Obituaries
Frances G. Martin
Dec 27, 2014
Frances G. Martin Frances G. Martin, 66, of Akron, passed away December 27, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 12, 1948 to the late James and Helen Oliver. Frances was a member of the Xi Eta Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of the Yusef Khan Caldron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Richard C. Bais
Dec 25, 2014
Richard C. Bais Richard C. Bais, 72, of Rootstown, passed away December 25, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on October 27, 1942 to the late Michael and Julia Bais Sr. Richard served honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for Goodrich Aerospace for many years and most recently worked as a polisher at Sterling...
Rose Marie Welfley
Dec 24, 2014
Rose Marie Welfley, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1925 in New Martinsville, WV to the late Charles and Mary Batton. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, a seamstress, artist, designer, and gardener. A dedicated mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her first husband, Harold...
John Rege
Dec 23, 2014
John Rege, 91, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born in Akron, OH January 8, 1923 and was a graduate of East High School Class of 1941. He served briefly in the US Navy during WWII and was involved in the production of the P.B. Martin Escort Aircraft at Goodyear throughout the war. He retired as an electrician from...
Danny W. Rollins
Dec 21, 2014
Danny W. Rollins, 61, passed away on December 21, 2014. Danny loved his dog, Scooter, Barberton Speedway, Jerry Springer, Horse Racing, and old Westerns. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and June; son, Daniel "Bud"; brothers, Teddy "Peanut", James, Billy, Terry Dale "Dopey", Gregory, and John. Survivors include son, Danny, Jr. (Angela); daughter, Danielle Rollins (Mike); fiancée, Shawna McCollam;...
Gina Darlene(Fisher) Blevins
Dec 21, 2014
Gina Darlene (Fisher) Blevins Gina Darlene Blevins, 58, of Akron, passed away December 21, 2014. She was born on August 2, 1956 in Covington, KY. Gina retired from Akron City Hospital. She devoted herself to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and family gatherings. Gina was preceded in death by her father, Emmitte Fisher...
Violet June Christner
Dec 21, 2014
Violet June Christner, 90, was called home on December 21, 2014. She was born in Senecaville, OH, the daughter of William and Hazel Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Christner; and sister, Twyla Wagner. She is survived by daughter, Constance (Robert) Anliker, of Viera, FL; sons, Kenneth (Jean) Christner, of Tallmadge, and Kurt (LeAnna) Christner,...
Viola May Green
Dec 20, 2014
Viola May Green,81 , of Akron, passed away December 20, 2014. Viola was born in Weston, West Virginia on February 23, 1933 to the late Floyd and Mary Strader. In her free time, she enjoyed, crafts. In addition to her parents, Viola was preceded in death by her loving partner, Ronzel Jarvis; son, Harry Strader and grandson, Jessie Harris; brother,...
Betty J. Recco
Dec 20, 2014
Betty J. Recco Betty J. Recco, 91, of Akron, passed away December 20, 2014. She was born in Greentown, OH on December 28, 1922 to the late Winfield and Esther Humbert. Betty had a full life. She worked as a Rosie the Riveter during the war and mainly devoted herself to raising her family. She was an excellent cook and...
Jerry Wilson
Dec 20, 2014
Jerry L. Wilson went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2014. He was born in Dayton, TN., moving to Akron at an early age. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran, and served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer. He was an avid hunter, mechanic, and an amateur stock car racer. He was preceded in death by...
Genevieve H. Kovacs
Dec 19, 2014
Genevieve H. Kovacs Genevieve H. Kovacs, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away December 19, 2014. She was born in Akron on January 3, 1930 to the late Frank and Helena Rozewicz. Genevieve was a member of New Horizons Christian Church. She was devoted to her children and set a wonderful example of how to be an excellent mother. Her daughters remember...
Lillian Fletcher
Dec 18, 2014
Lillian Fletcher, 88, of Akron, passed away December 18, 2014. Lillian was born in , on June 23, 1926 to the late Frank Foster and Ludie Holyfield. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her loving children, Ludie Fletcher, Camille Allen, and Robert Fletcher; grandchildren,...
Jack Dague
Dec 18, 2014
Jack Dague Jack Dague, 73, of Tallmadge, passed away December 18, 2014. He was born in Barberton on November 18, 1941. Jack was an accomplished cement finisher and truly loved his work. He was a member of Eagles 555. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Bell and sister, Paula Soles. He will be deeply missed...
Richard A. Pumphrey
Dec 18, 2014
Richard A. "Ricky" Pumphrey, 66, passed away on December 18, 2014. Ricky graduated from Coventry High School in 1968. He enjoyed baseball and watching the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State. Ricky was an animal lover. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Pumphrey; daughter, Angela Lynn Pumphrey; and brother, Ronnie. Survivors include son, Craig; daughter, Nicole (Tony) Tilson;...
Mary Mckee
Dec 18, 2014
Mary McKee, 61, of Barberton, passed away December 18, 2014. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on October 8, 1953 to the late Gilbert and Estella Dickson. She proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1972-1974. Mary was a hard worker and worked various jobs. In her free time, she enjoyed doing crafts, bowling and reading. In addition to her...
Joan M. Dost
Dec 18, 2014
Joan M. Dost, 74, passed away on December 18, 2014. Preceded in death by her son, John J. Dost, Jr. Survivors include her beloved husband, John, of 56 years; daughter, Beth (Marty) Dost; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, 2-6 p.m. at John's home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Nancy Jean Anderson
Dec 17, 2014
Nancy Jean AndersonNancy Jean Anderson, 58, passed away December 17, 2014. She is now joined with her father and her brother. Nancy is survived by her children, Liz Reisinger (Ched), Andy Adkins (Dawn), Keith Adkins (Whitney), Kenny Anderson (Trish), and James Adkins; mother, Helen Anderson; three sisters; one brother; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; longtime boyfriend, Jon Ogg. She also leaves...
Kathy A. Nehrenz (Mcfee)
Dec 17, 2014
Kathy A. Nehrenz (McFee), age 55, of Springfield Twp., went home to be with our Lord on December 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Nora and Eugene McFee. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, George, Jr.; sons, Geoff (Janelle), of Uniontown, Joe (Kristen), of Medina; grandchildren, Grant, Gabby, Julia, Owen, Emily, and Amelia; brothers, Mickey...
Michael Weekley
Dec 17, 2014
Michael Weekley, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Michael was born in Wilbur, West Virginia on May 27, 1938 to the late Dale and Eska Weekley. Michael was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 45 1/2 years of service. He was a member of Wayfarer Lodge 789 F & AM...
James Yoxtheimer, Jr.
Dec 17, 2014
James R. Yoxtheimer was reunited with his wife, Flossie Lou on Wednesday December 17, 2014. James was born to James R. and Marie in Ohio on April 6, 1934. He was also preceded in death by Richard Yoxtheimer (brother). He graduated from Lodi High School and retired from Rubbermaid Inc. in 1996. James and Flossie married in 1954 and lived...
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