Obituaries
Helen Pappas
Aug 2, 2014
Helen Pappas, age 78, of Akron, passed away August 2, 2014. Helen was born in Akron, on December 15, 1935 to the late Daniel and Mary Pappas. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded by her sisters, Christine Saxon, Clara Pappas, Francis Luckart, and Margaret Costaris ; She is survived...
John Dennis Stover, Sr.
Aug 1, 2014
John Dennis Stover, Sr. "Smokey" John Dennis Stover, Sr., 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2014. John was born May 25, 1922 in Gilmer County, Georgia. He was a cherished, down-home soul who quietly loved his family and friends. He was strong in his faith and enjoyed working in his yard, gardening,...
Omer B. Emerick
Aug 1, 2014
Omer B. Emerick Omer B. Emerick, 84, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2014. Omer was born in Rochester Mills, PA and moved to Akron in 1961 to join his two brothers in the trucking industry. He worked as an over the road driver for A.C.E. Freight, Cooper Jarret Co., and retired from Jones Motor Co. Omer...
Guy P. Wilson
Aug 1, 2014
Guy Paul "Buddy" Wilson, passed away on August 1, 2014. Guy was born on September 1, 1924, in Union, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1943 to January 1946, having spent nine months on Iwo Jima. He married Cleo Grubb on June 21, 1946 in Union, West Virginia. Together they moved to Akron, Ohio where Guy...
Marietta L. Breiding
Aug 1, 2014
Marietta L. Breiding, 84, passed away on August 1, 2014. Preceded in death by her son, Dennis. She is survived by her husband, Philip, of 63 years; children, Paul (Renee), Debbie (Peter) Peterson, Eva Marie Lucas, Nick (Pam), and Marietta (Emil) Eggers; daughter in law Annette Breiding; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at...
Shelley M. Evans
Jul 30, 2014
Shelley M. Evans, 56, of Kent, passed away July 30, 2014. She was born in Magnolia, Mississippi on November 15, 1957 to the late Claude and Littie Coney. Shelley was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister who loved her family above all else. Community service was also a very important part of her life. She volunteered with many organizations including;...
Nancy Shackelford
Jul 30, 2014
Nancy B. Shackelford, 71, of Akron, passed away July 30, 2014. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on February 2, 1943 to the late John and Gladys Shackelford. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by siblings, Joyce, Ruth, Don and Jim. Left to cherish her memory's sisters, Eileen Mitchell, Mary Oseland both of Tallmadge, and Helen...
Gertrude A. Ross
Jul 30, 2014
Gertrude A. "Trudy" Ross, 84, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2014. She was a faithful member of Suffield Fellowship Church and loved her family and angels. Preceded in death by her husband, Owen C. Ross; and parents, Melvin and Gertrude Craig. Survivors include sons, Brian and Craig (Wreitha); grandchildren, Wendy, Georgene, Jon, and Brittany; 6 great-grandchildren....
James E. West
Jul 30, 2014
James E. West, 88, after a short illness, died July 30, 2014 in Akron. He was born in Simpson County, Kentucky on March 28, 1926. He spent his early years farming with his parents, Casey and Dixie, mostly in and around Orlinda, Tennessee. He served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Japan as part of the occupation...
Martha Schleicher
Jul 29, 2014
Martha (nee Greenwell) Kunkel- SchleicherMartha Schleicher, 84, of Mogadore, passed away July 29, 2014. Martha was born in Akron , Ohio on November 30, 1929 to the late James and Mabel Greenwell. She was Lifetime member of the Mogadore Moose 1082 and Mogadore VFW Aux. Post 8487. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...
John Butler
Jul 28, 2014
John H. Butler 85 of Akron OH passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014. John was a WWII Veteran; he was also a big Indians fan, and he loved his life and his family. John is preceded in death by his parents Henry & Angela, and 6 siblings. He is survived by his children, Deborah (John) Selmon, John (Judy) Butler,...
Jeffery M. Kring
Jul 27, 2014
Jeffery M. Kring, 59, of Akron, passed away July 27, 2014. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan on New Year's Day, January 1, 1955 to the late Melvin and Ida Kring. Jeff was an amateur radio operator (call sign KA1ETE) and enjoyed playing and singing his gospel music. In addition to his parents, Jeffery was preceded in death by...
Virginia Vair
Jul 25, 2014
Virginia Rossi Vair, 79, of Hartville, OH./ Sarasota, FL., passed away July 25, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Virginia was born in Akron, Ohio on October 27, 1934. Virginia retired as a Realtor. In her free time, she enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and...
Dorothy C. Fritz
Jul 25, 2014
Dorothy C. Fritz, 85, of Uniontown, passed away July 25, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 21, 1929 to the late George and Dorothy Escover. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving Husband of 61 years, Dale "Dutch" Fritz. She is survived by Son, Mark (Denise) Fritz and Daughter, Laura (Joseph)...
William German
Jul 24, 2014
William R. GermanWilliam R. German, 85, of Akron, passed away July 24, 2014. William was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1928 to the late Raymond and Bessie German. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1946. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during WWII and Korea. Bill retired from Goodyear and Lockheed Martin with 38...
Keith A. Stokes
Jul 24, 2014
Keith A. Stokes slipped away on July 24, 2014. Preceded in death by his mother, Judy Hoover; father, Ron Stokes; and brother, Greg. He leaves to cherish the memories his "spoiled him rotten" wife, Wendy; children, Keith, Jr. (Danielle), Brook (Jerry) James, Angie (Bob), Alayna (Kevin); grandchildren, Taylor, Brenyn, Owen, Abby, Ty, Breanna, Christian, Samara, Madison, Ty, Buzz, James, Jr.;...
Clara Vesa
Jul 23, 2014
Clara I. Vesa, 80, of Akron, passed away July 23, 2014. Clara was born in Buffalo, W. Virginia on May 19, 1934 to the late Ona and Clara Sayre. She served in the U.S Air Force. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her Husband Arthur Lindy Vesa; sisters, Hazel, Garnett, Joanne, and Margaret. She is...
Jerry Tucker
Jul 23, 2014
Jerry K. Tucker passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was the son of Karl and Mary Tucker. He lived in Akron all his life. Upon graduation from High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, becoming a hospital corpsman and served in combat in Korea with the U.S. Marines. Upon discharge he attended Akron University and received a...
Verdis Ray White
Jul 23, 2014
Verdis Ray White, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2014.Verdis was born in Gilmer Station and grew up in Sand Ridge, Calhoun County, "West by-God Virginia" as he always called it. During World War II, he served as a machine gunner in the infantry, was captured in the Battle of the Bulge, and received a Purple...
Edward A. George
Jul 22, 2014
Edward A. George passed away July 22, 2014. He was born 6-24-1917 in Allons, Tennessee to Oliver and Ether George who brought him up to know and love the Lord God. He was drafted into the Army in 1938 and was soon sent to Hawaii. He was a member of Survivors of Pearl Harbor for many years. He retired from...
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