Obituaries
Gary W. Mansell
Jun 9, 2014
Gary W. Mansell, 68, went to be with his Lord, peacefully on June 9, surrounded by family. He was born August 15, 1945 and lived in Akron where he was a member of the East Liberty Church of the Nazarene. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and will be remembered for his devotion to his family...
Arthur D. Gallina
Jun 8, 2014
Arthur D. Gallina, 71, of Kent, passed away peacefully June 8, 2014 following complications from Diabetes. He was born August 22, 1942 in Kent, Ohio to the late Louis and Catherine Gallina. Art retired from ACNY/Norfolk & Southern Railroad Co. after 30 years of service. He was an active member at Southeast Church of the Nazarene and Portage County Senior...
Kenneth C. Bailey
Jun 7, 2014
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Bailey, 61, of Barberton, passed away June 7, 2014 to play his guitar in the heights of Heaven. He's making a joyful noise unto the Lord- no more sorrow, no more pain. He was born March 30, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Donna Bailey, their first of three sons born in March. Kenny graduated from...
Harriette A. Green
Jun 7, 2014
Harriette A. Green, 66, passed away on June 7, 2014. She was born in Buckhannon, WV to the late Paul and Lena Miller. Harriette was a member of the VFW post 3383. She retired from Janco after over 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her daughter, Holly; brothers, Gary, Paul, and Minter; sisters-in-law, Margaret Green and Marilyn Miller;...
Larry Wahl
Jun 7, 2014
Larry Wahl Larry Wahl, 59, of Mogadore, went to be with the Lord, peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2014. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 21, 1955. Larry was employed at Burghardt Metal Fabricating. He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels, working in the yard, and helping anyone...
Stella Marie Gantous (Nee Ginnetti)
Jun 6, 2014
Stella Marie GantousStella Marie Gantous, 92, of Akron, passed away June 6, 2014. She was born in Akron on June 24, 1921. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred in 1979. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and many friends. Per Stella's wishes, no services will be held.
Pamela Ann(Combs) Matwiju
Jun 6, 2014
Pamela Ann Matwiju (nee Combs), age 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 6, 2014 at her home in Springfield Township. She was born June 5th, 1951 in Akron, Ohio. Pamela cherished her role as a mother and everyone she knew will miss her ornery sense of humor. She loved watching the Steelers play and scary movies.Pamela was preceded in...
Bonnie J. Haralson
Jun 3, 2014
Bonnie J. Haralson, 78, a woman of Godly beauty went home to her Lord on June 3, 2014. She was loved by "Her Tom" husband of 40 years; children, Jim, Jeff (Patricia), Jill (Jerry) Gardner, Dan (AnRea) MacDonald; Dawn (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren, Todd (Rachel), Jerry (Eric), Kristy (Fred), Justin (Mandie), Paige, Kari and Kim; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Karen) Roxbury;...
Deborah L. Taylor
Jun 3, 2014
Deborah L. Taylor, 55, of Akron, passed away June 3, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 12, 1958 to the late Byron and Leewana Earlenbaugh. Deb is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Sascha Stevensen and Dennis Taylor; grandchild, Sage Stevensen; brothers, Ron (Sarah) Earlenbaugh, Mark (Debbie) Earlenbaugh; sisters, Carol Earlenbaugh, Brenda (Barney) Drexler; many nieces and nephews.Family...
Ruby M. Bishop
Jun 3, 2014
Ruby M. Bishop Ruby M. Bishop, 84, of Akron, passed away June 3, 2014. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on January 23, 1930 to the late Horace and Mary Bishop. Ruby enjoyed participating in the activities at the William Presser Towers where she lived. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Alice Virginia Crabtree
Jun 2, 2014
Alice Virginia CrabtreeAlice Virginia Crabtree, 89, of Parma, passed away June 2, 2014. She devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; and daughter, Margaret. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jayne Crabtree and Dragan Jovanovic; many nieces, nephews, and friends....
Mabel E. Booth
Jun 1, 2014
Mabel E. Booth, 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2014. She was born on March 31, 1930 in Akron. Preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Booth and Gary Pitman. Survived by her sister, Judy (Jim) Curtis; sister-in-law, Shirley Booth; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was an ordained minister and a member...
Cassie U. Pisciotta
May 31, 2014
Cassie U. Pisciotta, 85, passed away on May 31, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, of 67 years; children, Pam (Tom) Buescher, Bev (Brian) Rood, and Joe (Debbie) Pisciotta; grandchildren, Brittany, Lauren, Megan (Ryan), Joseph, Kyle, Samantha, and Chad; 1 great-grandson, Liam; and sisters, Clara, Jewel Dean, Joyce, and Janelle. A funeral mass will be held at...
Tracy L. Castner
May 31, 2014
Tracy L. Castner, of Akron, passed away May 31, 2014. She was born in Akron on December 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by her loving father, James R. Castner. Tracy is survived by her mother, Bobbi Peters; son, Dylan; step-mother, Mella Castner; brother, Cory DeVenture; many other family members.Family and friends may call on Wednesday, June 4, from...
Elizabeth A. Rager
May 30, 2014
Betty A. Rager, 83, of Akron, went to Heaven on May 30, 2014 to join her parents Mryl and Jane Shields; brothers, Harry and Tom Shields; sisters, Dorothy Shields, Bernice Weber and Sara Webb.She was born in Clover Run, PA and graduated from Punxsutawney High School. She retired from Firestone to become a full time housewife and mother. Betty enjoyed...
Carolyn Marie Sielski
May 29, 2014
Carolyn Marie Sielski Carolyn Marie Sielski passed away on May 29, 2014 surrounded by her family. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a feisty, strong, and loving woman who loved her family most of all. Carolyn will be dearly missed by her devoted husband, Daniel J. Sielski, Jr.; daughter, Cerina Sielski; sons, Daniel (Beth) Sielski, George...
Betsy R. Yeary
May 29, 2014
Betsy R. Yeary, age 66, passed away May 29, 2014 at her home with her sister and friends by her side. She was born April 12, 1948 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Edward and Edith Yeary. She will be dearly missed by her friends and caretakers for her humorous and outgoing spirit. In addition to her parents, Betsy...
Ralph C. Engelhart
May 25, 2014
Ralph C. Engelhart, 76, of Mogadore, passed away May 25, 2014. He was born in Randolph on January 6, 1938 to the late Albert and Marie Engelhart. He was preceded in death by his son, Glen Albert; brothers, Paul, Walter, Robert and Harold; sisters, Dolores, Mary Feciuch and Ruth Feciuch.Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Maggie;...
Margerie Mccullough
May 25, 2014
Margie has joined her High School sweetheart and husband of 60 years on May 25, 2014. Margie was born January 11, 1932 to the late Franklin and Ursula Hunt in Washington, PA. She met Robert her High School sweet heart in 1948 and married him December 25 1950. In 1953 they moved to Akron, Ohio and have lived in the...
James E. Kelley
May 25, 2014
James E. Kelley James E. Kelley, 68, of Akron, passed away May 25, 2014. He was born in Akron on June 9, 1945 to the late Harold and Grace Kelley. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966, worked for Seiberling Tire and Rubber, and retired from Victor Gelb in 2008. Jim's passion was bass fishing. Jim was an avid...
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