Obituaries
Leroy Saenger
Apr 11, 2014
Leroy "Lee" Saenger Lee Saenger, 96, of Suffield Twp., passed away April 11, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Barberton on August 4, 1917 to the late Earl and Sadie (nee Breitenstine) Saenger. Lee was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired in 1973 as a sales manager from The Hoover Company after 25...
David P. Yankulov
Apr 11, 2014
David P. Yankulov David lost his courageous battle on April 11, 2014 at his home with family by his side. Born May 9, 1945, David resided in Kenmore most of his life. He retired from Lockheed Martin with over 35 years of service. David enjoyed playing golf, bowling, darts, camping, and fishing at Shultz Lake. He most loved our dart...
Betty Lou Perkins
Apr 9, 2014
Betty Lou Perkins, 75, of Akron, passed away April 9, 2014. She was born in Akron on June 26, 1938 to the late Leland and Claire Sprague. Betty Lou is survived by her daughter, Judy (Joe) Greathouse. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, OH.
Mary Ann Alfman
Apr 9, 2014
Mary Ann Alfman, 89, of Springfield Twp., passed away April 9, 2014. She was born in Steubenville, OH on August 4, 1924 to the late Michael and Sophia Rachel. Mary Ann was employed at Goodyear Aircraft as a "Rosie the Riveter" building Corsair aircraft. She retired in 1986 from Rogers Mfg. as an inspector. She was preceded in death by...
Clifford D. Ash
Apr 8, 2014
Clifford D. Ash, 62, of Akron, passed away April 8, 2014. He was born in Akron on June 17, 1951 to the late Roy and Colleen Ash. Cliff is survived by his loving wife, Jane, of 39 years; children, Louise Jewel Ash, Bob Norris, Angel Almquist; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Greg, Phyllis and Debbie; many nieces and nephews.Family...
Gerald Kenzel Bryan
Apr 8, 2014
Gerald "Kenny" Bryan passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014 after a short illness. He was 76.Born in Athens, Tennessee, Kenny lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio. To help his family, he started working at the age of 12 shining shoes. It would be a work ethic that carried through to his last day.After graduating from Akron South...
Anthony Monte
Apr 8, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Monte Anthony "Tony" Monte, 78, of Akron, OH, passed away April 8, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born to the late Dominick and Angeline Monte in Akron, OH on October 25, 1935. He leaves the love of his life, Joni, his wife of 58 years; children, Dominick (Marita) Monte, Mary (Chuck) Uher, Angie...
Alfred Houpt
Apr 8, 2014
Alfred "Digger" Houpt, 64, entered Heaven on April 8, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 1, 1949. Digger proudly served as Sergeant, 25th Infantry, U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He retired from Ohio Edison in 2004. Digger loved playing golf, fishing, and was a faithful Browns fan. God blessed Digger with a miracle in 2001 when...
Edward Larry Peterson
Apr 6, 2014
Edward Larry Peterson Edward Larry Peterson, 85, of Springfield Twp., passed away on April 6, 2014. Ed was born on July 7, 1928 in Erwin, TN to the late Philmore and Elizabeth Peterson. He was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later retired from Lawson Milk Company. He was a longtime member of the...
Elsie M. Belvin (Nee Flowers)
Apr 5, 2014
Elsie M. "Edress" Belvin (nee Flowers), 89, of Randolph, departed this world on April 5, 2014. Elsie was born in Overton County, Tennessee on July 8, 1924 to the late Herman and Beulah Flowers. She was an original 'Rosie the Riveter' at Goodyear Aerospace and member of the Church of Christ in Brimfield, Ohio. Elsie retired from Mohawk Rubber in...
Shirley J. Boink
Apr 4, 2014
Shirley J. Boink Shirley J. Boink, 81, of Stow, passed away April 4, 2014. She was born in Akron on February 25, 1933 to the late Harold and Flora Tracy. She was a devoted homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed china painting, ceramics, needlework, and bingo. She belonged to the Mudhens Ceramic Club and the Red Hat Society. Shirley...
Lyle Glenn Cordi
Apr 4, 2014
Lyle Glenn Cordi, 84, of Uniontown, passed away April 4, 2014. He was born in Hiora, WV on December 6, 1929 to the late Dominic and Nora Cordi. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Noble, Dutch, Joe, Darrell, Bob, and Paul and sisters Lou, Margaret, Evelyn, Genna, and Georgia. Lyle worked at Goodyear for 32 years. Lyle is...
Ralph Laney
Apr 4, 2014
Ralph Laney "Moose", 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2014. Ralph attended Brimfield Church of God and was a member of the Ravenna Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of Warsaw Sportsman's Club in Pennsylvania. Ralph retired from AMHA after over 30 years of service. He loved hunting and fishing and will...
Daniel W. Criss
Apr 3, 2014
Daniel W. Criss, 53, of Akron, passed away unexpectantly on April 3, 2014. He was born in S. Charleston, WV on July 31, 1960. He is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Criss, Jr. Dan is survived by his parents, Richard and Margaret Criss; children, Richard, Robert, Jerod, Jessica (David Reuting) , Jami Phillips, Johnnie and Amanda; 9 grandchildren;...
Sandra Jean Mills
Apr 2, 2014
Sandra Jean Mills, 70, had her passport stamped for the last time on April 2, 2014. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 50 years, Jerry. She leaves behind her sister Norma McCrary, brother James (Stella) Burdette, Sister-in-Law Shirley Mills, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lonzo and...
Billie Moore
Apr 2, 2014
Billie Moore, born July 6, 1935 in Jewel Ridge, VA, passed away on April 2, 2014, at home, surrounded by family, after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer's. Billie came to Akron and found work at Parker Hannifin Co. where he retired from in January of 1998, with 44 years of service. His favorite pastime after retirement was playing solitaire,...
Lillian L. Woody
Apr 2, 2014
Lillian L. Woody, 88, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. She was born March 17, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Lillian Wallace.Lillian is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Albert Woody; sons, Shawn (Lola) Wagner and Duane (Cheryl) Wagner both of Phoenix, AZ; many other relatives and friends.Friends and family may...
Rodney K. Bowser
Apr 2, 2014
Rodney K. Bowser, of Tallmadge, was reunited with his long lost friend and beloved sister, Trina; sister-in-law, Susan Bowser; and his father, Willard Bowser on April 2, 2014. Born in Akron on October 3, 1957, Rodney enjoyed many hobbies, but loved, above all else, spending time with his family. Rodney leaves behind his loving daughters, Kasandra (David) Heidbrider, Brandi Bowser,...
Robert L. Lantz, Sr.
Apr 1, 2014
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert L. Lantz, Sr., 88 years old, passed away on April 1, 2014. Dad lived a full life. Born May 6, 1925, to the late Harold and Pearl Lantz, in Philippi, WV. He moved to Akron at a young age and worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 42 years. He joined the Masons...
Maxine June Kalapodis
Mar 31, 2014
Maxine June KalapodisMaxine June Kalapodis, 80, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2014. She was born in Akron on June 15, 1933 to the late Robert and Orpha Berry. For a time, Maxine worked at Goodyear and modeled for the company's advertisements. Most of her life was devoted to raising her family. Maxine was a longtime member...
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