Obituaries

Keith C. Trares

Keith C. Trares

Jan 16, 2014

Keith C. Trares, 59, resident of Green, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born February 5, 1954 in Norwalk, Ohio to Frank and Mary (Schnellinger) Trares. Keith retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as an engineer and held many patents over his career. He enjoyed golfing, cards with friends and family and gardening. Keith is...

Ray Jeff Caldwell

Ray Jeff Caldwell

Jan 16, 2014

Ray (Jeff) Caldwell, 74, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, January 16, 2014. He was born in Akron on September 30, 1939 to the late Ray and Pauline Caldwell. Ray was preceded in death by his son, Lonnie. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia, of 56 years; son, Jeffrey (Wendy); daughter, Vicki (Robert) Bader; 7...

Margaret A. Moore

Margaret A. Moore

Jan 15, 2014

Margaret A. Moore, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 following a prolonged illness. She was born June 7, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late David and Missouri Cole. Margaret graduated from East High School, enjoyed her work with the former Kroger grocery store in Akron and volunteered at Akron General Hospital. She loved dancing with her partner Ron...

Elvira M. Keith

Elvira M. Keith

Jan 15, 2014

Elvira M. Keith, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 8, 1932 in the Czech Republic to the late Franz and Maria Czuka. After she married Marion Keith, they moved to the United States in 1966. Violet was a strong mother, devoted wife and wonderful grandmother.Violet is survived by her...

Kathy S. Watson

Kathy S. Watson

Jan 14, 2014

Kathy S. Watson Kathy S. Watson, 58, of Mogadore, passed away January 14, 2014. She was born in Akron on December 5, 1955 to the late John and Patreka Husk. Kathy spent many years as a pharmacy technician at both Cali Pharmacy and Goodyear Pharmacy. She also worked as a real estate agent. In addition to her parents, she was...

Billy G. Hall

Billy G. Hall

Jan 12, 2014

Billy G. "Bill" Hall, 77, an adored husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2014 after a brief illness. Bill was born May 10, 1936 in Tomahawk, KY to the late James and Callie Hall. He retired from Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills after 33 years of service. After his retirement, he...

Paul Tanner

Paul Tanner

Jan 12, 2014

Paul Tanner, born in Marion, Ill on October 16, 1922, passed away on January 12, 2014 at home, surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads Bible Fellowship, 737 George Washington Blvd., Akron, on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 1 p.m.

Janet Lemmon

Janet Lemmon

Jan 11, 2014

Janet Lemmon, 78, passed away on January 11, 2014. She was the owner and operator of Lemmon Realty Company and enjoyed bowling and dancing. Preceded in death by her brother, Leslie Heldman; and her parents. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William A.; sons, Gary (Tonya), William, David; daughter, Laura; 5 loving cousins, Gene, Gary, Don, Carl, and Dennis...

Jean A. Marino

Jean A. Marino

Jan 11, 2014

Jean A. Marino, 80, of Akron, passed away January 11, 2013. She was born in Sharon, PA on April 17, 1933 to the late Charles and Ermenia Pinti. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Joseph; son, Martin (Michele); daughter, Lisa (Michael) Zwick; grandchildren, Shawn (Chelsea) and Kimberly Zwick, Kaley, Alexis and Julia Marino and Alexandria and...

Jon Michael Middleton, Sr.

Jon Michael Middleton, Sr.

Jan 11, 2014

Jon Michael Middleton, Sr., of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2014. A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he was employed by Stutzman's Sparkle Market as a meat cutter for 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the O.G. F. Ohio Game and Fishing Club, and a former outdoors writer for the Falls News Press. Preceded...

Jesse R. Melton

Jesse R. Melton

Jan 10, 2014

Jesse R. Melton, 75, of Rootstown, passed away January 10, 2013. He was born in Woodbury, TN on September 8, 1938 to the late William H. and Eula Melton. Jesse lived in Akron area most of his and owned Universal Plating for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Ray Jr. and brother, John.Jesse is survived...

Aron Michael Williams

Aron Michael Williams

Jan 9, 2014

Aron Michael Williams, 38, of Wadsworth, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Barberton on April 22, 1975. Aron loved the outdoors and now is fishing with his grandpa in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delores Kennell, Charlotte O'Dell, R.G. Williams, Paul Watts and his cousin, Ryan Kennell. Aron is survived by his father,...

Gerald Brady Watters

Gerald Brady Watters

Jan 9, 2014

Gerald Brady Watters, 87, went to be home with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born December 26, 1926 in Tyrone, PA to the late John and Geraldine Watters. In the 50's and 60's, Jerry was a member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow and he and his family ministered with song to many nursing homes and performed...

Paul C. Barnett

Paul C. Barnett

Jan 9, 2014

Paul C. "Bud" Barnett, born on March 19, 1934, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2014. Well known for his lifelong sense of humor, love of life, and gift of music. Preceded in death by wife, Joy in 2012. Survived by daughters, Susan (Jack) Didado and Paula (Chris) Havlik; son, Paul W. Barnett; step-daughters, Jodi Wood and Jennifer Pietzker; grandson,...

David Carl Mccrory

David Carl Mccrory

Jan 7, 2014

David Carl McCrory, 67, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born June 10, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Carl and Reva McCrory. David graduated from Green High School. He was a kind man who lovingly raised his son from an early age by himself. David is survived by his son, Melvin (Erica) McCrory,...

James E. Harrison

James E. Harrison

Jan 5, 2014

James E. "Jim" Harrison, 52, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2015. Jim loved to go deer hunting and do anything outdoors. He loved to cook and was always helping others. Jim served with the US Army for 2 years. Preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Lynn; companion, Robin Perusky; and nephew, Justin. Survivors include mother,...

Adaline G. Machamer

Adaline G. Machamer

Jan 5, 2014

Adaline G. Machamer, 89, of Mogadore, passed away January 5, 2014. She was born on April 10, 1924.She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. and sons Rusty and Jim Hower. Adaline is survived by her sons, Jack E. Machamer/Mary and John Newman/Kathy; grandchildren, Scot Hower, Jimmy Hower, Kacy Hudak and especially her best friend and precious granddaughter, Lynn...

Michael Longo

Michael Longo

Jan 5, 2014

Michael Longo "Grandpa" Michael was born May 14, 1930 in Wellsville, Ohio and came to the Akron area in 1954. Mike was a barber for 47 years. He worked in several barbershops before opening Mike's Barbershop in the Acme Click store. Many of Mike's younger customers knew him as "Edsel Besel". He had a great sense of humor and often...

Martha A. Reynolds

Martha A. Reynolds

Jan 5, 2014

Martha A. Reynolds Martha A. Reynolds, 84, of Stow, passed away January 5, 2014. Martha was born in Artemas, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1929 to the late Robert and Blanche Jay. Martha retired from Acme and owned the Gold Mushroom Gift Shop for many years with her husband, George. She was a Welcome Wagon member for many years. In her...

Vaughan L. Hanlon

Vaughan L. Hanlon

Jan 5, 2014

Vaughan L. Hanlon, 85, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Pataskala, OH on December 18, 1928, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls H.S., attended Purdue University and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Vaughan retired from Ohio Edison over 20 years ago.He was a devoted father, husband and an avid...

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