Obituaries
Janet F. Arrowood
Oct 9, 2014
Janet F. Arrowood, 65, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014. She was born on July 1, 1949 in Akron to the late Russell and Edna Grubaugh. Janet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved everyone she met and her standard greeting was "I LOVE YOU!". Janet will always be remembered for her...
Robert E. Oller
Oct 8, 2014
Robert E. "Bob" Oller, 90, went home to be with the Lord and meet his wife, Carolyn, on October 8, 2014. Bob served in WWII with the US Army and Air Force. He retired from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after 25 years of service. Bob enjoyed fishing, photography, writing about his family in his memoirs, the poetry of Longfellow, Hemmingway,...
Walt D. Main
Oct 8, 2014
Walt D. Main, 72, passed away on October 8, 2014. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Walt enjoyed the outdoors and model trains and was a veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean; and parents, James and Marcella. Survivors include son, Albert, Sr.; daughter, Cathy; brother, James (Maria); grandchildren, David (Judy), Tona, Albert,...
Rodney James Dennison
Oct 7, 2014
Rodney James Dennison Rodney James Dennison, 57, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 7, 2014. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on May 9, 1957 and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Rod will be deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Susan; sons, Tom, Ryan (Tracy), and Chris; sisters, Denise, Belinda, and Carol (Dennis),...
Marjorie Partin
Oct 6, 2014
Marjorie Partin Margie slipped from the embrace of her loving family on Earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father and family waiting for her. She was born in Akron on January 30, 1930 to the late Dewey and Clyda Luzader. Margie loved crafts and could often be found crocheting or sewing. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother...
M. Maxine Kelley
Oct 6, 2014
M. Maxine Kelley, 96, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Kelley; and daughter, Eva Wilson. Survivors include sons, Roger (Kathy) and Orson (Angela); daughter, Carole (Pete) White; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd.,...
Norman B. Toler
Oct 5, 2014
Norman B. Toler, 72, passed away on October 5, 2014. He was born on June 16, 1942 in London, England to Eugene and Doris Toler. Norman was a member of the Uniontown Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Norman enjoyed many hobbies including golfing, metal detecting, thrifting, vintage car collecting and socializing over a nice cup of tea. Norman was employed as...
Thomas Whitacre Jr.
Oct 5, 2014
Thomas Whitacre Jr. Thomas Whitacre Jr., 85, of Akron, passed away on October 5, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Tommy was born March 20, 1929 in Kitzmiller, Maryland to the late Thomas and Edna Whitacre. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years and then returned home and worked as a coal miner. He retired from...
John Michael Miller
Oct 4, 2014
John Michael "Jack" Miller died October 4, 2014. Born on May 3, 1931 to the late Charles and Clara Miller. He was born and raised in Suffield and was a graduate of Field High School. He worked at HM, Harry Miller Construction. After leaving HM, Jack was employed at Mogadore High School as a maintenance man and bus driver. Everyone...
Robert Thomas Knoblock
Oct 3, 2014
Robert Thomas Knoblock Robert Thomas Knoblock, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 3, 2014. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1951. Bob loved muscle cars and his passion was shared by all of his family. He was the owner of Professional Details in Cuyahoga Falls. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Knoblock;...
Elmer Frank Eakin, Ii
Oct 2, 2014
Elmer Frank Eakin, II, 61, of Akron, passed away October 2, 2014. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 13, 1953 to the late Elmer and Elsie Eakin. A jokester with a quick wit, loving smile and karaoke baritone voice. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his sister, Judy. He is survived by Daughter,...
Richard H. Haralson
Oct 2, 2014
Richard H. 'Dick' Haralson, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away October 2, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1926 to the late Frank and Toma Haralson. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Local 7 as a bricklayer. Richard was a loving father and grandfather.In addition to his parents, Richard...
David Burdick
Oct 1, 2014
David G. Burdick, 78, of Uniontown, passed peacefully in his home on October 1, 2014. David was born in Port Allegany , Pennsylvania on April 13, 1936 to the late George and Carita Burdick. David served in the U.S Navy on the USS Cotten from 1954 to 1958. David retired from GO JO Industries in Akron in 2001. He was...
Dorothy Baker Reed Stepp
Oct 1, 2014
Dorothy A. (Baker, Reed) Stepp, , of Akron, passed away October 1, 2014. Dorothy was born in Akron, Ohio on February 17, 1923 to the late Frank and Mary Baker. Dorothy retired from Goodyear Aero Space in March of 1991. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, hunting, bowling, and was a flagger at Mid Ohio Race Track...
Lewis M. Hayberg, Jr.
Sep 29, 2014
Lewis M. Hayberg, Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away September 29, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 19, 1948 to the late Lewis, Sr. and Ruby Hayberg. Lewis proudly served his country in the Marines during Vietnam from which he received three Purple Heart awards. In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by his...
Charles L. Wilson
Sep 29, 2014
Charles "Chuck" L. Wilson, 51, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2014, after a year-long battle with cancer. He will always be our fighting NINJA. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lisa; six children; and four grandchildren. A memorial will be held at 14 Whitehall Dr., Tallmadge (follow the signs), on Saturday, October 4, 2014...
Doris J. Dawson
Sep 29, 2014
Doris J. Dawson, 79, of Akron, passed away September 29, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 22, 1935 to the late Andy and Bernice McCullough. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her loving Husband, David. She is survived by Son, Rick (Kathy) Dawson, Son, Mark Dawson, Sister, Helen (Bob) Martin, many grandchildren,...
Geraldine Dzuro
Sep 28, 2014
Geraldine "Gerry" Dzuro, 80, of Green, Ohio, went to her heavenly home on September 28, 2014, after a brief illness. Her strong faith and the love of her family supported her in this journey and ultimately gave her peace.Born October 23, 1933, Gerry lived in Henderson, Kentucky and was employed at The Gleaner Newspaper. After getting married, moving to Akron,...
David Paul Baglia
Sep 28, 2014
David Paul Baglia, 49, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2014. He was a loving father and son. David was a 1983 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson Twp. and enjoyed his job working as a painter at Kent State University. He also liked hunting, golfing, and home-brewing beer. David was a huge Ohio State fan....
Lois G. Manthe
Sep 28, 2014
Lois G. Manthe Lois G. Manthe, 75, of Akron, passed away September 28, 2014. Lois was born in Newcomerstown, OH on April 19, 1939 to the late Ronzel and Lillian Owens. Lois spent many years cleaning for others. She was a subcontractor for Snavely Group in Cleveland cleaning new construction homes. She also cleaned homes and cared for many elderly...
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