Obituaries

Joseph Gallo

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Reno Everett

Reno Everett

Dec 1, 2014

Reno Anthony Everett passed away suddenly on December 1, 2014. He was employed by Taco Bell as a Shift Supervisor for over a year. He graduated from Lake High School in 2012 and attended Stark State College. He enjoyed watching T.V, playing video games, and playing magic the gathering. He is survived by his loving mother; Kimberly Pantoya, step-father; Robert...

Orty Miller

Orty Miller

Nov 29, 2014

Orty C Miller, 71, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away November 29, 2014. Orty was born in Bloomingdale , Ohio on September 25, 1943 to the late Oakley and Margaret Miller. Orty retired from Indian Creek School District. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports. In addition to his parents, Orty was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean...

Girlie M. Abercrombie

Girlie M. Abercrombie

Nov 29, 2014

Girlie M. Abercrombie, a true Southern lady, was born February 7, 1917, in Hall County, Georgia, and passed onto Heaven on November 29, 2014. She greatly missed her husband, James Duffie Abercrombie, who preceded her in death on April 10, 1993. She often said that the first people she wanted to see in Heaven would be Duffie and her mother....

Laura Oliver

Laura Oliver

Nov 28, 2014

Laura Oliver, 71, of Akron, passed away November 28, 2014. Laura was born in Goodwater, Alabama on August 16, 1943 to the late Early and Francis Harrison. Laura retired from Kaufmann's after many years of service. Laura was a member of Great Expectations Ministries. In her free time, she volunteered at Western Reserve Hospital and enjoyed taking care of people....

Lawrence Lux

Lawrence Lux

Nov 27, 2014

Lawrence M. (Larry) LuxLarry passed away suddenly on 27 Nov 2014. Larry was born 29 June 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Elizabeth and Raymond Lux. Larry attended St Mary's High School in Akron where he was an altar boy and graduated with the class of 1957. Larry was extremely proud of his service with the U.S. Marines 1962-1967...

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