Obituaries

Janet F. Phillips

Janet F. Phillips

May 29, 2016

Janet F. Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2016 in Barberton OH after a long battle with cancer. A beloved wife, mother and friend. Married for 28 years to her husband and sole mate Frank M. Phillips Sr. Janet retired from First Merit Bank. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in addition to walking her...

Edwin Steininger

Edwin Steininger

May 28, 2016

Edwin Steininger, "Johnny", passed away on May 28, 2016 in Massillon, Ohio. Johnny was born on March 23, 1923 in Middleburg, PA. One of three children of the late Joseph and Margaret Steffan Steininger. On November 16, 1944 he married Fay Herman, they were married 70 years at her passing on January 10, 2015. Other than his parents, Johnny was...

Marie Moseley

Marie Moseley

May 28, 2016

Marie E. Moseley, 91, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 with her family at her side. Marie was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1924 to the late Charles and Marie Kluth. She was raised in Leetsdale, PA where she met her husband of 66 years who preceded her in death in 2008. Together with her...

Richard Dove

Richard Dove

May 28, 2016

Richard W. Dove, "Dick", age 88 , went to his eternal home, May 28, 2016, knowing because of his faith in Christ Jesus he is "Absent from the body, present with the Lord."He was born on December 3, 1927, in Akron, the son of the late Alonzo and Myrtle Rasp Dove. Dick graduated from Springfield High School in 1946 and...

Adalene Jones

Adalene Jones

May 27, 2016

Adalene Rose Jones, age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:31 PM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Isaac and Ella Foster Booth in Belington, WV. Adalene was a baker for Hershvelt Bakery in Akron for many years. She loved to crochet, sew, and garden....

Agnes P. Moore

Agnes P. Moore

May 27, 2016

Agnes P. MooreAgnes P. Moore, 86, went home to be with her Savior which she served faithfully. Born and raised in WV until moving to OH at age 16. She loved God's creatures and especially her companion cat "Topper" which she adored. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Moore and grandson, Ronald E. Thomas Jr, among...

Lucy Nadine King

Lucy Nadine King

May 25, 2016

Lucy Nadine King, 86, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1930 in Rocky Mount, VA and lived her adult life in Akron. Lucy was an avid gardener, a die hard Indians fan, was a very down to earth person, had a strong faith, loved flowers and was devoted to her family. Lucy...

Janice L. Sands

Janice L. Sands

May 24, 2016

Janice L. Sands, of Green, passed away on May 24, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Cora Johnston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. She will be deeply missed by her children, Stephanie Sands-Bolinger, Mark and Angel Sands, Stacy and Jim Kitchen, and Lori Hardy; brother, Gene and Lillian Johnston;...

Glenn Weston

Glenn Weston

May 24, 2016

Glenn E. Weston, age 65 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on May 24, 2016 in Akron. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jeanie Weston; five sons, Mick (Robin) Boso, Feets (Rachel) Boso, Matthew (Beverly) Fry, Rod (Diana) Boso, and Nicholas Frederick; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Arhur (Sandy) Weston, Tom (Beverly) Weston, Bonnie (Jerry) Harris, and Dennie (Mike) Coe; and...

Gregory "Gregg" Walker Jr.

Gregory "Gregg" Walker Jr.

May 24, 2016

Gregory "Gregg" Walker Jr., 39, of Ravenna, passed away on May 24, 2016. He was born in Agat, Guam on December 29, 1976 and was a long-time resident of Portage County. Gregg was a hard-working, devoted family man with a great sense of humor, loved to cook, and had a zest for life.Gregg was preceded in death by his uncles,...

Deborah Nelson

Deborah Nelson

May 23, 2016

Deborah L. Nelson, "Debbie", age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:00 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1955, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin and Nina Genevieve Townsend Salisbury. Debbie was a retired deli clerk with Acme after eight years of service, retiring in 2004. She was an...

Daniel "Dan" Brandt

Daniel "Dan" Brandt

May 21, 2016

Daniel "Dan" Brandt, 51, of Akron, passed away on May 21, 2016. He was born in Akron on July 7, 1964. Dan was a resident of Mogadore for many years. A truck driver by occupation, his interests included boxing, training, writing and performing music, and a deep love of animals. Dan was a very generous and giving soul to anyone...

Carol Jane Merideth

Carol Jane Merideth

May 20, 2016

Carol Jane Merideth, 54, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on May 20, 2016. She was born in Lompoc, California on July 22, 1961. She attended Firestone High School and graduated from University of Central Florida. Carol worked for 33 years at the Veterans Administration in Orlando. She had a generous spirit and volunteered her time to help others. She was...

Melvin D. Yohe

Melvin D. Yohe

May 20, 2016

Melvin Dewayne Yohe, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 20, 2016. He was born in Emeigh, PA on March 10, 1932. Mel retired from the Ford Auto plant in Walton Hills. He was a member of the Masons, belonging to the Star Lodge in Cuyahoga Falls. He spent many years as a Boy Scout leader. Mel was preceded...

Nicholas O. Hickin

Nicholas O. Hickin

May 19, 2016

Nicholas Owen Hickin, 24, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on May 19, 2016 after a struggle with drug addiction.Nick graduated from Stow Munroe Falls High School in 2010; shortly thereafter fell into the cycle of addiction from which he was unable to recover. He was known for being a great son, brother, good friend and a genuinely kind person.Most recently,...

David "Buddy" Malcolm

David "Buddy" Malcolm

May 19, 2016

David "Buddy" Malcolm, 27, of Akron, passed away on May 19, 2016. He was born on August 31, 1988 in Norfolk, VA and resided for most of his life in Akron. David was a very generous man who loved his family, was passionate about his work, and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. He will be deeply...

Norma J. Lawlis

Norma J. Lawlis

May 18, 2016

Norma J. Lawlis (Starr), 87, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Norma was born on May 17, 1929 in, Akron, OH to Carl and Gladys Starr. She loved working in her yard, loved her dog Bella and many cats. Norma was an avid doll collector.She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, William...

Robert C. Banks

Robert C. Banks

May 18, 2016

Robert Calvin Banks Sr., age 70 departed from us on May 18, 2016. He was born August 20, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH. Calvin worked at the Babcocks and Wilcox Company in Barberton, OH for 30 years.Robert is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Sr. and Lillie Banks, his son Robert C. Banks Jr., and his sister Charlotta 'Dutch' Banks.He...

Sandra Joy Bereider

Sandra Joy Bereider

May 17, 2016

Saundra Joy Bereider, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Sommerset, PA on August 31, 1936, the daughter of the late John G. and Nancy Holiday Reese. Saundra worked for a short time at Infocision in Akron. She was a homemaker who enjoyed doing crafts. She was a...

Minnie Milliken

Minnie Milliken

May 17, 2016

Minnie "Mickie" Milliken, 97, of Akron, fell asleep May 17, 2016 waiting for the return of Jesus. Mickie was born in Kingston, West Virginia on April 6, 1919 to the late William and Lula (Armstrong) Hyden. Mickie enjoyed genealogy, gardening and had a special love of all animals.In addition to her parents, Mickie was preceded in death by her first...

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