Obituaries
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...
Michael W. Rose
Nov 9, 2014
Michael W. "Butch" Rose, 62, passed away on November 9, 2014. Butch fought a valiant battle with crippling Arthritis for most of his life. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Dorothy Rose. Survivors include sisters, Sharon Dill and Cheri Ellsworth; brother, Raymond "Skip" (Cherie); and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Akron General Medical...
Charles R. Jones Jr.
Nov 8, 2014
Charles R. Jones, Jr. Charles (Chuck) R. Jones, Jr., 51, departed this life on November 8, 2014 at his home in Akron. He was born in Flushing, NY on November 30, 1962 to the late Charles R. and Kathleen E. Jones. In addition to his parents, his wife, Amanda Marie Fowler-Jones preceded him in death on December 3, 2013. Chuck...
Winter Sky Shook
Nov 6, 2014
Winter Sky Shook Winter Sky Shook, 18, passed away November 6, 2014. Winter was born in Akron, Ohio on May 13, 1996. She is survived by her mother, Alecia King; father, Robert Shook; grandmother, Diane Barker; special friend, Aric; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Winter was a student at Garfield High School class of 2015. She will be...
Denver Lee Wagner
Nov 5, 2014
Denver Lee Wagner, 79, went home to be with his brothers, friends, and loved ones on November 5, 2014. He will be missed by his family, his wife of 58 years, Edna Edmond Wagner; son, Randy Wagner; daughters, Cheryl Wagner, Carol (Gary) Jordan, Connie (Don) Kreiner; grandchildren, Tony Wagner, Joshua and Tyler Jordan, Alexis and Amber Kreiner, and Becky and...
Wilda Channell
Nov 4, 2014
Wilda M Channell, 86, of Mentor, passed away November 4, 2014. Wilda was born in Akron, Ohio on December 4, 1927 to the late John and Agnes McKenzie. In addition to her parents, Wilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; brothers, Lewis (Red), Leo, and Harris McKenzie; sisters, Mary Huff, Norma Lee Cannon, and Theresa Wilkey. She...
Bonnie Sue Treesh
Nov 2, 2014
Bonnie Sue Treesh Bonnie Sue Treesh, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by Jesus on November 2, 2014. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on December 3, 1949 to the late Albert and Audrey Arnold. Bonnie was a longtime member of His Ministry in Aurora, Ohio, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for 35 years and as...
Helen C. Shields
Oct 31, 2014
Helen C. Shields Helen C. Shields, 72, passed away October 31, 2014. Helen was born in Akron on December 23, 1941. She loved spending time with her family, neighbors, and friends and could often be found playing bingo or taking trips to Mountaineer. She retired from Pioneer Plastics after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by...
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