Obituaries
James A. Martin
Apr 29, 2015
James A. MartinJames A. Martin, 36, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2015. He was born and raised in Akron, OH. He enjoyed spending time with his children, and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his children, Mya and Jesse Martin; mother, Jeannie; grandparents, Walter and Sandra White; brother, Jeff (Rachel); and a host of other relatives and friends. Calling...
Rosemary A. Elick
Apr 29, 2015
Rosemary A. Elick (Gnau)Rosemary A. Elick (Gnau) died peacefully April 29, 2015 just four days after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was a graduate of St. Bernard's School and Sacred Heart Academy. She worked at Firestone Bank and St. Matthew's Credit Union. Providing a loving home for husband Paul and her six children, she delighted in being a grandmother and...
Ida M. Springston
Apr 29, 2015
Ida M. SpringstonIda M. Springston, 82, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2015. She was born in Flemington, W.V. on October 21, 1932. She was a faithful member of Springfield Baptist Church. Ida enjoyed bowling, and was also active in her TOPS group. She loved spending time with her family. Ida was preceded in death by...
Patty Lou Feathers
Apr 28, 2015
Patty Lou Feathers Patty Lou Feathers, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2015. She was born in Albright, West Virginia on November 23, 1932 to the late Gratt and Ida Sypolt. Patty was a nurse for several years before devoting her self to raising her family. She was a faithful member of...
Carolyn Taylor
Apr 28, 2015
Carolyn A. Taylor, 91, of Akron, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Carolyn was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on July 20, 1923 to the late Walter and Blanche Echard. She was a member of Springfield Community Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo and sister Roberta...
Dallas Jarvis
Apr 28, 2015
Dallas JarvisDallas Jarvis, 84, of Mogadore, originally from West Virginia, passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2015. Dallas struggled mightily the last few years of his life, never complaining about his situation yet always finding a way to be funny. He has found eternal life in Heaven and now the pain is gone and left behind are...
Dale R. Martin
Apr 27, 2015
Dale R. Martin Dale R. Martin, 76, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2015. He was born on March 9, 1939 to the late Earl and Florence Martin. Dale proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a union meat cutter for his entire life. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents,...
Betty Fricke
Apr 27, 2015
Betty Fricke, 81, of Akron passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1934 to the late Lauren and Elizabeth Hudson. Betty had a passion for singing and sang professionally with groups such as, The Akron Pops Orchestra, The Dick Roop Trio, The Frankie Reynolds Orchestra and Ed Marini and kept on...
John "Jack" Cunningham
Apr 27, 2015
John, "Jack" to many, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and faithful servant, went home to be with his Precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 27th, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.Jack is now at peace in heaven with his wife of 63 years, "Totsy" Margaret Helen (Looney), and his daughter, "Becky" Rebecca (Cerio). He leaves...
Johnny Speegle
Apr 26, 2015
Johnny Speegle "John"Johnny Speegle "John" went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2015. He was born and raised in Brimfield, OH to parents, Bunnie and Irene Speegle on October 7, 1949. He was known as a giving man, always willing to help others no matter what the circumstance. Johnny worked at Robinson Brothers Furniture for many years...
Rita C. Reed
Apr 26, 2015
Rita C. Bearer ReedRita C. Bearer Reed passed peacefully April 26, 2015. Rita was born on August 5, 1928 in Carrolltown, PA to Margaret and Elmer Bearer. Rita lived in the Akron area her entire life, graduating from Hower Vocational High School. She enjoyed church services, family gatherings, crazy hats, parades, and decorating for the holidays. Rita worked in food...
Michael Trace
Apr 26, 2015
"Dear Lord, we thank You for the years we had with our loving husband and father. We saw his reflection of You in his patience, kindness and encouragement for others. We watched him battle cancer for 15 years without any complaint, knowing that this was Your plan for his life. We thank You for ending his suffering and taking him...
Winnie Mcdonald Wilson
Apr 26, 2015
Winnie McDonald Wilson, 109, of Tallmadge, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015. Winnie was born in Beech, West Virginia on May 26, 1905 one of 13 children to the late C.M. and Cleora Haught. She was a member of New Horizons Christian Church for 80 years. In her free time, she enjoyed writing letters, sewing and gardening. In addition to...
Harriet Hutcheson
Apr 25, 2015
Harriet J. HutchesonHarriet J. Hutcheson, born July 2, 1919, passed away April 25, 2015. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and son, Ronald. She will be deeply missed by son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Judith Ann; daughter-in-law, Sandie; sister, Neil Nanchoff; grandchildren, Robert A., Craig, Bret, Jill,...
Robert Andrew Lachowski
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Andrew LachowskiRobert Andrew Lachowski, 70, of Akron, passed away April 25, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 2, 1944. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and generosity. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Wanda; and brother, Richard. He will be deeply missed...
John E. Reynolds
Apr 25, 2015
John Ernest Reynolds John E. Reynolds, 25, passed away suddenly from this existence into the waiting arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, 2015. He was born September 19, 1989. He was a fun loving, artistic, talented, & compassionate person. He will be missed dearly and is loved by all. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Stratos...
James S. Brown
Apr 25, 2015
James S. Brown was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving aboard the USS Mercury as a Fireman First Class during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Efficient Industries in Independence, OH in 1994. James was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ where he had served as Deacon, head...
Jack E. Whitehair
Apr 23, 2015
Jack E. WhitehairJack E. Whitehair, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2015 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born in Marietta, OH on April 22, 1923 living most of his life in the Akron area. Jack retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 42 years service. He served in the 114th Infantry Division in...
Vince Johnson Jr.
Apr 22, 2015
Vince Johnson Jr.Vince Johnson Jr., 25, passed away on April 22, 2015. He was born in Akron on December 18, 1989. Vince will always be remembered for his terrific sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. Vince is survived by his mother, Candy Johnson (Robert Shirey) and father, Vince (Crissy) Johnson Sr.; brother,...
Dorothy Jean Rose
Apr 22, 2015
Dorothy Jean Rose, 80, of Akron, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Dorothy was born in Friendsville, Maryland on April 7, 1935 to the late Clarence and Marie Sisler. Dorothy retired from their family-owned business, Rose Upholstery. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and then Tallmadge United Methodist Church. In her free time,...
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