influenced people in many ways, and those...
Michael O. Kittle
Feb 26, 2015
Michael O. Kittle, 53, earned his wings on February 26, 2015. Michael enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with family and grandkids. He was a good man and always put others first. Preceded in death by his father, Hoy "Sonny" Kittle; and grandparents, Mike and Velda Wuchich. Survivors include his beloved wife, Evelyn, of 35 years; mother and...
Alex Lucas
Feb 25, 2015
Alex Lucas, 15, of Clinton, beloved and cherished son of Jeff Lucas and Nancy Lee Ann McCarty Lucas, loved brother of Christopher, Valerie and Michael Lucas, left his earthly body while his loving parents held him on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Leukemia cruelly took our beautiful Alex entirely too soon within 24hrs of diagnosis and we may never understand why...
Rosetta Griffin
Feb 25, 2015
Rosetta "June" Griffin, 78, of Tallmadge, passed away February 25, 2015. Rosetta was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 1, 1936 to the late Chester and Jessie Smith. June retired from Acme Click after 28 years. She was a member for many years of the Southeast Church of The Nazarene. In her free time, she enjoyed her children, grandchildren and...
Warren Lee Milligan
Feb 24, 2015
Warren Lee Milligan, 84, of Mogadore, passed away on February 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce and stepson, Billy, as well as daughter, Diane Owens and granddaughters, Kara and Loren, grandson, Joshua and family, brothers, David (Sue) and Doug (Sue), and numerous other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services....
Henry Lawson
Feb 23, 2015
Henry R. Lawson, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2015. He was born to the late Henry and Glenda Lawson on January 12, 1952. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and especially his dogs. He was employed as a truck driver most of his career. Henry and his wife often took day and weekend trips....
Dorothy Learn
Feb 22, 2015
Dorothy Creita (Shelton) Learn, 96, born January 22, 1919 passed away suddenly on February 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Len) Erwin Learn of 51 years; brothers, Bud Shelton and Phil Shelton; sister, Martha Shelton; daughter-in-law, Linda (Middour) Learn; brother-in-laws, Harry (Ken) Learn, Robert (Bob) Kenney , Eric Edworthy and Johnny Lewis; sister-in-law, Catherine (Kate)...
Joseph A. Williams I
Feb 22, 2015
Joseph A. Williams I, 60, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Joe enjoyed spending time with his children and working in his garage. He was self-employed as an auto mechanic for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Mary Kathryn Williams....
Ed Hawks
Feb 22, 2015
Howard Edward (Ed) Hawks, 59, of Randolph passed away after a short illness on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Ed was the son of Howard A. and Peggy Hawks. He was born March 31, 1955 and graduated from Ellet High School class of 1973. Ed was an avid hunter and a member of the Goodyear Bow Hunters Club and loved stock...
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...
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