Obituaries

Bob Lohmier

Bob Lohmier

Oct 13, 2014

Bob "Frank" Lohmier, 57, passed away on October 13, 2014. Frank was hardworking and loved hunting, fishing, golfing, and working on cars. He was so proud of his family and his grandkids were the light of his life. Preceded in death by his father, Robert. Survivors include his devoted wife, Cheryl, of 34 years; sons, Frankie (Melissa) and Shawn (Jessica);...

Cecil W. Farmer I

Cecil W. Farmer I

Oct 12, 2014

Cecil W. Farmer I Cecil W. Farmer I, 71, of Rittman, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2014. He was born in Lebanon, KY on September 18, 1943 to the late Leon and Melcena Farmer. Cecil retired from Goodyear Aerospace after over 20 years of service. He was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and...

John A. Cunningham

John A. Cunningham

Oct 12, 2014

On October 12, 2014, John A. Cunningham, 60, of Akron, passed away and went home to be with our Lord and family of angels. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Gerald P. Cunningham and Richard V. Erickson, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Irene Erickson, of Akron; sisters, Robin (Bob) Laughlin, Nina (Dale) Eiseman, both of Akron,...

Dean Haven

Dean Haven

Oct 11, 2014

Dean Haven, 73, of Akron, passed away October 11, 2014. Dean was born in, Wooster, Ohio on August 25, 1941. He enjoyed playing music and painting portraits. Dean was preceded in death by his loving wife Kay; He is survived by many family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00pm at Victory...

William E. Lenington, Sr.

William E. Lenington, Sr.

Oct 11, 2014

William E. Lenington, Sr. "Bill", 58, passed away on October 11, 2014. Bill was an avid fisherman and a recent follower of Christ. Preceded in death by his dad, Ronald Lenington, Sr. Survivors include his beloved wife, Kimberly, of 31 years; son, William, Jr. (Amy); daughter, Cindy; grandson, Jonah; mother, Barbara; brother, Ronald, Jr.; sisters, Barbara, Becky, and Joyce; and...

Ronald W. Runion

Ronald W. Runion

Oct 11, 2014

Ronald W. Runion Ronald W. Runion was born on December 18, 1953 in Charleston, WV and went home to be with the Lord on Ocotber 11, 2014. Ronald graduated from Field High School, and immediately went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. He was a Teamster and retired from Tramonte after 30 + years. Ronald...

Patricia A. Osborne

Patricia A. Osborne

Oct 11, 2014

Patricia A. Osborne Patricia A. Osborne, formerly of Akron, passed away October 11, 2014 in Springfield, Ohio. Patricia was a devoted Christian and was a Sunday School teacher at Clarksmill Baptist Church for over ten years. She could always be found reading her Bible in her free time. She also loved doing crossword puzzles. She will be deeply missed by...

Jack Herman Jr.

Jack Herman Jr.

Oct 10, 2014

HERMAN, Jack Lee, Jr. Beloved husband, father, son and brother, was born November 10, 1965 in Ravenna, OH and died on October 10, 2014 in Akron, OH. Jack leaves behind his wife, Jody Dagg; children, Justin (Anna-Jeannine), Michael (Alicia), and Rachael; mother, Marlene Strausser and father, Jack Herman Sr. (Leah); sister, Shannon (John) Saxon; and grandsons, Jasper and Will. He...

Lucille Frances (Van Boxel) Rhodes

Lucille Frances (Van Boxel) Rhodes

Oct 10, 2014

Lucille Frances "Lu" (Van Boxel) Rhodes, 90, of Akron, formerly of North Olmstead, Ohio, Annadale, Virginia, and St. Martha's Manor, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Hartville on October 10, 2014. She was born in Cleveland on July 19, 1924 to Irvin Edward and Estelle Clara (Zutavern) Van Boxel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel R. Rhodes;...

Donna Jean Jones

Donna Jean Jones

Oct 10, 2014

Donna Jean Jones Donna Jean Jones, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away with her family by her side on October 10, 2014. She was born April 30, 1931 to the late Lawrence and Dora Schaad. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lois Beck; and a baby brother. Donna will be deeply missed by her children, Charleen (Luther)...

Anne P. Mcclusky

Anne P. Mcclusky

Oct 10, 2014

Anne P. McClusky died at home on Friday, October 10, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Born April 19, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, Anne was educated at the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Akron. She is survived by her husband, Donald; three children, Mark, Joan, and Sarah; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren....

Alma M. Joseph

Alma M. Joseph

Oct 9, 2014

Alma "Abe" M. Joseph, 88, passed away on October 9, 2014. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Morgantown, WV. Abe was a coal miner for 13 years and later moved the family to Ohio where he retired from Logan Metal Stampings. He enjoyed gardening, fishing in Nags Head, NC. He won many awards for his great catches. Preceded...

Janet F. Arrowood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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