Obituaries
Willa D. Ruther
Oct 20, 2015
Willa D. Ruther Willa D. Ruther, 83, of Akron, passed away on October 20, 2015. She was born in Viola, Tennessee on September 24, 1932. Willa worked as a secretary for both Goodyear Aerospace and the United Way of Florida. For many years she enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing on the beaches of Florida. She was an excellent baker and...
Zelma Irene Lee
Oct 19, 2015
Zelma Irene LeeZelma earned her angel wings on October 19, 2015. She was born January 12, 1921in Nuttallburg W.V. and she deeply embraced her Native American heritage (Cherokee). She was a strong, fiercely independent woman who lived and loved passionately and did things her way in death, just as she did in life.Zelma is preceded in death by her parents...
Sik Q Yee
Oct 18, 2015
Sik Q. Yee (Sam)Sik Q. Yee (Sam) 92, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2015. He was born in China on January 6, 1923. He owned Golden City, a Chinese restaurant. He was very hard working and did not retire until he was almost 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gin Hong...
David W. Reed
Oct 17, 2015
David W. Reed (Combs) passed away October 17, 2015. He was born on May 18, 1969. David was an avid camper, and loved going four wheeling.David is preceded in death by his sister Sue and nephew Bobby.He is survived by his mother, Mary Reed;sisters, Kathy(Dan) Drainer, Cindy (Mike Ewing) Stewart; brothers, Frank and John (Donna) Combs; life long friends Kenny...
Bernard A. Joyce Sr.
Oct 17, 2015
Bernard A. Joyce Sr. Bernard A. Joyce Sr., 69, of Akron, passed away on October 17, 2015. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1946. Bernard served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was an avid gardener and loved riding his Harley. Bernard was preceded in...
Helen Langton
Oct 16, 2015
Helen I. LangtonHelen Irene Langton (nee Tomaiko), 91, passed away October 16, 2015. Helen was born January 4, 1924, in Wilcox, PA, to the late John and Mary Tomaiko, first generation immigrants from Kraviany, Austria-Hungary, in what is now Slovakia, in the early 1900s. She resided in Suffield Twp. for 44 years until she recently moved in with her daughter...
Zelda E. Watters
Oct 15, 2015
Zelda E. Watters, 81, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 15, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on January 3,1934 in Morris Township, Pennsylvania. Zelda married the love of her life Chuck on March 11th, 1955 and together they raised five wonderful children. She was a Registered Nurse working at Akron City Hospital...
Glenn Williams
Oct 14, 2015
Glenn Marlan WilliamsGlenn Marlan Williams, 74, of Ravenna, passed away at his home on October 14, 2015. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 9, 1941 to the late Leroy and Rachel Williams. Glenn loved traveling and took many cross country trips on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with friends. He will be deeply missed...
Deborah J."Debbie" Marshall
Oct 13, 2015
Deborah J. (Gray) Marshall, age 56, of Akron, passed away October 13, 2015 at home. She was born November 5, 1958 in Akron to Howard and Shirley (Plant) Gray. Debbie was involved with Constant Companions Knitting Circle where she enjoyed crocheting and knitting blankets for cancer patients. She also cherished the time she was able to spend with her nieces...
Pamela J. Holland
Oct 12, 2015
Pamela J. HollandHeaven received another angel on October 12, 2015 when Pamela Jean Holland, 67, passed away. She left this world with her 3 children at her side. She fought a brave battle with cancer and defied the odds, living years longer than the doctors predicted. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for her...
Adolph Urdiales
Oct 11, 2015
Adolph Urdiales "Pancho" "Honey" with fishing pole in hand took his journey to heaven on Oct. 11th, 2015. Born in Akron, Ohio on Aug. 24th, 1929, from the age of 2 he grew up in Monterrey Mexico till he took the journey back to Akron at the age of 15 where he graduated from Howard High School in 1948. In...
Mary E. Lines
Oct 11, 2015
Mary E. Lines Mary E. Lines, 92, of Akron, passed away with her loving family by her side on October 11, 2015. She was born in Clarion, Ohio on March 28, 1923 to the late Sylvester and Angie Donahoe. A gifted gardener, her love of flowers earned her many Keep Akron Beautiful Awards. Mary was also a talented cook who...
Darla Kristine Hostler
Oct 10, 2015
Darla Kristine Hostler Darla Kristine Hostler, 52, of Portage Lakes, passed away with her family by her side on October 10, 2015. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 18, 1963. Darla was truly a free spirit. She loved the outdoors and had many fond memories of camping, bonfires, and enjoying being near the water. Those who know her...
Michael Angelo Campisi
Oct 9, 2015
Michael Angelo CampisiMichael Angelo Campisi, 61 passed away on October 9, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Salvatore and Bettie Campisi. Michael loved making people laugh, was an amazing drummer, and was able to drive anything from a jet ski to a triple tanker truck, earning several million-mile accident-free awards. Michael leaves to cherish his memory,...
Jason Michael Pruner
Oct 9, 2015
Jason Michael Pruner "Dudley"Jason Michael Pruner "Dudley", 42, of Brewster, passed away on October 9, 2015. He was born in Akron on December 29, 1972. Jason was a simple man with a big heart. He loved to laugh and play practical jokes on friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and listening to music. Jason was...
Alfred Dozanti
Oct 9, 2015
In Loving Memory Alfred Dozanti Jr. age 60, of Akron, Ohio passed away Friday October 9,2015 at his home. He was born on October 24,1954.Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Dozanti Sr.;brothers, Richard Dozanti,Tony Dozanti ,Toby Dozanti; sister,Christine Dozanti.He is survived by his mother,Dorothy Dozanti;brothers, Danny (Lindsey) Dozanti, Jack (Teri) Dozanti, Clifford (Kathy) Dozanti, Scott (Lisa) Dozanti...
Anna M. Schuller
Oct 9, 2015
Anna May SchullerAnna May Schuller, 88, died on October 9, 2015 at Windsong Care Center. She was a bookkeeper for Grove Refrigeration, First National Bank, Alliance Wall, and East Ohio Machinery. The daughter of Andrew and Martha Zeides, she was born in Alliance, Ohio. She was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alliance and Club 55. She...
Richard Lancaster
Oct 9, 2015
Richard Wayne LancasterRichard (Shamu) Lancaster age 67, of Akron, went home to be with our Lord and Savior October 9,2015. He was born June 27,1948 in Canton, the son of George and Nagene Lancaster and was a graduate of Springfield High.Richard proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed his music and fishing. He...
George Donaldson
Oct 8, 2015
George Donaldson George Donaldson passed away on October 8, 2015. He was born July 23, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland to Mary and Campbell Donaldson. He was a member of the Boys Brigade and an avid bicyclist. He immigrated to Akron, Ohio in 1952 and worked at Akron Standard Mold as a proud union machinist for the next 44 years. He...
Kenneth Wayne Jenkins
Oct 8, 2015
Kenneth Wayne Jenkins, 76, left this earthly life on October 8, 2015, with his family by his side. Wayne lived his life helping his family and friends. He taught his family about the beauty of nature, feeding birds, planting flowers and growing a garden. He will be remembered as a devoted brother, uncle and friend.A graduate of Buchtel High School...
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