Obituaries
Larie L. Lambert
Nov 26, 2014
Larie L. Lambert Larie L. Lambert, 66, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2014. She had a big heart and was loved by many. Larie was preceded in death by her brother, Donald C. Smith. She is survived by her husband, Otis "Larry" Lambert; children, Lisa (Eric) Lambert, Otis (Jacci) Lambert, Larry Lambert, Alfred (Jenny) Lambert, David (MaryAnn) Lambert and...
David E. Hendrix
Nov 26, 2014
David E. Hendrix "Dudley", 71, passed away on November 26, 2014. He was born in High Point, NC on August 21, 1943 to the late Thomas M. Hendrix and Mary C. McMahan. David was a long distance truck driver for over 50 years, 25 of which were spent driving with his wife, Barbara. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and...
Wilson Garner Patterson
Nov 24, 2014
PATTERSON, Wilson, age 8, of Berlin Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24th, 2014. He was surrounded by family and friends when God called him home. He was born on March 14, 2006, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Robert and Jaime Patterson. Robert is a Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the United States Marine Corps, and was most...
Mary Arnett
Nov 23, 2014
On November 23, 2014 Maria Commisso Arnett left this material world to be embraced by her Lord and Savior in her eternal life. She had a wonderful sense of humor which she maintained through the course of her illness. In 1958, Mary and her family moved from Gioiosa Marina, Italy to Akron, Ohio. In 1970 Mary graduated from Central Hower...
Carolyn Yvonne Stack
Nov 23, 2014
Carolyn Yvonne Stack Carolyn Yvonne Stack, 50, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2014. She was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 24, 1964. Carolyn loved to travel and enjoyed her many vacations to the beach and to casinos. She was an avid collector of lighthouses, owls, snowmen, and birdhouses. She devoted herself to her family and will...
Jerry Cox
Nov 23, 2014
Jerry W. Cox passed away on November 23, 2014, after a 2 and half year battle with MDS. He was an auto parts salesman for over 4 decades. He was preceded in death by parents; William and Mary (Lieb) Cox. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shannon (Deger) Cox; daughter, Mindy; son, Joe; sister, Jean (Gary)...
Ruth Longshore
Nov 22, 2014
Ruth Lillian Longshore went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Phoeba Burrows; husband, Robert Longshore; sisters, Elsie and Lelah; and longtime friends, Edith Oliver and Nila Osborne. She is survived by daughters, Mary Jane (Don) Pniaczek, Teresa Dennis; sons, Gene (Karen), David (Trina) and Donald (Paula)...
Virginia Naylor
Nov 21, 2014
Virginia Naylor, 85, of Akron, passed away November 21, 2014. Virginia was born in Akron, Ohio on September 23, 1929 to the late Ralph Backus and Deborah Mullins. Virginia was a talented beautician for most of her life. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, sewing, cooking, and ceramics. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by...
Marilyn J. Wahl
Nov 21, 2014
Marilyn J. (Fry) Wahl Marilyn J. (Fry) Wahl, 68, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2014. She was born on October 21, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. Marilyn was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was reunited with her brother, Joe Fry and father, Bill Fry. She is survived by her mother,...
Charles Dewitt, Sr.
Nov 21, 2014
Charles "Chuck" DeWitt, Sr. Charles "Chuck" Dewitt, Sr., 73, of Akron, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 21, 2014. Chuck was born in Barberton, OH on October 24, 1941 to the late Leslie and Ann Dewitt. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. His greatest love was...
Elmer Widmer
Nov 19, 2014
Elmer WidmerElmer Widmer, 88, of Kent, passed away November 19, 2014. Elmer was born in Doylestown, Ohio on October 29, 1926 to the late Charles and Ruth Widmer. He served in the Army National Guard for three years. Elmer retired from Ohio Edison in 1988 after 40 years and 3 months. He was a member of the Water Street Church...
Carole Susan Weber (Nee Swearingen)
Nov 19, 2014
Carole Susan Weber (nee Swearingen), 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014. Carole worked as a daycare provider and was a caretaker for all those she loved. She always put others before herself. Preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Arlene Swearingen. She is survived by her husband, Judd, of 20 years, sons, Daniel...
Marion Radcliffe
Nov 17, 2014
Marion Radcliffe passed away November 17, 2014. She was born on August 5, 1920 in Masontown, PA to the late Michael and Sophia Lakatos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Radcliffe. She was proud of her 35 years of employment at B.F. Goodrich. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at a...
Melanie Gallo-Young
Nov 16, 2014
Melanie Gallo-Young, 43, of Akron, passed away November 16, 2014. Melanie was born in Akron, Ohio on June 10, 1971. In her free time, she enjoyed making jewelry. Melanie was preceded in death by her, mother, Carolyn Gallo; She is survived by husband, Larry Young; sons, Seth Young, Tyler Gauer and Brandon Gauer; father, Herbert Gallo; sister, Deborah (Russell) Lute;...
Steve A. West
Nov 15, 2014
Steve A. West, 59, passed away on November 15, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winford and Mary Lou West; brother, Leonard; and sister, Belinda. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue; daughters, Tammy (Rick) Welser and Tiffany West; sister, Jewel (Stanley) Blondheim; brother, William (Linda) West; and granddogs, Sonny...
Anton Reitz
Nov 15, 2014
Anton (Tony) Reitz Anton (Tony) Reitz passed away November 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula, and is survived by son, Anton W. (Tony) (Denise), and daughter, Rose Reitz (Dave Whetsel). Tony was born June 17, 1921, in Yugoslavia and lived in Germany before emigrating to Akron as a young man with his wife and son....
Judith Cozart
Nov 12, 2014
Judith Ann "Judy" Cozart (Cargill)Judy Cozart, 75, of Akron, devoted mom, grammy, and great grammy, went home to be with our Lord Savior on November 12, 2014. There she was reunited with her parents Gayle and Leona Cargill, brother, William "Sonny" Cargill (Rita), and her first born son, Douglas Cozart (Tonya). She was also preceded in death by her great...
Bryan Mobley
Nov 12, 2014
Bryan J. Mobley passed away on November 12, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; Leonard and Joann. He is survived by his wife; Cynthia, son; Alexander, and brother; Timothy. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. The family would like to thank Akron...
George Pischak
Nov 12, 2014
George Andrew Pischak, 89, of Brimfield, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 and now has reunited with his wife June and The Lake Street Gang. George was born in Provident, Ohio on November 8, 1925 to the late Andrew and Catherine Pischak. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army from...
Jennifer L. Thomas
Nov 11, 2014
Jennifer L. "Jenny" Thomas, 56, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Jenny loved music and played various instruments. Her family was her greatest love. Preceded in death by her father, G. Edwin Pollard; aunt and uncle, Judy and Dick Prud'homme. Survivors include the love of her life, Tom Ervine; children, Jessica (Michael...
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