Obituaries

Arthur R. Carlson

Arthur R. Carlson

Mar 7, 2014

In Loving MemoryArthur R. Carlson, born December 2, 1927, in Akron, passed away on March 7, 2014 at Hospice of VNS on Ridgewood Rd. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend to many. Arthur retired from Goodyear and loved his sports and his hamburgers. He is survived by his wife, Betty; stepsons, William, Roger (Gayle) and Gary (Lori). Cremation...

Carole Strittmatter

Carole Strittmatter

Mar 7, 2014

Carole "Sue" Strittmatter Carole "Sue" Strittmatter, 71, passed away March 7, 2014. She was born in Akron on May 21, 1942 to the late Harold and Alice Demmel. Sue was a longtime member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Mary Ellen Floyd

Mary Ellen Floyd

Mar 6, 2014

Mary Ellen Floyd (Smith), 90, left this world to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 6, 2014 surrounded by family. She was born August 17, 1923 in Harman, West Virginia to the late Henry and Dollie Smith. Mary loved cooking and was a talented seamstress. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and loved...

Tina M. Walton

Tina M. Walton

Mar 6, 2014

Tina M. Walton, 53, born on July 25, 1960 was reunited in heaven with her father, Vernon, and grandmother, Nora Lee. She passed away on March 6, 2014 peacefully in her home holding the hands of her loving daughter, Melissa Marie Walton and faithful husband, Jack Massie Sr. Tina had a peaceful smile on her face as she took her...

Dorothy M. Heasley

Dorothy M. Heasley

Mar 5, 2014

Dorothy "Marie" Heasley, 92, of Cameron, NC, passed away March 5, 2014. She was born in Akron, OH on November 10, 1921 to the late Cyril and Virginia Bauer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert; brothers, Cyril and Richard; sisters, Ruth, Margaret and Evelyn Joan.Marie is survived by her son, Doug (Judy) Hankins Jr. ; grandchild, Doug...

Jerry W. Martin

Jerry W. Martin

Mar 4, 2014

Jerry W. Martin, 56, of Akron, passed away suddenly March 4, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 1, 1957 to Eugene Martin and Dolores Maxfield. Jerry was a loving and thoughtful son and brother. He enjoyed making people laugh and telling stories about his youth. It always started out with, "Back in the day..." Jerry would always...

Stirley Green

Stirley Green

Mar 4, 2014

Stirley Green, met his Lord face to face March 4th, 2014. He was born 77 years ago near Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Fate and Edna Green. He was always proud of his hard working and humble upbringing shared with his nine siblings. After a four year stint in the U.S Navy, Stirley joined a few brothers and a sister...

Linda L. Liston

Linda L. Liston

Mar 4, 2014

Linda L. Liston, 73, of Springfield Twp., passed away March 4, 2014. She was born in Morgantown, WV on February 1, 1941 to the late Charles and Janette Stevens. Linda loved working in her yard, reading and studying her Bible. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Linda retired from Ohio Foundry after 15 years of service....

Janet M. Wingard

Janet M. Wingard

Mar 3, 2014

Janet "Toot" M. Wingard, 73, of Akron, passed away surrounded by family and friends on March 3, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 24, 1940 to the late Howard and Edna Vaughn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas; brother, Robert Vaughn. Janet is survived by her daughter, Tina Sentelik; sons, Robert and Russell Bell,...

Marie Warlop

Marie Warlop

Mar 3, 2014

Marie Warlop, 70, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan; and sister, Betty. She leaves behind her husband, Bill, of 54 years; children, Bill (Bonnie), Mike (Kim), Joyce (Dave); 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. Calling hours will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday,...

Larson J. Poth, Jr.

Larson J. Poth, Jr.

Mar 3, 2014

Larson Poth Jr., 77, of Akron, passed away March 3, 2014. He was born in Akron, OH on October 21, 1936.

Denver Russell Tennant

Denver Russell Tennant

Mar 3, 2014

Denver Russell Tennant Denver Russell Tennant, 91, a resident of Sky Park in Wadsworth, passed away March 3, 2014 at the Sandusky Ohio Veterans Home. He was born May 23, 1922 in Jackson, Ohio. Denver was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Mohawk Tire & Rubber Co. and later from Aircraft...

Bernice I. Hancock

Bernice I. Hancock

Feb 28, 2014

Bernice I. Hancock, 87, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 30, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama to the late John Chesser and Ruby Chesser-Ward. A devoted matriarch, she loved her boys and grandchildren. Bernice relied on her faith and served as a dedicated member of Southeast Church of Christ...

Jeffrey R. Hinkle

Jeffrey R. Hinkle

Feb 27, 2014

Jeffrey R. Hinkle, 60, passed away on February 27, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Jeff was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling, golf, his Ohio State Buckeyes and Coventry Wrestling. He was a member of the American Legion post #566 and a graduate of Coventry High School. Jeff kept his sense of humor until the very end....

Robert J. Clupper, Sr.

Robert J. Clupper, Sr.

Feb 27, 2014

Robert J. Clupper, Sr. 78 of Randolph, passed away February 27, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary Jane Clupper. He retired from Ironworkers Local 17 after 30 years. He was inducted into the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame in 2010. He will be deeply missed...

Wayne W. Bloom

Wayne W. Bloom

Feb 27, 2014

Wayne W. Bloom, 93, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home in Akron, Ohio. He was born March 13, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. Wayne worked for 35 years at Vaughn Machinery in Cuyahoga Falls as a machinist and retired from General Motors. He loved sports of all kinds and watching the Cleveland teams. Wayne was preceded in death...

Debbie L. (Smetts) Watson

Debbie L. (Smetts) Watson

Feb 25, 2014

Debbie L. (Smetts) Watson, 59, passed away on February 25, 2014. She was born on October 19, 1954 to the late Richard and Carlene Smetts, of Tallmadge. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, David; 3 children, David (Kyndra) Watson, Jennifer (John) Robinson, Shawn (Jessica) Watson; 5 brothers and sisters, Cheryl Teter, Tom (June) Smetts, Larry (Debbie)...

Joann C. Faulkner

Joann C. Faulkner

Feb 25, 2014

JoAnn C. Faulkner, 77, of Mogadore, passed in her sleep on February 25, 2014. She started in her new journey to the mountains in the sky with her smiling eyes and warm heart where she will meet Jesus and lost family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Emma Heiberg; son, Ronald; brothers, Fred, Jack, Robert and Ned...

Patricia A. Harmon

Patricia A. Harmon

Feb 24, 2014

Patricia A. Harmon, 68, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born March 13, 1945 in Hillsboro, Ohio. She loved gardening, racing cars and collecting her frogs. Pat was preceded in death by her father Wilbert Storer. She is survived by her son Ricky Harmon of Akron, daughter Dee (Jim) Stewart of Akron, grandsons; Cody, DJ and Caleb, special...

Russell B. Nichols

Russell B. Nichols

Feb 24, 2014

Russell B. Nichols, 92, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 24, 2014. With family at his side, he was able to share anecdotes and memories so very special to all. He was born December 31, 1921 in Cambridge, OH, Russell moved to Akron in '32 and had resided in Suffield for the last 40 years. After serving in the Army during...

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