Obituaries

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr.

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr.

Aug 19, 2014

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr., 90, passed away on August 19, 2014. Edward graduated from the Ohio State University and was a big Ohio State fan, having attended 51 consecutive home openers. He worked as a dentist for 39 years. Edward was a member of the YMCA and the Optimus Club of Akron. Preceded in death by his brother, Julian. Survivors...

Betty Jane Watson

Betty Jane Watson

Aug 18, 2014

Betty Jane Watson Betty Jane Watson, 79, of Akron, passed away August 18, 2014. She was born April 27, 1935 in Shadyside, OH to the late Newell and Elizabeth Lovejoy. Betty Jane devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred L. Watson;...

Kelly Walker

Kelly Walker

Aug 17, 2014

Kelly A Walker, 34, of Green, passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2014. Kelly was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1980. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her children, family, watching old movies and listing to the oldies. Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Danny Willis. Kelly is survived by husband, Granville Walker; three...

David A. Lemmon

David A. Lemmon

Aug 15, 2014

David A. Lemmon, 56, of Akron, passed away August 15, 2014. Sadly, Dave passed away due to a fatal motorcycle accident. He enjoyed his hobbies and close relationships. Dave loved 'tinkering' around anything mechanical and his help and companionship has been invaluable to his father. He will be dearly missed by his Father, William A. Lemmon, Brother, Gary (Tonya) Lemmon,...

Terrance Allan Crabtree

Terrance Allan Crabtree

Aug 15, 2014

Terrance Allan Crabtree Terrance Allan Crabtree (Terry) passed away August 15, 2014, at the young age of 46. He graduated from Massillon High School in 1986 and was a professional roofer and sider by trade until injured on his job. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Jerrod; mother Shirley Maureen Crabtree; and father Raymond Paul Crabtree. He...

Barbara A. Boyes

Barbara A. Boyes

Aug 15, 2014

Barbara A. Boyes, 71, passed away on August 15, 2014. Barbara will be remembered as a very classy lady who was never afraid to speak her mind. She enjoyed shopping. Barbara was a loving caregiver to many. She will be missed by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Boyes and her parents, Carl and Caroline Chapman. Survivors...

Donna Wemyss

Donna Wemyss

Aug 15, 2014

Donna P (Weyand) Wemyss, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 15, 2014. Donna was born in Akron (Springfield Township) Ohio on August 18, 1934 to the late Argyl and Juanita Vorhies. Donna retired from Lembo's after 30 years of service. In her free time she enjoyed gardening and her grandkids. In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in...

Donald Campbell

Donald Campbell

Aug 15, 2014

Donald E Campbell Sr., 70, of Greentown, passed away August 15, 2014. Donald was born in Akron, Ohio on February 6, 1944 to the late Wilbert and Madeline Campbell. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brother, James Campbell...

Carletta Hornsby

Carletta Hornsby

Aug 13, 2014

Carletta Hornsby, 46, of Akron, passed away August 13, 2014. Carletta was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 7, 1968. She was a member of Army Navy Garrison #102. Carletta was preceded in by her father Carl Wood. She is survived by daughter, Emma Hornsby , John Hornsby and many other family and friends that loved her. The family will...

Maxine R. Steele

Maxine R. Steele

Aug 13, 2014

Maxine R. Steele, 87, of Mogadore, passed away August 13, 2014. She was born in Spencer, WV on April 16, 1927 to the late Hobert and Locie Nichols. Maxine always took great care of her family as a dedicated homemaker. She loved providing home cooked meals and talking on the telephone to all of her family, friends and neighbors. In...

Ruth Demar

Ruth Demar

Aug 12, 2014

Ruth E. DeMarRuth E. DeMar, 90, of Akron, passed away August 12, 2014. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 18, at 1pm in the New Horizons Christian Church, 290 Darrow Rd. Akron, Ohio 44305 with Pastor Jim Bane officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery with her daughter.

Helen Louise Hutchison

Helen Louise Hutchison

Aug 12, 2014

Helen Louise Hutchison Helen Louise Hutchison, 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2014. She was born on October 14, 1934. Helen was employed by Ohio Bell and then worked in the cafeteria for Akron Public Schools. She currently attended The Chapel. Helen will always be remembered for her generosity. She was faithful in...

Ronald D. Steadman

Ronald D. Steadman

Aug 11, 2014

Ronald D. Steadman, 90, of Akron, passed away August 11, 2014. He was born in Pennsylvania and worked for Corning Glass Works in New York until going to serve in the U.S. Army in 1943 through the end of 1945 in the Pacific Ocean Theater of WWII. Ronny moved to Akron, Ohio in 1946, where he resided the rest of...

Ruby Pruitt

Ruby Pruitt

Aug 11, 2014

Ruby. J. Pruitt, 99, of Stow passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. She was born June 28, 1915 in Losie, WV. to the late Byrl and Amelia Stackpole. She retired from BF Goodrich after many years of service. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands, Marshall Fletcher and Kenneth Pruitt; son, David Fletcher;...

Benny Jean Kaelin (Nee Flowers)

Benny Jean Kaelin (Nee Flowers)

Aug 10, 2014

Benny Jean "Lucy" Kaelin (nee Flowers) Lucy Kaelin, 79, of Akron, passed away August 10, 2014. She was born in Livingston, TN on December 9, 1934 to the late Herman and Beulah Flowers. Lucy loved attending church at Norton Church of Christ. In her free time, she was an avid walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Elizabeth Ann Edmiston

Elizabeth Ann Edmiston

Aug 10, 2014

Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Edmiston, 73, of Akron, passed away August 10, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 25, 1941 to the late William and Helena Sweet. She lived up to her family name as a 'Sweet' loving soul who cherished her role as wife and a caring mother to her family and many others. In addition to...

Jacob Jack Kuhn

Jacob Jack Kuhn

Aug 10, 2014

Jacob Jack Kuhn, 90, of Springfield Twp, Akron, passed away August 10, 2014. He was born in Clifton, New Jersey on May 14, 1924 to the late Jacob and Catherine Kuhn. Jake proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Purple Heart award recipient with Two Battle Stars. He worked for many years as a...

Tina Shawbell

Tina Shawbell

Aug 9, 2014

Tina Shawbell, 51, of Akron, passed away August 9, 2014, unexpectedly. Tina was born in Akron, Ohio on January 9, 1963, She lived in Akron for a majority of her life and attended Kenmore High School. She was an extremely generous and caring person who always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and...

Loretta C. Chapman

Loretta C. Chapman

Aug 8, 2014

Loretta C. Chapman, 61, of Akron, passed away August 8, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 23, 1953 to Leroy and Lois J. Chapman. Loretta conquered many hardships throughout her life yet still managed to be a great caretaker of others. Loretta was preceded in death by her Father, Leroy Chapman and Sister, Linda Schartiger. She will...

Thomas Werner

Thomas Werner

Aug 7, 2014

Thomas C Werner Sr., 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital on August 7, 2014. Thomas was born in Akron, Ohio , on December 22, 1933 and was a life long resident. Thomas retired from Goodyear Areospace after 32 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He loved bowling, traveling and camping with his family. He...

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