Obituaries
Thomas E. Battle
Jul 6, 2014
Thomas E. Battle "Babe", 82, of Akron, passed away July 6, 2014. He was born in Lisbon, OH on April 12, 1932 to the late John and Angelina Battle. Babe proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Babcock & Wilcox. He was a life member of the Army Navy Garrison 273 in Lakemore, the American Legion, and...
Dennis Michael Rogers
Jul 6, 2014
Dennis Michael Rogers, known to many as "Mike", 56, of Akron, passed away July 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 26, 1958 to Donald and Alta Rogers. Mike graduated from Ellet High School in 1977 and worked for many years as a Dental...
Robert G. Swope
Jul 5, 2014
Robert G. Swope Robert G. Swope, 85, of Mogadore, passed away July 5, 2014. He was born in Akron on July 29, 1928 to the late Ernest and Thelma Swope. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired as a bus driver for Springfield Schools and owned B&B Television for many years. Bob was an active volunteer with the...
Carol Lee Wodicka
Jul 4, 2014
Carol Lee Wodicka, 40, of Akron, passed away July 4, 2014. She was born in Barberton on September 23, 1973. She will always be remembered for her artistic spirit. Carol Lee enjoyed writing, fishing, and volunteering her time to help those in need. She attended school in ministry for two years. Carol Lee was preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Evelyn M. Turner
Jul 4, 2014
Evelyn M. Turner "Sheila" Evelyn M. Turner "Sheila", 85, of Akron, passed away July 4, 2014. She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 28, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ada Booker. Sheila loved tending the flowers in her garden, reading, singing, and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude...
Jerry N. Nangle
Jul 4, 2014
Jerry N. Nangle Jerry N. Nangle, 70, of Tallmadge, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia. Jerry was the best husband, father, grandfather, and friend anyone could ever have. He also leaves his loving daughters, Kathy (Barry) Bowles, Cheryl (Gary) Hayslip, Suzette Bader (Mike Nichols); loving son, Jerry (Brandi)...
Robert C. Kinley, Sr.
Jul 3, 2014
Robert C. Kinley, Sr., 84, of Akron, passed away July 3, 2014. He was born in Braxton County, West Virginia on May 3, 1930 to the late John and Martha Kinley. Bob worked for many years as a truck driver and always enjoyed putting his handy skills to work. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.In addition to...
Jacquelyn A. Dennison (Nee Main)
Jul 3, 2014
Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Dennison (nee Main) Jackie Dennison, 59, of Akron, passed away on July 3, 2014. She was born in Cleveland on October 6, 1954 to the late Fred and Regina Main. Jackie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, earned a Master Degree in counseling from Troy State University, and was employed by the City of Akron. She...
Camden Cole
Jul 1, 2014
Camden "Cam Kele" Cole Camden "Cam Kele" Cole, 16, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2014. He was born in Akron on September 6, 1997 and was a student at Springfield High School. Camden was one-of-a-kind. He had an artistic spirit and loved music, art, and journaling. His dream was to one day become a graphic...
Alice L. Velimirovich
Jul 1, 2014
Alice L. Velimirovich Alice L. Velimirovich, 88, passed away July 1, 2014 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; brother, Frank Jr.; and sisters, Verna and Ethel. She is survived by son, James (Avis) Walkley; daughters, Amy Velimirovich, Pauli Hubbard, Nancy (Tom) Sampson, Kathy Velimirovich, Emily (Gary) Vestal; grandchildren, Gwen, Brandy, Samantha, David, Christina,...
Timothy Knotts
Jul 1, 2014
Timothy A. Knotts, 56, passed away on July 1, 2014 at his home in Green, OH. He was born December 24, 1957 in Akron, OH. Timothy will be dearly missed by his family and friends including his sons Aaron and James Knotts; parents James and Caroline Knotts; brother Bryan Knotts; and nephew JJ Wilhite. He was preceded in death by...
Norma J. Sattler
Jun 30, 2014
Norma J. Sattler, 92, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2014. She was a member of The Chapel in Marlboro for 35 years. Norma enjoyed spending time with family. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold; grandson, Randy; and son-in-law, Harold Geiser. Survivors include daughters, Sandra (Phil) Wilfred and Bonnie Geiser; sons, Dennis and Lare Sattler; 5...
Karen Weinsheimer
Jun 29, 2014
Karen Weinsheimer Karen Weinsheimer, 74, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2014. She was born June 21, 1940, in Princeton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Weinsheimer; parents, Raymond and Thelma Conner; brothers, Bob, Jack, Ray Jr., and Malcom Conner; and sister-in-law, Shelby Conner. She is survived by her sons, John (Cheryl), Jack (Lois) Weinsheimer; daughters,...
Paul M. Short
Jun 28, 2014
Paul M. Short, 95, went to be with the Lord and his wife on June 28, 2014. Paul retired from Goodyear and worked as a bus driver for Tallmadge City Schools. Preceded in death by wife, Alice Short. Survivors include sister, Donna Dixon; children, Nancy Detamore, Gloria (Jim) Cole, Terry (YoungMei Ye) Short, Diane Brainard, Allison Short, and Craig (Anne)...
Christopher R. Best
Jun 27, 2014
Christopher Roy Best, of Akron, passed away June 27, 2014. He was born in Akron on May 7, 2014. Christopher is survived by his parents, Justin and Mary Beth; brother, Justin; sisters, Jazmyn and Ariana; grandparents, Al (Tari) Riley and Ron (Barb Simon) Gibson; a lot of loving family and friends. The family would like to thank GS Steel for...
Andrew Harkless
Jun 27, 2014
Andrew Harkless Andrew Harkless, 84, of Akron, passed away on June 27, 2014. He was born in Philipsburg, PA on January 4, 1930 to the late Carlisle and Josephine Harkless. He retired from General Tire after over 40 years of service. In his free time, Andy liked fishing, camping, and hunting. When his children were younger, Andy often vacationed in...
Gladys V. Thorn
Jun 25, 2014
Gladys V. "Jo" Thorn (nee Robinson), 73, of Akron, passed away peacefully June 25, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 19, 1940 to the late Lee and Katharine Robinson. Gladys served our country in the US Navy. Our mom was an amazing woman who touched everyone she knew and met. Known to many as 'Aunt Jo' or...
Robert E.Lee Evans
Jun 24, 2014
Robert E. Lee Evans, 95, passed away on June 24, 2014. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. Robert retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after over 39 years of service. He was a member of Mogadore VFW. Robert loved music and playing guitar. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; sisters, Lillian, Lenora,...
Marjorie A. King
Jun 24, 2014
Marjorie A. King, 90, passed away on June 24, 2014. She was a member of the Eastern Star for many years. Marjorie retired as a nurse's aide after many years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy; son, John. Survivors include son, Jim (Nadine); grandchildren, Lisa Parsons, Angie King, Steve (Shawn) King, J.P. (Michelle) King; many great grandchildren;...
Charles A. Keller
Jun 23, 2014
Charles "Chas" A. Keller, 62, of Lakemore, passed away June 23, 2014. He was born in Barberton, OH on May 23, 1952 to the late Harold and Evangeline Keller.He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger and Douglas Keller.Charles is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 37 years; sons, Jesse and Zachary (Deanna); grandchildren, Skyler, Clayton, Harley, Jaxson, and...
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