Obituaries
Richard J. Nice
Oct 11, 2013
Richard J. Nice, 81, joined his wife in Heaven on October 11, 2013. Richard was born in Akron on October 10, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mildred Nice. He served our country in the Korean War with the US Army. Richard retired from Aircraft Braking Systems after 47 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, hiking, and...
Sheri L. Lynch
Oct 10, 2013
Sheri L. Lynch On Thursday, October 10, 2013, Sheri Lynn Lynch went home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer. Sheri is preceded in death by her father, Harold H. Harris. Sheri is survived by her husband, John M. Lynch; mother, Eleanor Harris; daughters, Carrie Burns and Kimberly Lynch; son, Richard "Mike" Lynch and daughter-in-law, Heather...
Werner Seiler
Oct 10, 2013
Werner "Sy" Seiler Werner "Sy" Seiler, 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2013. He was born in Mannheim, Germany on December 6, 1940 to the late Karl and Olga Seiler. Werner came to the United States in 1961 and joined the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1981 after...
Rev. Johna. Snyder
Oct 9, 2013
The Reverend John Snyder, age 77, lost his long fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1936 in Akron to the late John and Ruth (Still) Snyder. John served as Pastor of McNaughton St. Baptist Church for 30 years and was a substitute teacher in the Akron school system...
Bryan Dennison
Oct 9, 2013
Bryan Dennison Bryan Dennison, 56, passed away on October 9, 2013. He was born in Akron on August 27, 1957 to Kenneth and Freda Dennison. Bryan attended the United Disability Services Workshop and School for 54 years. He loved watching cartoons and game shows with his mother. He will always be remembered as a happy, friendly person. Bryan was preceded...
Charleen Assenti
Oct 8, 2013
Charleen (Castelli) Assenti, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born in Sicily on May 5, 1920 before coming to the USA in 1952 and settling in Akron, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of Saint Sebastian's Church and loved crocheting afghans for all of...
George Thomas Strunk
Oct 7, 2013
George Thomas Strunk George Thomas Strunk, 83, of Stow, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2013. He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on May 29, 1930 to the late Edgar and Edith Strunk. George proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from the Village of Hudson after a 30 year...
Linda Sue Ridenour
Oct 7, 2013
Linda Sue Ridenour, loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, left this world to join her father, James Hay and dear nephew, David A. Hay, Jr., in heaven. She leaves behind her son, Phillip Ridenour (Angie Puleo), and Angie's daughter, Abby; son, Matthew Ridenour; her very loving ex-husband, Don Ridenour; grandson, Jack Ridenour; mother, Narcie Stover; brothers, Stanley (Brenda) Wheeler, James...
Donald Macafee
Oct 6, 2013
Donald MacAfee, age 92, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013. He was born on May 14, 1921 to the late William and Clara MacAfee. Donald attended Georgetown University and worked as a regional supervisor for Holiday Inn hotels. He belonged to Akron Garden Club and was a believer in charity and self-reliance. He will be remembered...
John P. Steele
Oct 5, 2013
John P. Steele "Bud", 92, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2013. John was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He retired from East Ohio Gas and was a World War II Marine Pilot, having received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Survivors include his wife Annabelle (Kleon) Steele; James (Lauren) Kleon; Joshua Skowronski; Joseph (Nicole) Kleon;...
Kimberly Renee Brinkley
Oct 4, 2013
Kimberly Renee Brinkley Kimberly Renee Brinkley, 55, of Akron, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2013. Kimberly was born in Akron on March 13, 1958 to the late Thomas and Nancy Shaw. She will always be remembered as a very hard worker and a devoted caretaker for her family. In her free time, Kimberly loved the beach, professional football, and...
Kimberly Ann Mikulin
Oct 4, 2013
Kimberly Ann Mikulin, age 53, resident of Pace, Florida formerly of Akron, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2013. She was born on October 31, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. A beautiful person inside and out, she will be missed for her sense of humor and the love she shared with her family. Kim is survived by her loving husband of...
Clara Russell
Oct 4, 2013
Clara Russell Clara Russell, 102, of Akron, passed away October 4, 2013. She was born October 20, 1910 in Buchtel, Ohio to the late Bert and Louise Lewis. She was a longtime devoted member of Hope Church and Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and working in the nursery. She was preceded in death...
Robert M. Goldsmith
Oct 2, 2013
Robert M. "Rob" Goldsmith, age 42, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born on April 10, 1971 in Akron, Ohio to Alfred R. Goldsmith and Diane L. Will. Rob was a loving father, avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Rob is survived by his wife of 19 years, Missy Goldsmith (nee Johnson) of Springfield...
Wilma V. Beatty
Sep 30, 2013
Wilma V. Beatty (nee Sheppard), age 85, resident of Tallmadge, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013. She was born on December 15, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Alvergia Sheppard. She was a wonderful Christian woman who loved her family and took great comfort in helping and praying for others. Wilma is survived by her children;...
Marilyn Sue Hoskinson
Sep 29, 2013
Marilyn Sue Hoskinson, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2013. Marilyn loved to grow flowers. She also loved country music, Elvis, and all of the people she worked with, especially her co-workers at Bob Evans. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Martha James; sisters, Joyce Montgomery, Patricia Howell, and Martha Ormiston; brothers, James James...
John K. Griggs
Sep 29, 2013
John K. Griggs, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1928 in Union Grove, AL to the late James and Beulah Griggs. He loved to garden and will always be remembered as a relentless flirt. John retired from Goodyear Aerospace after over 30 years of service. He is survived by daughter Becky S....
Ellen Evans
Sep 28, 2013
Ellen Evans (nee Harris), age 84, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1928 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Clifton and Temperance Harris. Ellen survived by her children; Judith L. (Hubert) Burns, Sandra M. (David) Collier, Becky J. (Mark) Deichert, Darla S. (William) Loft and Verlin E....
Alan David Richards
Sep 28, 2013
Alan David "Al" Richards, 67, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on September 28, 2013. At age 17, Al entered the US Air Force and served his country for 4 years. He currently had been employed at Schneider National for the past 26 years. Al was an avid NASCAR, Ohio State, and Cleveland Browns fan. He loved spending...
Roger B. Morrison
Sep 28, 2013
Roger B. Morrison, 75, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2013. Roger loved his motorcycle and the Blue Ridge Parkway. He had been employed with the Portage County Sheriff's Department and the Kent State Police Department. Roger had been the owner/operator of Pizza Rollups for 20 years. He was also a long-distance truck driver and president and...
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